25th Infantry Division

25th Infantry Division Welcome to the official page of America's Pacific Division - the 25th Infantry Division

The 25th Infantry Division shapes the Pacific environment through engagement with regional partners to strengthen relationships, deter adversaries, and build US and partner capacity. On order, 25th ID rapidly deploys and dominates across the full range of military operations.

06/19/2026

The bird's-eye view. This is Task Force Saber's fly-through of the operational area, showcasing how Tropic Lightning aviation enables the entire combined force to operate across the archipelago during Salaknib.

In this complex environment, helicopters are the lifeline. They provide the critical ability to SUSTAIN the force by moving troops and supplies rapidly over disconnected terrain. They also serve as vital COMMAND & CONTROL platforms, keeping our combined U.S. Army and Philippine Army formations connected and synchronized. Every flight reinforces the deep trust and shared capability that our partnership is built on.

🎥: U.S. Army Sgt. Olivia Cowart

I Corps I U.S. Army Pacific I U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

06/17/2026

U.S. Army Tropic Lightning Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment and the Philippine Army’s 54th Infantry Battalion executed Operational Maneuver to cap off the tactical training of Exercise Salaknib.

Executing a massive ground assault alongside our partners forces us to evolve. Using new 5G tracking technology, our combined leaders exercised seamless COMMAND & CONTROL in real time. At the squad level, our Soldiers learned invaluable lessons in survivability from the Philippine Army packing light, packing tough, and learning how to SUSTAIN operations over long distances in the jungle.

This blend of modern technology and hard-earned jungle expertise is exactly why we train together. Readiness made real.

I Corps I U.S. Army Pacific I U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

Soldiers assigned to the 125th Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Battalion, 25th Infantry Division Artillery, deployed...
06/17/2026

Soldiers assigned to the 125th Intelligence and Electronic Warfare Battalion, 25th Infantry Division Artillery, deployed a swarm of unmanned surface vessels during Exercise Salaknib 2026 in Casiguran, Philippines.

Operating ahead of a U.S. Army Logistics Support Vessel, the autonomous boats established a maritime security screen as Philippine Army vehicles and personnel were transported to Casiguran Port.

Using onboard sensors, the vessels monitored the maritime environment and transmitted information to personnel ashore in near real time. The training provided U.S. and Philippine forces an opportunity to integrate emerging technology into combined operations while enhancing interoperability between the longtime allies.

đź“·: Pfc. Peter Bannister

: History SpotlightOperation Arrowhead Ripper in 2007, American forces under 25th Infantry Division command, in conj...
06/16/2026

: History Spotlight

Operation Arrowhead Ripper

in 2007, American forces under 25th Infantry Division command, in conjunction Iraqi forces, went on the offensive in the Iraqi city of Baqubah as part of operations during the “Iraqi Surge”.

For months, violence was on the rise throughout the country, as extremist groups fought Coalition Forces as well as each other, fueled by sectarian enmity. Coalition Forces started going on the offensive in mid-2007, fueled by a “surge” of additional American forces. For the 25th Infantry Division headquarters, the first mission as their part of the Iraqi Surge was to clear the city of Baqubah, the capital of Diyala Province.

The city had long suffered from Al Qaeda militants and their allies, to include entire neighborhoods being under their direct control. The mission to clear Baqubah was named operation Arrowhead Ripper, named for 3BCT, 2nd Infantry Division, which would spearhead the attack, and operation Ripper from the Korean War, when both 2nd Infantry Division and 25th Infantry Division helped set the conditions for the liberation of Seoul.

On 19 June, Coalition Forces, which included Soldiers from the 1st Cavalry Division, 2nd Infantry Division, 25th Infantry Division, and 82nd Airborne Division, moved into Baqubah alongside Iraqi forces to find and destroy Al Qaeda. Over the next several weeks, Coalition forces pushed Al Qaeda forces out and helped reestablish Iraqi government control of former extremist strongholds.

Tropic Lightning History Spotlight courtesy of Adam Elia, Command Historian, 25th Infantry Division.

06/14/2026

Happy Birthday, U.S. Army, from the Tropic Lightning Division.

For 251 years, the U.S. Army has answered the Nation’s call, adapting, fighting, and winning wherever duty demands.

Today, Tropic Lightning Soldiers carry that legacy forward across the Indo-Pacific, demonstrating the readiness, discipline, and combat credibility that have defined America’s Army since 1775.

As we celebrate the Army’s 251st Birthday, we honor the generations of Soldiers who came before us and those who stand ready to answer the call today.

Tropic Lightning. Ready in the Indo-Pacific.

I Corps I U.S. Army Pacific I U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

The operational maneuver phase of Exercise Salaknib is in full swing. Across Fort Magsaysay, U.S. Army Tropic Lightning ...
06/13/2026

The operational maneuver phase of Exercise Salaknib is in full swing. Across Fort Magsaysay, U.S. Army Tropic Lightning Soldiers from 3rd Mobile Brigade and their Philippine Army counterparts are putting weeks of preparation into action.

Executing an operation of this scale requires perfect synchronization across every warfighting function. It starts with flawless COMMAND & CONTROL, from joint mission briefs that align our combined objectives to the critical radio checks that ensure our communications networks stay alive in the jungle.

That planning is now being executed on the ground, as our squads maneuver to STRIKE objectives with precision during intense tactical training. Meanwhile, aviation from Task Force Saber is providing the critical reach needed to SUSTAIN the momentum, moving troops rapidly across the battlefield via UH-60 Blackhawks.

Every element, from the infantryman in the dirt to the pilot in the air, is moving as one cohesive team. This is readiness made real in the archipelagic environment, proving that our enduring partnership remains foundational to regional stability.

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đź“·: Pfc. Jose Nunez, Spc. Justin Hicks, SSG Erik Warren

I Corps I U.S. Army Pacific I U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

06/12/2026

, In 1962, King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit of Thailand visit the U.S. Army 's 27th Infantry "Wolfhounds" near Korat, Thailand. Here, Queen Sirikit visits with Colonel William McKean, Commander of the 27th, and U.S. Ambassador to Thailand, Kenneth T. Young, Jr.

Bilateral relations between the Kingdom of Thailand and the United States of America date back to 1818. Thailand and the United States have long been close allies and currently partner each year in one of the world's longest running international exercises, Cobra Gold.

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Sharpening the fundamentals of maneuver. During Exercise Salaknib, U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 27t...
06/09/2026

Sharpening the fundamentals of maneuver. During Exercise Salaknib, U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Mobile Brigade, conducted realistic platoon-level training alongside regional partners in the Philippines.

These rehearsals are more than just tactical movements. They validate the ability of combined forces to communicate, synchronize fires, and execute under pressure in complex environments. Every repetition strengthens the COMMAND & CONTROL networks and battlefield integration required to successfully coordinate and STRIKE as a unified team.

This is readiness made real. Working side-by-side with our Philippine Army partners builds the mutual trust and shared capability that remain the bedrock of our commitment to regional security.

📸 by Pfc. Jose Nunez

I Corps I U.S. Army Pacific I U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

Friction makes the force sharper. U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Mobile B...
06/08/2026

Friction makes the force sharper. U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Mobile Brigade, engaged opposing forces during tough, realistic scenarios at JPMRC-X.

Operating in complex archipelagic environments demands constant vigilance. Before a unit can engage, they must rapidly SEE and SENSE the battlefield, identifying threats and maneuver corridors. By testing these skills against a live opposition force, our Tropic Lightning Soldiers prove they can quickly adapt, maneuver, and STRIKE with absolute precision.

Training under these intense conditions alongside our Philippine Army partners builds true tactical proficiency. This is readiness made real, proving our combined capabilities are an asymmetric advantage for regional stability.

đź“· Sgt. Duke Edwards

I Corps I U.S. Army Pacific I U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

Learning the jungle from the experts. During Salaknib 2026, U.S., Philippine, and partner nation forces integrated into ...
06/07/2026

Learning the jungle from the experts. During Salaknib 2026, U.S., Philippine, and partner nation forces integrated into a Joint Jungle Tracking Course to sharpen their environmental awareness and strengthen multinational interoperability.

Led by highly skilled instructors from the New Zealand Army, the course challenged U.S. Army Tropic Lightning Soldiers to master the fundamentals of reconnaissance and human tracking. A force must be able to SEE and SENSE its environment before it can act. By exchanging hard-earned expertise, our combined forces build a common understanding of the terrain, enabling faster decisions and shared intelligence across the coalition.

This is cooperation put into action. Training together in complex archipelagic terrain ensures our allied formations remain an asymmetric advantage dedicated to regional stability.

📸 by: Sgt. Abreanna Goodrich

I Corps I U.S. Army Pacific I U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

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