BY KATIE AIZON
Journal Staff
Pacific Vanguard will begin on Aug. 30 bringing naval forces together from the United States, Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, and South Korea. The exercise is scheduled to end on Sept. 11.
The exercise will take place in Guam’s vicinity and allow collaborating naval forces to enhance their response to crises in a complex maritime environment.
According to journal files, Pacific Vanguard was held last year from Aug. 24 to Sept. 3 and was first held in 2019. In 2024, 1,500 personnel participated in the exercise. Earlier this year saw other military exercises in the region including Tenacious Archer, Valiant Shield, and Sea Dragon, according to journal files. mbj
Journal Staff
Pacific Vanguard will begin on Aug. 30 bringing naval forces together from the United States, Australia, Canada, Japan, New Zealand, and South Korea. The exercise is scheduled to end on Sept. 11.
The exercise will take place in Guam’s vicinity and allow collaborating naval forces to enhance their response to crises in a complex maritime environment.
According to journal files, Pacific Vanguard was held last year from Aug. 24 to Sept. 3 and was first held in 2019. In 2024, 1,500 personnel participated in the exercise. Earlier this year saw other military exercises in the region including Tenacious Archer, Valiant Shield, and Sea Dragon, according to journal files. mbj
