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Shipboard Training ⚓ U.S. Sailors assigned to USS Mustin (DDG 89) conduct an Integrated Training Team drill in the Pacific Ocean to maintain damage control response proficiency and fleet readiness. 📍 Pacific Ocean 📸 Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Dimal #USPACOM #USNavy #USSMustin #DDG89
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Rescue Ops ⚡ U.S. Airmen assigned to the 31st Rescue Squadron conduct tactical ground combat training at Northwest Field, Guam, to sustain personnel recovery and airfield combat readiness. 📍 Guam 📸 Senior Airman Cayla Hunt #USPACOM #USAF #31stRQS #CombatRescue
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U.S. Pacific Command retweeted
U.S. Pacific Fleet
@USPacificFleetOct 15
Always Ready 💦 Sailors aboard USS Mustin (DDG 89) conduct damage control training while underway. 📍 Indian Ocean 📸 MC2 Timothy Dimal #USNavy #USPacificFleet #Readiness
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Pacific Marines
@PacificMarinesOct 19
#PacificMarines with @1stMAW_Marines load a #ULTV during a #vehicleload exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, #Japan, Oct. 5, 2026. 📸: Cpl. Tucker Mocan | @USMC @IIIMEF @USPACOM @OkinawaMarines
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ethan Hutchison, an aviation communications technician with Marine Air Support Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares an Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicle during a vehicle load exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 5, 2026. Marines with MASS-2 and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, participated in a vehicle load exercise in preparation for expeditionary operations. The 31st MEU is a persistent, combat credible force operating aboard the ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, routinely interacting and operating with our allies and partners to contribute to deterrence, security, crisis response, and combat operations in the Indo-Pacific region. Hutchison is a native of Missouri. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tucker Mocan)

ALT U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Ethan Hutchison, an aviation communications technician with Marine Air Support Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, prepares an Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicle during a vehicle load exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 5, 2026. Marines with MASS-2 and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, participated in a vehicle load exercise in preparation for expeditionary operations. The 31st MEU is a persistent, combat credible force operating aboard the ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, routinely interacting and operating with our allies and partners to contribute to deterrence, security, crisis response, and combat operations in the Indo-Pacific region. Hutchison is a native of Missouri. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tucker Mocan)

U.S. Marines with Marine Air Support Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, load an Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicle onto a CH-53 Super Stallion during a vehicle load exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 5, 2026. Marines with MASS-2 and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, participated in a vehicle load exercise in preparation for expeditionary operations. The 31st MEU is a persistent, combat credible force operating aboard the ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, routinely interacting and operating with our allies and partners to contribute to deterrence, security, crisis response, and combat operations in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tucker Mocan)

ALT U.S. Marines with Marine Air Support Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, load an Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicle onto a CH-53 Super Stallion during a vehicle load exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 5, 2026. Marines with MASS-2 and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, participated in a vehicle load exercise in preparation for expeditionary operations. The 31st MEU is a persistent, combat credible force operating aboard the ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, routinely interacting and operating with our allies and partners to contribute to deterrence, security, crisis response, and combat operations in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tucker Mocan)

U.S. Marines with Marine Air Support Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, load an Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicle during a vehicle load exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 5, 2026. Marines with MASS-2 and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, participated in a vehicle load exercise in preparation for expeditionary operations. The 31st MEU is a persistent, combat credible force operating aboard the ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, routinely interacting and operating with our allies and partners to contribute to deterrence, security, crisis response, and combat operations in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tucker Mocan)

ALT U.S. Marines with Marine Air Support Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, load an Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicle during a vehicle load exercise at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 5, 2026. Marines with MASS-2 and Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, participated in a vehicle load exercise in preparation for expeditionary operations. The 31st MEU is a persistent, combat credible force operating aboard the ships of the Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, routinely interacting and operating with our allies and partners to contribute to deterrence, security, crisis response, and combat operations in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tucker Mocan)

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U.S. Pacific Fleet
@USPacificFleetOct 19
Lethality at sea. 🌊🎯 Sailors aboard USS John P. Murtha (LPD 26) put combat readiness to the test during live-fire gun shoots and weapons qualifications. #USNavy #USSJohnPMurtha #CombatReadiness
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U.S. Forces Japan@USForcesJapanOct 19
The opening ceremony for Keen Sword 27 was held this morning, Oct. 19, on Ishigaki Island, officially kicking off the exercise. For more information, visit the link below. dvidshub.net/news/577213/exe…
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Raptors Recharged ⚡ U.S. Airmen assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron conduct aerial refueling operations with F-22 Raptor aircraft in Japan to extend fighter endurance and air power capabilities. 📍 Japan 📸 Senior Airman Mason Hargrove #USPACOM #USAF #KC135 #F22Raptor #Aviation #AirPower
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Beneath the Surface 🌊 U.S. Marines assigned to 4th Force Reconnaissance Company conduct combat dive operations in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, to sustain specialized amphibious insertion capabilities and operational readiness. 📍 Hawaii 📸 Cpl. Aaron Patterson #USPACOM #USMC #ForceRecon #CombatDiver
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3d Marine Division@3d_Marine_DivOct 15
Marines with 3rd MLR, rehearsed Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System tactics at Marines Corps Base Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, to refine their skills on NMESIS fire missions, convoy operations, and communication pathways.
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Breaching Operations 💥 U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 95th Combat Engineer Company conduct a specialized deliberate breach range at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, to refine explosive obstacle clearance and tactical entry capabilities. 📍 Hawaii 📸 Sgt. Samarion Hicks #USPACOM #USArmy #CombatEngineers
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Fast-Rope Insertion 🚁 U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 25th Infantry Division conduct FRIES training in Hawaii to sharpen air assault insertion tactics and maintain rapid deployment capabilities. 📍 Hawaii 📸 Sgt. Duke Edwards #USPACOM #USArmy #25thID #TropicLightning
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U.S. Pacific Fleet
@USPacificFleetOct 14
Underway and Ready 🇺🇸 Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mason (DDG 87) departs Sembawang Navy Installation. 📍 Singapore #USNavy #CombatReadiness
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Lethal Combat Power 💥 U.S. Airmen assigned to the 35th Fighter Wing conduct a live-fire demonstration in Japan to validate munitions capabilities and sustain combat readiness. 📍 Japan 📸 Airman 1st Class Hannah Bench #USPACOM #USAF #35thFighterWing #MisawaAB
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Tactical Medical Readiness 🩺 U.S. Air Force medical personnel assigned to the 133rd Medical Group complete casualty care and trauma response training at Lightning Academy in Hawaii to sharpen joint medical readiness. 📍 Hawaii 📸 Staff Sgt. David Reynertson #USPACOM #USAF #LightningAcademy #AirNationalGuard
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24/7 READINESS ⚡ U.S. Marines with #TheFighting13th and Sailors aboard the @USSMakinIsland execute night flight operations to maintain tactical proficiency in low-light environments ensuring our integrated blue-green warfighting team remains lethal. @USMC @USNavy @1stMEF
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Connected Logistics ⚓ U.S. Sailors assigned to USS Mustin (DDG 89) conduct connected replenishment at sea operations with USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10) in the Pacific Ocean to maintain underway logistics and fleet readiness. 📍 Pacific Ocean 📸 Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Dimal #USPACOM #USNavy #USSMustin #DDG89 #RAS
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Carrier Strike Power ✈️ U.S. Sailors assigned to USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) conduct flight operations in the Pacific Ocean to sustain aviation combat readiness and operational capabilities. 📍 Pacific Ocean 📸 Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jaron Wills #USPACOM #USNavy #USSRonaldReagan #CVN76 #FlightOps
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Pacific Marines
@PacificMarinesOct 12
#PacificMarines with #VMFA211, @Official13thMEU, conduct pre-flight inspections aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship #USSMakinIsland, Oct. 5, 2026. 📸: Staff Sgt. Michael Virtue | @USMC @USPACOM @US3rdFleet
A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II pilot assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts pre-flight inspections aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Oct. 5, 2026. The 13th MEU is currently underway aboard the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations demonstrating the United States’ long-term commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Virtue)

ALT A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II pilot assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 211, 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, conducts pre-flight inspections aboard Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), Oct. 5, 2026. The 13th MEU is currently underway aboard the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations demonstrating the United States’ long-term commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Virtue)

A U.S. Navy Sailor assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), directs a U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364 (Reinforced), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prior to executing flight operations aboard Makin Island, Oct. 5, 2026. The 13th MEU is currently underway aboard the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations demonstrating the United States’ long-term commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Virtue)

ALT A U.S. Navy Sailor assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), directs a U.S. Marine Corps UH-1Y Venom assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364 (Reinforced), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, prior to executing flight operations aboard Makin Island, Oct. 5, 2026. The 13th MEU is currently underway aboard the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations demonstrating the United States’ long-term commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Virtue)

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364 (Reinforced), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), conduct pre-flight inspections aboard Makin Island, Oct. 5, 2026. The 13th MEU is currently underway aboard the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations demonstrating the United States’ long-term commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Virtue)

ALT U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 364 (Reinforced), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, and U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), conduct pre-flight inspections aboard Makin Island, Oct. 5, 2026. The 13th MEU is currently underway aboard the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations demonstrating the United States’ long-term commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Virtue)

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U.S. Pacific Command retweeted
U.S. Navy
@USNavyOct 13
The Framers of the Constitution understood our freedom depended on our strength at sea. That is why generations of Sailors have answered the call to protect our nation on the deck, beneath the waves, and in the skies above. 251 years. One team. One fight. 🇺🇸⚓
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U.S. Pacific Command Statement on DPRK Missile Launches The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea launched two ballistic missiles on October 12, 2026 (KST). We are aware of the missile launches and are consulting closely with our allies and partners. Based on current assessments, this event does not pose an immediate threat to U.S. personnel or territory, or to our allies. The United States remains committed to the defense of the U.S. homeland and our allies in the region. 🔗 dvidshub.net/r/nq6v7e
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