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U.S. Navy And Allies Wrap Up August With Two More Pacific Exercises

Monday, August 26th, 2024

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U.S. Navy And Allies Wrap Up August With Two More Pacific Exercises

Republic of Korea Marines storm onto Hwajin-ri beach during an amphibious assault for the U.S.-Korean exercise Ssang Yong 2023, in March 2023. (Photo: U.S. Marine Corps by Lance Cpl. Jonathan Beauchamp)

The U.S. and several allies are starting two more naval exercises in the Pacific region through the end of the month. The first, Pacific Guardian 24, with the Canadian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), Republic of Korea (ROK or South Korea) Navy and U.S. Navy, began on Aug. 24. The U.S. Navy said this exercise helps service members strengthen skills in maritime operations, anti-submarine warfare operations, air warfare operations and advanced maneuvering scenarios. It is taking place in the…

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