#freeandopenindopacific

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[japantourguide]

220928-N-FO714-1096 by U.S. Pacific Fleet Via Flickr: YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 28, 2022) Vice President Kamala Harris shakes hands with Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class James Boyle, from Fort Worth, Texas, as she tours Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83). The Vice President’s tour of the ship and her remarks to U.S. service members highlight the administration’s continued commitment to its alliances in the region. Howard is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Deanna C. Gonzales)

[usafphantom2]

@PACAF B-52 bombers deploy to conduct routine #BomberTaskForce missions, demonstrating strength and #Lethality of bomber forces to provide security and stability for #FriendsPartnersAllies in the #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific.

📍: #Guam

📸: MSgt Amy Picard

@INDOPACCOM VIA X

[sounmashnews]

[ad_1] The US is urgent a diplomatic offensive to counter China. (Image Credit: Twitter/SecDef)United States: The protection ministers of the United States, Australia and Japan agreed Saturday to spice up army cooperation within the face of China's rising ambitions."We are deeply concerned by China's increasingly aggressive and bullying behavior in the Taiwan Strait, and elsewhere in the region," US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin mentioned as he welcomed his counterparts from Australia and Japan to the US army headquarters for the Pacific area.Excellent trilateral dialogue on our efforts to deepen protection integration with my counterparts from 🇦🇺 Australia & 🇯🇵 Japan – Minister @RichardMarlesMP & Minister of Defense Hamada Yasukazu. For a long time, our three democracies have labored collectively for a #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific. pic.twitter.com/cFjV8EJ68o— Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III (@SecDef) October 1, 2022"Our interest lies in the upholding of the global rules-based order. But we see that order under pressure in the Indo-Pacific as well, as China is seeking to shape the world around it in a way that we've not seen before," mentioned the Australian minister, Richard Marles.The United States is urgent a diplomatic offensive to counter Chinese affect within the area.On Thursday Washington introduced an $810 million assist package deal for Pacific Island nations the place the United States plans to accentuate its diplomatic presence.Vice President Kamala Harris traveled final week to Japan and South Korea and mentioned the United States would act with out concern or hesitation all through Asia, together with the Taiwan Strait.Beijing considers Taiwan to be a part of China and likewise claims the skinny and busy channel of water that separate the 2.Harris additionally traveled to Seoul and visited the demilitarized zone between the 2 Koreas. Her go to was designed to indicate Washington's dedication to defending South Korea towards North Korea.(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV employees and is printed from a syndicated feed.) [ad_2] Source link

[rjbailey]

USS America (LHA 6) and USS Germantown (LSD 42) transit the Philippine Sea. by Official U.S. Navy Page Via Flickr: PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 26, 2020) The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) and the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) transit the Philippine Sea to maintain stability in the region. America, flagship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, assigned to Amphibious Squadron Eleven, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Matthew Cavenaile) 200826-N-IO312-1067

[japantourguide]

220928-N-FO714-1181 by U.S. Pacific Fleet Via Flickr: YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 28, 2022) Vice President Kamala Harris addresses service members aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) during her visit to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY). The Vice President’s tour of the ship and her remarks to U.S. service members highlight the administration’s continued commitment to its alliances in the region. Howard is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Deanna C. Gonzales)

[usafphantom2]

@PACAF B-52 bombers deploy to conduct routine #BomberTaskForce missions, demonstrating strength and #Lethality of bomber forces to provide security and stability for #FriendsPartnersAllies in the #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific.

📍: #Guam

📸: MSgt Amy Picard

@INDOPACCOM VIA X

[j-r-macready]

210628-N-FO714-1187 by U.S. Pacific Fleet Via Flickr: PHILIPPINE SEA (June 28, 2021) A P-8A Poseidon from the “Red Lancers” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 10, EA-18G Growlers from the “Scorpions” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 132, and F-15E Strike Eagles from the Republic of Singapore Air Force fly in formation during Pacific Griffin 2021. Pacific Griffin is considered the most complex and warfare-centric bilateral engagement between both navies and represents a continued investment in the strengthening of the solid partnership between the U.S. and Republic of Singapore. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Deanna Gonzales)

[rjbailey]

USS America (LHA 6) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14). by Official U.S. Navy Page Via Flickr: PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 12, 2020) The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with the dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Matthew Cavenaile) 200812-N-IO312-1482

[japantourguide]

220928-N-FO714-2053 by U.S. Pacific Fleet Via Flickr: YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 28, 2022) Vice President Kamala Harris addresses service members aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Howard (DDG 83) during her visit to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY). The Vice President’s tour of the ship and her remarks to U.S. service members highlight the administration’s continued commitment to its alliances in the region. Howard is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Deanna C. Gonzales)

[usafphantom2]

@PACAF B-52 bombers deploy to conduct routine #BomberTaskForce missions, demonstrating strength and #Lethality of bomber forces to provide security and stability for #FriendsPartnersAllies in the #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific.

📍: #Guam

📸: MSgt Amy Picard

@INDOPACCOM VIA X