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PACAF aircraft conduct a maritime strike during #Balikatan24 , strengthening interoperability and combined capabilities with Armed Forces of the Philippines supporting mutual defense priorities in the #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific .

📍 #Philippines

📸 Cpl Kyle Chan

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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

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 🇺🇸🤝🇵🇭

Balikatan is an annual exercise between Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation in support of a #freeandopenindopacific . (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Aidan Hekker)

ExerciseBalikatan U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

#Pacifique 📍 La FS Vendémiaire a pris part à ExerciseBalikatan : coopération réussie aux côtés de Armed Forces of the Philippines & U.S. Navy 🇵🇭🇺🇸🇫🇷.
Manœuvres aéromaritimes de haut niveau de nations riveraines engagées pour un espace #indopacifique libre, ouvert et sûr.🤝 #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific

This past week, an AC-130, MC-12, and MC-130 engaged in a training operation north of the Panama Canal. The AC-130 conducted live fire drills with MC-12 and MC-130 support. Teamwork enables #SOCSOUTH to stay sharp and ready. #SLOC #SafeAndSecureSeas #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific

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

#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

The partnership and collaboration displayed by Philippine and U.S. forces during #Balikatan exemplify our countries' shared commitment to a #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific . #FriendsPartnersAllies

#Pacific 📍FS Vendémiaire took part in ExerciseBalikatan: successful cooperation alongside Armed Forces of the Philippines & U.S. Navy 🇵🇭 🇺🇸 🇫🇷 🤝.
#FriendsPartnersAllies focused on a #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific .

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

🇦🇺🇯🇵 #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

Wheels up Joint Base Andrews en route to Papua New Guinea & Australia. My 8th trip to the Indo-Pacific as Secretary of Defense & 1st trip to PNG underscores our commitment to partners & allies in the region, driving historic momentum toward our vision of a #FreeandOpenIndoPacific .

Fortifying alliances! Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 24-01 stands as the region's premier Combat Training Center, fostering multinational interoperability, strengthening defense relationships, and reinforcing a #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific .

Wheels down in Australia where I will attend AUSMIN 2023 w/ Secretary Antony Blinken & Australian counterparts & engage w/ troops participating in the 10th iteration of Exercise Talisman Sabre. With over 30K personnel from 13 nations, we’re committed to maintaining a #FreeandOpenIndoPacific .

Full steam ahead as #USSMakinIsland conducts successful fueling-at-sea and forward arming and refueling ship ops with #USSChungHoon and #USSAmerica , showcasing the flexibility and adaptability of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group. #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

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

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.

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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