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Newly Formed Sri Lankan Marine Corps Gets 241 Years of Experience in Under a Week
December 5, 2016 — TRINCOMALEE, Sri Lanka -- Marines and Sailors of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, embarked aboard the USS Somerset (LPD 25), participated in a Theater... MORE

1st Lt. Brandon Hummer, left, teaches a class on optics to Sri Lankan Marines with the assistance of an English translator and Sri Lankan Marine during a Theater Security Cooperation engagement at Sri Lanka Naval Base, Trincomalee, Nov. 23, 2016. Both the United States and Sri Lanka have a continuing interest in strengthening their partnership based on common interests related to maritime security, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness, and the security and stability in the region. The 11th MEU, part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet’s area of responsibility in support of enhancing ties with partner and allied nations in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

Offset Strategy Depends on Deterring Great Powers, Work Says
December 5, 2016 — SIMI VALLEY, Calif., — Russia and China are rising in importance among the state powers that occupy the attention of Defense Department officials these days, and deterring those nations is the entire... MORE

Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work, second from right on stage, and other defense leaders participate in a panel discussion at the Reagan National Defense Forum in Simi Valley, Calif., Dec. 3, 2016. Joining Work on the panel, among others, were U.S. Pacific Command Commander Navy Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., and Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley. David Feith of the Wall Street Journal moderated the panel.

USS John C. Stennis Arrives in Hawaii for 75th Anniversary of Attack on Pearl Harbor and Oahu
December 2, 2016 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (NNS) -- USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) pulled into Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Dec. 2, to participate in National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day events in Hawaii.John C. Stennis... MORE

Seaman Eliza Manuel, from Memphis, Tennessee, salutes as USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) passes the Arizona Memorial and arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to participate in National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day events. Dec. 7, 2016, marks the 75th anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor and Oahu. The U.S. military and the State of Hawaii are hosting a series of remembrance events throughout the week to honor the courage and sacrifices of those who served Dec. 7, 1941, and throughout the Pacific Theater. As a Pacific nation, the U.S. is committed to continue its responsibility of protecting the Pacific sea-lanes, advancing international ideals and relationships, as well as delivering security, influence and responsiveness in the region.

US, Republic of Korea Navies Conduct Working Group to Strengthen Anti-Submarine Warfare
December 2, 2016 — BUSAN, Republic of Korea (NNS) -- U.S. and Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy leaders from across the region met in Busan to discuss ways in which both navies can improve ASW capabilities, Dec. 1-2. The... MORE

Rear Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Korea, and Republic of Korea Navy Rear Adm, Kim, Jong-Il, deputy commander of ROK Fleet, review briefs prior to beginning an Anti-Submarine Warfare Working Group in Busan, Dec. 1, 2016. The working group, co-hosted by CNFK and ROK Fleet, brought together personnel from 17 U.S. and ROK commands to discuss ways both navies can improve ASW capabilities. This is the fifth meeting solely focused on ASW since a cooperation charter was signed in 2014.

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Team Trains for Decontamination
December 2, 2016 — MARINE CORPS AIR STATION, IWAKUNI, Japan -- The Robert M. Casey Medical and Dental Clinic hazardous materials, or hazmat, team conducted decontamination training at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni,... MORE

The hazardous material, or hazmat, team with the Robert M. Casey Medical and Dental Clinic respond to a simulated chemical attack during decontamination training at Marine Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 1, 2016. The clinic holds decontamination training biannually to prepare the base for real-world chemical contaminations.

Hawaii Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosive Enhanced Response Force Put Skills to the Test at Vigilant Guard 2017
December 2, 2016 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- A major earthquake struck California and Nevada causing fatalities and damage to major infrastructure. Fires and disruption to basic services and utilities... MORE

In this file photo, a Hawaii Air Natioanl Guard Airmen and Hawaii Army National Guard Soldier repel down a cliff to a car wreck prop during a cliff rescue scenario at Exercise Vigilant Guard 2017, Delle Valle Regional Center, California, Nov. 17, 2016. The service members are part of a Hawaii Natonal Guard team that focuses on emergency response. Vigilant Guard is an exercise program sponsored by United States Northern Command in conjunction with National Guard Bureau to provide State National Guards an opportunity to improve cooperation and relationships with their regional civilian, military, and federal partners in preparation for emergencies and catastrophic events.

1-1 Air Defense Artillery Deploys to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni for Keen Sword 17
December 2, 2016 — MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, YAMAGATA, Japan -- Soldiers with Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment, conducted the first U.S.-Japanese Air Defense Exercise at Marine... MORE

Members of U.S. and Republic of Korea (ROK) staff talks pose for group photo; (from left to right, seated) Col. Seun Gyun Lee, 1st Republic of Korea (ROK) Marine Division, Rear Adm. Marc H. Dalton, commander, Amphibious Force 7th Fleet, Rear Adm. Jong-Sam Kim, Commander, Flotilla 5, Col. Charles Western, 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Nov. 29, 2016. The staff talks between U.S. and ROK armed forces aimed to build on interoperability and on the long-standing alliance between both nations.

Carter Addresses the Defense Senior Enlisted Leader Council
December 2, 2016 — WASHINGTON -- Defense Secretary Ash Carter thanked the senior noncommissioned officers he calls his "eyes and ears" with the force as he addressed the 2016 Defense Senior Enlisted Leader Council at... MORE

Defense Secretary Ash Carter speaks with the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Command Sgt. Maj. John Troxell during the Defense Senior Enlisted Leader's Council at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., Nov. 30, 2016.

USS Coronado Flexes Capabilities, Enhances Crew Training during Underway Operations
December 1, 2016 — CHANGI NAVAL BASE, Singapore -- The Littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) sailed from Changi Naval Base in Singapore Nov. 30, for a routine patrol following a scheduled maintenance period.Coronado... MORE

In this file photo, Chief Petty Officer Kurt Bartholamai acts as safety officer while Chief Petty Officer Jed May directs personnel aboard the flight deck of littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4). Currently on a rotational deployment in support of the Asia-Pacific Rebalance, Coronado is a fast and agile warship tailor-made to patrol the region’s littorals and work hull-to-hull with partner navies, providing 7th Fleet with the flexible capabilities it needs now and in the future.

First Japanese F-35A Arrives at Luke
December 1, 2016 — LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- The F-35 program hit another milestone Nov. 28 with the arrival of the first Foreign Military Sales F-35 here.The arrival marked the next step for the international F-35... MORE

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force maintainer, prepares for the arrival of the first Japanese F-35A Nov. 28 at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz.

Army Explores 3-D Printing's Future Applications for Soldiers, Force
December 1, 2016 — ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. -- A Soldier heads back to camp, grabs a power bar and unloads his gear. The power bar, which was "printed" minutes earlier, contains all the nutrients his body currently... MORE

Marines Depart 7th Fleet after Successful Series of Military-to-Military Exchanges
November 30, 2016 — INDIAN OCEAN -- The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) departed the 7th Fleet area of operations after concluding several port visits and... MORE

A CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), launches a combat rubber raiding craft during a helocast training evolution with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s Maritime Raid Force, Nov. 28,2016. Makin Island, the flagship of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations with the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific Region.

Marine Corps Air Station Futenma Hosts Japanese Language Class for Service Members, Families
November 30, 2016 — MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan -- The Marine Corps Community Services library hosted a Survival Japanese Language Class Nov. 29 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma.The monthly class... MORE

Takaatsu Sueyoshi, right, instructs students on Japanese pronunciation during a Survival Japanese Language Class Nov. 29 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan. The class taught students basic speech, reading and writing skills to enrich their experience while stationed on Okinawa. During the class, the instructor demonstrated the three basic writing styles called hiragana, katakana and kanji. After the demonstration, participants practiced reading, writing and speaking basic Japanese words and phrases. Sueyoshi is a library technician and the instructor of the Survival Japanese Language class.

Republic of Korea-U.S. Alliance: "Forged in the Fire of War"
November 30, 2016 — ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MD -- In an effort to keep strengthening ties, leaders from the 20th Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear and Explosives Command sat with members of the Republic of... MORE

Brig. Gen. William King IV, commander of 20th Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE) Command, and Brig. Gen. Sung Joon Moon, commander of the Chemical Biological Radiological Defense Command, exchange words during a Command Overview briefing at the 20th CBRNE Headquarters in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Nov. 28. During the meeting they discussed future training venues, and according to King, the meetings will help increase the effectiveness of the capabilities on both sides.

U.S. Welcomes Sri Lanka's Contribution to Security in the Indo-Asia- Pacific Region
November 29, 2016 — COLOMBO, Sri Lanka -- Admiral Harry B. Harris, Jr., Commander of U.S. Pacific Command, visited Sri Lanka November 27-29 to attend the Galle Dialogue 2016 maritime security conference and meet with... MORE

Adm. Harris is first U.S. four-star officer to visit Sri Lanka in almost a decade, was pleased to see deepened military-to-military relationship between Sri Lanka and the United States. He visited Sri Lanka Nov. 27-29 to attend the Galle Dialogue 2016 maritime security conference and meet with senior government and military leaders, including President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Navy Releases Official Logo for 75th Anniversary of WWII
November 29, 2016 — WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) released a logo to kick off its commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the U.S. Navy's experiences in World War II, officials... MORE

Airmen Prepare for F-35 Arrival at Eielson
November 29, 2016 — EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- With the announcement of the F-35 Lightning II coming to Eielson, the base’s Airmen are adjusting to accommodate the newcomers. While the new aircraft will not be... MORE

In this file photos, an F-35A Lightning II flies alongside an F-16 Fighting Falcon June 25, 2015, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. In October, F-35 and F-16 pilots began integrated training designed to improve mission cooperation and flight skills in both airframes.

Pacom Chief Praises Stronger Indo-Asia-Pacific Maritime Partnerships
November 29, 2016 — WASHINGTON, Nov. 29, 2016 — As U.S. forces strengthen ties in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, the island nation of Sri Lanka has emerged as a significant contributor to regional stability and security,... MORE

Sailors navigate a landing craft air cushion toward the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) during a theater security cooperation exchange with the Sri Lankan military, Nov. 23, 2016. Somerset and embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are conducting the exchange with Sri Lankan forces in order to enhance tactical skill sets and disaster relief capabilities while strengthening the overall relationship between the two forces

US Marines, Malaysian Armed Forces Conclude Exercise Tiger Strike 2016
November 29, 2016 — SABAH PROVINCE, Malaysia -- Approximately 300 Marines and Sailors with the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit arrived back on Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group shipping following the final amphibious... MORE

Soldiers with 7th Battalion, Royal Malay Regiment, set up landing zone security during the final exercise of Exercise Tiger Strike 2016, in Sabah Province, Malaysia, Nov. 13, 2016. During the initial training phases of TS16, RMR soldiers were able to participate in loading, offloading and security drills with MV-22 Osprey and CH-53E Super Stallion aircraft, allowing them to experience the aircraft firsthand prior to conducting FINEX.

'Bronco' Brigade Recognized for School Partnership Efforts
November 29, 2016 — HONOLULU - Three Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, "Broncos," 25th Infantry Division, were recognized for their selfless service to Hawaii public schools during the 15th Annual Joint... MORE

Capt. Ramee Opperude, assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, is handed a coin by Lt. Gen. Anthony Crutchfield, deputy commander, U.S. Pacific Command, during the 15th Annual Joint Venture Education Forum (JVEF) at the Hawaii Convention Center, Honolulu, Nov. 28, 2016. Opperude was recognized for his volunteerism at several Hawaiian schools this year. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Armando R. Limon, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division)st