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Feb. 24, 2023

8th U.S.-ROK Deterrence Strategy Committee Table-Top Exercise – Joint Press Release

WASHINGTON -- The United States and the Republic of Korea (ROK) conducted the 8th U.S-ROK Deterrence Strategy Committee Table-Top Exercise (DSC TTX), February 22, 2023 at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. Following the TTX, the ROK and U.S. delegations visited the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay in Georgia, February 23, 2023.During the 54th U.S.-ROK

Men and women prepare to cut a ribbon while standing in front of an E-4B aircraft

Feb. 24, 2023

Renovated E-4B hangar reopens after 22 months

The 595th Command and Control Group held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the reopening of the E-4B hangar Feb. 21, 2023, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska.

Feb. 23, 2023

AFNWC is recruiting engineers, more

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. — If you are looking for the next step in your career – and want to be part of something big – look no further than the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center.

Over the shoulder photo of two U.S. Air Force Airmen in uniform looking at a blue binder.

Feb. 23, 2023

BLUE FLAG exercise prepares Pacific Air Forces for pacing challenge

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii — Airmen from the 505th Combat Training Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Florida, executed exercise BLUE FLAG, which tested Pacific Air Forces' ability to prevail in conflict against a strategic competitor as well as the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command air component's ability to ensure command, control, communications, and computer, or C4I, systems resiliency against escalating cyberspace attacks, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 28 – Feb. 3.

Feb. 22, 2023

U.S. 7th Fleet Hosts Japan, Republic of Korea Counterparts for Trilateral Discussions

YOKOSUKA, Japan — Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet hosted a trilateral meeting with Fleet commanders from Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) and Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy on board USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) Feb. 22.Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, commander U.S. 7th Fleet, hosted the meeting with ROK Navy Fleet Commander, Vice Adm. Kim Myung-soo, and Commander, JMSDF's Self

Feb. 22, 2023

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Call With Philippine Senior Undersecretary and Officer in Charge of the Department of National Defense Carlito Galvez

WASHINGTON -- Pentagon Press Secretary Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Philippine Officer in Charge of the Department of National Defense Carlito Galvez today to discuss concerning developments in the South China Sea, including a recent incident in which the People’s Republic

Ships from the U.S., Japan and Republic of Korea conduct a trilateral ballistic missile defense exercise in the Sea of Japan, Feb. 22. The ships included guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52), Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Atago (DDG 177) and Republic of Korea Navy destroyer ROKS Sejong the Great (DDG 991) who demonstrated the strength of the trilateral relationship and the interoperability of U.S., Japanese and ROK collective forces.

Feb. 22, 2023

U.S., Japan, Republic of Korea Conduct Trilateral Ballistic Missile Defense Exercise

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS Barry (DDG 52) conducted a trilateral ballistic missile defense exercise in the Sea of Japan Feb. 22, alongside Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Atago-class guided missile destroyer JS Atago (DDG 177), and Republic of Korea Navy destroyer ROKS Sejong the Great (DDG 991).This exercise enhances

Feb. 21, 2023

CNO Visits Australia to Discuss Maritime Security, Continued Cooperation

CANBERRA, Australia -- Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday travelled to Canberra, Australia, Feb. 19-21, to meet with Royal Australian Navy (RAN) Chief Vice Adm. Mark Hammond, AM to discuss their shared commitment to maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific.Gilday met with other members of the Royal Australian Navy and discussed the

Feb. 15, 2023

U.S. military showcases airpower at Aero India 23

BENGALURU, INDIA — The U.S. military is showcasing combat airpower in the skies over Aero India 23 at Air Force Station Yelahanka, India, Feb. 13-17.

U.S. Navy Sailors man sea-and-anchor stations on the foc'scle of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) during a routine port visit. Paul Hamilton, part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, is in U.S. 7th Fleet conducting routine operations. 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, and routinely interacts and operates with Allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Elliot Schaudt)

Feb. 14, 2023

USS Paul Hamilton Conducts Port Visit to Diego Garcia

DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) conducted a port visit at U.S. Navy Support Facility (NSF) Diego Garcia, Feb. 11.The visit underscored the strategic importance of Diego Garcia to an enduring free and open Indo-Pacific by enabling presence, assuring access, and providing defense to the global commons.