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Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, attends Papua New Guinea’s 50th Anniversary Independence celebration in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea on September 16, 2025.

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, greets the Marine Corps Embassy Security Guard detachment in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea on September 15, 2025.

The groundbreaking ceremony for the landmark fuel storage facility marked a significant step forward in the U.S.-PNG partnership, highlighting the shared benefits of the U.S.-PNG Defense Cooperation Agreement and reaffirming both nations’ joint commitment to regional stability.

U.S. 7TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS (Sept. 16, 2025) – Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Republic of Korea Navy, and U.S. Navy ships sail in formation in support of Exercise Freedom Edge 25, Sept. 16. Trilateral exercises like Freedom Edge demonstrate a shared commitment to achieve and maintain peace in the Asia-Pacific. U.S. 7th Fleet, the Navy's largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, routinely interacts and operates with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Charles Oki)

Indo-Pacific regional leaders from more than 30 nations join together for a group photo during the 36th annual international Military Law and Operations strategic engagement in Honolulu, Hawaii, Sept. 8, 2025.

Dwayne Mosbey, administrative officer for the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, dictates the historic background of the cemetery to Indo-Pacific regional leaders from more than 30 nations during the 36th annual international Military Law and Operations strategic engagement in Honolulu, Hawaii, Sept. 9, 2025.

A honor guard consisting the Guam Police Department, 36th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters and a 36th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, present the colors during a Patriot Day Remembrance Ceremony on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Sept. 11, 2025.

President of Palau Surangel Whipps Jr. delivers keynote remarks at the 36th annual international Military Law and Operations strategic engagement to leaders from more than 30 nations during a four-day discussion in Honolulu, Hawaii, Sept. 8, 2025.

Indo-Pacific regional leaders from more 30 nations attend the 36th annual international Military Law and Operations strategic engagement in Honolulu, Hawaii, Sept. 8, 2025.

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, delivers keynote remarks at the 36th annual international Military Law and Operations strategic engagement to leaders from more than 30 nations during a four-day discussion in Honolulu, Hawaii, Sept. 8, 2025.

Indo-Pacific regional leaders from more than 30 nations visit the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific during the 36th annual international Military Law and Operations strategic engagement in Honolulu, Hawaii, Sept. 9, 2025.

Military and civilian personnel gather in attendance for a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Sept. 2, 2025.

Celtic Pipes and Drums of Hawaii perform Amazing Grace during a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Sept. 2, 2025.

A portrait of World War II Navy veteran Delmar Beard taken during a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Sept. 2, 2025.

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command renders a hand salute during a rifle salute conducted at a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Sept. 2, 2025.

Marines assigned to 3rd Radio Battalion stand at parade rest prior to conducting a rifle salute during a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Sept. 2, 2025.

World War II Navy veteran Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Edgar Buffman delivers remarks during a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Sept. 2, 2025.

Emma Baksic, a senior at Hawaii Technology Academy delivers a speech on "What I Can Do for Peace" during a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Sept. 2, 2025.

Retired U.S. Navy Reserves Capt. Steven Colon, chairman of the USS Missouri Memorial Association, delivers opening remarks during a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Sept. 2, 2025.

Attendees watch a tribute video during a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Sept. 2, 2025.

Members of the Hawaii Army and Navy Reserve Officers' Training Corps present flags to World War II veterans during a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Sept. 2, 2025.

Members of the Hawaii Army and Navy Reserve Officers' Training Corps perform Old Glory during a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Sept. 2, 2025.

Members of the Hawaii Army and Navy Reserve Officers' Training Corps conduct a flag presentation during a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Sept. 2, 2025.

Marines assigned to 3rd Radio Battalion stand at parade rest prior to conducting a rifle salute during a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Sept. 2, 2025.

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, delivers a keynote address during a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Sept. 2, 2025.

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, delivers a keynote address during a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Sept. 2, 2025.

Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, shakes hands with World War II Navy veteran Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Edgar Buffman during a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Sept. 2, 2025.

World War II Navy veteran Gunner's Mate 2nd Class Edgar Buffman delivers remarks during a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Sept. 2, 2025.

View of the USS Missouri (BB 63) brow from a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Sept. 2, 2025.

Michael Carr, president and chief executive officer of the USS Missouri Memorial Association, moderates a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Sept. 2, 2025.

Sounds of Aloha perform the national anthem and Hawai'i Pono'i during a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Sept. 2, 2025.

A Joint Service Color Guard parades the colors during a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Sept. 2, 2025.

World War II veterans are applauded during a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Sept. 2, 2025.

A World War II veteran is applauded during a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Sept. 2, 2025.

World War II Navy veterans John DeLeo, center left, and Edgar Buffman, center right, embrace each other during a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Sept. 2, 2025.

Pacific Fleet Band performs during a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Sept. 2, 2025.

World War II Army Air Corps veteran Charles Braun is welcomed during a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Sept. 2, 2025.

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