U.S. Pacific Command

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Adm. Paparo met with Japan’s Defense Minister Koizumi, @ModJapan_en, Oct. 9, reaffirming our commitment to the U.S.-Japan Alliance.

Paparo offered condolences and support to Minister Koizumi’s call for full cooperation in the Okinawa investigation, strict discipline, and consideration for the bereaved family.

The leaders went on to address shared challenges across the Indo-Pacific and discussed opportunities to further enhance military integration, strengthening and improving the Alliance and our combined ability to deliver faster, stronger deterrence and response.

Lt. Gen. George B. Rowell, deputy commander of U.S. Pacific Command, hosted FSM President Wesley W. Simina at Camp H.M. Smith, Oct. 9, to discuss shared security priorities and strengthen the enduring U.S.-FSM partnership in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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Partners in Action 🤝

U.S. Marines assigned to the 11th MEU and Malaysian Armed Forces service members conduct exercise MALUS AMPHEX 14 in Malaysia to sharpen amphibious tactics and strengthen regional security cooperation.

📍 Malaysia
📸 Sgt. Melissa Wenger

#USPACOM #USMC #11thMEU #MALUSAMPHEX

Training the force. Keeping the flight deck moving.

USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) conducts flight operations in the Pacific as the carrier and its air wing sharpen their skills during routine training in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations.

#USNavy #US3rdFleet #CombatReadiness

Airfield Defense 🛡️

U.S. Air Force Security Forces members secure flight lines, aircraft, and personnel during exercise Tarang Shakti 26 in India to support multinational air operations.

📍 India
📸 Airman 1st Class Nathaniel Jackson

#USPACOM #USAF #TarangShakti #SecurityForces

Ranger Assessment ⚡

U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 25th Infantry Division conduct a Ranger Physical Assessment in Hawaii to test physical endurance, mental toughness, and tactical readiness.

📍 Hawaii
📸 Pfc. Leonardo Martinez Tovar

#USPACOM #USArmy #25thID #TropicLightning #Ranger

#PacificMarines assigned to #3rdMLR, @3d_Marine_Div,
prepare a #NMESIS for #FireMission processing and
battery defense #operations at Marine Corps Base
Training Area Bellows, #Hawaii, Oct. 1, 2026.

📸: Sgt. Nikhil Iyer | @USMC
@USPACOM @IIIMEF

Rappel on!

@11thAirborneDiv and @adgpi Soldiers worked through tactical rappelling during integrated mountain warfare training at #YudhAbhyas2026.

Warfighting Focused

U.S. Pacific Command Senior Enlisted Leader Sgt. Maj. Eric Cook engages with service members at Yokota Air Base, Japan, underscoring USFJ’s transformation into an operationalized joint force headquarters.

📍 Japan
📸 Senior Airman Alana Walker

#USPACOM #USAF #YokotaAirBase #USFJ

Emergency Response Precision ☣️

U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians assigned to EODMU 5 conduct a chemical response drill in Guam to sharpen hazardous material containment and emergency response readiness.

📍 Guam
📸 Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Amy Moser

#USPACOM #USNavy #EODMU5 #EOD

“Use this tool to push the boundaries of what is possible. Explore. Experiment. Innovate.”

With the path forward defined by @USPACOM Adm. Samuel J. Paparo at its July 22 commissioning, NPS students/faculty are taking full advantage of @nvidia DGX GB300 AI supercomputer. @USNavy

No one cares, work harder.

@25thID Soldiers kicked off Best Ranger and Best Sapper Competition tryouts with a 12-mile foot march at Wheeler Army Airfield.
The five-day tryout will decide who moves on to represent the division at the corps level.

Flight Deck Power ✈️

U.S. Sailors assigned to USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) conduct flight operations in the Pacific Ocean to maintain aviation proficiency and carrier strike group readiness.

📍 Pacific Ocean
📸 Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Angel Campbell

#USPACOM #USNavy #USSAbrahamLincoln #CVN72 #FlightOps

At-Sea Resupply 🚁

U.S. Sailors assigned to USS Mustin (DDG 89) conduct vertical replenishment operations with USNS Alan Shepard (T-AKE 3) in the Pacific Ocean to sustain fleet logistics and combat readiness underway.

📍 Pacific Ocean
📸 Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy Dimal

#USPACOM #USNavy #USSMustin #DDG89 #VERTREP

Flight deck action in the Philippine Sea! 🌊⚓️

Sailors aboard USS Canberra conduct flight ops with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367.

Navy-Marine Corps integration underpins DESRON 7’s mission to keep the Indo-Pacific free and open.

#US7thFleet
@USPacificFleet

Jungle Endurance 🌿

U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 25th Infantry Division complete a demanding 10k jungle run in Hawaii.

Tackling steep elevation, dense vegetation, and rugged tropical terrain tests physical endurance, builds mental toughness, and sustains operational readiness across the region.

📍 Hawaii
📸 Sgt. Duke Edwards

#USPACOM #USArmy #25thID #TropicLightning

Structural Integrity 🛠️

U.S. Sailors assigned to USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) execute critical structural repairs and metal fabrication underway in the Pacific Ocean to sustain fleet readiness.

📍 Pacific Ocean
📸 Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kleighton Vitug

#USPACOM #USNavy #USSRonaldReagan #CVN76 #Maintenance

Lifesaving Excellence 🩺

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 25th Infantry Division compete in the Best Medic Competition tryouts in Hawaii to sustain tactical combat casualty care proficiency and operational readiness.

📍 Hawaii
📸 Pfc. Leonardo Martinez Tovar

#USPACOM #USArmy #25thID #TropicLightning #BestMedic

#Marines with the 3rd Marine Division execute squad attacks at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Sept. 29, 2026.

The squad-level exercise allowed small-unit leaders and rifle squads to enhance tactical proficiency, improve combat readiness, and strengthen unit cohesion.

#USMC #SemperFidelis #MilitaryTraining

The future Flight III Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer PCU Ted Stevens (DDG 128) sails alongside USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118) in the Pacific Ocean ahead of its official commissioning on Oct. 3, 2026, in Whittier, Alaska.

📍 Pacific Ocean
📸 Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Aaron J. Rolle

#USPACOM #USNavy #DDG128 #DDG118 #SurfaceWarfare