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OVER THE PACIFIC OCEAN -- A United States Marine Corp F/A-18D from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, takes fuel over the Pacific Ocean from a KC-10 Extender from the 2nd Air Refueling Squadron, McGuire AFB, NJ, during Exercise Valiant Shield, 20 June, 2006. Valiant Shield 2006, the U.S. Pacific Command exercise, which runs June 19 to 23, will be conducted in the vicinity of Guam. Valiant Shield focuses on integrated joint training and interoperability among U.S. military forces while responding to a range of mission scenarios. (U.S. Air Force Photo/A1C Miranda M. Moorer)
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 GUAM (June 19, 2006) -- Sailors from the Navy Special Warfare (NSW) community, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians and Navy SEALs conduct a static-line parachute jump off the coast of Guam from HH-60H helicopters. HS-2, part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2, embarked on USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), is currently ashore on the island of Guam operating with a detachment of HS-14 “Chargers” in support of Exercise Valiant Shield. Exercise Valiant Shield 2006 is the largest Pacific joint exercise in recent history. Held off the coast of Guam, it involves 28 naval vessels including three carrier strike groups. More than 300 aircraft and approximately 20,000 service members from the Navy, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard are also participating in the exercise. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class M. Jeremie Yoder 060619-N-6074Y-056 (RELEASED) High
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USS HOUSTON, at sea -- (June 22, 2006) The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Houston (SSN 713), currently assigned to Submarine Squadron 15 in Guam, gets a periscope reading on the SS Petersburg (T-AOT) 5075 during the Pacific Command's joint exercise Valiant Shield 2006. With three carrier strike groups working together with land-based U.S. military air and ground forces, Valiant Shield 2006 provides the U.S. a unique opportunity to operate and sustain these forces in a blue-water environment that is very different from other theaters such as the Middle East. Because of the vast distances of the Pacific Ocean, integrated air and seapower is essential for immediate response to any contingency. U.S. Navy Photo.
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PACIFIC OCEAN, (June 21, 2006) – An aviation boatswain’s mate handler directions an SH-60F Seahawk from Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HS) 14 the “Chargers,” to the flight deck following the completion of daytime flight operations aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63). Kitty Hawk typically conducts flight operations over a 12-hour period that includes both day and night missions. The Kitty Hawk Carrier Strike Group is currently participating in Valiant Shield 2006, the largest joint exercise in recent history. Held in the Guam operating area June 19-23, the exercise includes 28 Naval vessels including three carrier strike groups. Nearly 300 aircraft and approximately 22,000 service members from the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard are also participating in the exercise. Official U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate Airman Jimmy C. Pan (RELEASED)
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MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan -- Four KC-130 Hercules aircraft from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, assisted six Navy F/A-18 Hornets from Strike Fighter Squadron 97 in a refueling mission to Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, June 16. The Marines were supporting Exercise Valiant Shield 2006, a joint interoperability exercise involving 10 air bases, three Navy carrier strike groups and the U.S. Coast Guard. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Terence L. Yancey) (Released)
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PACIFIC OCEAN -- F/A-18 Hornets fly over the deck of the USS Ronald Reagan June 19, 2006. The USS Ronald Reagan is participating in Valiant Shield 2006 an intergraded joint training exercise among U.S. military forces and is the first of what will become a biennial exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Shane A. Cuomo)
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RONALD REAGAN, At sea (June 20, 2006) - An F/A-18E Super Hornet makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) following Exercise Valiant Shield flight operations. The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group is currently participating in Valiant Shield 2006, a major military exercise off the coast of Guam involving 28 naval vessels including three carrier strike groups. Approximately 290 aircraft and more than 20, service members from the Navy, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps and U.S. Coast Guard are taking part in the exercise. Official U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Kevin S. O'Brien. (RELEASED) 060620-N-5549O-426 USS
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Members of the Valiant Shield Foreign Observer program participate in a tour of Hangar 1 at Andersen Air Force Base June 17, 2006. Parked inside was a B-2 bomber surrounded by security, while the F/A-18C Hornet, the F-16 Falcon, and two F-15E Eagles were parked just outside. More than 40 members from different countries all over the world to include China, Australia, Japan, India, Singapore, Republic of Korea and Russia are observing this exercise exhibiting U.S. capabilities and interoperability while working together as a joint force. During the briefing, Navy CAPT Dean Kiyohara, officer in charge of this program briefed to the observers that the exercise enhances joint war-fighting proficiency and allows the joint task force commander to respond to regional contingencies in the Asia-Pacific region to assure peace and stability. The observers are presently aboard one of three aircraft carriers: USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and the USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michael S. Dorus) (Related Story)
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Valiant Shield wraps up
 Exercise Valiant Shield wrapped up over the weekend. Formerly known as JASEX, Valiant Shield is one of the largest annual exercises in the western pacific.
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Air Ops Center wraps up Valiant Shield play
HICKAM Air Force Base, Hawaii-Nearly 2,000 sorties later, the Kenney Headquarters' Pacific Air Operations Center team, assembled to orchestrate air operations for Valiant Shield, called it good.
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Diamondbacks versatility keeps Kitty Hawk in fight
USS KITTY HAWK, At sea -- While protecting the skies and seas around USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) and its battle group during exercise Valiant Shield 2006, the F/A-18F Super Hornets of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102, the "Diamondbacks," have flown numerous missions aimed at refining their skills and ability to operate effectively with units of the U.S. Air Force.
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Air Force active in Valiant Shield '06
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (AFPN) - Exercise Valiant Shield began this week and is largest joint exercise in the Western Pacific. Over a 290 aircraft, three carrier strike groups and approximately 22,000 U.S. military personnel are participating in the exercise.
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Valiant Shield, Northern Edge exercises keep B-2s busy
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - The 393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron has spent the past three weeks refining the skills necessary to keep the B-2 Spirit the world's most advanced weapon system.
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Lincoln Hosts Foreign Military Observers During Valiant Shield ‘06
USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, At Sea (June 19, 2006) -- Twenty-two foreign military officials and civilians visited USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) June 17-18, during Exercise Valiant Shield 2006 in the Pacific Ocean.
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Foreign Dignitaries Visit Guam for Valiant Shield 06
TUMON, Guam (June 17, 2006) - Thirty-three foreign dignitaries from 7 countries arrived June 16, to observe Valiant Shield 2006, one of the largest joint-military exercises in the pacific in more than a decade.
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Guam-based
units ready for Valiant Shield 06
TUMON, Guam (June 16, 2006) - Two
Guam-based Los Angeles-class fast attack submarines and one U.S. Coast Guard cutter
are set to play key roles in the upcoming Western Pacific joint exercise Valiant
Shield, June 19-23.
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Squadron 7 Prepares for Valiant Shield Exercise
USS RONALD REAGAN, At
Sea (NNS) -- Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7, along with other ships and military
personnel from around the U.S. Pacific Fleet, is making preparations for Valiant
Shield 2006, one of the largest joint military exercises in this region in more
than a decade.
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Andersen
AFB Prepares for Valiant Shield
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- Air
Force bombers, fighters, tankers and support aircraft from the Pacific theater
are arriving and making preparations to participate in Valiant Shield 2006.
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