EAST CHINA SEA (July 23, 2020) U.S. Navy Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Cameron Howard, from Houston, mans a .50-caliber machine gun during Small Craft Action Team 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)

PHILIPPINE SEA (March 15, 2021) Sonar Technician (Surface) 2nd Class Rebecca Phillips stands watch as the sonar supervisor 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)

EAST CHINA SEA (July 23, 2020) U.S. Navy Gunner’s Mate 3rd Class Cameron Howard, from Houston, mans a .50-caliber machine gun during Small Craft Action Team 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)

PHILIPPINE SEA (March 16, 2021) Hull Maintenance Technician 3rd Class Dylan Del Grande, from Bulverde, Texas, brazes a potable water pipe aboard 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)

EAST CHINA SEA (July 31, 2020) Master Chief Damage Controlman Lavoskia Torain, from Memphis, Tenn., left, puts a petty officer first class rank insignia on Damage Controlman 1st Class Shamar Melton, from Greensboro, N.C., as she is promoted during an advancement ceremony on board 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 (Oct. 19, 2021)

Lt. Garret Smart, from Draper, Utah, pilots an MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to the “Blackjacks” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, during flight operations aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Charleston (LCS 18). Charleston, part of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, is on a rotational deployment in U.S. 7th Fleet to enhance interoperability with partners and serve 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 Ryan M. Breeden)

EAST CHINA SEA (July 23, 2020) Amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) transits the East China Sea. 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)

EAST CHINA SEA (July 31, 2020) Operations Specialist 2nd Class Kevin Bryson, from Sacramento, Calif., stands in formation after being promoted to petty officer second class during an advancement ceremony on board 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 Ensign Yeltsin Rodriguez)

EAST CHINA SEA (July 22, 2020) U.S. Navy Fire Controlman 3rd Class Austin Hirsch, from New Smyrna Beach, Fla., mans a .50-caliber machine gun during Small Craft Action Team 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)

EAST CHINA SEA (July 31, 2020) Culinary Specialist 1st Class Christian Uy, from Vallejo, Calif., puts a petty officer second class rank insignia on Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Ladaisha Stewart, from Gurnee, Ill., as she is promoted during an advancement ceremony on board 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)

CORAL SEA (July 30, 2021) Machinery Repairman 1st Class Raymond Lee, from Philadelphia, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), takes measurements of machinery parts in the Machinery Repair shop. USS America is currently participating in exercise Talisman Sabre 21. Talisman Sabre 21 is Australia’s largest military exercise with the U.S. and is a demonstration of our strong alliance underpinned by deep levels of cooperation and trust built over decades of operating and training together. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan D. Berlier)

OKINAWA, Japan (Aug. 28, 2020) Damage Control Assistant Lt. Sharika Tucker, from Atlanta, stands watch at a main engine room control station as the engineering officer of the watch during a sea and anchor evolution aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). 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)

PHILIPPINE SEA (March 14, 2021) Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) handle phone-and-distance line during a replenishment at sea with the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10). 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)

EAST CHINA SEA (July 24, 2020) U.S. Navy Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Tyron Kelly Pajel, from San Diego, signals on a boatswain’s pipe while standing watch on the bridge of 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)

EAST CHINA SEA (July 24, 2020) U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Aaron Jon Docuyanan, from Temecula, Calif., performs maintenance on a wye-gate fire hose valve 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)

CORAL SEA (July 30, 2021) Seaman Aaron Laggan, from Queens, N.Y., assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), removes paint on one of the ship’s fueling stations. USS America is currently participating in exercise Talisman Sabre 21. Talisman Sabre 21 is Australia’s largest military exercise with the U.S. and is a demonstration of our strong alliance underpinned by deep levels of cooperation and trust built over decades of operating and training together. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan D. Berlier)

OKINAWA, Japan (Aug. 28, 2020) Operations Specialist 3rd Class Ahjena Hughes-James, from East Palo Alto, Calif., communicates with the pilothouse from the combat information center during a sea and anchor evolution aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). 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)

OKINAWA, Japan (Aug. 28, 2020) Lt. j. g. Shayla Friesen, from Silver Spring, Md., left, stands watch as the officer of the deck during a sea and anchor evolution on the bridge of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, assigned to Amphibious Squadron 11 as part of the America Amphibious Ready 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 U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, is refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex during RED FLAG-Alaska, Oct. 14, 2022. RF-A provides integrated joint and multilateral training opportunities in the JPARC, an expansive co-located air and land range with significant potential for co-located air and sea ranges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julia Lebens)

EAST CHINA SEA (July 24, 2020) U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Aaron Jon Docuyanan, from Temecula, Calif., performs maintenance on a wye-gate fire hose valve 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)

EAST CHINA SEA (July 24, 2020) U.S. Navy Seaman Stephanie Richards, from Miami, stands watch as a lookout on the port bridge wing of 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)

It’s not every day you get to see so many vintage warbirds on the same flightline.

Keep your eyes to the sky Sept. 2 as the warbirds fly proudly in honor of the The 75th Commemoration of the End of WWII.

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command U.S. Pacific Air Forces Alaskan NORAD Region, Alaskan Command and 11th Air Force 11th Air Force Command Chief U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Battleship Missouri Memorial Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam

#WWII75 #DoDRemember75 #NeverForget #GreatestGeneration #WWII #FreeandOpenIndoPacific Video by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Brown

15th Wing Public Affairs

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (Sep. 2, 2020) A World War II-era vintage aircraft flies above the Battleship Missouri Memorial for the 75th Anniversary of the End of WWII commemoration ceremony, Sept. 2, 2020, at Pearl Harbor. The events of WWII remain a historic reminder of how the dedicated resolve of allies with a common purpose and shared vision builds proven, enduring partnerships. The U.S. military continues to stand together with allies and partners in maintaining a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)

Members onboard U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Munro man the rails during a maritime engagement with the Indonesia Coast Guard in the Singapore Straight, Sept. 20, 2021. Coast Guard Cutter Munro is currently deployed to the Western Pacific to strengthen alliances and partnerships, and improve maritime governance and security in the region. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Marine Corps Sgt. Kevin G. Rivas)

EAST CHINA SEA (July 23, 2020) U.S. Sailors lower a rigid-hull inflatable boat from the port side of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during a man overboard drill. 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)

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Sailors of the USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) renders honors as it passes the 75th Anniversary of the End of World War II commemoration ceremony at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Sept. 2, 2020. The events of WWII remain 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 region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)

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.

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 3rd Wing taxis in front of three 5th Bomb Wing B-52 Stratofortresses at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 26, 2023. Alaska's geographic location makes it a strategic power projection platform for the United States, with Alaska being the closest U.S. location to the center of the Northern Hemisphere and therefore singularly closer to many national capitals in the hemisphere than most points in the Lower 48 states. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Sullivan)

EAST CHINA SEA (July 23, 2020) U.S. Sailors recover a rigid-hull inflatable boat on the port side of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during a man overboard drill. 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)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 25 2020) Ensign Philip Huggins, from Greenwood Village, Colo., takes bearings in the pilothouse of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18) during a maneuvering exercise. 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)

EAST CHINA SEA (July 28, 2020) Ensign Wiliam Gilchrist, from Salida, Colo., uses a laser range finder on the port bridge wing of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) to determine the distance between Germantown and the dry cargo ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11) during a replenishment-at-sea. 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)

CORAL SEA (July 30, 2021) Machinery Repairman 1st Class Raymond Lee, from Philadelphia, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), rethreads a bolt in the Machinery Repair shop. USS America is currently participating in exercise Talisman Sabre 21. Talisman Sabre 21 is Australia’s largest military exercise with the U.S. and is a demonstration of our strong alliance underpinned by deep levels of cooperation and trust built over decades of operating and training together. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan D. Berlier)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (July 15, 2021) Boatswain’s Mate 3rd Class Demarcus Lawrence, from Port Arthur, Texas, waves class bravo fire and black smoke flags on the flight deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) as Sailors fight a simulated fire during a flight deck firefighting drill. 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)

EAST CHINA SEA (July 23, 2020) A rigid-hull inflatable boat assigned to the dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) returns to the ship after recovering a simulated man overboard during a drill. 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)

EAST CHINA SEA (July 24, 2020) U.S. Navy Hull Maintenance Technician 2nd Class Christopher Daum, from Gresptown, Md., prepares a weather deck for welding 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)

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, receives fuel from a 92nd Air Refueling Wing KC-135 Stratotanker above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex during a training sortie for RED FLAG-Alaska 22-2, June 22, 2022. The 18th Aggressor Squadron supports RFA by sharing its knowledge of adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures to participating units, ensuring the United States and its allies receive the best air combat training possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Sullivan)

EAST CHINA SEA (July 23, 2020) U.S. Sailors pilot a rigid-hull inflatable boat assigned to the dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) during a man overboard drill. 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)

EAST CHINA SEA (July 17, 2020) Operations Specialist 3rd Class Kevin Bryson, from Sacramento, Calif., stands watch as a surface tracker, using a radar system in the combat information center aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) to provide safe navigation for the ship. 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 F-15SG Strike Eagle receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex during RED FLAG-Alaska 22-2, June 10, 2022. The JPARC airspace provides a realistic training environment, allowing Airmen and the Republic of Singapore Air Force to train for full spectrum engagement, ranging from individual skills to complex, large-scale joint engagement. The Strike Eagles are assigned to the 428th Fighter Squadron, RSAF, and a Stratotanker is assigned to the 92nd Air Refueling Wing, Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julia Lebens)

EAST CHINA SEA (July 24, 2020) U.S. Navy Culinary Specialist 1st Class Brandon Honeyman, from Troy, Ohio, prepares a stir-fry in the galley 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)

EAST CHINA SEA (July 22, 2020) U.S. Navy Ensign Yeltsin Rodriguez, from Des Moines, Iowa, stands watch as the junior officer of the deck on the bridge of 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)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Veronica Mendoza, 154th Operations Group airfield manager, monitors multiple aircraft take-offs during PACIFIC EDGE 23, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Nov. 30, 2022. Pacific Edge is a bilateral U.S. - Australian exercise held to enhance combat proficiencies through the integration of allied units and further the interoperability between the two countries' aircraft. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy)

EAST CHINA SEA (July 23, 2020) U.S. Navy Hull Maintenance Technician Fireman Tyler Hayes, from Baton Rouge, La., measures oil levels 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)

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, takes off after being refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex during RED FLAG-Alaska, Oct. 14, 2022. RF-A provides integrated joint and multilateral training opportunities in the JPARC, an expansive co-located air and land range with significant potential for co-located air and sea ranges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julia Lebens)

F-35B Lightning II aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121, @1stMAW_Marines, conduct flight operations on the @USNavy's USS Tripoli, May 24. VMFA-121 is conducting routine operations in support of a #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific. #MarineAviation t.co/KGg505DeG6 Source: U.S. Marines North Atlantic Treaty Organization Backup by @natoarmynews A @rtptme project - Other backups: swiy.so/tme via t.me/natoarmynews/33318 #nato #otan #natoarmy #otanarmy #army #armynews #military #europa #europe #otanarmynews #natoarmynews #natonews #otannews

A U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, prepares to be refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex during RED FLAG-Alaska, Oct. 14, 2022. RF-A provides integrated joint and multilateral training opportunities in the JPARC, an expansive co-located air and land range with significant potential for co-located air and sea ranges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Julia Lebens)

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, both assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, fly above the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex during a training sortie for RED FLAG-Alaska 22-2, June 22, 2022. The 18th Aggressor Squadron supports RFA by sharing its knowledge of adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures to participating units, ensuring the United States and its allies receive the best air combat training possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrick Sullivan)

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Sailors aboard the USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) render honors as the vessel passes the USS Missouri during the 75th Anniversary of the End of World War II commemoration ceremony at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Sept. 2, 2020. The events of WWII remain 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 region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Anthony Nelson Jr.)

EAST CHINA SEA (July 23, 2020) U.S. Navy Seaman Jason Archer, from Detroit, handles line 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)

U.S. Coast Guard members prepare to fire M4 carbine during a gunnery exercise in the Western Pacific Ocean, Sept. 22, 2021. Coast Guard Cutter Munro is currently deployed to the Western Pacific Ocean to strengthen alliances and partnerships, and improve maritime governance and security in the region. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Marine Corps Sgt. Kevin G. Rivas)