Lt. Gen. Chee Meng, Singapore Armed Forces Chief of Defense Force, and Singaporean senior leadership paid a visit to the 25th Infantry Division Lightning Academy/Jungle Operations Training Center Jan 23.

The 25th ID Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Charles Flynn, hosted the visit not only to strengthen the relationship between Singapore and the U.S but also to highlight jungle operation tactics with a demonstration from the JOTC cadre.

The JOTC is a premier training venue to develop Soldier leadership and jungle skills and impressed Meng's staff with the high quality training opportunities offered not only to our Soldiers, but our allies as well.

"This is a fantastic set up. The Asian theater has numerous jungles and it's important to get used to it," said Singaporean Col. Guarav Keerthi.

The 25th ID is no stranger to working with partner nations as leaders plan and conduct numerous training opportunities fostering strong alliances with partnered nations. Combined training proves to be a force multiplier, which allows greater responsiveness in the Pacific.

"The Chief of Defense wanted to visit to build our relationship with the U.S. a little further. We already have a great relationship with the U.S. and this is just a part of that," said Keerthi.

U.S. Army Pacific is looking at broadening relations with Singapore with the hope of one day developing a strategic partnership that will improve operations in the Pacific theater.