12 April 2016 U.S., Philippine Airmen Train Together for Exercise Balikatan 2016 MACTAN-BENITO EBUEN AIR BASE, Philippines -- U.S. and Philippine Air Force C-130 Hercules pilots and loadmasters exchanged operational knowledge during joint training as part of Exercise Balikatan 2016 April 8, 2016. Balikatan, a Filipino term that meaning “shoulder-to-shoulder," is an annual...
12 April 2016 Gobi Wolf 2016 Tests Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Capabilities in Mongolia ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia - United States Army Pacific soldiers joined an international team to conduct an earthquake-readiness exercise in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia April 4-8. Exercise Gobi Wolf 2016 was a civil-military disaster preparedness and response initiative focused on regional readiness in...
12 April 2016 Joint Reception Center Mission Critical to Ensuring Balikatan Success CLARK AIR BASE, Philippines - Transporting thousands of personnel from different countries to one location in a short amount time is no easy feat. Accordingly, Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines work together with the Philippine Air Force at the Joint Reception Center located, at Clark Air Base...
12 April 2016 Security Forces Increase Readiness While Protecting Terminal High Altitude Area Defense ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - Wanted: Army company commander interested in defending one of the most important ballistic missile defense sites in the United States Pacific Command region. Must be able to integrate daily with Soldiers from other Army branches and joint services. Must be capable...
11 April 2016 Carter Highlights Importance of Asia-Pacific on Eve of Trip to Region WASHINGTON, April 8, 2016 — The Asia-Pacific is the "single most consequential region" for America's future, and the United States is actively working to further strengthen its ties in the region, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said today. The United States, which is focusing on its rebalance to the...
11 April 2016 Mississippi Visits Yokosuka during Western Pacific Deployment YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- Virginia-class attack submarine USS Mississippi (SSN 782) arrived at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, April 11, for a routine visit as part of its maiden deployment to the Indo-Asia-Pacific. This visit strengthens the already positive alliance between the U.S. and Japan through...
11 April 2016 Reconnaissance Marines Hit the Beach TERNATE, Philippines -- Marines are known for their ability to adapt and overcome in order to quickly and effectively execute any mission. During Balikatan 2016, the U.S. and Philippine Marines proved that not even language barriers can impede their success. U.S. and Philippine Reconnaissance...
11 April 2016 Building Relationships Through Sharing Knowledge MACTAN-BENITO EBUEN AIR BASE, Philippines — Awkward silences and blank stares are usually attributed to teaching in a foreign land. However, this was not the case for members of the U.S. Air Force 36th Airlift Squadron as they passed down airlifting knowledge to Philippine Air Force (PAF) C-130...
11 April 2016 Osan Firefighters Train Republic of Korea, US Soldiers during Exercise CAMP BONIFAS, Republic of Korea -- Firefighters from the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron assisted Joint Security Area service members with rescue tools and safety precautions during a joint exercise April 8, here. Republic of Korea and U.S. Army members practiced search and recovery techniques after a...
11 April 2016 South Korean Military Cadets Train with Ironhorse Soldiers before West Point Competition CAMP HOVEY, Republic of Korea -- To prepare for the "Sandhurst Military Skills Competition," South Korean cadets from the Korea Military Academy, Seoul, South Korea, trained with Soldiers from the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team "Ironhorse," 1st Cavalry Division at Camp Casey and Camp Hovey from X...