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  • VMM-268 complete long-range MV-22B flight operations during MCCRE

    Jan 30 2026
    260127-M-KA851-1313
    HAWAII (Jan. 27, 2026) — A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 268, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, flies alongside a KC-130J assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 153 during a flight over the Pacific Ocean, Jan 27, 2026. VMM-268 and VMM-363, supported by VMGR‑153, demonstrated long‑range MV‑22B capabilities during pre‑deployment training, reinforcing aviation readiness and validating required tactics, techniques, and procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Anabelle Reed-O’Brien)

  • Aerial Insertion Training Exercise at North Wind 2

    Jan 29 2026
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    HOKKAIDO, JAPAN (Jan. 28, 2026) — U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 11th Airborne Division, dismount a Sikorsky UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter as part of an aerial insertion training exercise during North Wind 26 on Hokudai-en, in Hakkaido, Japan, Jan. 28, 2026. North Wind is a bilateral U.S. Army Japan and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force winter field training exercise in Hokkaido, Japan—running from Jan. 20–Feb. 3—focused on enhancing bilateral tactics, techniques and procedures for extreme cold-weather conditions and enhancing interoperability and readiness between U.S. and Japanese forces. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. John Russell)

  • Squad Versus Squad at North Wind 26

    Jan 28 2026
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    JAPAN (Jan. 24, 2026) — U.S. Army Sgt. Zach Graves, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 11th Airborne Division, patrols the woods as part of a squad movement under fire exercise for North Wind 26, at Hokudai-en in Hokkaido, Japan, Jan. 25, 2026. North Wind is a bilateral U.S. Army Japan and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force winter field training exercise in Hokkaido, Japan—running from Jan. 20–Feb. 3—focused on enhancing bilateral tactics, techniques and procedures for extreme cold-weather conditions and enhancing interoperability and readiness between U.S. and Japanese forces. (U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Patrick Littleson)

  • 11th MEU Marines, Sailors Conduct F-35B Flight Operations

    Jan 28 2026
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    PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 27, 2026) — A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, initiates launch from Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 27, 2026. The 11th MEU is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances lethality and warfighting readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicole Stuart

  • Cold Weather Ski Training at North Wind 26

    Jan 27 2026
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    JAPAN (Jan. 23, 2026) — U.S. Army & Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldiers work on enhancing their skiing abilities during a cold-weather exercise at North Wind 26. North Wind is a bilateral U.S. Army Japan and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force winter field training exercise in Hokkaido, Japan—running from Jan. 20–Feb. 3—focused on enhancing bilateral tactics, techniques and procedures for extreme cold-weather conditions and enhancing interoperability and readiness between U.S. and Japanese forces. (Photo by Japan Ground Self-Defense Force)

  • 11th MEU Marines, Sailors Conduct F-35B Flight Deck Operations

    Jan 27 2026
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    PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 26, 2026) — A U.S. Sailor assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) launches a U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, from the flight deck Boxer in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 26, 2026. The 11th MEU is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances lethality and warfighting readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Joseph Helms)

  • 2CAB Prepares for Apache Aerial Gunnery

    Jan 26 2026
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    SOUTH KOREA (Jan. 22, 2026) — U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 2d Infantry Division/ROK–U.S. Combined Division, prepare for Apache Aerial Gunnery at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Jan. 20–23, 2026. The demanding qualification certifies AH-64 Apache aircrews on the aircraft’s full weapons systems, testing weapons employment, crew coordination, and precision to ensure the ability to deliver accurate fires safely and effectively in complex operational environments. (U.S. Army photos by KCpl. GeonWoo Park)

  • USS Boxer, 11th MEU conducts routine ops in Pacific Ocean

    Jan 26 2026
    PACIFIC OCEAN
    PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 25, 2026) — U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Logan Goetz, a UH-1Y Venom crew chief assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prepares to land on the flight deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 25, 2026. The 11th MEU is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances lethality and warfighting readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Joseph Helms)

  • USS Theodore Roosevelt Conducts Nighttime Helicopter Operation

    Jan 23 2026
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    PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 21, 2026) — Aviation Machinist’s Mate Airman Trey Treyeshine directs a MH-60S Seahawk assigned to HSM-4 on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) Jan. 21, 2026. Theodore Roosevelt, flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 9, is underway conducting exercises to bolster strike group readiness and capability in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan Holloway)

  • 11th MEU Marines, Sailors Conduct Ship to Shore Operations Aboard USS Boxer

    Jan 22 2026
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    PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 21, 2026) — U.S. Marines and Sailors prepare to unload vehicles from a U.S. Navy landing craft, air cushion attached to Assault Craft Unit 5 in the well deck of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) during ship to shore operations in the Pacific Ocean, Jan. 21, 2026. The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit is currently underway aboard the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations conducting integrated training that enhances lethality and warfighting readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Oliver Nisbet)

  • Abraham Lincoln conducts routine flight operations

    Jan 21 2026
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    SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 15, 2026) — An F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 151, flies over Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) on Jan. 15, 2026. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Units assigned to 7th Fleet conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance peace through strength. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Cesar Zavala)

  • U.S., Japan Self Defense Force Conducts Static Line Jump

    Jan 20 2026
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    JAPAN (Jan. 17, 2026) — Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) 1st Airborne Brigade paratroopers conduct a static line jump for Northern Trilogy 2026 at Oujojibara Training Area, Japan, Jan. 17, 2026. This exercise is the first Multinational Airborne Exercise held in Japan and consisted of multiple airborne operations and simulated combat maneuvers, bringing together multiple nations to enhance and strengthen bilateral capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mitchell Johnson)

  • U.S. Army and Japan Self Defense Force Paratroopers Conducts Close Quarters Battle Training

    Jan 20 2026
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    JAPAN (Jan. 18, 2026) — Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) 2nd IBCT, 1st Airborne Brigade paratroopers conduct close quarters battle training during Northern Trilogy 2026 at Oujojibara Training Area, Japan, Jan. 18, 2026. This exercise is the first Multinational Airborne Exercise held in Japan and consisted of multiple airborne operations and simulated combat maneuvers, bringing together multiple nations to enhance and strengthen bilateral capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mitchell Johnson)

  • USCGC Polar Star (WAGB 10) celebrates 50 years of service amid Operation Deep Freeze 2026

    Jan 15 2026
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    ANTARCTICA (Jan. 12, 2026) — USCGC Polar Star (WAGB 10) sits hove-to amid Operation Deep Freeze 2026 as penguins pass by during ice liberty in the Ross Sea, Jan. 12, 2026. Antarctica is the coldest, windiest, most inhospitable continent on the globe, and each trip requires careful planning and coordination. U.S. military service members are trained and ready to support this vital mission despite the austere environment. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher Bokum)

  • 2-2 AHB Conducts Joint Fast-Rope Air Assault Training

    Jan 14 2026
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    SOUTH KOREA (Dec. 18, 2025) — U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Aviation Regiment, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 2d Infantry Division/ROK-U.S. Combined Division, alongside 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, conduct fast-rope air assault isolated personnel extraction training, Dec. 18, 2025. The training integrated aviation assets with infantry elements, as well as small unmanned aircraft systems and U.S. Air Force joint terminal attack controller capabilities, demonstrating 2CAB’s ability to operate with both conventional and unconventional joint forces in support of readiness across the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Childers)

  • Japan Minister of Defense visits U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

    Jan 13 2026
    260112-N-PC065-2030
    CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, right, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, welcomes Japanese Minister of Defense Shinjirō Koizumi to USINDOPACOM headquarters at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii, Jan. 12, 2026. Koizumi delivered a keynote address at the Honolulu Defense Forum and visited historic sites while in Hawaii. USINDOPACOM is committed to enhancing stability in the Indo-Pacific region by promoting security cooperation, encouraging peaceful development, responding to contingencies, deterring aggression and, when necessary, prevailing in conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Bellino)

  • Abraham Lincoln conducts routine flight operations

    Jan 13 2026
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    SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 8, 2026) — An MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, attached to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 71, prepares to land on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) on Jan. 8, 2026. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting routine operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Units assigned to 7th Fleet conduct regular Indo-Pacific patrols to deter aggression, strengthen alliances and partnerships, and advance peace through strength. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Daniel Kimmelman)

  • U.S., Japan Ground Self-Defense Force commence New Year’s Jump

    Jan 12 2026
    CAMP NARASHINO BASE, Japan
    CAMP NARASHINO BASE, Japan — U.S. Army paratroopers assigned to the 11th Airborne Division descend during a practice jump for the New Year’s Jump Exercise at Camp Narashino Base, Japan, Jan. 9, 2026. The New Year’s Jump is an annual exercise that aims to bring good luck to paratroopers in the new year and strengthen the bonds between allied nations as they reaffirm their shared goal of safeguarding peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Following the event, the U.S. Army's 11th Airborne Division and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force will participate in multinational exercises in northern Japan and Hokkaido later this month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Amn Teresa Figueroa)

  • U.S., Japan Ground Self-Defense Force commence New Year’s Jump

    Jan 12 2026
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    CAMP NARASHINO, Japan (Jan. 11, 2026) — Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) members simulate enemy engagement during a demonstration of 1st Airborne Brigade capabilities during the Opening Ceremony for the 2026 New Year’s Jump at Camp Narashino, Japan, Jan. 11, 2026. The New Year’s Jump is an annual exercise that aims to bring good luck to paratroopers in the new year and strengthen the bonds between allied nations as they reaffirm their shared goal of safeguarding peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Following the event, the U.S. Army's 11th Airborne Division and the JGSDF will participate in multinational exercises in northern Japan and Hokkaido later this month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Destani K. Hill)

  • USS Rafael Peralta conducts flight ops in North Pacific Ocean

    Jan 09 2026
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    NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN (Jan. 07, 2025) — U.S Navy MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter, assigned to Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51, takes off from the flight deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) in the North Pacific Ocean, Jan. 7, 2025. Rafael Peralta is forward-deployed and assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy's largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet's principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryre Arciaga
 

 

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Soldiers assigned to the 25th Infantry Division conduct positional shooting drills with the M7 rifle during training at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Jan. 21, 2026. The U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit supports M7 fielding by reinforcing proven marksmanship fundamentals that enhance lethality and build confident, capable Soldiers. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Timothy Hamlin)

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Soldiers assigned to the 25th Infantry Division conduct positional shooting drills with the M7 rifle during training at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Jan. 21, 2026. The U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit supports M7 fielding by reinforcing proven marksmanship fundamentals that enhance lethality and build confident, capable Soldiers. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Timothy Hamlin)

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