In this Pacific in 60 newsbreak: In India, U.S. and Indian Army Soldiers participated in an opening ceremony for exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026; in Japan, U.S. Army Soldiers and Japan Ground Self Defense Force participated in a joint airborne operation during exercise Orient Shield 26; and in Brunei, U.S. Navy and Coast Guard conducted office calls with Royal Brunei Armed Forces for exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Brunei 26. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Maria Washler)
Community leaders and members of U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria gathered for the 65th Annual German-American Volksfest in Grafenwoehr, Germany, on July 31, 2026. Since the 1960s, the Volksfest has been one of several annual celebrations highlighting the strength of German-American partnerships. (U.S. Army article by Sgt. Michael Bradle)