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Military Sealift Command, USARPAC Voyage through Pacific Pathways
July 21, 2016
A UH-60 helicopter is lowered into general purpose, heavy lift ship MV OCEAN GLORY during a backload of equipment at Chuk Samet, here, from exercise Hanuman Guardian, July 12. Military Sealift Command’s contracted voyage-charter MV OCEAN GLORY recently conducted a backload of about 250 items in Thailand as part of U.S. Army Pacific’s mobility operation PACIFIC PATHWAYS 16-2.
Under Secretary of the Navy Visits Newest Amphib during RIMPAC
July 21, 2016
(July 18, 2016) - Undersecretary of the Navy Dr. Janine Davidson passes through the ceremonial rainbow sideboys as she arrives aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) for a scheduled visit. America is underway conducting maritime exercises with partner nations for Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971.
Statement from Adm. Harry Harris on the Passing of U.S. Rep. Mark Takai
July 20, 2016
U.S. Rep. and Lieutenant Colonel Mark Takai
Tiger Balm 2016 Kicks Off on Oahu with Focus on Partnership
July 20, 2016
Soldiers assigned to the 9th Infantry Brigade, 6th Division, Singapore Armed Forces (SAF), stand alongside their U.S. Army partners during the opening ceremony of Tiger Balm 16 at the 298th Regiment, Multi-Functional Training Unit (MFTU), Regional Training Institute (RTI), Waimanalo, Hawaii, on July 18, 2016. U.S. Army and SAF troops are participating in the two-week long bilateral exercise on Oahu and Hawaii islands.
Misawa Fighter Squadrons Deploy during Mass Movement
July 20, 2016
(July 17, 2016) - A loadcrew member directs an Airman operating a k-loader at Misawa Air Base. Airmen from the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron loaded more than BLANK lbs of cargo for Exercise Pitch Black. Exercise Pitch Black enhances the partnerships Australia has with the participing nations, and the high value it places on regional security and fostering closer ties throughout the Asia Pacific region.
First-ever: Marine F-35B Takes Part in Red Flag 16-3
July 20, 2016
(July 12, 2016) - Marine F-35B aircrew members, assigned to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Az., perform pre-flight checks and participate in Red Flag 16-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 12, 2016. Since its establishment in 1975, Red Flag has played host to military units from more than 30 countries to participate in high-end flight integration.
Senior Enlisted Leader Change of Charge at U.S. Pacific Command
July 19, 2016
(July 18, 2016) - Fleet Master Chief Mark Rudes, left, U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM) senior enlisted leader and native of Speculator, N.Y., receives a commemorative compass from Master Chief Culinary Specialist Arturo Luna, USPACOM Navy element command master chief, during an awards ceremony at Camp H. M. Smith, Hawaii June 18. Rudes also received the Defense Superior Service Medal during the ceremony that marked the end of more than four years of service as the USPACOM senior enlisted leader. (DoD photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Patrick Dille)
Chiefs of US and Chinese Navies Agree on Need for Cooperation
July 19, 2016
(July 18, 2016) - Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson meets with Adm. Wu Shengli, Commander of the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), at the PLAN headquarters in Beijing. Richardson is on a multi-day trip to China to meet with his counterpart to and tour the Chinese North Sea fleet in Qingdao. The goal of the engagement is to improve mutual understanding and encourage professional interaction between the two navies.
Joint Airborne Operation a Success for 353rd Special Operations Group
July 19, 2016
A combat controller with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron watches as Army Special Forces and Marine Raiders board a CH-47 Chinook after a multi-aircraft, joint airborne operation with special operations assets and conventional forces from all four branches of the U.S. Armed Forces as part of Rim of the Pacific 2016 to strengthen their relationships and interoperability with their partners, Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 14, 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971.
U.S.-ROK-Japan Leaders Conduct Trilateral Meeting at Honolulu
July 19, 2016
(July 3, 2016) - U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden (second from right) is pictured here with leaders of the Japan, Korea and U.S. delegations taking part in the July 14 trilateral discussions at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies in Honolulu. From left to right are Japan’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Shinsuke Sugiyama, U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Tony Blinken, and Republic of Korea Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Lim Sung-Nam.
Marine Forces Reserve improve Alaskan Infrastructure during Innovative Readiness Training Old Harbor
July 19, 2016
Cpl. Kuwyn Diggs, a semitrailer refueler operator with Detachment (-), Marine Wing Support Squadron-472, Marine Aircraft Group 49, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Forces Reserve, performs maintenance on an AMK 970 semitrailer refueler during Innovative Readiness Training Old Harbor, Alaska, July 10, 2016. IRT Old Harbor is part of a civil and joint military program to improve military readiness while simultaneously providing quality services to underserved communities throughout the United States.
U.S., Singapore Armed Forces Increase Complexity, Enhance Longstanding Partnership during CARAT
July 18, 2016
In this file photos, sailors assigned to Coastal Riverine Squadron 3 and members of the Republic of Singapore Navy exchange visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) techniques during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Singapore 2015. In its 21st year, CARAT is an annual, bilateral exercise series with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations including, Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Timor-Leste.
USS Buffalo Visits Singapore during Indo-Asia-Pacific Deployment
July 18, 2016
In this file photos, Machinist's Mate 3rd Class Joshua Martin, assigned to the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Buffalo (SSN 715), renders a passing salute to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force submarine JS Hakuryu (SS 503) as the submarine arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. While in port, the submarine's crew will conduct various training evolutions, continue to build positive relationships with the United States, and have the opportunity to enjoy the sights and culture of Hawaii.
Rim of the Pacific Participants Aid in Rescue of Downed Aircraft Survivors Off Kona Coast
July 18, 2016
Coast Guard crews safely deliver David McMahon and Sidney Uemoto to emergency medical personnel in Kona, Hawaii, July 15, 2016, following their rescue nine miles off Kona. They were both rescued by a Coast Guard MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew following an expansive joint search by Navy, Royal New Zealand air force, U.S. Air Force and Coast Guard crews. They reportedly sustained only minor injures in the crash.
U.S., Indian, Chilean Navies Conduct Visit, Board, Search and Seizure Ops during RIMPAC 2016
July 18, 2016
Official U.S. Navy file photo.
Filling Bigger Boots at Rim of the Pacific 2016
July 18, 2016
KAWAIHAE PIER, Hawaii (July 12, 2016) – U.S. Marine Sgt. Max T. Humphreys (center) discusses gear and personnel movement during the 2nd Royal Australian Regiment's arrival to port at the Kawaihae Pier, Hawaii, from the HMAS Canberra July 12, 2016. The soldiers and Marines are participating in Rim of the Pacific 2016, a multinational military exercise, from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands. RIMPAC helps the United States Marine Corps integrate joint and combined capabilities to conduct amphibious, offensive, defensive, and stability operations. Humphreys, a native of Pueblo, Colorado, is an embarkation specialist with Transportation Support Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 3, which supports III Marine Expeditionary Force.
Pacific Partnership 2016 (PP16) Kicked Off in Da Nang
July 15, 2016
U.S. and Chinese Navies Collaborate on Submarine Rescue Exercise
July 15, 2016
PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2016) Sailors from the Chinese navy submarine rescue ship Changdao (867) retrieve an LR-7 submersible undersea rescue vehicle off the coast of Hawaii following a successful mating evolution between the LR-7 and a U.S. faux-NATO rescue seat laid by USNS Safeguard (T-ARS-50), during Rim of the Pacific 2016. The evolution was the final event and practical portion of a multinational submarine rescue exercise between seven countries. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971.
Army Mariners Support Humanitarian Assistance/disaster Relief Exercise during RIMPAC 2016
July 15, 2016
Fifth Annual U.S.-Bangladesh Partnership Dialogue
June 23, 2016