FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii — U.S. Army Pacific hosted the annual Executive Steering Group (ESG) with the Indian Army at the USARPAC Command and Control Facility, June 4-5, 2026, strengthening bilateral cooperation and advancing shared priorities for future exercises and training...

PERTH, Australia – As of May 30, the U.S. Navy has established a new naval support activity in Perth, Western Australia as part of AUKUS, the enhanced trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. This move follows the trilateral Joint Statement on May...

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (June 4, 2026) — The 293rd Combat Communications “Gåmson” Squadron has reached a major milestone by passing its first comprehensive readiness evaluation, known as an Initial Operating Capability (IOC) inspection. This achievement proves the unit is prepared for action...

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — RED FLAG-Alaska 26-2 commenced on May 28, 2026, bringing together more than 2,100 service members from the United States and partner nations for realistic air combat training at Eielson Air Force Base and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson...

DARWIN, NORTHERN TERRITORY, Australia — It was a textbook example of “human interoperability,” the reliance on direct relationship-building to overcome challenges. This personal coordination, rooted in common goals, proved to be the catalyst for a massive, multi-national movement of troops and...

CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan — III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group concluded Kaiju Rain 26 on May 31, 2026. This was the second iteration of the exercise, building upon multi-domain information capabilities to strengthen warfighting readiness in support of III MEF and the Joint Force...

POHANG, South Korea — The U.S. Navy and the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) concluded the 2026 ROK-U.S. Combined Mine Warfare Exercise in the vicinity of Pohang, April 20-24, 2026...

TOWNSVILLE, Australia — Exercise Southern Jackaroo 2026 officially commenced today following an opening ceremony that brought together forces from the United States, Australia, and Japan. Scheduled from May 29 to July 3, 2026, the exercise serves as a premier training venue to build a cohesive,...

NAVAL BASE GUAM — Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761) returned to its homeport of Naval Base Guam, May 31, after completing a routine deployment in the Western Pacific...

THAILAND — Military leaders from the United States and Thailand officially launched the fourth annual Enduring Partners exchange on June 1, 2026. The exchange, which runs June 1-12, 2026, represents a comprehensive synchronization of the Washington Air National Guard (WA ANG) and the Royal Thai Air...