The partnership and collaboration displayed by Philippine and U.S. forces during #Balikatan exemplify our countries' shared commitment to a #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific . #FriendsPartnersAllies
As this year's #Balikatan exercise comes to a successful close, we celebrate our shared commitment to supporting a #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific through enhanced cooperation between Philippine and U.S. forces. #FriendsPartnersAllies Armed Forces of the Philippines @DNDPHL I MEF @YourPhilArmy 🇺🇸🤝🇵🇭
5月3日、インド太平洋方面派遣 #IPD24 (Indo-Pacific Deployment)第１水上部隊 輸送艦 #くにさき が出港しました。
これから約４か月にわたり、各国海軍と共同訓練等を実施し「 #自由で開かれたインド太平洋 」の実現に向け、地域の平和と安定に貢献していきます。
#FreeAndOpenIndoPacific
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#USINDOPACOM joins Pusat Penerangan TNI for the Indonesia Bilateral Defense Discussions Mid-Term Review, enabling combined innovation for enhanced interoperability & training supporting mutual defense interests in the #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific .
📍 #Indonesia
📸 TSgt John Linzmeier
JS HAMANA🇯🇵 conducted a bilateral ex with Royal Australian Navy🇦🇺 HMAS HOBART in East China Sea.
#JMSDF will further deepen defense cooperation and exchanges with #AusNavy , promoting enhanced interoperability, mutual understanding, and other advancements.🇯🇵⚓️🇦🇺
#FreeAndOpenIndoPacific
U.S. Army #GreenBerets from USASOC 1st SFG #Airborne conduct direct-action raid training with Armed Forces of the Philippines and 🇵🇭 SAF during #Balikatan2024 in Puerto Princesa.
#BK24 helps strengthen #bilateral interoperability, capabilities and trust.
#SOFinthePacific #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific
#USSHalsey conducts routine maritime operations, demonstrating commitment of U.S. Pacific Fleet assets in 7th Fleet to operate in accordance with international law and support #FriendsPartnersAllies across the #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific .
📍 #TaiwanStrait
📸 MC3 Ismael Martinez
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MRF-D #Sailors conduct a preventative medicine course with #PNGDefenceForce , demonstrating commitment of the #USINDOPACOM #JointForce to support humanitarian assistance and disaster relief throughout the #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific .
📍 #PapuaNewGuinea
📸 Cpl Juan Torres
Thrilled to meet House Speaker Martin Romualdez and exchange ideas on ways to deepen our work together to promote a connected, prosperous, #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific .
#FriendsPartnersAllies Martin Romualdez
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Pacific Marines conduct a waterborne gunnery live-fire exercise during #Balikatan24 , strengthening interoperability and combined capabilities with Armed Forces of the Philippines supporting mutual defense priorities in the #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific .
📍 #Philippines
📸 Pacific Marines
５月１０日、 #吉田統幕長 は、 #統合幕僚監部 と #米インド太平洋軍 司令部の連携強化に関わる取組みへの功績をたたえ、米インド太平洋軍副司令官スクレンカ海兵隊中将に感謝状及び防衛協力章を贈呈しました。 #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
🇦🇺🇯🇵 #JGSDF recently had the 22th JPN-AUS Army Staff Talks with the Australian Army. The both sides agreed to take this opportunity to enhance and promote cooperation and exchanges together to realize #FreeandOpenIndoPacific .
Japan Ministry of Defense/Self-Defense Forces
🇺🇸USAID's partnerships connect people, improve lives, and contribute to a #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific . Glad to see teams from USAID Philippines, USAID Mongolia, USAID Pacific Islands, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands, and Vanuatu gathering in the 🇵🇭 to share development strategies.
Fair winds and following seas to Adm. John Aquilino, retiring from the U.S. Navy after 40 years of service and changing command of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command to Adm. Samuel Paparo, who will continue the U.S.'s work to ensure a #FreeandopenIndoPacific region alongside our partners and allies.
#USINDOPACOM recognizes the dedication, accomplishments, and commitment of Adm. John C. Aquilino to preserving peace, stability, and fostering cooperation through steadfast engagement with #FriendsPartnersAllies throughout the #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific . #FairWindsAndFollowingSeas
#Balikatan24 makes us stronger and enhances #readiness across the #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific , ensuring #Lightfighters are ready to deploy, fight, and win alongside our #partners .
Promoting a #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific in the Philippines!
Appreciative of Ambassador MaryKay L. Carlson's support as U.S. Army Pacific Soldiers train alongside Philippine Army and Armed Forces of the Philippines to build and improve our interoperability.
#FriendsPartnersAllies | #Balikatan | #Balikatan 24 | #BK24
#ArmyinthePacific …
One team, one fight. 💪
USS Somerset (LPD 25) conducts flight and LCAC operations with #VMM165 and Marines assigned to the #15thMEU as part of Exercise #Balikatan24 in the South China Sea.
#FreeAndOpenIndoPacific | #BlueGreenTeam
Defense leaders from 🇺🇸🇵🇭🇦🇺🇯🇵 underscored their commitment to further improving interoperability between our forces and promoting peace and security throughout the #IndoPacific .
Read the joint readout: defense.gov/News/Releases/…
#FreeAndOpenIndoPacific @DNDPHL
On May 10, #CJJS GEN YOSHIDA presented the citation and Defense Cooperation Medal to LtGen Sklenka, Deputy Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, as acknowledging his efforts to strengthen cooperation between #JJS and #USINDOPACOM . #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
