A newly released photo of 11th Airborne Division paratroopers jumping from a C-17 over Hawaii offers a rare look at how the United States is refining rapid deployment skills for Pacific missions and crisis planning tied to rising tensions with Venezuela.

U.S. C-17 Airdrop Over Hawaii Highlights Expanding Role of Rapid Deployment in Pacific–Caribbean Readiness—and Beyond

A recently released image of a C-17 Globemaster III dropping paratroopers over Hawaii quietly illustrated far more than a routine training serial, as announced by DVIDS on 1 December 2025. The photograph shows U.S. Army soldiers from the 11th Airborne...
Chinese coast guard ship

US, China Hold “Frank and Constructive” Maritime Security Talks in Hawaii as Military Communications Slowly Resume

The United States and China held a new round of working-level maritime security talks in Hawaii this week, marking a cautious but significant step toward rebuilding military-to-military communication channels strained by months of trade tension and regional frictions. According to...
Hawaii fires

Hawaii fires reach 93 deaths; damage calculation underway

Lahaina The death toll from a wildfire in the historic city of Maui has reached 93, officials warned, and efforts to locate and identify the dead are still in the early stages. The fire is already the deadliest US wildfire...