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32nd Military Police Company Strengthens Relationship with Papua New Guinea Defence Force During Tamiok Strike 2026

1 / 13 Show Caption + Hide Caption - U.S. Army Sgt. Drake Schleihs and Sgt. Braeden Bartnik, both with the 32nd Military Police Company brief crime scene and detainee operations with the Papua New Guinea Defence Force members during Tamiok Strike 2026, in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea July 15, 2026. Exercise Tamiok Strike 26 is a U.S. Army Pacific-led bilateral exercise conducted with the Papua New Guinea Defence Force that strengthens interoperability, readiness, and military-to-military relationships through joint training, engineering, medical, and leader engagements. The exercise demonstrates the enduring relationship between the United States and Papua New Guinea while enhancing the ability of both forces to respond to regional security and humanitarian challenges across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Amy Moore) (Photo Credit: Pfc. Amy Moore) VIEW ORIGINAL 2 / 13 Show Caption + Hide Caption - U.S. Army Sgt. Drake Schleihs and Sgt. Keenan Kilnk from the 32nd Military Police Company demonstrate how to perform a vehicle interdiction operation with the Papua New Guinea Defence Force members during Tamiok Strike 26, in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea July 15, 2026. Exercise Tamiok Strike 26 is a U.S. Army Pacific-led bilateral exercise conducted with the Papua New Guinea Defence Force that strengthens interoperability, readiness, and military-to-military relationships through joint training, engineering, medical, and leader engagements. The exercise demonstrates the enduring relationship between the United States and Papua New Guinea while enhancing the ability of both forces to respond to regional security and humanitarian challenges across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Amy Moore) (Photo Credit: Pfc. Amy Moore) VIEW ORIGINAL 3 / 13 Show Caption + Hide Caption - U.S. Army Sgt. Drake Schleihs from the 32nd Military Police Company observes members of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force while they perform vehicle interdiction operations during Tamiok Strike 26, in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea July 15, 2026. Exercise Tamiok Strike 26 is a U.S. Army Pacific-led bilateral exercise conducted with the Papua New Guinea Defence Force that strengthens interoperability, readiness, and military-to-military relationships through joint training, engineering, medical, and leader engagements. The exercise demonstrates the enduring relationship between the United States and Papua New Guinea while enhancing the ability of both forces to respond to regional security and humanitarian challenges across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Amy Moore) (Photo Credit: Pfc. Amy Moore) VIEW ORIGINAL 4 / 13 Show Caption + Hide Caption - U.S. Army Sgt. Drake Schleihs and Sgt. Braeden Bartnik from the 32nd Military Police Company observe members of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force perform vehicle interdiction operations during Tamiok Strike 26, in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea July 15, 2026. Exercise Tamiok Strike 26 is a U.S. Army Pacific-led bilateral exercise conducted with the Papua New Guinea Defence Force that strengthens interoperability, readiness, and military-to-military relationships through joint training, engineering, medical, and leader engagements. The exercise demonstrates the enduring relationship between the United States and Papua New Guinea while enhancing the ability of both forces to respond to regional security and humanitarian challenges across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Amy Moore) (Photo Credit: Pfc. Amy Moore) VIEW ORIGINAL 5 / 13 Show Caption + Hide Caption - U.S. Army Sgt. Drake Schleihs from the 32nd Military Police Company observes members of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force as they reenact detainee operations during Tamiok Strike 26, in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea July 15, 2026. Exercise Tamiok Strike 26 is a U.S. Army Pacific-led bilateral exercise conducted with the Papua New Guinea Defence Force that strengthens interoperability, readiness, and military-to-military relationships through joint training, engineering, medical, and leader engagements. The exercise demonstrates the enduring relationship between the United States and Papua New Guinea while enhancing the ability of both forces to respond to regional security and humanitarian challenges across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Amy Moore) (Photo Credit: Pfc. Amy Moore) VIEW ORIGINAL 6 / 13 Show Caption + Hide Caption - U.S. Army Sgt. Drake Schleihs and Sgt. Braeden Bartnik, both with the 32nd Military Police demonstrate how to detain a suspect with the Papua New Guinea Defence Force members during Tamiok Strike 26, in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea July 15, 2026. Exercise Tamiok Strike 26 is a U.S. Army Pacific-led bilateral exercise conducted with the Papua New Guinea Defence Force that strengthens interoperability, readiness, and military-to-military relationships through joint training, engineering, medical, and leader engagements. The exercise demonstrates the enduring relationship between the United States and Papua New Guinea while enhancing the ability of both forces to respond to regional security and humanitarian challenges across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Amy Moore) (Photo Credit: Pfc. Amy Moore) VIEW ORIGINAL 7 / 13 Show Caption + Hide Caption - U.S. Army Military Police securing a crime scene with the Papua New Guinea Defence Force members during Tamiok Strike 26, in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea July 15, 2026. Exercise Tamiok Strike 26 is a U.S. Army Pacific-led bilateral exercise conducted with the Papua New Guinea Defence Force that strengthens interoperability, readiness, and military-to-military relationships through joint training, engineering, medical, and leader engagements. The exercise demonstrates the enduring relationship between the United States and Papua New Guinea while enhancing the ability of both forces to respond to regional security and humanitarian challenges across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Amy Moore) (Photo Credit: Pfc. Amy Moore) VIEW ORIGINAL 8 / 13 Show Caption + Hide Caption - U.S. Army Soldiers and members of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force pose for a group photo during Tamiok Strike 26, in Papua New Guinea July 14, 2026. Exercise Tamiok Strike 26 is a U.S. Army Pacific-led bilateral exercise conducted with the Papua New Guinea Defence Force that strengthens interoperability, readiness, and military-to-military relationships through joint training, engineering, medical, and leader engagements. The exercise demonstrates the enduring relationship between the United States and Papua New Guinea while enhancing the ability of both forces to respond to regional security and humanitarian challenges across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Amy Moore) (Photo Credit: Pfc. Amy Moore) VIEW ORIGINAL 9 / 13 Show Caption + Hide Caption - Papua New Guinea Defence Force personnel reenact a combat scenario during Tactical Combat Casualty Care training that they received from cadre from 32nd Military Police Company during Tamiok Strike 26 in Murray Barracks, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea July 14, 2026. Exercise Tamiok Strike 26 is a U.S. Army Pacific-led bilateral exercise conducted with the Papua New Guinea Defence Force that strengthens interoperability, readiness, and military-to-military relationships through joint training, engineering, medical, and leader engagements. The exercise demonstrates the enduring relationship between the United States and Papua New Guinea while enhancing the ability of both forces to respond to regional security and humanitarian challenges across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Amy Moore) (Photo Credit: Pfc. Amy Moore) VIEW ORIGINAL 10 / 13 Show Caption + Hide Caption - U.S. Army Soldiers from the 32nd Military Police Company and members of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force pose for a group photo during Tamiok Strike 26 in Murray Barracks, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea July 14, 2026. Exercise Tamiok Strike 26 is a U.S. Army Pacific-led bilateral exercise conducted with the Papua New Guinea Defence Force that strengthens interoperability, readiness, and military-to-military relationships through joint training, engineering, medical, and leader engagements. The exercise demonstrates the enduring relationship between the United States and Papua New Guinea while enhancing the ability of both forces to respond to regional security and humanitarian challenges across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Amy Moore) (Photo Credit: Pfc. Amy Moore) VIEW ORIGINAL 11 / 13 Show Caption + Hide Caption - U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Stacie Propson and Spc. Gabrielle Gaynor from the 32nd Military Police Company demonstrate how to apply a tourniquet to stop bleeding on an injured soldier to Papua New Guinea Defence Force Personnel during Tactical Combat Casualty Care training for Tamiok Strike 2026, Murray Barracks, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea July 14, 2026. Exercise Tamiok Strike 26 is a U.S. Army Pacific-led bilateral exercise conducted with the Papua New Guinea Defence Force that strengthens interoperability, readiness, and military-to-military relationships through joint training, engineering, medical, and leader engagements. The exercise demonstrates the enduring relationship between the United States and Papua New Guinea while enhancing the ability of both forces to respond to regional security and humanitarian challenges across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Amy Moore) (Photo Credit: Pfc. Amy Moore) VIEW ORIGINAL 12 / 13 Show Caption + Hide Caption - U.S. Army Spc. Gabrielle Gaynor from the 32nd Military Police Company briefs an in-depth analysis of the stages of Tactical Combat Casualty Care to members of the Papua New Guinea Defence Forces during Tamiok Strike 26, Murray Barracks, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea July 14, 2026. Exercise Tamiok Strike 26 is a U.S. Army Pacific-led bilateral exercise conducted with the Papua New Guinea Defence Force that strengthens interoperability, readiness, and military-to-military relationships through joint training, engineering, medical, and leader engagements. The exercise demonstrates the enduring relationship between the United States and Papua New Guinea while enhancing the ability of both forces to respond to regional security and humanitarian challenges across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Amy Moore) (Photo Credit: Pfc. Amy Moore) VIEW ORIGINAL 13 / 13 Show Caption + Hide Caption - U.S. Army Spc. Gabrielle Gaynor and Sgt. 1st Class Stacie Propson from the 32nd Military Police Company brief Tactical Combat Casualty Care to Papua New Guinea Defence Force personnel during Tamiok Strike 26 in Murray Barracks, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea July 14, 2026. Exercise Tamiok Strike 26 is a U.S. Army Pacific-led bilateral exercise conducted with the Papua New Guinea Defence Force that strengthens interoperability, readiness, and military-to-military relationships through joint training, engineering, medical, and leader engagements. The exercise demonstrates the enduring relationship between the United States and Papua New Guinea while enhancing the ability of both forces to respond to regional security and humanitarian challenges across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Amy Moore) (Photo Credit: Pfc. Amy Moore) VIEW ORIGINAL

PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea - Soldiers assigned to the 32nd Military Police Company trained alongside members of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) Military Police at Murray Barracks, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, during Exercise Tamiok Strike 2026, a U.S. Army Pacific-led bilateral exercise designed to strengthen interoperability, readiness, and military-to-military relationships.

Throughout the exercise, U.S. Army military police and their PNGDF counterparts exchanged tactics, techniques, and procedures across a variety of law enforcement and force protection disciplines, including vehicle interdiction operations, crime scene security, detainee operations, evidence preservation, tactical communications, personnel searches, and patrol procedures. The training emphasized practical, scenario-based exercises that allowed both forces to share experiences and refine their ability to operate together during security operations.

By training side-by-side, Soldiers from the 32nd Military Police Company and PNGDF Military Police strengthened their ability to respond to a wide range of operational challenges while building mutual trust and professional relationships. The exchange also provided an opportunity to compare procedures, discuss best practices, and enhance each force's understanding of military policing in diverse operational environments.

Exercise Tamiok Strike 2026 brings together U.S. Army and Papua New Guinea Defence Force personnel through joint military training, engineering projects, medical engagements, and senior leader exchanges. These activities improve interoperability while increasing the readiness of both nations to respond to regional security challenges, humanitarian assistance missions, and disaster response operations throughout the Indo-Pacific.

Military police play a critical role in maintaining good order and discipline, protecting military personnel and resources, and supporting operational success. During the exercise, participants conducted realistic scenarios involving traffic control points, vehicle interdiction techniques, crime scene management, detainee handling procedures, and coordinated response drills designed to reinforce safe, professional, and legally sound law enforcement practices.

The hands-on training enabled PNGDF Military Police to enhance existing capabilities while allowing U.S. Soldiers to gain valuable insight into operating alongside a trusted regional partner. The collaborative environment encouraged open dialogue, professional development, and the exchange of knowledge that will continue to benefit both organizations long after the exercise concludes.

Exercise Tamiok Strike 2026 demonstrates the enduring relationship between the United States and Papua New Guinea by investing in shared readiness and regional stability. Through combined training events like the military police exchange at Murray Barracks, both nations continue to strengthen the relationships, interoperability, and capabilities necessary to address evolving security challenges across the Indo-Pacific.

As the exercise continues, engagements such as these reinforce the commitment of both militaries to maintaining a free, open, and secure Indo-Pacific while building the relationship necessary to respond effectively to future crises and humanitarian emergencies.

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