SAIPAN, 23 JUNE 2026 ( PACIFIC ISLAND TIMES) — U.S Pacific Command joint forces, along with allied and partner forces, today kicked off Exercise Valiant Shield 2026, a biennial field training exercise that prepares the joint and combined force to rapidly respond to crises and contingencies across the spectrum of operations — from humanitarian assistance […] The post U.S and allied forces converge in Guam, CNMI, Japan for Valiant Shield and Citadel exercises appeared first on Island Times News .