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USS Frank Cable Continues Training for Upcoming Deployment
May 19, 2016 — PACIFIC OCEAN (NNS) -- Sailors and Military Sealift Command mariners assigned to submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) increased underway readiness by simulating emergency drills and running... MORE

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 14, 2016)- Gunners Mate 1st Class Reynaldo Palmer, assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) weapons department, fires an MH-2B during a live-fire exercise, May 14. Frank Cable, forward deployed to the island of Guam, performs routine maintenance and support of submarines and surface vessels in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility.

Professional Exchange Strengthens Partnerships, Builds Proficiency
May 19, 2016 — For three days in March, two enforcement personnel from American Samoa patrolled the Pacific Ocean conducting at-sea law enforcement and fisheries boardings with the crew of USCGC Kukui (WLB 203)... MORE

Yokota Electricians Inflate Life Rafts
May 19, 2016 — YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- When a C-130 Hercules completes missions while soaring through the skies, the crew members need to know that they can safely react to an emergency. This is where the 374th... MORE

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan (May 17, 2016) - Senior Airman Scott Armstrong, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems technician, hold part of a raceway pipe as Staff Sgt. Corey Trowbridge, 932nd Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems technician, from Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, saws it into two pieces at Yokota Air Base. The electrical flight crew members worked more than 50 man-hours that will save the Aircrew Flight Equipment shop countless hours of life raft inspections helping them turn around the efficiency of being able to produce lifesaving equipment.

Alaska Army Guard Soldiers on the Move
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Alaska Army National Guard Spc. Allen Hansen, B Company, 1st Battalion (Airborne), 143rd Infantry Regiment, engages opposing forces during an individual-movement techniques lane May 14, 2016, at the Alaska National Guard's Alcantra Armory in Wasilla. During IMT, Soldiers provide covering fire, while a battle buddy bounds to cover.

Aircraft Munitions Maintenance Organization is 'The bomb' during RED FLAG-Alaska 16-1
May 19, 2016 — EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- RED FLAG-Alaska, known for its high-operations tempo, kept members of the 354th Maintenance Squadron Aircraft Munitions Maintenance Organization shop working at a... MORE

U.S. Air Force maintainers from the 354th Maintenance Squadron and the 8th Maintenance Squadron, assigned to Kunsan Air Base, Republic of South Korea, assemble Mark 82 bombs during RED FLAG-Alaska 16-1, May 9, 2016, on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Kunsan brought 10 Aircraft Munitions Maintenance Organization Airmen and will participate through Northern Edge exercise operations.

Carrier Air Wing 9 Commander Achieves 1,000th Trap
May 19, 2016 — SOUTH CHINA SEA -- Commander, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 completed his 1,000th career carrier-arrested landing, or trap, aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis (CVN-74) May 11, flying... MORE

160511-N-MY174-044 SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 11, 2016) Capt. Richard Brophy, commander, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9 lands an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to the Tophatters of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 14 on USS John C. Stennis' (CVN 74) flight deck during routine flight operations. This marks Brophy's 1,000th arrested landing on an aircraft carrier. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, John C. Stennis is operating as part of the Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tomas Compian/Released)

Republic of Fiji Military Forces and U.S. Pacific Command Hosting Oceania Regional Environmental Security Forum in Fiji
May 18, 2016 — CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii - The Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) and U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM) announced today that they will host the Oceania Regional Environmental Security Forum (RESF)... MORE

Military Sealift Command Far East Supplies and Supports the Fleet, Enabling Success
May 18, 2016 — SEMBAWANG, SG -- At Military Sealift Command Far East (MSCFE), the combined efforts of military personnel and civilian mariners ensure the United States and partner nations are able to successful... MORE

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 17, 2016) – USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187) conducts a replenishment-at-sea with hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19). Deployed in support of Pacific Partnership 2016, Mercy's mission is designed to emphasize multilateral cooperation and building mutual trust in the Indo-Asia-Pacific. Medical, engineering and various other personnel embarked aboard Mercy will work side-by-side with host and partner nation counterparts, exchanging ideas, building best practices and relationships to ensure preparedness should disaster strike.

Combat Ammunition Production Exercise Prepares Ammo Airmen for Future Deployments
May 18, 2016 — KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- The 18th Munitions Squadron here hosted a week-long Pacific Air Forces Combat Ammunition Production Exercise May 16-20. 1st Lt. Lyneth Battle, 18th MUNS production flight... MORE

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Talia lamanuzzi, 366th Equipment Maintenance Squadron bomb inspector, and Airman 1st Class Jacob Israel, 18th Munitions Squadron munitions crew chief, torque the head onto a “Big Bomb” during a week-long Pacific Air Forces Combat Ammunition Production Exercise May 16, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Units from Air Combat Command and Pacific Air Forces participated in the exercise to test the munitions Airmen’s ability to build ammunition for wartime aircraft.

Army Mariners Conduct Weapons Training at Sea
May 18, 2016 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - The crew of the 545th Transportation Company, 8th Theater Sustainment Command's Logistical Support Vessel-2, the CW3 Harold C. Clinger, conducted weapons... MORE

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (May 16, 2016) - A Soldier with 545th Transportation Company, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, fires a M2 .50-caliber machine gun from the deck of Logistical Support Vessel-2, the CW3 Harold C. Clinger, during waterborne gunnery training May 16, miles off shore of Oahu, Hawaii.

Military Sea Command's USNS John Ericsson, Afloat Training Team Combine for Mission Readiness
May 18, 2016 — SOUTH CHINA SEA — Fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) is currently at sea preparing for a six-month deployment to the Persian Gulf where she will be supporting the U.S. Navy Fifth... MORE

160509-N-IX266-008 SOUTH CHINA SEA—The crew of fleet replenishment oiler USNS John Ericsson (T-AO 194) prepare to conduct a small-arms weapons qualification course here, May 5. (U.S. Navy photo by Grady T. Fontana/Released)

Leaders Take on Mangudai Challenge
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YONGSAN GARRISION, South Korea (May 11, 2016) - Command Sgt. Maj. Greg Larsesn (right), 1st Calvary Division, briefs the plan for an upcoming objective to a Republic of Korea army soldier during the Mangudai Challenge at Camp Casey. Larsen and other leaders participated in the challenge from May 11-13.

Hawaii Chamber of Commerce Names Army's 2016 Outstanding Community Service Honoree
May 17, 2016 — HONOLULU -- "I want to leave behind a lasting difference in this world -- volunteering allows me to choose where and how to make a difference. It's about transforming lives, including your own. It's... MORE

Members of the Military Affairs Council of Hawaii's Chamber of Commerce and his chain of command stand with 1st Sgt. Felipe V. Pinero Jr., 545th Transportation Company, 8th Special Troops Battalion, after he is recognized as the Army's Outstanding Community Service honoree for 2016 in a ceremony at the Hawaii State Capitol, May 6. Not only is 1st Sgt. Pinero the 8th TSC Sergeant Audie Murphy Club Volunteer Coordinator, he has repeatedly helped out at Hawaii Special Olympics events, Hawaii Food Bank programs, and assisted residents at the Tripler Army Medical Center Fisher House.

US, South Korean Artillery Coordinate Fires Near Demilitarized Zone
May 17, 2016 — YEONCHEON, South Korea -- Less than six miles from the Demilitarized Zone that separates North and South Korea, the 30 U.S. and South Korean heavy artillery vehicles lined up, May 10, were the largest... MORE

YEONCHEON, South Korea (May 10, 2016) - South Korean Soldiers from the 231st Field Artillery Battalion, 26th Mechanized Infantry Division Artillery, coordinate fires during a joint artillery exercise with U.S. Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division. The exercise, less than six miles from the Demilitarized Zone that separates North and South Korea, involved 30 self-propelled artillery from the U.S. and South Korea.

Naval District Washington Honors 1st Japanese Embassy Arrival to US
May 17, 2016 — WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Naval District Washington commemorated the arrival of the first Japanese Embassy to the United States in May 14, 1860 by hosting a plaque dedication and unveiling ceremony at the... MORE

1-1 Air Defense Artillery Soldiers Join Kadena Airmen for Decontamination Training
May 17, 2016 — KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- The purpose of the U.S. military on Okinawa is clear: strengthen regional alliances, protect the Okinawan populace from potential threats and defend the U.S. and allied... MORE

U.S. Army Soldiers from the 1-1 Air Defense Artillery Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion practice personnel decontamination procedures during a joint Exercise May 12, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During the training, U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron’s Readiness and Emergency Management Flight instructed the personnel decontamination, while Soldiers from the 1-1 ADA explained vehicle decontamination. The exercise gave participating Soldiers and Airmen alike a chance to work together to bolster interoperability for the continued support and defense of Okinawa and the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

18th Component Maintenance Squadron Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment Sets Standard
May 17, 2016 — KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Does it matter if a wrench is used at 69 or 89 degrees Fahrenheit?To the Airmen of the 18th Component Maintenance Squadron precision measurement equipment laboratory, it... MORE

USS Decatur, USS Momsen to Visit Busan, Republic of Korea
May 16, 2016 — PACIFIC OCEAN (NNS) -- Guided-missile destroyers USS Decatur (DDG 73) and USS Momsen (DDG 92) are scheduled to arrive in Busan, Republic of Korea, for a mission planning conference, May 17. The... MORE

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 15, 2016) - The Republic of Korea Ulsan Class Frigate ROKS Pusan (FF 959), the French light monitoring frigate FSN Vendemiaire (F734) (middle), the guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92) (front) during a photo exercise. Momsen, along with destroyers USS Decatur (DDG 73) and USS Spruance (DDG 111), with embarked "Devil Fish" and "Warbirds" detachments of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49, are deployed as part of a U.S. 3rd Fleet Pacific Surface Action Group (PAC SAG) under Destroyer Squadron (CDS) 31.

Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 finishes Exercise Thunder Horse 16.2
May 16, 2016 — Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 concludes exercise Thunder Horse 16.2 May 14, 2016, following a week-long exercise at the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Haramura Maneuver Area in... MORE

IWAKUNI, Yamaguchi, Japan (May 12, 2016) - Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 participate in a hike during exercise Thunder Horse 16.2 at the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force's Haramura Maneuver Area in Hiroshima, Japan. The week-long exercise focused on reinforcing skills that Marines learned throughout their military occupational specialty schooling and during Marine Combat Training in order to maintain situational readiness. Motor transportation operators, bulk fuels specialists, and field radio operators trained in various areas including direct refueling, recovery and general engineering operations and established a tactical motor pool.

Blue Ridge Completes Spring Patrol, Returns to Yokosuka for Scheduled Dry-Docking Period
May 16, 2016 — YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- U.S 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and embarked 7th Fleet staff returned to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka May 16, concluding a three-month patrol. During... MORE

In this file photo, the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), steams in the Indian Ocean while departing Colombo, Sri Lanka, March 31, 2016. Blue Ridge is currently on patrol in the 7th Fleet area of operations strengthening and fostering relationships within the Indo-Asia-Pacific.