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Pacific Partnership Concludes 2016 Mission
September 9, 2016 — PACIFIC OCEAN -- The 11th annual Pacific Partnership mission departed the Western Pacific recently after completing mission stops throughout Southeast Asia.The annual multilateral, multiservice... MORE

In this file photo, JS Shimokita (LST-4002) steams alongside hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) while transiting to the third mission stop of Pacific Partnership 2016 in Da Nang, Vietnam. Upon arrival, partner nations will work side-by-side with local military and non-government organizations to conduct cooperative health engagements, community relation events and subject matter expert exchanges to better prepare for a natural disaster or crisis.

Exercise Rising Thunder: Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Snipers Find Something Common to Aim At
September 9, 2016 — YAKIMA TRAINING CENTER, Wash. -- Snipers from 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 2-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team and 12th Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force brought the long-ranged thunder... MORE

A sniper from the 12th Regiment, Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force aims at a target from atop a shoot house at Yakima Training Center as part of the annual bilateral exercise Rising Thunder, Sept. 8, 2016. The JGSDF service members observed Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 2-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team zero from a distance before perform the task themselves.

Black Sheep Marines Participate in Spartan Fury Exercise
September 9, 2016 — MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii -- Marines from Bravo Company, “Black Sheep,” 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, participated in exercise Spartan Fury 16.4 at Marine corps Base... MORE

Marines from Bravo Company, “Black Sheep,” 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, fire off artillery rounds from their M777 Light Weight Towed Howitzer during a training exercise at Schofield Barracks, Sept. 06, 2016. Marines from Bravo Co., “Black Sheep,” 1st Bn., 12th Marines, participated in exercise Spartan Fury 16.4. Spartan Fury is a pre-deployment exercise in which service members conduct live-fire artillery training and unit leaders are able to further assess and improve the lethality of the battalion.

Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific, USS Shiloh Crew Expand Expeditionary Maintenance with Availability in Singapore
September 9, 2016 — SINGAPORE -- The two-week maintenance period was the first CMAV conducted away from the 7th Fleet maintenance hub in Yokosuka, Japan. During the availability, Shiloh’s crew and shipyard personnel... MORE

In this file photo, tugboats and auxiliary boats from Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka maneuver the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) into a dry-dock for a scheduled maintenance availability at U.S. Naval Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Center (SRF JRMC) Yokosuka, July 20, 2016. During this maintenance availability, Shiloh will receive multiple repairs and upgrades performed by a combination of Shiloh's crew and SRF JRMC personnel. Shiloh is forward deployed to Yokosuka in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

Photographer Looks Back on 9/11 Memories
September 9, 2016 — WASHINGTON (NNS) -- In the immediate aftermath of 9/11, one 30-year-old combat camera sailor took a photograph that leapt out of news coverage to deliver a needed jolt of hope: A huge American flag... MORE

Team Osan Prepares for Air Show, Holds Emergency Management Exercise
September 9, 2016 — OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Osan Air Power Day 2016 is right around the corner, and part of the preparation included an emergency management exercise on Sept. 8 and 9. The exercise gave first... MORE

U.S. Airmen from the 51st Medical Group line up simulated injured individuals during an emergency management exercise at Osan Air Base, Sept. 7, 2016. Airmen from the 51st Fighter Wing practiced emergency management procedures in case of situations with downed aircraft.

Navy's Most Advanced Warship, USS Zumwalt Departs Bath Iron Works
September 8, 2016 — BATH, Maine -- The Navy's newest and most technologically advanced surface ship, future USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) departed Bath Iron Works Sept. 7, marking the beginning of a 3-month journey to its new... MORE

Video frame grab showing the future USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) departing Bath Iron Works marking the beginning of a 3-month journey to its new homeport in San Diego, Sept. 7, 2016. Crewed by 147 Sailors, Zumwalt is the lead ship of a class of next-generation multi-mission destroyers designed to strengthen naval power. They are capable of performing critical maritime missions and enhance the Navy's ability to provide deterrence, power projection and sea control.

USS Frank Cable Arrives in Colombo, Sri Lanka
September 8, 2016 — COLOMBO, Sri Lanka -- The submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) arrived in Colombo, Sri Lanka, for a scheduled port visit Aug. 29. The ships visit to Colombo is aimed at building friendship and... MORE

Sailors assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), man the rails while pulling into Colombo, Sri Lanka. The visit is aimed at building friendship and goodwill between the U.S. and the people of Sri Lanka, Aug. 29, 2016. Frank Cable is one of two forward-deployed submarine tenders and is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to conduct maintenance and support of deployed U.S. naval force submarines and surface vessels in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

US Naval Forces Korea Conducts First Change of Command in Busan
September 8, 2016 — Rear Adm. Brad Cooper relieved Rear Adm. Bill Byrne as commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Korea (CNFK) during a change of command ceremony at the Republic of Korea Fleet base in Busan, Sept. 8.The... MORE

Rear Adm. Bill Byrne, commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK) is awarded the Republic of Korea (ROK) Order of National Security Merit Cheonsu Medal by ROK Chief of Naval Operations Jung, Ho-sub during a change of command ceremony for CNFK, Sept. 8, 2016. During the ceremony, Rear Adm. Brad Cooper became the 35th commander of CNFK after relieving Byrne.

Air Force and Navy Participate during First Ever U.S. Held International Union for Conservation of Nature World Conservation Congress
September 8, 2016 — HONOLULU - Approximately 8,000 attendees from 170 countries joined the International Union for Conservation of Nature World Conservation Congress at the Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu Sept... MORE

Rear Adm. John W. Korka, commander, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Pacific, demonstrates a compressed plastic disc created by shipboard waste processors during a U.S. Department of Defense conservation panel during the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress at the Hawaiian Convention Center in Honolulu, Sept. 5, 2016. IUCN is a membership Union uniquely composed of both government and civil society organizations. It provides public, private and non-governmental organizations with the knowledge and tools that enable human progress, economic development and nature conservation to take place together.

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Honors Yakima Fallen Service Members
September 8, 2016 — YAKIMA TRAINING CENTER, Wash. -- The sun shown brightly as Sgt. Tatsumi Yamada swept grass clippings away from the monument. He worked diligently, assuring each severed blade made its way into the... MORE

Creative Thinking Sends Missiles to New Zealand
September 8, 2016 — PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii -- What you know and who you know were equally important when a member of the 599th Transportation Brigade provided the key for sending Foreign Military Sales cargo to its... MORE

Royal New Zealand Navy Sailors and contractors for Naval Magazine Pearl Harbor upload Javelin missiles onto HMNZS Te Kaha at NAVMAG Pearl Harbor on Aug. 3.

Regional Health Command-Pacific Soldiers compete for Expert Field Medical Badge
September 8, 2016 — HONOLULU - The 25th Infantry Division hosted the Expert Field Medical Badge (EFMB) award ceremony at Weyand Field, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Aug. 26. A total of 167 Soldiers competed for a chance to... MORE

US Pacific Command Forces to Come Together for Exercise Valiant Shield
September 7, 2016 — PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii (NNS) -- Forces from the U.S. Pacific Command are scheduled to participate in exercise Valiant Shield (VS) 2016 Sept. 12-23, in Guam and around the Marianas Island Range Complex... MORE

In this file photo, ships and aircraft operate in formation over the Pacific Ocean during exercise Valiant Shield 2014.

Pacific Pathway: Rising Thunder 2016 Kicks Off with Opening Ceremony
September 7, 2016 — YAKIMA TRAINING CENTER, Wash. – A little rain could not stop Rising Thunder’s 23rd annual opening ceremony, Sep. 6 at Yakima Training Center, Wash. Soldiers with the 2-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team,... MORE

Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 2-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 7th Infantry Division, and the 12th Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, salute the countries’ anthems during the opening ceremony of the 23rd Rising Thunder at Yakima Training Center, Sept. 6, 2016. Rising Thunder is part of Pacific Pathways, which is designed to increase interoperability between partner nations.

Obama, South Korean President Reaffirm U.S.-South Korea Alliance
September 7, 2016 — WASHINGTON, Sept. 6, 2016 — While attending a regional summit meeting today in Vientiane, Laos, President Barack Obama and South Korean President Park Geun-hye reaffirmed their countries’... MORE

Ready Group Departs for Valiant Shield 2016
September 7, 2016 — ANDERSON AIR FORCE BASE, GUAM -- Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12, Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152,... MORE

Official U.S. Marine Valiant Shield 2014 file photo.

Nations Come Together for HOSTAC, Emphasize Safety and Interoperability
September 7, 2016 — SINGAPORE (NNS) -- Navy and Coast Guard representatives from 11 countries came together for dialogue and information sharing during a Helicopter Operations from Ships other Than Aircraft Carriers... MORE

Supporting an Aviation Task Force Attached to a Brigade Combat Team
September 7, 2016 — HAWAII -- In February 2016, the 2nd Battalion (Assault), 25th Aviation Regiment (2-25 AVN), 25th Combat Aviation Brigade (CAB), 25th Infantry Division, participated in Lightning Forge, a home-station... MORE

In this file photo, soldiers from Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, conduct a cold refuel of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during Lightning Forge in February 2016 on the Hawaiian Islands.

Dunford Greets Sailors, Visits USS Barry in Japan
September 7, 2016 — YOKOSUKA, Japan, Sept. 7, 2016 — Hours before the USS Barry headed out to sea today, the highest ranking U.S. military officer paid a visit to this forward-deployed ship. As enlisted sailors in their... MORE

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, visits the USS Barry in Yokosuka, Japan, Sept. 7, 2016. The USS Barry is forward-deployed in the 7th Fleet area of operations to support security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.