International Military Cooperation

U.S. military personnel engaging in joint exercises and training with international forces, emphasizing partnership and crisis response.

US Navy, French Navy, Belize Defence Force, and Mexican Marines perform explosive ordinance training May 16, 2022 in Belize for Tradewinds 2022. Tradewinds 2022 is a multinational exercise designed to expand the Caribbean regions capability to mitigate, plan for, and respond to crises; increase regional training capacity and interoperability; develop new and refine existing standard operating procedures (SOPs); enhance ability to defend exclusive economic zones (EEZ); and promote human rights and adherence to shared international norms and values; fully integrate women into defense, peace and security missions; and increase maritime domain awareness to deter illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing activities.

U.S. forces and French soldiers participate in the closing ceremony that commemorates the end of Exercise Marara 22 on Bora Bora, French Polynesia, May 18, 2022. Exercise Marara 22 reinforces U.S. commitments to our allies and partners in Oceania and raises our collective readiness to address crises and contingencies in the region.

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Adam L. Chalkley, commanding general of 3rd Marine Logistics Group, welcomes Gen. Yoshihide Yoshida, the chief of staff of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, to 3rd MLG Headquarters, during a bilateral key leader engagement for exercise Keen Sword 23 on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan Nov. 10, 2022. Keen Sword is a biennial training event that exercises the combined capabilities and lethality developed between 3rd MLG, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Japan Self-Defense Force. This bilateral field-training exercise between the U.S. military and JSDF strengthens interoperability and combat readiness of the U.S.-Japan Alliance.

US Navy, French Navy, Belize Defence Force, and Mexican Marines perform explosive ordinance training May 16, 2022 in Belize for Tradewinds 2022. Tradewinds 2022 is a multinational exercise designed to expand the Caribbean regions capability to mitigate, plan for, and respond to crises; increase regional training capacity and interoperability; develop new and refine existing standard operating procedures (SOPs); enhance ability to defend exclusive economic zones (EEZ); and promote human rights and adherence to shared international norms and values; fully integrate women into defense, peace and security missions; and increase maritime domain awareness to deter illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing activities.

BIZERTE, Tunisia (May 24, 2022) NATO Maritime Interdiction Training Center cross-train tactical sweep maneuvers with the Mauritanian Boarding Team during exercise Phoenix Express 2022 in Bizerte, Tunisia, on May 24, 2022. Phoenix Express 22, conducted by U.S. Naval Forces Africa, is a maritime exercise designed to improve cooperation among participating nations in order to increase maritime safety and security in the Mediterranean.

U.S. Army Pacific Commanding General, Gen. Charles A. Flynn is greeted by TNI Maj. Gen. Dwi Wahyu Winarto, the Army Aviation Centre Commander, as part of Super Garuda Shield 2022 in Ramsai, Indonesia, Aug. 2, 2022. Super Garuda Shield, a part of Operation Pathways and a longstanding annual, bilateral military exercise conducted between the U.S. military, Indonesia National Armed Forces, has now expanded to a multinational exercise encompassing 14 Nations. This exercise reinforces the U.S. commitments to our allies, and other regional partners reinforcing joint readiness, and the interoperability to fight and win together.

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.

A Marine Raider with Special Operations Task Force 511.2 provides instruction on Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems to service members of the Philippine Marine Corps during Marine Aviation Support Activity (MASA) 22 in Palawan, Philippines, June 7, 2022. MASA 22 is a bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Marine Corps, aimed at increasing interoperability and improving aviation-related capabilities in support of U.S.-Philippine mutual defense.

U.S. forces and French soldiers participate in the closing ceremony that commemorates the end of Exercise Marara 22 on Bora Bora, French Polynesia, May 18, 2022. Exercise Marara 22 reinforces U.S. commitments to our allies and partners in Oceania and raises our collective readiness to address crises and contingencies in the region.

040331-M-7403H-028. Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Foster State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Peter Ashline, front, with Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia (MRF-SEA), I Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks during an enlisted development discussion for Keris Marine Exercise (MAREX) 23 at the 7th Infantry Battalion Base, Lampung, Indonesia, Nov. 18, 2022. Keris MAREX is a bilateral exercise hosted by the Indonesian National Military between the Korps Marinir Republik Indonesia 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 expert exchanges and enablers, and advances security objectives shared with our Allies and Partners.

U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force give a capabilities brief to senior delegation members during an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System static display, as part of the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium 2022, Camp Kisarazu, Japan, June 16, 2022. PALS consisted of discussions, presentations and demonstrations which were conducted in effort to promote regional security and enhance amphibious operational concepts and capabilities. The 2022 symposium brought together senior leaders from 18 participating delegations who are committed to a free and open Indo-Pacific, with the objective of strengthening and developing regional relationships.

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Army Brig. Gen. Adam Flasch, the director of the Joint Staff for the Maryland National Guard, speaks with members of the 169th Cyber Protection Team at the Pvt. Henry Costin Readiness Center in Laurel, Maryland, on June 29, 2022. Beginning in August 2018, the 169th CPT has supported the military-to-military knowledge transfer and team-building efforts to the Armed Forces Bosnia and Herzegovina under the State Partnership Program. The end state of this event is to assist with creating a secure defendable network that is scalable, agile, non-centralized, proactive, innovative, and smart cyber security architecture not highly dependent on public critical infrastructure.

Philippine Marine Corps Lt. Jerby Alparaz, an executive officer with 65th Force Recon Company, shares his experiences from the siege of Marawi at a battle history exchange during KAMANDAG 6 at Marine Base Rodolfo Punsalang, Palawan, Philippines, Oct. 7, 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.

220917-N-NT795-812 SEAL BEACH, Calif. (Sept. 17, 2022) Capt. Scott T. Tasin, commodore of Maritime Expeditionary Security Group (MESG) 1, deliver his remarks during a change of command in which Capt. Andrew Anderson relieved Capt. Bradley Story as commanding officer of Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) 11 held onboard Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach. Maritime Expeditionary Security Force is a core Navy capability that provides port and harbor security, high value asset security, and maritime security in the coastal and inland waterways.

Lt. Gen. TAKEMOTO Ryoji, commanding general of the Ground Component Command, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, visits the Bilateral Joint Operations Coordination Center during Exercise Keen Edge 24 on Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 4, 2024. TAKEMOTO met with BJOCC personnel from Japan, the U.S. and Australia and received an update brief about the exercises progress. Keen Edge allows the U.S. and Japan to practice coordination procedures and improve interoperability to effectively respond to any regional contingency or humanitarian crisis. Historically a bilateral Japan Joint Staff and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command exercise, this iteration includes the participation of Australia for the first time, further highlighting the multinational commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

U.S Army Maj. Gen Greg Brady, Commanding General of 10th Army Air and Missile Defense speaks to Slovak Air Force Brig. Gen Dovhun and Capt. Prokop July 1 in Slovakia. Bravo Battery, 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment deployed to NATOs Eastern flank in Slovakia after that country generously transferred their S300 missiles to aid Ukraine in the defense of its airspace. Bravo Batterys deployment is just another example of our commitment to defend every inch of NATO territory including the skies.

U.S. Army soldiers and TNI soldiers salute in formation, signifying the exit of the ceremony speakers for the opening ceremony as part of Super Garuda Shield 2022 in Baturaja, Indonesia, Aug. 3, 2022. Super Garuda Shield, a part of Operation Pathways and a longstanding annual, bilateral military exercise conducted between the U.S. military, Indonesia National Armed Forces, has now expanded to a multinational exercise encompassing 14 Nations. This exercise reinforces the U.S. commitments to our allies, and other regional partners reinforcing joint readiness, and the interoperability to fight and win together.

031112-M-9597P-005. Base: USMC Recruit Depot, San Diego State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA)

220803-A-YK067-2021 ALEXANDRIA, Egypt (Aug. 3, 2022) Vice Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. 5th Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces, and Egyptian Navy Rear Adm. Ashraf Ibrahim Atwa Megahed, commander in chief of the Egyptian Navy, arrive at the Egyptian Navy headquarters in Alexandria, Egypt, Aug. 3. While in Alexandria, Cooper met with Egyptian Navy leaders, reflecting strong ties between the Egyptian Navy and U.S. 5th Fleet.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Sept. 12, 2022) U.S. Navy Capt. Jon Spore, commanding officer, Patrol Squadron (VP) 30, from Chantilly, Va., third from right, and staff speak with Royal Australian Air Force Capt. Roger McCutcheon, Director of the Air Force Maritime Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Response Transition Office, rightmost, during a routine visit to VP 30 headquarters, Sept. 12. VP 30, based in Jacksonville Fla., is the U.S. Navys Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS). VP 30s mission is to provide P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft, P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft and MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) specific training to pilots, Naval flight officers, and enlisted aircrew prior to reporting to the Fleet.

U.S. and partner nations exchange gifts at the close of the exercise Regional Cooperation 22 Aug. 19, 2022, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. RC 22 is an annual, multi-national U.S. Central Command-sponsored exercise conducted by U.S. forces in partnership with Central and South Asia nations.

070324-M-7404B-012. Complete Scene Caption: STAFF SGT. Aslan Altan (left), CHIEF Advisor to the Iraqi Army Instructors of Military Transition Team 2d Brigade 7th Iraqi Army Division (MiTT 2-7), shakes the hand of an Iraqi Army Soldier as he hands him his certificate during a graduation of Iraqi Army Soldiers from the School of Infantry (SOI) on Camp Yasser, Al Asad Air Base, Iraq on March 24, 2007. SOI is a ten day training school that teaches advanced fighting techniques and tactics to new Iraqi Army Soldiers before they report to their battalions. MiTT 2-7 is deployed as a part of MNF-W in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in the Al Anbar province of Iraq to develop the Iraqi Security Forces, facilitate the development of official rule of law through democratic government reforms and continue the development of a market based economy centered on Iraqi reconstruction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by CPL. Sheila M. Brooks) (Released) Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Al Asad

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Guillermo Rosales, commander of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force, sits with Brazilian Navy leadership for a press conference after the opening ceremony of exercise UNITAS LXIII in Rio de Janeiro, Sept. 8, 2022. The opening ceremony recognized the official start of exercise UNITAS LXIII. UNITAS is the world's longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise that brings together forces from 19 countries to include Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, Namibia, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Korea, Spain, United Kingdom, Uruguay, and the United States. The exercise focuses on enhancing interoperability among multiple nations and joint forces during littoral and amphibious operations in order to build on existing regional partnerships and create new enduring relationships that promote peace, stability and prosperity in the U.S. Southern Commands area of responsibility.

The Deputy Commander of the7th Infantry Division, Col. Leo Wyszynski greets members of the Indonesian National Military at Python 1 Range, Baturaja, Indonesia, July 29, 2022, as part of Garuda Shield 2022. Garuda Shield, a part of Operation Pathways and a longstanding annual, bilateral military exercise conducted between the U.S. military, Indonesia National Armed Forces, reinforces the U.S. commitments to our allies, and other regional partners reinforcing joint readiness, and the interoperability to fight and win together.

Senior Enlisted Advisor Tony Whitehead, senior enlisted advisor to the chief, National Guard Bureau, talks with Airmen of the Guam National Guards 254th Air Base Group on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 24, 2022. Whitehead visited Guam and met with Guam Guard members to emphasize their part in Guams strategic significance to the United States.

Indonesian Marine Corps Col. Bob O. Siregar, left, commanding officer of 4th Marine Brigade and U.S. Marine Corps Col. Thomas Sieverts, right, the commanding officer of Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia (MRF-SEA), I Marine Expeditionary Force, stand at attention during the closing ceremony for Keris Marine Exercise (MAREX) 23, on 7th Infantry Battalion Base, Lampung, Indonesia, Nov. 24, 2022. Keris MAREX is a bilateral exercise hosted by the Indonesian National Military between the Korps Marinir Republik Indonesia 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 expert exchanges and enablers, and advances security objectives shared with our Allies

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Chris Hord, right, a force reconnaissance Marine with Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia, I Marine Expeditionary Force, explains the uses of a variable optic to Indonesian marines with 7th Infantry Battalion, 4th Marine Brigade, during a gear showcase for Keris Marine Exercise (MAREX) 23 at the 7th Infantry Battalion Base, Lampung, Indonesia, on Nov. 11, 2022. Keris MAREX is a bilateral exercise conducted by the U.S. Military and Indonesian National Armed Forces led by the Indonesian and U.S. Marine Corps. Keris MAREX aims to strengthen relationships and build interoperability and capacity 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 expert exchanges and enablers, and advances security objectives shared with our Allies and Partners.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Charles Nash, commanding officer of 3d Battalion, 2d Marines, briefs during a rehearsal of concept drill during Exercise Shinka 22.1 at Camp Fuji, Japan, June 12, 2022. Shinka exemplifies a shared commitment to realistic training that produces lethal, ready, and adaptable forces capable of decentralized operations across a wide range of missions. 3/2 is forward deployed in the Indo-Pacific under 4th Marines, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program.

U.S. Army Hawaii National Guard SFC Matthew Mitsui teaches Tactical Combat Casualty Care to Indonesian army soldiers for Exercise Garuda Canti Dharma II / Multinational Peacekeeping Exercise 22 at Pusat Misi Pemeliharaan, Indonesia, July 19, 2022. Exercise Garuda Canti Dharma II enables instructors from multiple countries to integrate and provide cross education, strengthening cohesion between allies and partners.

070311-M-6412J-156. Subject Operation/Series: EDGED MALLET State: Bargoni Country: Kenya (KEN) Scene Major Command Shown: 26TH MEU

Military Guards In Front Of Congress Administrative Building In La Candelaria, The Old Town Of Bogota, Colombia

Indonesian service members and U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia, I Marine Expeditionary Force, stand in formation during the Keris Marine Exercise (MAREX) 23 opening ceremony, on the 7th Infantry Battalion Base, Bandar Lampung, Indonesia, Nov. 10, 2022. Keris MAREX is a bilateral exercise conducted by the U.S. Military and Indonesian National Armed Forces led by the Indonesian and U.S. Marine Corps. Keris MAREX aims to strengthen relationships and build interoperability and capacity 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 expert exchanges and enablers, and advances security objectives shared with our Allies and Partners.

A greeting party accompanies GEN John M. Shalikashvili, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of STAFF, on his arrival at Moi International Airport for a briefing on the status of the humanitarian airlift missions into Goma, Zaire. (Duplicate image, see also DFST9801689). Subject Operation/Series: SUPPORT HOPE Base: Mombasa Country: Kenya (KEN)

020501-M-9902V-028. Base: USS Anchorage (LSD 36) Scene Major Command Shown: 3 MEF

The fires and defense team holds its first meeting to analyze key limitations, and requirements for the training scenario for the operational planning portion of Super Garuda Shield 2023 (SGS2023) in Surabaya, Indonesia, Sept. 02, 2023. #SuperGarudaShield 2023 is an annual exercise that has significantly grown in scope and size since 2009. #SGS2023 is the second consecutive time this exercise has grown into a combined and #joint event, highlighting the 7 participating and 12 observing nations commitment to #partnership and a #freeandopenindopacific.

Members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Special Operations Task Force 511.2 participate in Marawi Peace Week in Marawi, Philippines, Oct. 17, 2022. Marawi Peace Week is dedicated to honoring those service members who lost their lives during the siege and bringing life and prosperity back to the city. Our continued, face-to-face interactions with allies and partners are the foundation of our bilateral relationships, creating confidence in the region that we are going to be there when times are good, but also when times are bad.

030519-M-5865P-002. Base: Mcas, Cherry Point State: North Carolina (NC) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: MCAS Cherry Point

U.S. Navy Capt. Joel Stewart, camp commodore, speaks with Philippine Army Maj. Gen. Marvin Licudine, and members of the Philippine Armed Forces in preparation for Balikatan 23 at Camp Agnew, Casiguran, Philippines, April 8, 2023. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades shared experiences.

Major General Temerbekov, Kazakhstan CHIEF Military Inspector, welcomes United States Army 82nd Airborne Division Private First Class Aaron Tibbets into Kazakhstan during an international mass jump. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending into Kazakhstan to prepare for the the start of CENTRASBAT 2000. The Central Asian Peacekeeping Battalion exercise CENTRASBAT 2000 is a multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief exercise sponsored by U.S. CENTCOM and hosted by the former the Soviet Republic Kazakhstan in Central Asia. Exercise participants include approximately 300 U.S. troops including personnel from U.S. CENTCOM, from the U.S. Army's 82nd .... Complete Scene Caption: Major General Temerbekov, Kazakhstan Chief Military Inspector, welcomes United States Army 82nd Airborne Division Private First Class Aaron Tibbets into Kazakhstan during an international mass jump. Paratroopers from Kazakhstan, the United States and Turkey are descending in

U.S. Air Force Gen. James Hecker, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander (left), discusses base operations with Italian air force Col. Marco Schiattoni, ITAF base commander (middle), and Brig. Gen. Tad Clark, 31st Fighter Wing commander (right), during a visit to Aviano Air Base, Italy, Oct. 6, 2022. Gen. Hecker has completed numerous flying, staff and command assignments and is a command pilot with more than more than 3,600 flying hours in the F-15C, F-22, MQ-1B, HH-60, C-208 and T-38C.

US Marine Corps Brigadier General Frances Wilson (Right), Commander, 3rd Force Service Support Group, Okinawa, Japan, talks with Republic of Korea (ROK) Lieutenant Commander Dong Jae Lee (In black jacket), Combined Forces Command (CFC), C-4, while observing the D-Day Mobile Fuel Distribution System (DMFDS) concept demonstration at Gogu Beach, South Korea, in support of FOAL EAGLE 2000 on October 30, 2000. The DMFDS is a Force Warfighting Lab (FWL) sponsored and Office of Naval Research (ONR) funded project which demonstrates new techniques in the first ever transfer of fuel from the sea to land. FOAL EAGLE 2000 is the largest Joint and Combined field training drill conducted annually in .... Complete Scene Caption: US Marine Corps Brigadier General Frances Wilson (Right), Commander, 3rd Force Service Support Group, Okinawa, Japan, talks with Republic of Korea (ROK) Lieutenant Commander Dong Jae Lee (In black jacket), Combined Forces Command (CFC), C-4, while observing the D-Day Mobil

Members of the U.S. Air Force, Royal Malaysian Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency and Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia listen to a briefing during a search and rescue tabletop exercise at Subang Air Base, Malaysia, Aug. 17, 2022. Throughout the exercise, participants explored case studies, led cross-talks to further understand how U.S. and Malaysian forces execute search and rescue, and conducted a simulated scenario to apply everything they learned.

Marine Raiders with Special Operations Task Force 511.2 and Marines with 3rd Marine Air Wing provide instruction on Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems to service members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines during Marine Aviation Support Activity (MASA) 22 in Palawan, Philippines, June 7, 2022. MASA 22 is a bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Marine Corps, aimed at increasing interoperability and improving aviation-related capabilities in support of U.S.-Philippine mutual defense.

Philippine Marines with 3rd Marine Brigade and U.S. Marines, Sailors and Airmen with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, participate in a leadership symposium during KAMANDAG 6 at Camp Rodolfo Punsalang, Palawan, Philippines, Oct. 5, 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.

Cyber analysts from partner nations taking part in TRADEWINDS22 review procedures and security protocols to prevent and mitigate cyber threats and attacks going into the final exercise in Belize City, Belize May 16, 2022. Tradewinds 2022 is a multinational exercise designed to expand the Caribbean regions capability to mitigate, plan for, and respond to crises; increase regional training capacity and interoperability; develop new and refine existing standard operating procedures; enhance ability to defend exclusive economic zones; and promote human rights and adherence to shared international norms and values; fully integrate women into defense, peace and security missions; and increase maritime domain awareness to deter illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing activities.

Infantes de Marina de Colombia (Colombian Marines) stand in formation during a press conference following their recruit swearing in ceremony at the Base de Entrenamiento de Marina in Coveñas, Colombia, Jan 11, 2023. For the first time in Colombian history, 60 women completed the Juramento de Bandera de Infantes de Marina after they completed three months of recruit training and joined the ranks in the Colombian Naval Infantry. U.S. Southern Commands Women, Peace and Security (WPS) program recognizes the diverse roles women play as agents of change in preventing and resolving conflict, countering terrorism and violent extremism as well as building post-conflict peace and stability in the Western Hemisphere.

TUY HOA, Vietnam (June 29, 2022) - Rear Adm. Mark Melson, Commander, Task Force 73 (CTF 73), and Pacific Partnership leadership meet with Phu Yen General Hospital leadership during Pacific Partnership 2022. Now in its 17th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific.

PHILIPPINES Dr. John Edward Murray Brown from Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command visited the Philippine Navy (PN) headquarters (HQ) and other commands reinforcing the U.S-Philippine partnership and efforts to support a free and open Indo-Pacificfollowing the 31st U.S.-Philippine Hydrographic Survey Working Group (HSWG), June 20-30, 2022.Naval Oceanography’s Indo-Pacific 3rd & 7th Fleet Representative, Dr. Brown visited Philippine Fleet Commander, Rear Adm. Nichols Driz at Fleet HQ’s Naval Base Heracleo Alano in Sangely Point, Cavite City, June 29.

Royal Malaysian Air Force Exercise Director Lt. Col. Shaharudin bin Mohd Said applies the Exercise Pacific Angel 22-2 patch to the uniform of U.S. Air Force Exercise Director Lt. Col. Skye Nakayama to kick-off the exercise Aug. 14, 2022, in Subang Air Base, Malaysia. The nearly weeklong humanitarian exercise brings together military members from six Allied and partner nations to advance interoperability within the Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Stephen J. Boada, commanding officer of 3d Battalion, 12th Marines, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Ryuji Toyota, commanding general, Bilateral Coordination Department, Ground Component Command discuss operations in the Bilateral Ground Tactical Control Center during Resolute Dragon 22 at Camp Shizunai, Hokkaido, Japan, Oct. 11, 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.

040401-M-1158H-010. Base: Marine Corps Base, Camp Butler State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David G. Bellon, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, South and Marine Forces Reserve, meets with Capitão de Mar e Guerra Marcelo da Costa Reis (Colonel Brazilian Marine Corps) the Chief of Staff of Amphibious Division Command Brazil, during exercise UNITAS LXIII in Rio de Janeiro, Sept. 16, 2022. UNITAS is the worlds longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise that focuses on enhancing interoperability among multiple nations and joint forces during littoral and amphibious operations in order to build on existing regional partnerships and create new enduring relationships that promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the U.S. Southern Commands area of responsibility.

Commandant of the Royal Thai Marine Corps, Vice Adm. Ronnarong Sittinan, left, and U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Steven R. Rudder, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, interact during a bilateral meeting at the eighth iteration of the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium in Tokyo, Japan, June 14, 2022. PALS consists of discussions and presentations which facilitate meaningful dialogue on key aspects of amphibious operations, capability development, crisis response and interoperability. This years symposium brought together senior leaders from 18 participating delegations who are committed to a free and open Indo-Pacific, with the objective of strengthening and developing regional relationships.

Lt. Gen. Ryoji General Takemoto, Commanding General of the Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) Western Army, Maj. General Stephen G. Smith, 7th Infantry Division Commanding General and U.S. Marine Corps Brigadier General Michael A. Brooks, Assistant Commanding General of 3rd Marine Division, provide opening remarks for Yama Sakura 83 opening ceremony at Camp Kengun, Japan, Dec. 4, 2022. Yama Sakura is a complex command post exercise that has been ongoing for over 40 years and continues to build the bilateral partnership of the strong US-JGSDF alliance.

U.S. and partner nations exchange gifts at the close of the exercise Regional Cooperation 22 Aug. 19, 2022, in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. RC 22 is an annual, multi-national U.S. Central Command-sponsored exercise conducted by U.S. forces in partnership with Central and South Asia nations.

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. John Bumpus, left, a platoon sergeant with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia (MRF-SEA), I Marine Expeditionary Force, instructs a close-quarters battle class to Indonesian marines with 7th Infantry Battalion, 4th Marine Brigade, during Keris Marine Exercise (MAREX) 23, on 7th Infantry Battalion Base, Lampung, Indonesia, Nov. 15, 2022. Keris MAREX is a bilateral exercise hosted by the Indonesian National Military between the Korps Marinir Republik Indonesia 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 expert exchanges and enablers, and advances security objectives shared with our Alli

220826-M-JX780-1203PUERTO CORTES, Honduras - (Aug. 26, 2022) - U.S. Marines and Sailors, assigned to the Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Burlington (T-EPF-10), pose for a group photo with Honduran sailors after finishing a tour of the Honduran enlisted naval academy, as the ship arrives in Puerto Cortes, Honduras, Aug. 26, 2022.. Burlington is deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of operations to support expeditionary maintenance to deployed littoral combat ships operating in the region and conduct theater security cooperation engagements to maintain access, enhance interoperability and build enduring partnerships in the Caribbean, Central and South America.

050201-A-4487O-11. Base: Fort Buchanan, San Juan State: Puerto Rico (PR) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: SOUTHEAST

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa Deputy Commanding General Brig. Gen. Patrick Thibodeau speaks with Brigadier General Michael MatzCommandant of the Infantry School Germany, en route to the dining facility during The Africa Land Forces Colloquium 2022, Grafenwoehr, Germany, Sept. 13, 2022. ALFC 22 Brought African Land Force Commanders together along with select U.S. Army and allied and partner army leaders to address land force security challenges. ALFC22 emphasized U.S. Army institutional training and ways to "Train to Fight."

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Guillermo Rosales, commander of Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force UNITAS LXIII, speaks with Brazilian Navy leadership during a press conference after the opening ceremony of exercise UNITAS LXIII in Rio de Janeiro, Sept. 8, 2022. The opening ceremony recognized the official start of exercise UNITAS LXIII. UNITAS is the world's longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise that brings together forces from 19 countries to include Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Guyana, Jamaica, Mexico, Namibia, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, South Korea, Spain, United Kingdom, Uruguay, and the United States. The exercise focuses on enhancing interoperability among multiple nations and joint forces during littoral and amphibious operations in order to build on existing regional partnerships and create new enduring relationships that promote peace, stability and prosperity in the U.S. Southern Commands area of responsibility.

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U.S. Marines and Sailors with III Marine Expeditionary Force were recognized by the Philippine Marine Corps during the closing ceremony for KAMANDAG 6 at Fort Bonifacio, Philippines, Oct. 14, 2022. These Marines and Sailors approached the scene of a traffic accident and provided life-saving medical aid to three Filipino civilians struck by an automobile, Oct. 7, 2022 near Zambales, Philippines.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Marco Mendez, an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technician with 1st EOD Company, 1st Marine Logistics Group, shares with members of the Timor-Leste National Police (PNTL) about the hook-and-line kit, which allows for remote operation against potential explosive threats, during the classroom portion of the Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) training program in Dili, Timor-Leste, May 10, 2022. The rotation of the HMA program to Timor-Leste advances the U.S. and PNTL relationship, furthering opportunities for cultural exchange, and enhancing our mutual skills in support of humanitarian assistance and professional skills development.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Alan Ayala participates in a subject matter expert exchange focused on chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear hazards and detection techniques during KAMANDAG 6 at Naval Education, Training and Doctrine Command in Zambales, Philippines, Oct. 5, 2022. KAMANDAG is an annual, bilateral exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen interoperability, capabilities, trust and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences. Ayala, an Oxnard, California native, is a CBRN defense specialist with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.

Members of the Iraqi Special Operations Forces attend the final planning conference for Operation Eager Lion 2022, in Amman, Jordan, June 23rd, 2022. Operation Eager Lion 2022 is a multi-lateral exercise focusing on defensive capabilities in combating terrorism, border security, maritime security, disaster response and humanitarian aid. The final planning conference completed the operational and logistical requirements for more than 30 countries forces that participate in training within the territorial borders of Jordan.

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220725-A-YK067-1154 BAGHDAD (July 25, 2022) Vice Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. 5th Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces, meets with Staff Vice Adm. Ahmed Jasim Maarij Al-Zayed, commander of the Iraq Navy, July 25, in Baghdad, Iraq. During the meeting, they discussed future opportunities for maritime security cooperation in the Arabian Gulf.

U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit command element, I Marine Expeditionary Force, enter a lecture hall during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2022 at Camp Tutong, Brunei, Oct. 24, 2022. CARAT Brunei 2022 highlights the 28th anniversary of CARAT among allies and partners as a way to demonstrate a long-term commitment to strengthening relationships throughout South and Southeast Asia and to highlight U.S. Navy commitment to key Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) partners to reinforce ASEAN centrality.

060327-A-1526R-049. Base: Quito Country: Ecuador (ECU)

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Maj. Gen. Jeff King, Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex commander, addresses guests at the ribbon cutting for the second Reverse Engineering and Critical Tooling lab.

The 3rd Quarter Workforce Town Hall Ceremony was held at the Riverbend Golf Course for civilian employees to connect with the Camp Humphreys command team, June 24, 2022. During the town hall meeting, U.S. Soldiers and civilian federal employees were recognized for years of service and superior job performance.

Spanish Army Lt. Col. Jorge Rodriguez de Guzman salutes Col. Jerzy Zubr, U.S. senior national representative at the NATO Rapid Deployable Corps - Spain, during an awards ceremony Nov. 2 in Valencia, Spain. Rodriguez de Guzman and Spanish Army Lt. Col. Manuel Tenorio (right) received Army Commendation Medals from Zubr for their support to U.S. Soldiers.

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, Hawaii (Aug. 4, 2022) U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division and Republic of Korea Marines gather for a group photo at Marine Corps Base Hawaii during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, Aug. 4, 2022. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

230403-N-OG286-1041 ATSUGI, Japan (April 3, 2023) Rear Adm. Wayne Baze, Commander, Navy Personnel Command, answers a sailor's question at Cinema 77 onboard Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi during an all hands call. NAF Atsugi supports the combat readiness of Commander, Fleet Air Western Pacific, Commander, Carrier Air Wing FIVE (CVW) 5, Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51 and 23 other tenant commands, and provides logistic support, coordination, and services to units assigned to the Western Pacific.

An advisor from Advisor Team 3320, assigned to the 3rd Security Force Assistance Brigade, watches as U.S. National Guard Soldiers from Virginia conduct drills alongside their counterparts from the Tajikistan Ministry of Defense during the military exercise Regional Cooperation 22 Aug. 13, 2022, at a training site near Dushanbe, Tajikistan. RC 22 is an annual, multi-national U.S. Central Command-sponsored exercise conducted by U.S. forces in partnership with Central and South Asia partner.

Brig. Gen. Danilo Benavides, commander, 502nd Infantry Brigade, speaks in front of a crowd at the dedication of a new classroom built during exercise Balikatan 22, Alicia, Isabela, Philippines, April 4, 2022. Balikatan, Tagalog for shoulder-to-shoulder, is a longstanding bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the United States highlighting the deep-rooted partnership between both countries. Balikatan 22 coincides with the 75th anniversary of U.S.-Philippine security cooperation and a shared commitment to advancing peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

120121-N-FI736-281ATLANTIC OCEAN (Jan. 21, 2012) Secretary of Defense Leon E. Panetta re-enlists 21 Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). The Enterprise Carrier Strike Group is underway conducting a composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX).

Indonesian National Armed Forces service members conduct medical training as part of exercise Super Garuda Shield 2023, 5th Marine Training Center Puslatpur, Indonesia, Sept. 1, 2023. Super Garuda Shield 2023 is an annual exercise that has significantly grown in scope and size since 2009. SGS2023 is the second consecutive time this exercise has grown into a combined and joint event, highlighting the 7 participating and 12 observing nations' commitment to partnership and a free and open Indo-Pacific.

U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Scott Morrison, commanding officer, 3d Civil Affairs Group, talks with Philippine Army Brig. Gen. Danilo Benavides, commander, 502nd Infantry Brigade, during exercise Balikatan 22, Alicia, Isabela, Philippines, April 4, 2022. Balikatan, Tagalog for shoulder-to-shoulder, is a longstanding bilateral exercise between the Philippines and the United States highlighting the deep-rooted partnership between both countries. Balikatan 22 coincides with the 75th anniversary of U.S.-Philippine security cooperation and a shared commitment to advancing peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

NAPLES, ITALY -- Rear Adm. Brad Collins, commander, Navy Region Europe, Africa, Central (EURAFCENT), center, hosts the region installation commanding officers during the Executive Steering Committee (ESC) symposium, in Naples, Italy, Oct. 4, 2022. ESC allows region leaders to assess the operational support capabilities and enhance an understanding of future priorities. Navy Region EURAFCENT oversees nine installations in seven countries, enabling U.S., allied and partner nation forces to be where they are needed, when they are needed, in order to ensure security and stability in the European, African, and Central Command areas of responsibility.

Infantes de Marina de Colombia (Colombian Marines) stand in formation while canons and smoke displays fire off at the finale of the recruit swearing in ceremony at the Base de Entrenamiento de Marina in Coveñas, Colombia, Jan 11, 2023. For the first time in Colombian history, 60 women completed the Juramento de Bandera de Infantes de Marina after they completed three months of recruit training and joined the ranks in the Colombian Naval Infantry. U.S. Southern Commands Women, Peace and Security (WPS) program recognizes the diverse roles women play as agents of change in preventing and resolving conflict, countering terrorism and violent extremism as well as building post-conflict peace and stability in the Western Hemisphere.

040324-M-9259G-014. Complete Scene Caption: US Army (USA) General (GEN) Leon J. LaPorte (right), Commander, United Nations Command (UNC), Combined Forces Command (CFC), United States Forces Korea (USFK) (UNC-CFC-USFK), and Republic of Korea (ROK) Marine Corps (ROKMC) Lieutenant General (LGEN) Kim In Sik (left), Commandant, ROKMC, listen to a briefing in the Video Teleconferencing Center (VTC) Room at Headquarters (HQ), UNC-CFC-USFK Combat Operations Center (COC), Yongsan Army Garrison, Republic of Korea (KOR), during Reception Staging Onward Moving and Integration 2004 (RSO&I 04), a theater-level training exercise conducted annually by US military forces to test their ability to rapidly deploy various unit command and control functions to the Korean Peninsula. Base: Yongsan Army Garrison Country: Republic Of Korea (KOR)

Brian Fonseca, executive director of cybersecurity and Gordon Institute forPublic Policy director at Florida International University, discussedregional threats and conflict in cyberspace to an international team ofcyber professionals during exercise Tradewinds 2022 in Belize City, Belize.Tradewinds is a multinational exercise designed to expand the Caribbeanregion's capability to mitigate, plan for, and respond to crises; increaseregional training capacity and interoperability; develop new and refineexisting standard operating procedures; enhance ability to defend exclusiveeconomic zones; and promote human rights and adherence to sharedinternational norms and values; fully integrate women into defense, peaceand security missions; and increase maritime domain awareness to deterillegal, unregulated and unreported fishing activities.

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Jonathan Onekea, 36th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron first sergeant, and Senior Airman Janealle Hogans, 36th EAS loadmaster, decorate a special humanitarian aid bundle in memory of SrA Jeremy Jutba-Hake, a 36th Airlift Squadron member who passed away during Operation Christmas Drop in 2015, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 9, 2022. A memorial flight and ceremony were dedicated to Jutba-Hake in honor of his contribution to Operation Christmas Drop.

From left, Albanian Armed Forces Lt. Col. Dritan Merdani, cyber unit director, Capt. Elton Cuka and Lt. Roland Plaka, cyber specialists, conduct a briefing for U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 140th Cyber Operations Squadron, 108th Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard, during a cyber defense operations planning workshop at the Ministry of Defence in Tirana, Albania, April 4, 2022. The New Jersey-Albania Partnership is one of 22 European partnerships that make up the U.S. European Command State Partnership Program and one of 65 worldwide partnerships that make up the National Guard State Partnership Program.

Brig. GEN. Philip R. Kensinger (far left), Colonel Speer (center), and MAJ. GEN. Lawson W. Magruder, III (right) commanding general, conduct inspection of the troops at the Change of Command Ceremony. Base: Fort Clayton Country: Panama (PAN)

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U.S. Marines with 12th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division and members of the Japan Ground Self Defense Force conduct bilateral planning ahead of Resolute Dragon 22 at Yausubetsu Maneuver Area, Hokkaido, Japan, Sept. 28, 2022. Resolute Dragon 22 is an annual 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.

Philippine Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Jimmy D. Larida, commanding general for 3rd Marine Brigade, speaks with U.S. Marines with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit during KAMANDAG 6 on Marine Base Rodolfo Punsalang, Palawan, Philippines, Oct. 5, 2022. KAMANDAG is an annual bilateral training exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Military designed to strengthen interoptibility, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades of shared experiences.

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Nielsen Rivera, a Latin America foreign area officer assigned to Brazil, translates from Portuguese to English during a land navigation class as part of a bilateral jungle training event in Manaus, Brazil, Sept. 25, 2022. The U.S. Marine Corps continues to seek opportunities to train alongside Brazilian partners in deliberate and dynamic training events. Bilateral training events, such as jungle training, offer both forces a chance to increase interoperability, exchange best practices, and set conditions for future events to continue to grow a long tradition of friendship and cooperation.

Leaders from the Ghana Armed Forces army staff and leaders from U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa pose for a group photo Dec. 6, 2022 during a visit to the GAF headquarters in Accra, Ghana. The SETAF-AF leaders visited Ghana to discuss mutual land forces cooperation.

Lt. Gen. Ryoji Takemoto, Commander of Western Army, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, walks in front of a U.S. Patriot AN/MPQ-65 radar operated by the 38th Air Defense Artillery Brigade during Orient Shield 22 at Camp Fukuoka, Japan, Aug. 29, 2022. Orient Shield 22 is the largest U.S. Army and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force bilateral field training exercise being executed in various locations throughout Japan to enhance interoperability and test and refine multi-domain and cross-domain operations.

Students from participating nations in Exercise Shanti Prayas IV, conduct a classroom scenario in the Staff Training Exercise (STE) during Exercise Shanti Prayas IV at the Birendra Peace Operations Training Center on Feb. 27, 2024. STE classes are designed to develop instructors who improve readiness of United Nations officers, classes include operations, logistics, planning, and civil military coordination. Shanti Prayas IV is a multinational peacekeeping exercise sponsored by the Nepali Army and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and is the latest in a series of exercises designed to support peacekeeping operations. Marine Corps

221019-N-PC620-0182REYNOSA, Mexico (Oct. 19, 2022) Joint Task Force Civil Support commanding general, U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Van presents a gift to Mexican army General De Brigada (Maj. Gen.) Roberto Claudio del Rosal Ibarra, the 8th Military Zone commander, during exercise Fuerzas Amigas 2022 at Campo Militar Reynosa, Mexico, Oct. 19, 2022. This binational disaster-response exercise between the U.S. and Mexican militaries aims to improve readiness and strengthen the nations cooperative relationship. U.S. Army North, through Joint Task Force Civil Support will serve as the command-and-control element directing U.S. troops conducting a natural disaster response exercise with Mexican military forces.

Global Coalition members pose with the graduates of the Operational Logistics Planning Course June 22, 2022 at Union III forward operating base in Baghdad, Iraq. The four-day course covered logistics planning, policy and procedures for Iraqi logistics officers. Coalition military advisors provided the course to Iraqi Security Forces partners as part of Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolves advise, assist and enable mission.

SAN DIEGO (Apr. 3, 2023) Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Aurora Hogan, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), speaks to judges during a Challenge of the Galleys cake competition to raise awareness for Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) on Naval Base San Diego, Apr. 3, 2023. The SAPR teams priority is to prevent sexual violence and assault, and although awareness and prevention is a constant effort, April is recognized nationally as SAPR awareness month.

DM-SC-88-03554. Base: Marine Corps Station, Futenma State: Okinawa Country: Japan (JPN)

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