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Eielson Selected to Receive Operational F-35A Aircraft
April 5, 2016 — WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, was selected as the new home for the Air Force’s first operational overseas F-35A Lightning IIs. Air Force officials chose Eielson AFB after a... MORE

File Photo - Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, was selected as the new home for the Air Force’s first operational overseas F-35A Lightning IIs. Air Force officials chose Eielson AFB after a lengthy analysis of the location’s operational considerations, installation attributes, environmental factors and cost.

Special Forces Support Soldiers Participate in Sling-load Operations
April 5, 2016 — OKINAWA, Japan (April 4, 2016) -- The more than 11,000 pound airframe hovered just feet above the Soldiers' heads while sand and other debris obscured their vision as they focused on rigging the quad... MORE

OKINAWA, Japan (April 4, 2016) - Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group, conducted sling-load operations.

Tankers Learn to Navigate Urban Terrain
April 5, 2016 — Tankers took time during gunnery training to rehearse movement and maneuvers in an urban environment, setting up traffic control points and reacting to sniper fire and improvised explosive devices... MORE

RODRIGUEZ LIVE FIRE COMPLEX, Republic of Korea (April 1, 2016) - A M1A2 Abrams main battle tank crew from Company D, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, engages a target during a Table IV tank crew proficiency course. Table IV is a basic qualification table for tanks crews and is designed to evaluate the crew's ability to engage stationary and moving targets. The battalion is conducting a month-long gunnery at the live fire complex from March 22 to April 24.

National Guard and State Defense Force Participate in Alaska Shield 2016
April 5, 2016 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, AK - The exercise included a mock plane crash in the North Slope Borough due to a cyber-attack. Upon request for support from the state, 36 Guardsmen from... MORE

Cpl. Joshua Lackey (left) and Spc. Matthew Fannon help Sgt. Richard Harvey, 716th Ordnance Company (EOD), into his bomb suit to deal with a suspected improvised explosive device during the search of a suspected bomb-making area as part of exercise Alaska Shield, Friday, April 1. The 716th is part of U.S. Army Alaska's 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Alaska Shield is an annual emergency response exercise that takes place in various communities around the state.

Military Sealift Command Ships Arrive at Subic Bay, Kicks-off Exercise Balikatan 16
April 5, 2016 — OLONGAPO, Philippines (March 26, 2016) - Military Sealift Command's (MSC) maritime prepositioning force (MPF) ship USNS 1ST LT Jack Lummus (T-AK 3011) offloaded her cargo to 3rd Marine Expeditionary... MORE

Philippines (Mar. 29, 2016) - Military Sealift Command's maritime prepositioning force ship USNS 1ST LT Jack Lummus (T-AK 3011) arrives at Subic Bay in preparation for exercise Balikatan 16. The exercise, in its 32nd iteration, is scheduled to take place on the Philippine islands of Luzon, Palawan, and Panay and is an annual bilateral exercise that involves U.S. military and Armed Forces of the Philippines personnel and subject matter experts from Philippine Civil Defense agencies.

32nd Exercise Balikatan Opens at Camp Aguinaldo
April 4, 2016 — CAMP EMILIO AGUINALDO, Philippines – Government officials and senior military leaders of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S. Armed Forces announced the opening of Exercise Balikatan 2016,... MORE

The official party including government officials and military leaders from the Armed Forces of the Philippines and United States, stand together for a photo at the opening ceremony of Balikatan 2016, aboard Camp Aguinaldo, April 4, 2016. Balikatan, which means "shoulder to shoulder" in Filipino, is an annual bilateral training exercise focused on improving the ability of Philippine and U.S. military forces to work together during planning, contingency and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. This year marks the 32nd iteration of the exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Erik Estrada)

Nations Come Together, Finalize Plans for Pacific Partnership 2016
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USS Blue Ridge Arrives in Mumbai
April 4, 2016 — MUMBAI, India - U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrived in Mumbai, India, April 3 for a regularly scheduled port visit to promote friendships and strengthen ties. The Blue Ridge team... MORE

MUMBAI, India (April 3, 2016) - USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrives in Mumbai for a port visit, the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship's first to India in 11 years. The Blue Ridge team consists of more than 900 members, including embarked 7th Fleet staff, Marines from Fleet Anti-terrorism Security Team Pacific (FASTPAC) and the "Golden Falcons" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 12.

Commander, Fleet Activities Chinhae Opens Base to Jinhae Community
April 4, 2016 — Commander, Fleet Activities Chinhae (CFAC) Sailors and civilians welcomed hundreds of Jinhae residents during an open base event, April 2. The community building event, conducted annually in... MORE

U.S., Republic of Korea Mine Countermeasure Crews Train Together During Foal Eagle
April 4, 2016 — The U.S. and the Republic of Korea (ROK) navies completed combined mine countermeasures training as part of exercise Foal Eagle 2016. The combined training, held March 28 – April 1, increased... MORE

WATERS SURROUNDING THE KOREAN PENINSULA, Republic of Korea (March 31, 2016) Mineman 2nd Class Eric Evans and Mineman Seaman James Nagle help retrieve a training mine aboard the mine countermeasures ship USS Patriot (MCM 7) during exercise Foal Eagle. Foal Eagle is a series of joint and combined field training exercises conducted by Combined Forces Command (CFC) and U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) ground, air, naval and special operations component commands. Approximately 10,600 U.S. forces are operating alongside Republic of Korea forces.

Off-duty Nurse Helps Save Child's Life at Ypao Beach
April 4, 2016 — ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- What seemed to be a calm day at the beach for a 36th Medical Group nurse and her family took a turn for the worse in a matter of seconds. On March 12, Elizabeth... MORE

CTF-75 Wraps up First Deployment to Korea
April 1, 2016 — REPUBLIC OF KOREA -- Exercise Foal Eagle allowed Combined Task Force 75 (CTF-75) to integrate with ROK naval forces to demonstrate the United States’ commitment to the ROK-U.S. Alliance, and enhanced... MORE

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PACIFIC OCEAN (March 24, 2016) The Chungmugong Yi Sun-shin class destroyer ROKS Gang Gam-chan (DDH 979), the Gwanggaeto the Great class destroyer ROKS Gwangaetto the Great (DDH 971), and the guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) steam together during Maritime Counter Special Operations Forces (MCSOF) exercise, which is part of Foal Eagle 2016. Foal Eagle is an annual, bilateral training exercise designed to enhance the readiness of U.S. and Republic of Korea forces and their ability to work together during a crisis. Providing a ready force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific, Chung-Hoon is operating as part of the John C. Stennis Strike Group and Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ryan J. Batchelder/Released)

US, Republic of Korea Submarine Forces Strengthen Alliance
April 1, 2016 — SANTA RITA, Guam (NNS) -- Commander, Submarine Group 7 conducted bilateral talks with the Republic of Korea Navy March 30-31 at Polaris Point, Naval Base Guam. The 43rd Submarine Warfare Committee... MORE

SANTA RITA, Guam (March 31, 2016) - Rear Adm. William Merz, commander, Submarine Group 7, left, and Rear Adm. Youn Jeong Sang, commander, Submarine Force, Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN), sign a formal agreement at the conclusion of the 43rd Submarine Warfare Committee Meeting (SWCM) reaffirming the longstanding relationship between the two countries and pledging continued support between the two submarine forces. SWCM is a bilateral discussion between the U.S. and ROKN submarine forces designed to foster the partnership and focuses on submarine tactics, force integration and future submarine development.

Defexpo India to Boost Ties with US, Foreign Military Partners
April 1, 2016 — PANAJI, India -- Army Materiel Command's senior leader Gen. Dennis L. Via attended India's annual defense exposition to further define and help strengthen U.S. ties with India and other nations,... MORE

PANAJI, India (March 30, 2016) - Gen. Dennis L. Via, Army Materiel Command commander, meets with Indian army chief of staff General Dalbir Singh at the opening ceremony of India's Defexpo 2016.

Innovative Training Enhances Readiness, Strengthens Regional Partnerships
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YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea (March 15, 2016) - Soldiers from the 1-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team conduct patrols in a Stryker Armored Combat Vehicle during a combined urban assault exercise with the Republic of Korea 16th Mechanized Infantry Brigade at the Rodriguez Live Fire Complex near Pocheon. The exercise integrated both ground and air elements in a combined operating environment.

U.S.-India Relationship
April 1, 2016 — SECRETARY KERRY: Good afternoon, everybody, or good evening, almost. Happy to welcome the National Security Advisor of India Ajit Doval, and have a chance to be able to work with him on a number of... MORE

Soldiers Reflect on DoD Decision to Allow Women in Combat Roles
April 1, 2016 — YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea - When Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter's announced his decision to open all combat-related jobs to every Service Member who qualifies, regardless of gender on... MORE

Hospital Opening is Zama City's Dream Come True
April 1, 2016 — CAMP ZAMA, Japan (March 31, 2016) -- Camp Zama leaders attended an opening ceremony for Zama General Hospital March 26 in Zama, Japan. Zama, also known as Zama City, is the nearest Japanese... MORE

Maj. Gen. James F. Pasquarette, commanding general of USARJ and I Corps (Forward), along with Mikio Endo, mayor of Zama City, and other Zama General Hospital staff, participates in a ribbon cutting ceremony March 26 during the hospital’s grand opening.

25ID Soldier Reflects on Past, Future During Jungle Training
March 31, 2016 — EAST TRAINING RANGE CENTER, Hawaii – If you asked 1st Lt. Joseph Ross, Alpha Company, 29th Engineer Battalion, 25th Infantry Division, what influenced his decision to join the military he would... MORE

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Joseph Ross, 2nd Platoon, Alpha Company, 29th Engineer Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, retrieves equipment from his ruck sack prior to participating in the 25th ID Lightning Academy’s Jungle Operations Training Center (JOTC) react to contact training lane March 17, 2016, at the East Range Training Center, Hawaii. Students who attend the JOTC training course learn how to operate in a jungle environment learning skills focused on survival, communication, navigation, waterborne and patrol base operations. Ross grew up in York, Pennsylvania and attributes stories he heard from his grandfather, a World War II veteran, in his decision to join the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

USS Hawaii Holds Change of Command Ceremony at Historic Battleship Missouri Memorial
March 31, 2016 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR HICKAM, Hawaii – The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Hawaii (SSN 776) held a change of command ceremony at the Battleship Missouri Memorial at Ford Island, Hawaii,... MORE

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JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (March 30, 2016) Commander William A. Patterson, right, presents ihe koa, a ceremonial warrior spear, to Cmdr. John C. Roussakies, commanding officer of the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Hawaii (SSN 776), under the blessing from Kahu Kordell Kekoa during a change of command ceremony at the Battleship Missouri Memorial. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael H. Lee/Released)