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Avengers and Patriots Partner for Air Defense Exercise
February 17, 2016
OSAN AIR BASE, South Korea (Feb. 16, 2016) - Pfc. Eli Schaap, an air defense battle management system operator assigned to E Battery, 6th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, hands off a M134 Stinger Missile to Pvt. Imaris Suarez during a readiness drill.  The Soldiers are stationed at Camp Casey, South Korea and are conducting a cross-training exercise with Patriot air defense forces across the peninsula.

USS William P Lawrence, First US Navy Warship to Visit Fiji in 10 Years
February 17, 2016

New Building Dedication Closes Out Cobra Gold Civic Action
February 17, 2016
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Quintin Duenas, a Guam native, gives his remarks during the dedication ceremony of the Ban Phromnimit construction project Feb. 16 at Sakeao, Thailand. The construction at Ban Phromnimit was one of six humanitarian civic action sites in which the Thai, U.S. and partner nation’s militaries will work together on civic programs during Cobra Gold 2016. Cobra Gold, in its 35th iteration, demonstrates the commitment of the Kingdom of Thailand and the U.S. to our long-standing alliance and regional partnership toward advancing prosperity and security in the Asia-Pacific region. Duenas is the officer in charge with HCA Site 6, Combined Joint Civil Military Operations Task Force.

U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors Arrive at Osan Air Base
February 17, 2016
Four U.S. Air Force F-22 "Raptor" fighter aircraft from Kadena Air Base, Japan, fly over the skies of South Korea, in response to recent provocative action by North Korea Feb. 17, 2016. The Raptors were joined by four F-15 Slam Eagles and U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons. The F-22 is designed to project air dominance rapidly and at great distances and currently cannot be matched by any known or projected fighter aircraft.  (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dillian Bamman/Released)

Joint Statement of the U.S.-ASEAN Special Leaders’ Summit: Sunnylands Declaration
February 16, 2016

USS City of Corpus Christi Returns From Final Deployment
February 16, 2016
PEARL HARBOR (Feb. 12, 2016) The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS City of Corpus Christi (SSN 705) returns home to Pearl Harbor after completing her final scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jason Swink/Released)

U.S. Marines Helocast with Royal Thai, Republic of Korea Marines during Cobra Gold 16
February 16, 2016
U.S., Royal Thai and Republic of Korea Reconnaissance Marines conduct helocasting during an amphibious capabilities demonstration at Hat Yao beach, Rayong, Thailand, during exercise Cobra Gold 16, Feb. 11, 2016. CG16 increases cooperation, interoperability and collaboration among partner nations in order to achieve effective solutions to common challenges.

U.S. Airpower, Partnerships Soar as Singapore International Airshow Takes Off
February 16, 2016
Gen. Lori J. Robinson, Pacific Air Forces commander, Chief Master Sgt. Harold Hutchison, Pacific Air Forces command chief, and the U.S. Ambassador to Singapore, Kirk Wagar, pose for a group picture in front of two F-22 Raptors with U.S. Airmen, Sailors and Marines supporting the U.S. aircraft displays and aerial demonstration teams supporting the Singapore International Airshow, at Changi International Airport Singapore, Feb. 16, 2016. Throughout the week, U.S. service members are showcasing a variety of U.S. aircraft. Of particular note, this year marks the first time the F-22A Raptor, the U.S. Air Force’s premier 5th generation air dominance fighter, will be displayed at the show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Raymond Geoffroy/Released)

Tactical Recovery of Aircraft Personnel: Never Leave a Marine Behind
February 16, 2016
Sgt. Eric M. Ekelund prepares an MV-22B Osprey to land the tactical recovery of aircraft and personal force during a Cobra Gold 16 demonstration at Utapao, Thailand February 15. During the scenario-based training the MV-22B Osprey unloads the TRAP force personnel so they can continue on foot to rescue the simulated casualty. Cobra Gold is a multi-national exercise that focuses on increasing relationships and capabilities of participating countries by training to form solutions to common challenges. Ekelund, from Bay Shore, New York is with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Antietam, McCampbell Complete International Fleet Review 2016 in India
February 16, 2016

U.S. Patriot Missile System Deploys to South Korea
February 16, 2016

USS Emory S. Land Arrives in Singapore
February 16, 2016

PACFLT Hosts 10th Annual Senior Leaders Course Amid Complex Regional Challenges
February 15, 2016

Congress Receives DoD Report on North Korea
February 15, 2016

Divers Gain Advanced Skills in 'Deep Blue'
February 15, 2016

Indo-Asia Pacific Nations Work Together in Preparation for Disasters
February 12, 2016
Members and participants of the Exercise Cobra Gold 16 Medical Symposium pose for one last group photo Feb. 12 at the K.P. Grand Hotel, Chanthaburi, Thailand. The symposium, Feb. 9-12, focused on the exchange of knowledge and techniques about humanitarian assistance disaster response. The main goal of the symposium was to raise the level of awareness, understanding, and methods for mitigation and prevention of new and emerging disease threats.

Military’s Senior Enlisted Visits Service Members in Hawaii, Shares Joint Vision
February 12, 2016
U.S. Air Force Gen. Lori Robinson, U.S. Pacific Air Forces commander, thanks U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. John W. Troxell, senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (SEAC), for speaking with Airmen, Soldiers, Marines and Sailors about issues concerning the enlisted force during his visit to Hawaii Feb. 10, 2016, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The talk was part of the SEAC’s visit where he met with U.S. Pacific Command enlisted members and leadership.

PACFLT Cyber Security Conference Highlights Warfighting Capabilities
February 12, 2016

Mrs. Dunford Meets with Staff, Children at Armed Services YMCA Honolulu
February 12, 2016
Ellyn Dunford, wife of chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, speaks to spouses and staff during a visit to the Armed Services YMCA on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. The Armed Service YMCA provides programs and services to young men and women of all five armed services in Hawaii.

Cobra Gold Jumpstarts U.S. Army Pathways 16-01
February 11, 2016
General Sommai Kaotira, the Chief of Defense Forces and Brigadier Gen. Gary M. Brito, Operations Deputy Commanding general for the 25th Infantry Division greet one another with a handshake during the Cobra Gold 16 opening ceremony Feb. 9, at the Royal Thai Marines Corps HQ, Sattahip Chonburi Province, Thailand. Cobra Gold is a Thai- U.S. co-sponsored exercise that represents the longstanding friendship between the Thai and American peoples.