CORAL SEA (July 27, 2021) An SA 330J Puma helicopter delivers cargo to the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during a replenishment-at-sea with the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3) as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 21. Australian and U.S. Forces combine biennially for Talisman Sabre, a month-long multi-domain exercise that strengthens allied and partner capabilities to respond to the full range of Indo-Pacific security concerns. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan D. Berlier)

INDIAN OCEAN (June 20, 2021) An FA-18E from VFA-195 conducts a night landing onboard the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan is attached to Commander, Task Force 70/Carrier Strike Group 5 conducting underway operations in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Operations Specialist Michael Ojeda)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 20 2020) Boatswain's Mate Seaman Rohit Singh, from Fiji, operates a winch to launch a rigid-hull inflatable boat from the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18). New Orleans, part of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, and serves as a ready response force to defend security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kelby Sanders)

Coast Guard members from the Coast Guard Cutter Munro conduct training on the cutter's over the horizon boat in the Pacific Ocean, July 28, 2019. Training enables crews to maintain operational proficiency and meet training quotas. The Munro and its crew deployed to the Western Pacific, patrolling and conducting operations while strengthening partnerships with allies in the region. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Marine Corps Sgt. Kevin G. Rivas)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 26 2020) MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 deploy a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) team aboard a suspect vessel, played by the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), during a VBSS exercise. Germantown, part of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit team, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, and serves as a ready response force to defend security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kelby Sanders)

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 29, 2021) Sailors prepare to fire a .50-caliber machine gun as part of a live-fire gunnery exercise aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) during Pacific Griffin 2021. Pacific Griffin is considered the most complex and warfare-centric bilateral engagement between both navies and represents a continued investment in the strengthening of the solid partnership between the U.S. and Republic of Singapore. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Deanna Gonzales)

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 26, 2021) Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Khayri Gray-Hill, from Newark, N.J., monitors frequencies during an anti-submarine warfare exercise aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) during Pacific Griffin 2021. Pacific Griffin is considered the most complex and warfare-centric bilateral engagement between both navies and represents a continued investment in the strengthening of the solid partnership between the U.S. and Republic of Singapore. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Deanna Gonzales)

CORAL SEA (July 27, 2021) An SA 330J Puma helicopter delivers cargo to the flight deck of the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during a replenishment-at-sea with the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3) as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 21. Australian and U.S. Forces combine biennially for Talisman Sabre, a month-long multi-domain exercise that strengthens allied and partner capabilities to respond to the full range of Indo-Pacific security concerns. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan D. Berlier)

SEA OF JAPAN (Aug. 13, 2020) - An AH-1Z Viper helicopter from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 lands on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18). New Orleans, part of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, and serves as a ready response force to defend security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kelby Sanders) 200813-N-KL617-1116

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YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan (March 4, 2021) - Airman 1st Class Octavia Foxworth, right, 374th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, fire her M249B machine gun at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, March 4, 2021. Yokota's combat arms training and maintenance instructors hosted an M240B and M249 machine guns qualification training for the Yokota defenders and leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe) 210304-F-PM645-0500

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JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska (May 6, 2022) - U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ian Johnson, 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintainer, marshals a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron after a flying mission during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 6, 2022. RF-A is designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat environment. The 718th AMXS and 909th ARS are from Kadena Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Shelimar Rivera Rosado) 220506-F-YB356-1023

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 11, 2021)Sailors lead damage control training team scenarios in the galley during a firefighting drill aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54). Curtis Wilbur is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zenaida Roth)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 26, 2020) PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 26, 2020) Quartermaster Seaman Devin Morales, from Brownsville, Texas, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) raises the national ensign. America, flagship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, assigned to Amphibious Squadron Eleven, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to maintain security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Walter Estrada)

EAST CHINA SEA (Nov. 2, 2021) Sailors aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) un-stow damage control gear during a rescue and assistance drill. Dewey is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Justin Stack)

EAST CHINA SEA (April 20, 2021) Gas Turbine Systems Mechanic 3rd Class Christian Boler, from Florence, Miss., conducts an inspection in the engine room aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) during routine operations. Barry is assigned to Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Justin Stack)

PHILIPPINE SEA (March 18, 2021) Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Jason Farris, from Sparta, Tenn., signals to an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter from the ‘Warlords’ of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51 to lift off the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) while Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Dane Potzinger, from Ada, Mich., spots for safety. Benfold is assigned to Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Deanna Gonzales)

HOKKAIDO, Japan (Oct. 5, 2022) - U.S. Marines with 3d Battalion, 3d Marines, 3d Marine Division fire an M2 .50 Caliber machine gun during Resolute Dragon 22 at Shikaribetsu Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Oct. 5, 2022. Resolute Dragon 22 is an annual bilateral exercise designed to strengthen the defensive capabilities of the U.S.-Japan Alliance by exercising integrated command and control, targeting, combined arms, and maneuver across multiple domains. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Diana Jimenez) 221005-M-NT377-1565

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 14, 2022) Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Kyle Evers, from Jacksonville, Florida, signals to the pilots in an MH-60R Sea Hawk during flight operations aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114). Ralph Johnson is assigned to Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and U.S. 7th fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Samantha Oblander)

PHILIPPINE SEA (March 26, 2021) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the Lewis and Clark class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6) while the USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) conducts a break away. Benfold is assigned to Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Deanna Gonzales)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 24, 2020) The fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO-194), right, sends fuel and dry goods to the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during an underway replenishment. America, flagship of Expeditionary Strike Group Seven, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kelby Sanders)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 28, 2021) Sailors prepare to fight a simulated fire during a firefighting drill aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54). Curtis Wilbur is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zenaida Roth)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 2, 2021) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Tavarishai Glanton, from Lake Wales, Florida, signals to lower a rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) with the boat crew during small boat operations aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65). Benfold is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Deanna Gonzales)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 12, 2020) Flight deck personnel refuel a UH-1Y Huey helicopter from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18). New Orleans, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group assigned to Amphibious Squadron 11, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kelby Sanders)

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 10, 2022) Lt. j.g. Braden Parent, from San Diego, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 3, practices tactical movements aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) during a helicopter visit, board, search and seizure (HVBSS) exercise in conjunction with Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in U.S. 7th Fleet to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Samantha Oblander)

PHILIPPINE SEA (March 25, 2021) Yeoman 1st Class Daniel Hamilton, from Whidbey Island, Wash. communicates with his repair locker aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) during a damage control training exercise. Benfold is assigned to Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Deanna Gonzales)

SASEBO, Japan (Aug. 10, 2020) Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Aaron Jon Docuyanan, from Temecula, Calif., right, administers a nasal swab COVID-19 test for Lt. Kimberley Engols, from Sierra Vista, Ariz., during the second crew-wide screening for the virus in the medical ward aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of America Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, and serves as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Taylor DiMartino)

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 1, 2021) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) approaches the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan in preparation for a refueling-at-sea evolution. Halsey is assigned to Commander, Task Force 70/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Operations Specialist Michael Ojeda)

OKINAWA, Japan (Sept. 19, 2020) Landing Craft, Air Cushion 10, assigned to Naval Beach Unit 7, currently attached to the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), conducts amphibious operations on Blue Beach. Germantown, part of Expeditionary Strike Group Seven (ESG 7), along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Taylor DiMartino)

BATURAJA, Indonesia (Aug. 3, 2022) - A U.S. Army paratrooper, and Tentara Nasional Indonesia Soldier prepare to land during joint airborne operations in Baturaja, Indonesia in support of Super Garuda Airborne on Aug. 3, 2022. Super Garuda Shield, a part of Operation Pathways and a longstanding annual, bilateral military exercise conducted between the U.S. military and Indonesia National Armed Forces, reinforces the U.S. commitments to our allies, and regional partners, joint readiness, and the interoperability to fight and win together. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Nicholle Salvatierra, 201st TPASE) 220803-A-GG755-002

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 13, 2020) Logistics Specialist 2nd Class Alex Hernandez, from Garland, Texas, stands watch as a phone talker in the flight deck control tower as an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from the “Archangels” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, Detachment 6, conducts deck landing qualifications on the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of America Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, and serves as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Taylor DiMartino)

TAIWAN STRAIT (June 4, 2020) Ensign Tyler Love, from Phoenix, communicates with the combat information center watch team from the pilot house as the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) transits the Taiwan Strait. Russell is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Sean Lynch)

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska (May 5, 2022) - A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle assigned to 67th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, refuels from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, May 5, 2022. The JPARC provides more than 77,000 square miles of airspace, making it the world’s largest instrumented air, ground and electronic combat training range. RF-A is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise allowing forces to practice interoperability by providing unique opportunities to integrate into joint and multilateral training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Emily Farnsworth) 220505-F-MJ351-1409

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PHILIPPINE SEA (March 25, 2021) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) provide medical assistance to crew members during a medical training exercise. Benfold is assigned to Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Deanna Gonzales)

KUANTAN, Malaysia (June 13, 2023) - Malaysian and United States Armed Forces service members gather for wargaming briefs during the staff exercise for Exercise Bersama Warrior 23 at the Joint Warfighting Center on Malaysian Armed Forces Headquarters, Kuantan, Padang, Malaysia, June 13, 2023. This year marked the ninth iteration of Bersama Warrior, an annual bilateral joint exercise sponsored by the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and hosted by the Malaysian Armed Forces aimed to enhance the U.S. and Malaysian defense readiness and improve interoperability. The staff exercise challenged participating personnel with planning and coordinating several missions using the military decision-making process and Multi-National Forces standard operating procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Alexandria Blanche)

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EAST CHINA SEA (Aug. 3, 2020) Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Jack Erickson, from Lowell, Mass., communicates with the aircraft control tower during an aircraft crash and salvage drill on the flight deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of America Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, and serves as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Taylor DiMartino)

OAHU, Hawaii-- World War II era warbirds fly in formation over Oahu Sept. 1, 2020, for the 75th Anniversary of the End of WWII Commemoration. World War II remains a historic reminder of how the dedicated resolve of allies with a common purpose and shared vision built proven partnerships that endure. Today the U.S. Military continues to stand together with allies and partners in maintaining a Free and Open Indo-Pacific.

SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 11, 2021) Sailors prepare fuel pipe for replenishment-at-sea with the Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198) on the flight deck aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54). Curtis Wilbur is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zenaida Roth)

PHILIPPINE SEA (March 20, 2021) Cmdr. Jeremy Carlson, commanding officer of the Benfold, observes Lt. Cmdr. Preston Tilus while he stands watch as the tactical action officer in the combat information center of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65). Benfold is assigned to Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Deanna Gonzales)

KUANTAN, Malaysia (June 7, 2023) - U.S. Army Col. Kristin Derda, right, exercise chief of staff, briefs the Malaysian and United States Armed Forces service members during Exercise Bersama Warrior 23 at the Joint Warfighting Center on Malaysian Armed Forces Headquarters Base, Kuantan, Padang, Malaysia, June 7, 2023. Bersama Warrior is an annual bilateral joint exercise sponsored by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and hosted by the Malaysian Armed Forces. This year marks the ninth iteration of the exercise, enhancing the U.S. and Malaysian defense readiness and improving interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Alexandria Blanche) 230607-M-QS647-1014

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 2, 2021) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Aliana Valde, from New City, New York, lowers a rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) during small boat operations aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65). Benfold is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Deanna Gonzales)

KUANTAN, Malaysia (June 9, 2023) - U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Johan Deutscher, director, Joint Staff for the Washington National Guard salutes noncommissioned officers with the Malaysian Joint Forces (MJF) at a courtesy call visit during Exercise Bersama Warrior 23 on Malaysian Joint Forces Headquarters, Kuantan, Padang, Malaysia, June 9, 2023. Bersama Warrior is an annual bilateral joint exercise sponsored by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and hosted by the Malaysian Armed Forces. This year marked the ninth iteration of the exercise, enhancing the U.S. and Malaysian defense readiness and improving interoperability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Alexandria Blanche) 230609-M-QS647-1056

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U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Murray Joe Tynch III, the commander of Logistics Group Western Pacific/Task Force 73 (COMLOG WESTPAC/CTF73), left, briefs U.S. Indo-Pacific commander Adm. Phil Davidson, center, at COMLOG WESTPAC/CTF73 headquarters in Singapore, March 6, 2019. Davidson is in Singapore to meet with regional leaders and counterparts and to speak at the Fullerton Lecture Series hosted by the International Institute for Strategic Studies, March 7. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication 1st Specialist Robin W. Peak) www.dvidshub.net

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 6, 2020) A Force Reconnaissance Marine with Command Element, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) sets a security perimeter on the mast of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18), left, sails alongside and a UH-1Y Huey helicopter with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262, provides support from the air during a visit, board, search and seizure exercise Germantown. Germantown, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group assigned to Amphibious Squadron 11, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Taylor DiMartino)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 4, 2021) - Sailors place chocks and chains on an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 12 (HSC 12) "Golden Falcons" on the flight deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18). New Orleans, part of Amphibious Squadron 11 (CPR 11), along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kelby Sanders) 210104-N-KL617-1106

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MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII (Aug.11, 2021) - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jarett McMachon (left), and Lance Cpl. Caleb Jones, both with 3d Intelligence Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group conduct surveillance in support of sea denial operations during Large Scale Exercise 2021, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 11, 2021. LSE 2021 is a live, virtual, and constructive exercise employing integrated command and control, intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and sensors across the joint force to expand battlefield awareness, share targeting data, and conduct long-range precision strikes in support of naval operations in a contested and distributed maritime environment. McMahon is a native of Winston-Salem, North Carolina and Jones is a native of Houston, Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexis Moradian) 210811-M-KH126-002

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KRABI, Thailand (March 29, 2020) - 1st Sgt. Donald William, first sergeant of Alpha Company, Task Force Cacti, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, gets his temperature checked as a preventative measure against COVID-19 on March 29, 2020, at Krabi, Kingdom of Thailand, by Royal Thai Army medical personnel before a key leader engagement with RTA leadership as part of the Hanuman Guardian exercise. Our relationship with the Kingdom of Thailand remains one of our most important in Southeast Asia. The bilateral training of HG20 demonstrates the commitment of both countries to the long-standing US/Thai alliance. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Ezra Camarena, 28th Public Affairs Detachment) 200329-A-UH335-0002

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OKINAWA, Japan (Jan. 16, 2021) Airman Joshua Dick(left), from Wichita, Kansas, and Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Jared Shirley, from Jonesborough, Ark., perform maintenance on a Mark 38 gun aboard USS America (LHA 6). America, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, serving as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kelsey Culbertson)

EIELSON, Alaska (May 5, 2022) - A U.S. Air Force U-28A Draco takes off for a training mission during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 5, 2022.This exercise provides unique opportunities to integrate various forces into joint and multilateral training in competitive and contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Moses Taylor) 220505-F-PU391-1125

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 13, 2020) Fire Controlman 2nd Class Steven Shoemate, from Lansing, Kan., shoots a .50-caliber machine gun on the fo’c’sle during a live-fire exercise aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group assigned to Amphibious Squadron 11, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Taylor DiMartino)

KUANTAN, Malaysia (June 12, 2023) - Malaysian and United States Armed Forces service members discuss a course-of-action concept during the staff exercise for Exercise Bersama Warrior 23 at the Joint Warfighting Center on Malaysian Armed Forces Headquarters, Kuantan, Padang, Malaysia, June 12, 2023. This year marked the ninth iteration of Bersama Warrior, an annual bilateral joint exercise sponsored by the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and hosted by the Malaysian Armed Forces aimed to enhance the U.S. and Malaysian defense readiness and improve interoperability. The staff exercise challenged participating personnel with planning and coordinating several missions using the military decision-making process and Multi-National Forces standard operating procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Alexandria Blanche) 230612-M-QS647-1097

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