USNS Comfort Departs Dominican Republic After Fourth CP25 Mission Stop

Source: United States SOUTHERN COMMAND

The Mercy-class hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) departed from Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, July 21, 2025, after a four-day mission stop during Continuing Promise 2025 (CP25). At the Dominican mission stop, Comfort’s team provided medical and dental care, veterinary subject matter exchanges, medical subject matter exchanges, a humanitarian aid and disaster response workshop, band performances, and a beach clean-up event.

Keris Strike 25: Trilateral Planning Enhances Interoperability

Source: United States INDO PACIFIC COMMAND

PERAK, Malaysia — In a dynamic display of multinational cooperation, Soldiers from the U.S. Army, Malaysian Army, and Australian Defence Force came together to conduct a joint planning session during Exercise Keris Strike 25. The session focused on aligning military planning processes, improving interoperability, and strengthening relationships among the three partner nations.

USS Carl Vinson receives Marjorie Sterrett Battleship Fund Award for US Pacific Fleet

Source: United States INDO PACIFIC COMMAND

PHILIPPINE SEA — On June 26, the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) received the 2024 Marjorie Sterrett Battleship Fund Award in recognition of the crew’s exceptional performance and battle readiness throughout the year. The Carl Vinson’s crew was cited for their indomitable spirit, superior performance, and consistently high standards of readiness in the U.S. Pacific Fleet.

Rescue squadrons unite, strengthen interoperability during REFORPAC

Source: United States INDO PACIFIC COMMAND

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan (AFNS) — Airmen of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force Air Rescue Wing, the U.S. Air National Guard’s 102nd Rescue Squadron, and the 130th Rescue Squadron came together for a cross-unit static display and capability exchange during exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025 at Misawa Air Base, July 15.

Team Andersen celebrates Guam’s 81st Liberation Day

Source: United States INDO PACIFIC COMMAND

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam — 36th Wing Airmen and service members from every branch of the U.S. military marched, celebrated, and commemorated Guam’s 81st Liberation Day with the local community in the capital city of Hagatna, Guam, July 21, 2025.