In this Pacific in 60 newsbreak: In Korea, U.S. Army soldiers in a chef of the quarter board competition at Camp Humphreys. In Saipan, the U.S. Navy and Army have moved crates of emergency drinking water from light medium tactical vehicles following the aftermath of typhoon Sinlaku. Finally in the Philippines, senior enlisted leaders have participated in a senior enlisted symposium for exercise Balikatan 2026. (U.S. Army video by Pfc. Tae Won Han)
Exercise Obangame Express (OE) 2026 officially concluded during a ceremony in Douala, Cameroon, host nation for the 15th iteration, April 30. The ceremony marked the conclusion of three weeks of training for participants from 30 nations across Africa, Europe, South America and the U.S. reinforcing regional collaboration and maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea.