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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. 21, 2023

U.S. B-1B Lancers travel to India in support of Aero India 23

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam — U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers from the 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron supported Aero India 23 with flyovers at Yelahanka Air Force Station, Bengaluru, India, Feb. 13 -17.

two missileers standing outside missile alert facility Lima Zero One

Feb. 16, 2023

Combat Mission Ready initiative tested at Warren AFB

F.E. WARREN AIR FORCE BASE, Wyo. — Maj. Thomas Keim, Air Force Global Strike Command chief of ICBM standardization and evaluation, stood alert at the L-01 missile alert facility near Kimball, Nebraska, Jan. 19, 2023, marking the first time a missileer stationed with AFGSC has pulled alert at one of the missile wings. His alert was the first display of the Combat Mission Ready initiative designed to ensure operators remain proficient in their field, even when stationed away from a missile wing.

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.

photo U.S. Air Force military member wearing combat gear stands near military vehicles

Feb. 13, 2023

Air Force Battle Lab accelerates battle management for PACAF, ABMS CFT and ACC

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — The 805th Combat Training Squadron, also known as the Shadow Operations Center – Nellis, hosted its second annual ShOC Flag event at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Dec. 5-9. The event’s primary purpose was to analyze decision-making in a U.S. Indo-Pacific Command scenario to gather insights into operational and tactical command and control processes.

U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel Wester, 28th Bomb Wing special assistant to the commander, talks about the characteristics of the various munitions the B-1B Lancers can employ with civic leaders from the greater Cheyenne area participating in a civic leader tour at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, Feb. 8, 2023.

Feb. 10, 2023

Air Force Global Strike Command Communities Unite

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. — The 28th Bomb Wing provided civic leaders from the greater Cheyenne area, which spans parts of Colorado, Nebraska and Wyoming, a look into the B-1B Lancer long range strike mission and showcased the ironclad ties between the base and Black Hills community at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, Feb. 8, 2023.