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President of the ROK and Commander USINDOPACOM participate in a wreath-laying ceremony in Hawaii

NATIONAL MEMORIAL CEMETERY OF THE PACIFIC, Hawaii (Sep. 22, 2021) - His Excellency Moon Jae-in, President of the Republic of Korea (ROK), center, and Adm. John C. Aquilino, Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, left, render honors during a wreath laying ceremony. USINDOPACOM is hosting members of the ROK to participate in a ceremony honoring the return of fallen service members. Flickr

Joint Force training on Camp Gonsalves, Japan practices real-world rescue missions

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (Sept. 22, 2021) - A 33rd Rescue Squadron HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter hoists two U.S. Marines from the 3rd Reconnassiance battalion at Camp Gonsalves, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. The 33rd RQS training missions cover many aspects needed during a real-world rescue such as low-level flying, hoisting, water operations, entering contested environments, and many others the rescue Airmen rely on. Flickr

Soldiers and Marines participate in hoist operations at Camp Gonsalves, Japan

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (Sept. 22, 2021) - Staff Sgt. Connor Farrell, 33rd Rescue Squadron special missions aviator, and a U.S. Marine from the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion observe hoist operations at Camp Gonsalves, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. This joint training allowed both units to increase efficiency for hoist operations in a jungle environment. Flickr

USAF Airmen perform final checks on an F-15C Eagle in Japan

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (Sept. 22, 2021) - Maintainers from the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform final end-of-runway checks on an F-15C Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron as a multimedia specialist from the 18th Wing Public Affairs Office performs video documentation prior to a night flying training mission at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. Trust and teamwork between operations, maintenance and support Airmen are foundational to any successful flying mission; each professional brings specialized skills to ensure U.S. Indo-Pacific Command objectives are accomplished. Flickr

US Marines participate in field training exercise Valiant Workhorse in Okinawa, Japan

OKINAWA, Japan (Sept. 22, 2021) - U.S. Marines with Motor Transportation Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 4, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, 3d Marine Logistics Group, walk alongside a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle at a convoy checkpoint during field training exercise Valiant Workhorse, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. 3d MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward deployed combat unit that serves as 3d MLG’s comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. Flickr

USS Ronal Reagan and USNS Yukon conduct a replenishment-at-sea in the Indian Ocean

INDIAN OCEAN (Sept. 22, 2021) - An MH-60S Sea Hawk, attached to the Golden Falcons of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12, picks up supplies from Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO 202) during a replenishment-at-sea with the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region. Flickr

USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Live-Fire Exercise

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 22, 2021) - Sailors aboard Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Murasame-class destroyer JS Ikazuchi (DD 107) shoot a target during a live-fire exercise with Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain (CG 57) and JMSDF KongÅ-class guided-missile destroyer JS ChÅkai (DDG 176), Sept. 22, 2021. Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Flickr

III MEF Commanding General, Mrs. Clardy, and III MEF leaders meet with members of the JSDFG Command

CAMP ASAKA, TOKYO, Japan (Sept. 22, 2021) - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. H. Stacy Clardy, III, the III Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General, Mrs. Alison Clardy, and III MEF leaders meet with members of the Japan Self-Defense Force Ground (JSDFG) Component Command on Camp Asaka, Tokyo, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021. Clardy, Mrs. Clardy, and III MEF leaders met with members of the GCC and their wives in order to discuss future interoperability training and exercise opportunities. Flickr

Sailors and family members participate in a Bells Across America ceremony in honor of fallen service members

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Sept. 23, 2021) - Sailors and family members participate in a Bells Across America ceremony in honor of fallen service members at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY). For 75 years, CFAY has provided, maintained, and operated base facilities and services in support of the U.S. 7th fleet's forward deployed naval forces, tenant commands, and thousands of military and civilian personnel and their families. Flickr

An EA-18G Growler launches off the flight deck aboard USS Carl Vinson

PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 21, 2021) - An EA-18G Growler, assigned to the “Gauntlets” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 136, launches off the flight deck aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. Flickr

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