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U.S., Republic of Korea Conduct Strategic Display of Air Power
September 13, 2016 — OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- In a demonstration of the ironclad commitment to the Republic of Korea's defense, two United States Air Force B-1B Lancers from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam... MORE

Two formations consisting of U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers, F-16 Fighting Falcons and Republic of Korea (ROK) air force F-15K Strike Eagles perform a flyover over Osan Air Base, ROK, Sept. 13, 2016. The aircraft formations showcased the ironclad commitment the U.S. maintains to the defense of the ROK and the resolve of both nations to maintain stability and security on the Korean Peninsula. The B-1s are currently assigned to Andersen Air Base, Guam.

Destroyer Squadron 7 Embarks on Bonhomme Richard ESG Ahead of Valiant Shield
September 13, 2016 — PACIFIC OCEAN (NNS) -- A contingent of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7 staff embarked aboard amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), the flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary... MORE

Amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) transits the waters during her fall deployment, Aug. 28, 2016. Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

USS Decatur MEDEVAC Exemplifies Importance of US, Republic of Korea Partnership
September 13, 2016 — WATERS EAST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA (NNS) -- Guided-missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73) was assisted by the Republic of Korean navy (ROKN) in an emergency medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) to help a... MORE

A Republic of Korea UH-60 Black Hawk takes off from the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73), Sept. 11, 2016. Decatur, along with guided-missile destroyers USS Momsen (DDG 92) and USS Spruance (DDG 111), are deployed in support of maritime security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific as part of a U.S. 3rd Fleet Pacific Surface Action Group (PAC SAG) under Commander, Destroyer Squadron 31 (CDS 31).

599th Finishes Pacific Pathways 16-2 with Offload at Pearl Harbor
September 13, 2016 — PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii -- The 599th Transportation Brigade partnered with Fleet Logistics Center Pearl Harbor to discharge 25th Infantry Division cargo and equipment from the Ocean Glory at Pearl Harbor... MORE

The Ocean Glory ship's crane offloads a fuel hauler at Fleet Logistics Center-Pearl Harbor, Sept. 8, 2016, in the last operation at Pearl Harbor for Pacific Pathways 16-2.

Valiant Warriors: 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Sends F-15s in Support of Valiant Shield
September 13, 2016 — KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- As the haze of the morning rain lifted, figures of pilots could be seen walking to their respective jets as maintainers stood ready to set them in the sky. The 67th Fighter... MORE

Airman 1st Class Dennis Hatcher, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, prepares to guide an F-15 Eagle Sept. 9, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. F-15 Eagles departed from Kadena in support of Exercise Valiant Shield. Valiant Shield is a joint exercise between the U.S. armed forces which focuses on maintaining land, air, sea and cyberspace dominance in the Pacific.

U.S. B-1 Bombers Conduct Sequence Flights with South Korea, Japan in Response to Nuclear Test
September 12, 2016 — CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii -- Today, two U.S. Air Force B-1B strategic bombers from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, conducted training with fighter aircraft from the Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF)... MORE

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Today, two U.S. Air Force B-1B strategic bombers from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, conducted training with fighter aircraft from the Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) and a low-level flight with fighter aircraft from the Republic of Korea (ROK) and the United States, in response to the recent nuclear test by North Korea. (Courtesy Photo by U.S. Forces Korea/Released)

U.S. Navy Joins Multinational Exercise Kakadu
September 12, 2016 — DARWIN, Australia - The 13th iteration of the multinational maritime exercise Kakadu 2016 began with an opening ceremony Sept. 12 in Darwin, Australia.Exercise Kakadu is the Royal Australian Navy's... MORE

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Pacific Rim Symposium Improves Multilateral Partnerships
September 12, 2016 — SEOUL, Republic of Korea -- Sixteen Indo-Asia-Pacific nations gathered here Sept. 5 through 9 to discuss multilateral cooperation during the PACRIM Airpower Symposium co-hosted by the U.S. and... MORE

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force command chief master sergeant, speaks during the recent Pacific Rim (PACRIM) Airpower Symposium, Sept. 5-9, 2016 in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The PACRIM Airpower Symposium builds and improves multilateral relationships among air forces in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Bringing regional partners together in forums such as the PACRIM Airpower Symposium to address issues of mutual concern enhance the ability to respond to crises that threaten the peace and stability of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

Exercise Kowari: Surviving Inside the Outback
September 12, 2016 — NORTHERN TERRITORY, Australia -- Without food, water or shelter, thirty participants from the U.S. Marine Corps and Army, Australian Army, and the People’s Liberation Army have survived inside the... MORE

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Maxwell Martin and an Australian Army soldier turn in survival kits before the final training phase of Exercise Kowari at Daly River region, Northern Territory, Australia, on September 4, 2016. The purpose of Exercise Kowari is to enhance the United States, Australia, and China’s friendship and trust, through trilateral cooperation in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

U.S., Japan Jets Wow Crowds during Misawa Air Fest 2016
September 12, 2016 — MISAWA, Japan -- More than 100,000 people traveled to Misawa Airbase in order to spectate the 2016 Air Fest Sep. 11, 2016.The air fest has numerous aircraft static displays from the U.S. Navy, U.S... MORE

Attendees take photos of the Japan Air Self Defense Force aerobatic demonstration during Misawa Air Fest 2016 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 11, 2016. Approximately 80,000 people attended the event and experienced static displays and demonstrations from both the JASDF and American forces.

320th Special Tactics Squadron and Reconnaissance Marines seize Wake Island Airfield
September 12, 2016 — KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Standing at the edge of the open ramp on an MC-130J Commando II, 13,000 feet above their target with the cold wind whipping through the aircraft, they wait for the green... MORE

Members of the III Marine Expeditionary Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Force Reconnaissance Platoon, jump from a 17th Special Operations Squadron MC-130J Commando II during an airfield seizure exercise Aug. 24, at Wake Island. The realistic training of the operations conducted allowed the units to address any issues before taking on any real world tasking.

Ulchi Freedom Guardian -- Defending the Cyber Network
September 12, 2016 — USAG YONGSAN, Korea -- For soldiers from the 1st Signal Brigade, safeguarding communications networks during this year's annual Ulchi Freedom Guardian exercise was another day of business as usual... MORE

Soldiers from the 41st Signal Battalion, 1st Signal Brigade perform routine maintenance on a communications tower in support of Ulchi Freedom Guardian at USAG Yongsan Sept. 3. The 41st Signal Brigade helped maintain communications networks across the Korean peninsula during the 2-week long exercise.

President Proclaims 9/11 National Days of Prayer, Remembrance
September 9, 2016 — WASHINGTON -- In the 15 years since the 9/11 attacks, “Americans have grieved together, held each other close, and looked out for one another,” President Barack Obama said in his proclamation issued... MORE

In this file photo, Military servicemembers render honors as fire and rescue workers unfurl a huge American flag over the side of the Pentagon during rescue and recovery efforts following the 11 Sept. terrorist attack. The attack came at approximately 9:40 a.m. as a hijacked commercial airliner, originating from Washington D.C.'s Dulles airport, was flown into the southern side of the building facing Route 27.

Pacific Partnership Concludes 2016 Mission
September 9, 2016 — PACIFIC OCEAN -- The 11th annual Pacific Partnership mission departed the Western Pacific recently after completing mission stops throughout Southeast Asia.The annual multilateral, multiservice... MORE

In this file photo, JS Shimokita (LST-4002) steams alongside hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) while transiting to the third mission stop of Pacific Partnership 2016 in Da Nang, Vietnam. Upon arrival, partner nations will work side-by-side with local military and non-government organizations to conduct cooperative health engagements, community relation events and subject matter expert exchanges to better prepare for a natural disaster or crisis.

Exercise Rising Thunder: Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Snipers Find Something Common to Aim At
September 9, 2016 — YAKIMA TRAINING CENTER, Wash. -- Snipers from 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 2-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team and 12th Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force brought the long-ranged thunder... MORE

A sniper from the 12th Regiment, Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force aims at a target from atop a shoot house at Yakima Training Center as part of the annual bilateral exercise Rising Thunder, Sept. 8, 2016. The JGSDF service members observed Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 2-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team zero from a distance before perform the task themselves.

Black Sheep Marines Participate in Spartan Fury Exercise
September 9, 2016 — MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii -- Marines from Bravo Company, “Black Sheep,” 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, participated in exercise Spartan Fury 16.4 at Marine corps Base... MORE

Marines from Bravo Company, “Black Sheep,” 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, fire off artillery rounds from their M777 Light Weight Towed Howitzer during a training exercise at Schofield Barracks, Sept. 06, 2016. Marines from Bravo Co., “Black Sheep,” 1st Bn., 12th Marines, participated in exercise Spartan Fury 16.4. Spartan Fury is a pre-deployment exercise in which service members conduct live-fire artillery training and unit leaders are able to further assess and improve the lethality of the battalion.

Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific, USS Shiloh Crew Expand Expeditionary Maintenance with Availability in Singapore
September 9, 2016 — SINGAPORE -- The two-week maintenance period was the first CMAV conducted away from the 7th Fleet maintenance hub in Yokosuka, Japan. During the availability, Shiloh’s crew and shipyard personnel... MORE

In this file photo, tugboats and auxiliary boats from Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka maneuver the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) into a dry-dock for a scheduled maintenance availability at U.S. Naval Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Center (SRF JRMC) Yokosuka, July 20, 2016. During this maintenance availability, Shiloh will receive multiple repairs and upgrades performed by a combination of Shiloh's crew and SRF JRMC personnel. Shiloh is forward deployed to Yokosuka in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

Photographer Looks Back on 9/11 Memories
September 9, 2016 — WASHINGTON (NNS) -- In the immediate aftermath of 9/11, one 30-year-old combat camera sailor took a photograph that leapt out of news coverage to deliver a needed jolt of hope: A huge American flag... MORE

Team Osan Prepares for Air Show, Holds Emergency Management Exercise
September 9, 2016 — OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Osan Air Power Day 2016 is right around the corner, and part of the preparation included an emergency management exercise on Sept. 8 and 9. The exercise gave first... MORE

U.S. Airmen from the 51st Medical Group line up simulated injured individuals during an emergency management exercise at Osan Air Base, Sept. 7, 2016. Airmen from the 51st Fighter Wing practiced emergency management procedures in case of situations with downed aircraft.