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Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Soldiers Provide Aid during Simulated Mass Casualty Training
May 16, 2017
Local volunteers and members of the Calayan fire department care for wounded role players during a simulated mass casualty scenario in support of Balikatan 2017 on the island of Calayan May 16, 2017. By training together the Philippine and U.S. military build upon shared tactics, techniques, and procedures that enhance readiness and response capabilities to natural disasters. Balikatan is an annual U.S.-Philippine bilateral military exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations.
Pantons, Republic of Korea Air Forces Improve Air Ops during Buddy Wing 17-4
May 16, 2017
Three F-16 Fighting Falcons taxi down the flightline at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 15, 2017. Pilots from the 35th Fighter Squadron departed Kunsan to participate in Buddy Wing 17-4 at Jungwon Air Base, ROK.
America Conducts Ammunition Transfer with Makin Island
May 16, 2017
Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) transits off the coast of Southern California while conducting flight operations, April 3, 2017. America is currently underway with more than 1,000 Sailors and 1,600 embarked Marines conducting Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration operations in preparation for the ship’s maiden deployment later this year.
Security Training Initiative Offers Coxswain Qualifications to Airmen
May 16, 2017
Airman 1st Class Gianni Santa Cruz, 647 Air Base Group Security Forces defender, communicates with the United States Coast Guard during his patrol the waters near Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Santa Cruz is one of four Airmen selected to train in a brand new Joint-Service integration program, which immerses Airmen and trains them for roles normally reserved for Naval personnel.
Pacific Partnership 2017 Partners with Project HOPE
May 15, 2017
Christine Booth, Project Hope volunteer, comforts a burn victim receiving medical care from U.S. Navy doctors Vietnamese doctors at Da Nang General Hospital during Pacific Partnership 2017 Da Nang May 9. Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multilateral humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Asia-Pacific and aims to enhance regional coordination in areas such as medical readiness and preparedness for manmade and natural disasters.
Humanitarian Assistance Disaster Relief Exercise in the Philippines
May 15, 2017
Philippine Special Forces demonstrate to U.S. Soldiers, 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, how to make a fire from bamboo shoots during a subject matter expert exchange in support of Balikatan 2017 at Fort Magsaysay in Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija, May 13, 2017. U.S. Soldiers trained with Philippine Special Forces to understand the Armed Forces of the Philippines' techniques for operating in a jungle environment. Balikatan is an annual U.S.-Philippine bilateral military exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations.
Nothern Edge 2017 Concludes
May 15, 2017
Two F-16 Fighting Falcons with the 13th Fighter Squadron from Misawa Air Base, Japan, taxi to the runway during Northern Edge 2017 (NE17) at Eielson Air Force Base, May 26, 2017. NE17 provides aircrews an opportunity to hone current and test future applications of combat operations and weapons capabilities.
Pacific Air Forces, Republic of Korea Air Force Weapons Load Teams Go Head-to-head in Annual Competition
May 15, 2017
The 2017 annual weapons load crew competition begins at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 13, 2017. The competition included members from the 35th and 80th Aircraft Maintenance Units (AMUs) and the 38th Fighter Group, Republic of Korea Air Force, located here, the 25th and 36th AMUs, operating out of Osan Air Base and the 14th AMU, from Misawa Air Base. This is the first time Kunsan Air Base hosted a load crew competition that included members not stationed in Korea.
Special Operations Command, Pacific Change of Command
May 15, 2017
Navy Adm. Harry B. Harris, commander of U.S. Pacific Command, left, Army Gen. Raymond A. Thomas, commander, U.S. Special Operations Command, Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Daniel D. Yoo, commander, U.S. Special Operations Command, Pacific (SOCPAC), Army Maj. Gen. Bryan P. Fenton, and Command Sgt. Maj. Shane Shorter stand during the playing of the Armed Services Medley at the conclusion of SOCPAC's Change of Command ceremony, May 12, 2017
Misawa F-16s Fully Integrate, Showcase Airpower at Nothern Edge 17
May 15, 2017
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 13th Fighter Squadron from Misawa Air Base, Japan, takes off during Northern Edge 2017 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, May 11, 2017. NE17 focused on tactical-level execution of U.S. Pacific Command training modules in a joint training environment.
Inspirational PACOM Leader to Receive Award Celebrating Patriotism and Diversity
May 12, 2017
Brig. Gen. Suzanne P. Vares-Lum is the Mobilization Assistant to Director of Strategic Plans and Policy, U.S. Pacific Command at Camp Smith, Hawaii
U.S., Singapore, Thailand Navies Conduct Multilateral Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Exercise
May 12, 2017
Sailors aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) deploy a "killer tomato" target in preparation for Sterett, Republic of Singapore ship RSS Intrepid (FFS 69), Royal Thai Navy ship HTMS Naresuan (FFG 421), and Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) to conduct a live-fire exercise in support of multilateral exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT). CARAT is a series of annual maritime exercises aimed at strengthening partnerships and increasing interoperability through bilateral and multilateral engagements ashore and at sea.
Eielson Supports Secretary of State Rex Tillerson Visit for 10th Arctic Council Ministerial
May 12, 2017
U.S. Air Force Col. David Mineau, the 354th Fighter Wing commander, shakes U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s hand May 10, 2017, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Tillerson landed at Eielson on his way to the 10th Annual Arctic Council Ministerial, the leading intergovernmental forum promoting cooperation, coordination and interaction among the Arctic States, Arctic indigenous communities and other Arctic inhabitants on common Arctic issues.
Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific Fosters Innovation with "Unthinkables" Focus Group
May 12, 2017
U.S.-India Maritime Security Dialogue
May 12, 2017
Paralegal Soldiers from Across USARPAC Compete in 10th Annual Best Paralegal Competition
May 12, 2017
Spc. Bryan C. Phan performs basic warrior task and skills May 5, during the Best Paralegal Competition. Phan is from I Corp stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA was named Best Paralegal Soldier. Twenty Soldiers and noncommissioned officers representing eighteen different commands from across the Pacific gathered in Hawaii, April 30 to May 5, 2017, to compete for U.S. Army Pacific Best Paralegal Soldier and Noncommissioned Officer of the Year.
U.S. Pacific Command Conducts Consultative Working Group with Chinese
May 11, 2017
USS O'Kane to Visit Juneau after Northern Edge
May 11, 2017
In this file photo (Oct. 29, 2016), the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS O'Kane (DDG 77) conducts a simulated strait transit with the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group. USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) is underway conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) off the coast of Southern California.
Santa Fe visits Yokosuka during Indo-Asia-Pacific Patrol
May 11, 2017
The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) prepares to moor at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, May 11, 2017. The port visit strengthens the already positive alliance between the U.S. and Japan through the crews’ interaction with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and also demonstrates the U.S. Navy’s commitment to regional stability and maritime security in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.
Misawa Bolsters Northern Edge Air Defense Mission
May 11, 2017
Two F-16 Fighting Falcons with the 13th Fighter Squadron from Misawa Air Base, Japan, taxi to the runway during Northern Edge 2017 (NE17) at Eielson Air Force Base, May 26, 2017. NE17 provides aircrews an opportunity to hone current and test future applications of combat operations and weapons capabilities.