Department of War: Sinking Exercise Demonstrates Capabilities of Joint Force
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U.S. Pacific Command joint forces, along with allied and partner forces, successfully carried out a live-fire sinking exercise during Valiant Shield 2026, targeting the decommissioned amphibious transport dock USS Juneau off the coast of Guam.ย
SOMALIA - The Somali Armed Forces, supported by international partners, carried out a series of airstrikes on June 24 and 25 targeting locations of Al-Shabaab (U.S.-designated terrorist group) in the areas of Gayfo, Ruun Idris, and Ali Gaduud.
SOMALIA - U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab on June 23 in the vicinity of Quumbi, approximately 14 miles (23 km) southeast of Afmadow, according to the June 24 release.
SOUTHERN SOMALIA - U.S. Africa Command conducted an airstrike targeting al-Shabaab on June 19 in the vicinity of Welmaro, approximately 64 miles (103 km) north of Kismayo.
SOMALIA - U.S. Africa Command conducted airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab on June 18 in the lower Juba region, approximately 47 miles (76 kilometers) northwest of Kismayo, in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia.