CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: MANILA, Philippines Senior military and defense leaders from 29 nations and representatives from international organizations are gathering in Manila, Philippines to attend U.S. Indo-Pacific Command's 35th annual International Military Law and Operations Conference (MILOPS 24) from Aug. 27-30. Co-hosted by USINDOPACOM and the Philippine Department of National Defense, the theme for M  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: CLARK AIR BASE, Philippines Two air advisors from the 818th Mobility Support Advisory Squadron traveled to the Philippines June 8-20, 2024 to support the United States Marine Corps Marine Aviation Support Activity 24. The MASA 24 is an annual bilateral exercise focused on enhancing the capabilities in operating with aviation assets from the United States and Philip  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: CAMP CARROLL, Republic of Korea U.S. Army Medical Logistics Command supported an Eighth Army deployment readiness exercise July 31, supplying medical sets and equipment to an armored division unit participating in Operation Pacific Fortitude. Pacific Fortitude is a readiness validation exercise, where an Army unit is tested on its ability to rapidly deploy personne  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: KADENA AIR BASE, Japan A four-ship of F-15C Eagles departed Kadena Air Base as part of a large-scale divestment plan to modernize the base's capabilities, Aug. 24, 2024. The four-ship's departure marks just one milestone on the road to replacing the F-15C Eagles and ushering in a new era of air superiority with the F-15EX Eagle IIs. The four pilots were Maj. Celes  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: MANILA, Philippines U.S. Indo-Pacific Command concluded its 35th annual International Military Law and Operations Conference (MILOPS 24) in Manila, Philippines on Aug. 30, 2024. MILOPS 24 provided a unique opportunity for legal professionals, academics, and international stakeholders to build legal consensus on critical legal challenges in the Indo-Pacific region including how to sa  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: DARWIN, NORTHERN TERRITORY, Australia U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Rotational Force Darwin 24.3, alongside members of the Australian Defence Force, the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), and various civil and government agencies, rehearsed humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations during Exercise Bhakti Kanyini AUSINDO 24 in Australia's Nor  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: SUWON AIR BASE, South Korea On Friday, July 12, as the sun slowly began to set and cast the sky in a hazy orange hue, four F/A-18 Hornet aircraft with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW)) 224, Marine Aircraft Group 31 (MAG), 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW) touched down at Suwon Air Base, South Korea. The next morning, the remaining aircraft would al  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea The U.S. Air Force in conjunction with the Royal Australian Air Force French Air Force and the Papua New Guinea Defence Force kicked off Pacific Angel 24-1 at Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, August 24, 2024. U.S. Indo-Pacific Command sponsors Pacific Angel to promote interoperability and demonstrate Department of Defense support capab  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing participated in Ulchi Freedom Shield 24 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 19-23. The 51st FW is the most forward deployed permanently based wing in the U.S. Air Force. The unique location of the Wing's installation influences how Team Osan trains for the "Fight Tonight  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: POHANG, South Korea The Republic of Korea and U.S. Navy and Marine Corps will conduct Exercise Ssang Yong 24 from August 26 to September 7 along the east coast and around the Pohang area, to strengthen the ROK-U.S. Alliance's combat readiness and improve interoperability. Since 2012, the ROK and U.S. Navy and Marine Corps have regularly conducted Ssang Yong to enha  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: SINGAPORE The 23rd annual Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) exercise concluded Aug. 23, 2024 following 14 days of in-person and at-sea engagements structured to enhance collaboration among 21 Indo-Pacific Allies and focused on the shared maritime security challenges of the region. SEACAT is a multilateral exercise designed to strengthen cooperation a  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the daily public schedule for Aug. 26, 2024: * * * SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN Secretary Blinken has no public appointments. * * * DEPUTY SECRETARY KURT M. CAMPBELL Deputy Secretary Campbell is on travel to Hawaii, Tonga, Vanuatu, and New Zealand from August 26-31, 2024. * * * DEPUTY SECRETARY FOR MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCES RICHARD R. VERMA Deputy Secretary Verma attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State. * * * U  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the daily public schedule for Aug. 27, 2024: * * * SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN Secretary Blinken has no public appointments. * * * DEPUTY SECRETARY KURT M. CAMPBELL Deputy Secretary Campbell is on travel to Hawaii, Tonga, Vanuatu, and New Zealand from August 26-31, 2024. * * * DEPUTY SECRETARY FOR MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCES RICHARD R. VERMA 3:45 p.m. Deputy Secretary Verma delivers remarks at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: EAST JAVA, Indonesia On the east end of the largest island in Indonesia, the U.S. Army is working with the Indonesian National Armed Forces to build roads and provide humanitarian aid as part of Exercise Super Garuda Shield. The annual two-week exercise runs from August 26 to September 6, 2024, and aims to advance military modernization and enhance joint capabilitie  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Aug. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: GOLD COAST, QUEENSLAND, Australia 10 U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 728 Airlift Squadron and 313 Airlift Squadron supported U.S. Navy involvement in the Pacific Airshow Gold Coast and also participated in the show, in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, August 15-18 2024. The mission to Surfer's Paradise Beach began with transporting the U.S. Navy Parachute T  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Transportation Security Administration issued the following news release: HONOLULU - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is now accepting Hawaii-issued digital driver licenses and identification cards from travelers who have added it to Apple Wallet. Hawaii is the 11th state to offer its residents the option of using a digital ID for identity verification at select airports nationwide. "We are pleased to have partne  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Aug. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: MANILA Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, visited the Philippines from August 26-30, marking his first trip to the country in his current role. During his trip, he met with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., Secretary of National Defense Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr., and Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines Gen. Romeo S. Brawner Jr. He also at  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: ASAN, Guam Maritime forces from Royal Canadian Navy (RCN), Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy and U.S. Navy are conducting cooperative maritime exercise Pacific Vanguard 2024 beginning on Aug. 24. Pacific Vanguard is an opportunity for service members from four Indo-Pacific countries to strengthen their skills in maritime operat  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: SURABAYA, Indonesia In display of an enduring partnership, the United States and the Indonesian National Armed Forces officially kicked off the 2024 Super Garuda Shield exercise on August 26, 2024 with an opening ceremony at Indonesian military base on Juanda Naval Air Base Surabaya. Super Garuda Shield is the largest annual U.S.-Indonesia training exercise. It or  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: SANTA RITA, Guam The crew of the USCGC Frederick Hatch (WPC 1143) successfully concluded a productive patrol period from July 22 to Aug. 12, 2024, under the ongoing Operation Rematau, showcasing the U.S. Coast Guard's dedication to maritime safety, security, and stewardship in the Blue Pacific. This patrol saw the crew cover over 1,252 nautical miles and engage in   more