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US Army Pilots Train with U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Team
February 18, 2016 — HONOLULU, Hawaii (Feb, 16, 2016) -- Soldiers of 2-6 Cavalry, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, and Coast Guardsman of the Coast Guard Station Barbers Point and Coast Guard Boat Station Honolulu,... MORE

HONOLULU, Hawaii (Feb. 17, 2016) - A Coast Guard rescue team from Coast Guard Station Barbers Point extracts U.S. Army pilots of 2-6 Cavalry Regiment, 25th Combat Aviation from the ocean approx. one mile off the coast of Honolulu. The Soldiers conducted training with Coast Guard rescue teams to prepare them for rescue operations in the event of a downed aircraft over water. (Photo by Sgt. Daniel K. Johnson, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs)

U.S., Partner Nations Come Together for First Multilateral Silver Flag Exercise
February 18, 2016 — ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- Engineers from the Royal Australian Air Force, Republic of Singapore Air Force, Republic of Korea Air Force and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force began the first... MORE

Cobra Gold 16: Naval Opportunities for Osprey
February 18, 2016 — UTAPAO, Thailand – Marines with Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 262 land a MV-22B Osprey on the USS Ashland (LSD 48), during Cobra Gold 16 at Utapao, Thailand, February 16, 2016. The MV-22B Osprey... MORE

31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Mechanics Keep Green Machine Afloat
February 18, 2016 — CHONBURI, Thailand -- The United States Marine Corps is known for its amphibious nature, which is supported in part by the Corps’ amphibious vehicles. These vehicles have helped the Marines achieve... MORE

U.S., Southeast Asian Nations Reaffirm Support for Regional Order
February 17, 2016 — WASHINGTON, February 17, 2016 — Along with the leaders of the 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations, President Barack Obama yesterday reaffirmed their commitment to a regional order in which... MORE

Cobra Gold 16: Noncombatant Evacuation Preparation
February 17, 2016 — UTAPAO, Thailand -- U.S., Royal Thai, Malaysian and Japanese services practice noncombatant evacuation operations during exercise Cobra Gold 16, at Utapao, Thailand, February 17, 2016. Cobra Gold... MORE

A MV-22 Osprey sits on display for Thai, Malaysian and Japanese service members and spectators to tour during a noncombatant evacuation demonstration as part of exercise Cobra Gold 16 at Utapao, Thailand, February 17, 2016. The Osprey brings a longer travel range and bigger capacity for supplies compared to traditional helicopters, but it can access tighter spaces than a traditional fixed-wing aircraft. Cobra Gold is a multi-national exercise designed to increase cooperation and advance the Pacific region’s peace and interoperability. The Osprey is with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Blue Ridge Conducts Sea Trials, Preps for Spring Patrol in 7th Fleet AOR
February 17, 2016 — YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) departed Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka to conduct sea trials prior to initiating its spring patrol season in the 7th... MORE

Avengers and Patriots Partner for Air Defense Exercise
February 17, 2016 — OSAN AIR BASE, South Korea (Feb. 16, 2016) -- Soldiers assigned to E Battery, 6th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, deployed with their assigned air defense systems across the Korean... MORE

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 — SUVA, Fiji (NNS) -- The guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) completed a port visit in Suva, Fiji, Feb. 14. Lawrence's port call in Suva is the first time a U.S. warship has... MORE

New Building Dedication Closes Out Cobra Gold Civic Action
February 17, 2016 — BAN PHROMNIMIT, Thailand - As people settle into their seats, the dedication ceremony for a one-room multi-purpose educational building began Feb. 16 at Ban Phromnimit, Sakaeo, Thailand. The ceremony... MORE

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 — SOUTH KOREA - Four U.S. F-22 Raptor fighter aircraft conducted a combined formation flight alongside Republic of Korea F-15K Slam Eagle aircraft and U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcon fighters to demonstrate... MORE

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 — THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryJoint Statement of the U.S.-ASEAN Special Leaders’ Summit: Sunnylands DeclarationSunnylands, CaliforniaFebruary 15-16, 2016We the Heads of State/Government... MORE

USS City of Corpus Christi Returns From Final Deployment
February 16, 2016 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS City of Corpus Christi (SSN 705) returned home Feb. 12, to awaiting friends and family gathered at the Joint... MORE

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 — LATOWAN, Thailand -- Royal Thai, Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines helocasted from an MV-22B Osprey Feb. 10, 2016 for the first time in a joint environment during exercise Cobra Gold 16 in... MORE

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 — CHANGI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Singapore — With fanfare and afterburners, U.S. Pacific Command personnel joined Airmen from several nations as they kicked off the Singapore International Airshow at... MORE

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 — UTAPAO, Thailand - A TRAP, or tactical recovery of aircraft personnel, mission is when a team of service members assigned to be a reaction force to every flight, flies in to tactically remove... MORE

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 — Bay of Bengal (NNS) -- The forward-deployed Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) concluded the... MORE

U.S. Patriot Missile System Deploys to South Korea
February 16, 2016 — YONGSAN GARRISON, SEOUL, Republic of Korea – The United States, in close coordination with the Republic of Korea, has deployed an additional ballistic missile defense asset to South Korea. This... MORE

USS Emory S. Land Arrives in Singapore
February 16, 2016 — CHANGI NAVAL BASE, Singapore (NNS) -- Submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) arrived in Singapore for a port visit Feb. 11. "We are honored to visit the beautiful country of Singapore and... MORE

PACFLT Hosts 10th Annual Senior Leaders Course Amid Complex Regional Challenges
February 15, 2016 — PEARL HARBOR (NNS) -- Senior military leaders from 13 nations gathered at U.S. Pacific Fleet (PACFLT) headquarters in Hawaii for the 10th annual Naval War College Combined Force Maritime Component... MORE