PHILIPPINE SEA (March 25, 2021) Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Alexander Hess, from Ft. Wayne, Ind., stands watch in the combat information center aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) during a tactical 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)

A U.S. Air Force pilot assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, flies a C-130J Super Hercules over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex during a sortie for RED FLAG-Alaska 22-2, June 17, 2022. The JPARC airspace covers more than 77,000 square miles and provides a realistic training environment, allowing Airmen to train for full spectrum engagements, ranging from individual skills to complex, large-scale joint engagements. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Sullivan)

200922-N-NJ919-1230 (Sept. 22, 2020) PHILIPPINE SEA Machinery Repairman Fireman Alexis Gonzales, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), fires an M240B machine gun from an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft. 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 3rd Class Walter Estrada)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 21, 2020) Gas Turbine Systems Technician 3rd Class Marcos Castaneda, with Naval Beach Unit 7, from San Jose, Calif., takes the 2nd Class Petty Officer, Navy Wide Advancement Exam on the mess decks of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). 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)

CORAL SEA (July 27, 2021) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Steven Crisologo, from Manila, Philippines, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), signals an SA 330J Puma helicopter to deliver cargo to the flight deck 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)

EAST CHINA SEA (July 24, 2020) U.S. Navy Damage Controlman 2nd Class Erik Coffee, from White House, Texas, right, reports to Damage Control Repair Station 3 on a hand-held radio during damage control training aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of the 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)

200922-N-NJ919-1248 (Sept. 22, 2020) PHILIPPINE SEA Machinist’s Mate 3rd Class Edgar Najera, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), fires an M240B machine gun from an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft. 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 3rd Class Walter Estrada)

200922-N-NJ919-1262 (Sept. 22, 2020) PHILIPPINE SEA Lieutenant Vanica Smith, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), fires an M240B machine gun from an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft. 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 3rd Class Walter Estrada)

A U.S. Air Force maintainer assigned to the 22nd Air Maintenance Squadron, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, prepares to conduct maintenance on a KC-135 Stratotanker during RED FLAG Alaska 23-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 11, 2022. The Indo-Pacific is a top priority for the United States and the DoD; exercises like RF-A display a commitment to ensuring U.S. forces are capable and ready to face the evolving challenges in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julia Lebens)

PHILIPPINE SEA (April 30, 2022) Fire Controlman (Aegis) 2nd Class Christian Magley, from Renton, Wash., searches for surface contacts while standing watch in the Combat Information Center aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105). Dewey 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 2nd Class Samantha Oblander)

200922-N-NJ919-1264 (Sept. 22, 2020) PHILIPPINE SEA Lieutenant Vanica Smith, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), fires an M240B machine gun from an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft. 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 3rd Class Walter Estrada)

SASEBO, Japan (Aug. 9, 2020) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Michael Spence, from Raleigh, N.C., right, holds open a bag for Logistics Specialist 1st Class Tobias Stiewing, from Milford, Conn., left, as he discards foreign object debris (FOD) during a FOD walk-down in the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) as the ship prepares to conduct amphibious operations. Germantown, part of the 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)

OKINAWA, Japan (Aug. 28, 2020) Marines with Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) prepare to embark the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) while the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), background, maintains station. Germantown, assigned to Amphibious Squadron 11 as part of the America Amphibious Ready Group, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit team, 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)

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratrooper assigned to the 1st Airborne brigade descends from a USAF C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during the Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 22, 2022. A six member team comprised of U.S. Air Force and JGSDF paratroopers, conducted a military free fall demonstration to show their capabilities during the festival. During the two-day festival, more than 110,000 attendees came to Yokota to experience the event. The festival is aimed at increasing bilateral relationships between U.S. and Japanese communities and allows people to see U.S. and Japanese military capabilities first-hand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (March 22, 2022) Lt. Casey Rezac, from Gaithersburg, Maryland, stands watch in the combat information center 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)

FORT BONIFACIO, Philippines (Oct. 3, 2022) - Military leaders representing the nations of the Philippines, Japan, Republic of Korea and the United States participate in the opening ceremony of KAMANDAG 6, Fort Bonifacio, Philippines, Oct. 3, 2022. KAMANDAG is an annual bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ujian Gosun) 221003-M-TU214-0180

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HONOLULU, Hawaii (Aug. 30, 2020) - Historic vintage military aircraft, a group known as the "Warbirds", fly over the USS Missouri in preparation for the 75th Commemoration of the End of WWII, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, August 30, 2020. World War II remains a historic reminder of how the dedicated resolve of allies with a common purpose and shared vision builds proven partnerships that endure. The U.S. Military continues to stand together with allies and partners in maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.) 200830-F-RE693-0160

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EAST CHINA SEA (Oct. 13, 2021) Sailors aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) conduct firefighting training during a general quarters 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)

200922-N-NJ919-1257 (Sept. 22, 2020) PHILIPPINE SEA Lieutenant Vanica Smith, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), fires an M240B machine gun from an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft. 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 3rd Class Walter Estrada)

EAST CHINA SEA (July 18, 2020) Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Cameron Howard, from Houston, tracks damage on a ship schematic during a damage control training drill simulating a class alpha fire 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)

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter assigned to the 301st Tactical Fighter Squadron sits on the flightline at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2022 during the Japanese-American Friendship Festival fireworks display. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, this year festival marks the first time Yokota has held the annual event since 2019. The festival is aimed at increasing bilateral relationships between U.S. and Japanese communities and allows people to see U.S. and Japanese military capabilities first-hand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 15, 2020) An AH-1Z Cobra helicopter, left, and a UH-1Y Huey helicopter from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 prepare to launch from 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 (April 30, 2022) Operations Specialist 3rd Class Josie Rivera, from Queens, N.Y., searches for surface contacts while standing watch in the Combat Information Center aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105). Dewey 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 2nd Class Samantha Oblander)

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.

190111-N-WY954-0045 KATHMANDU, Nepal (Jan 11, 2019) — Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Adm. Phil Davidson, left, is met by Commandant of the Birenda Peace Operations Training Center (BPOTC), Nepali Army Col. Nabin Silwal, center; and Nepali Army Lt. Col Saroj Adhikari to tour the BPOTC facility. This is Davidson's first visit to Nepal as the USINDOPACOM commander. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Robin W. Peak)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 5, 2020) Rear Adm. Fred Kacher, commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 7, right, talks with Officer of the Deck Lt. j. g. Andrew Barrie, from Yokosuka, Japan, on the bridge of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during a visit. Germantown, part of Expeditionary Strike Group 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)

NEW DELHI, (Jan. 9, 2019) - Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) Adm. Phil Davidson, answers questions during a panel discussion at the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi. The Raisina Dialogue is hosted by the Observer Research Foundation in collaboration with the Government of India, Ministry of External Affairs and is a multilateral conference committed to addressing the most challenging issues facing the global community. This is the fourth Raisina Dialogue and the fourth time the USINDOPACOM commander has participated. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Robin W. Peak) 190109-N-WY954-0507

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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 (Sept. 19, 2022) - The Royal Canadian Navy Halifax-class frigate HMCS Vancouver (FFH 331), right, conducts a replenishment-at-sea with U.S. Military Sealift Command Henry J. Kaiser-class replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn (T-AO 198) while conducting integrated operations with U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) in the South China Sea, Sept. 19. Higgins is assigned to Commander, 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 1st Class Donavan K. Patubo) 220919-N-HP061-1016

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (Jan. 19, 2022) Boatswain’s Mate Seaman Esau Arellano, from Fresno, California, signals to the pilots in an MH-60R helicopter 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)

OAHU, Hawaii-- World War II era warbrids fly in formation over Oahu Sept. 1, 2020, for the 75th Commemoration of the End of WWII. 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. The U.S. military continues to stand together with allies and partners in maintaining a Free and Open Indo-Pacific.

BANDAR LAMPUNG, LAMPUNG, Indonesia (Nov. 16, 2022) - Indonesian Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Widodo Dwi Purwanto, right, commandant of the Korps Marinir Republik Indonesia (KORMAR), looks through a portable lightweight designator rangefinder used by U.S. Marine Corps joint tactical aircraft controllers with Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia (MRF-SEA), I Marine Expeditionary Force during Keris Marine Exercise (MAREX) 23 on 7th Infantry Battalion Base, Lampung, Indonesia, Nov. 16, 2022. Keris MAREX is a bilateral exercise hosted by the Indonesian National Military between the KORMAR and U.S. Marine Corps focused on promoting military interoperability, maritime domain awareness, strengthening relationships, and expanding capabilities among participating forces. MRF-SEA is an operational model developed by Marine Corps Forces Pacific that postures scalable I Marine Expeditionary Forces west of the International Date Line, conducts a series of planned subject matter experts and enablers, and advances security objectives shared with our Allies and Partners. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ryan H. Pulliam) 221116-M-TX547-1220

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PHILIPPINE SEA (July 12, 2020) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Levy Peterson, from Newark, N.J., prepares lobster tails for the crew’s dinner in the galley aboard the Whidbey Island-class 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 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)

EAST CHINA SEA (July 23, 2020) U.S. Navy Boatswain’s Mate 1st Class Kevin Dunlavey, from Munford, Tenn., stands by as a safety evaluator during a man overboard drill aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of the 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)

CAMP H. M. SMITH, Hawaii (Dec. 14, 2021) - Dr. Kathleen Hicks, Deputy Secretary of Defense, left, meets with Adm. John Aquilino, Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, and staff during a visit to USINDOPACOM headquarters. Hicks visited to see first-hand the Department’s efforts to rapidly advance warfighting concepts and capabilities to meet advanced threats and hear about challenges and successes within the nation’s priority theater. (US Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Anthony J. Rivera) 211214-N-XC372-1001

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A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter assigned to the 301st Tactical Fighter Squadron sits on the flightline at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2022 during the Japanese-American Friendship Festival fireworks display. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, this year festival marks the first time Yokota has held the annual event since 2019. The festival is aimed at increasing bilateral relationships between U.S. and Japanese communities and allows people to see U.S. and Japanese military capabilities first-hand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

Canadian Royal Air Force Master Corporal Kristopher Hann, E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control aircraft missions systems operator assigned to the 552 Air Control Wing, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, prepares for a flight during RED FLAG-Alaska, 22-2 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 23, 2022. RF-A exercises are focused on improving the combat readiness of the U.S. and international forces and providing training for units preparing for air and space expeditionary force tasking. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julia Lebens)

EAST CHINA SEA (July 20, 2020) Cryptologic Technician (Technical) Seaman Jaquan Roberts, from Jersey, Pa., takes photos of a surface contact during a Ship’s Nautical or Otherwise Photographic Interpretation and Exploitation (SNOOPIE) evolution aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of Amphibious Squadron 11, 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)

CORAL SEA (July 27, 2021) Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit move cargo on 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. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations 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 3rd Class Jonathan D. Berlier)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 13, 2020) Boatswain’s Mate 2nd Class Logan Ribble, from Oldsmar, Fla., signals to an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter from the “Archangels” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, Detachment 6, as it 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)

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter assigned to the 301st Tactical Fighter Squadron sits on the flightline at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2022 during the Japanese-American Friendship Festival fireworks display. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, this year festival marks the first time Yokota has held the annual event since 2019. The festival is aimed at increasing bilateral relationships between U.S. and Japanese communities and allows people to see U.S. and Japanese military capabilities first-hand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldier assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade conducts visual confirmation during the Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 22, 2022. A six member team comprised of U.S. Air Force and JGSDF paratroopers, conducted a military free fall demonstration to show their capabilities during the festival. During the two-day festival, more than 110,000 attendees came to Yokota to experience the event. The festival is aimed at increasing bilateral relationships between U.S. and Japanese communities and allows people to see U.S. and Japanese military capabilities first-hand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska (April 29, 2022) - A F-15C Eagle assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron takes off during exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, April 29, 2022. The Indo-Pacific is a top priority for the United States, and the DoD, through exercises like RED FLAG-Alaska, is committed to ensuring U.S. forces are capable and ready to face the evolving challenges in the region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Moses Taylor) 220429-F-PU391-1085

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PHUKET, Thailand (Aug. 15, 2021) U.S. Navy and Thailand Maritime Enforcement Command Center (Thai MECC) personnel practice maritime tactics, techniques and procedures during Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) exercise. In its 20th year, SEACAT is a multilateral exercise designed to enhance cooperation among 21 participating Southeast Asian countries and provide mutual support and a common goal to address crises, contingencies, and illegal activities in the maritime domain in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (Thailand Maritime Enforcement Command Center courtesy photo)

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratrooper assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade shows his smile after landing at a drop zone during the Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 22, 2022. A six member team comprised of U.S. Air Force and JGSDF paratroopers, conducted a military free fall demonstration to show their capabilities during the festival. During the two-day festival, more than 110,000 attendees came to Yokota to experience the event. The festival is aimed at increasing bilateral relationships between U.S. and Japanese communities and allows people to see U.S. and Japanese military capabilities first-hand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

SATTAHIP, Thailand (Feb. 28, 2020) - U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment advance their assault amphibious vehicles alongside the Royal Thai AAVs and Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon A/B variant, 103 Fighter Squadron, air support during the amphibious beach landing exercise for Exercise Cobra Gold 2020 at Hat Yao Beach, Sattahip, Kingdom of Thailand on Feb. 28, 2020. Exercise Cobra Gold 20, in its 39th iteration, is designed to advance regional security and ensure effective responses to regional crises by bringing together multinational forces to address shared goals and security commitments in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Omar Powell) 200228-N-SS432-0078

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EAST CHINA SEA (July 17, 2020) An MK38 25mm machine gun system is fired remotely during a live-fire exercise 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)

PHUKET, Thailand (Aug. 15, 2021) U.S. Navy and Thailand Maritime Enforcement Command Center (Thai MECC) personnel practice maritime tactics, techniques and procedures during Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) exercise. In its 20th year, SEACAT is a multilateral exercise designed to enhance cooperation among 21 participating Southeast Asian countries and provide mutual support and a common goal to address crises, contingencies, and illegal activities in the maritime domain in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific. (Thailand Maritime Enforcement Command Center courtesy photo)