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Women Inspiring the Next Generations Now at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
March 5, 2021
Women Inspiring the Next Generations now at JBER
Blue Chromite 2017: 9th Engineer Support Battalion Builds a Medium-girder Bridge
November 14, 2016
731st Special Handling Has a "Hand" in Everything
November 3, 2016
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Richard Allen, 731st Air Mobility Squadron special planning supervisor, and Airman 1st Class Kevin Johnston, 731st AMS special planning technician, toss a securing net over an ammunitions shipping build during routine shipping operations at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 2, 2016. The special handlers provide storage and shipping requirements for critical military items across the Korean Peninsula.
U.S.-Japan Self-Defense Forces to Conduct Combined Amphibious Operations Off Guam, Tinian
November 2, 2016
An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the “Golden Falcons” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 takes off from the flight deck of the forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) after refueling during Keen Sword 17 (KS17), Nov. 1, 2016. KS17 is a biennial, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed, U.S. Pacific Command-sponsored Field Training Exercise (FTX). KS17 is a joint/bilateral FTX designed to meet mutual defense objectives by increasing combat readiness and interoperability between Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) and U.S. Forces. Barry is on patrol with Carrier Strike Group Five (CSG 5) in the Philippine Sea supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.
Combined efforts Strengthen Military Medical and Health Partnerships
November 2, 2016
Regional Health Command-Pacific (RHC-P) leadership host a Vietnamese delegation in an effort to strengthen military medical and health partnerships in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Members of the Vietnamese delegation attend a briefing with RHC-P leadership to learn about RHC-P's priorities - being medically ready and leading regional health partnerships.
USS Ronald Reagan Begins Exercise Keen Sword 2017
November 2, 2016
A Japanese MCH-101 airborne mine countermeasures helicopter carrying Vice Adm. Hiroshi Yamamura, commander, Fleet Escort Force, and Rear Adm. Tatsuya Fukuda, commander, Escort Flotilla 4, lands on the flight deck of the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) for the start of Exercise Keen Sword 2017 (KS17). Ronald Reagan is participating in Exercise KS17, a joint, bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel designed to increase the combat readiness and interoperability of the Japan-U.S. alliance.
Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron, Indonesia Launch Flight Operations
November 2, 2016
Sgt. Matthew Dailey, right, and Sgt. Zachary Wilde, left, ordnance technicians with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA (AW)) 225, disarm an F/A-18D Hornet with VMFA(AW) 225, upon its arrival at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, in preparation of exercise Cope West 17, Oct. 27, 2016. This fighter-focused, bilateral exercise between the U.S. Marine Corps and Indonesian Air Force is designed to enhance the readiness of combined interoperability between the two nations. The squadron plans to complete their unit air-to-air training requirements, which focuses on basic fighter maneuvering, section engaged maneuvering, offensive anti-air warfare and active air defense versus the Indonesian Air Force to increase situational readiness, interoperability, knowledge and partnership between the U.S. and Indonesia.
USS John S. McCain Conducts Routine South China Sea Patrol
November 2, 2016
USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) arrives in Da Nang, Vietnam Sept. 29, 2016 for Naval Engagement Activitiy (NEA) Vietnam 2016. In its seventh year, NEA Vietnam is designed to foster mutual understanding, build confidence in the maritime domain and strengthen relationships between the U.S. Navy, Vietnam People's navy and the local community.
USARPAC and Vietnam Bolster Military Partnership through Humanitarian Demining Capabilities
November 2, 2016
U.S.-Japan Self Defense Forces to Conduct Combined Amphibious Operations off Guam and Tinian for Keen Sword 17
November 1, 2016
A Japanese MCH-101 airborne mine countermeasures helicopter carrying Vice Adm. Hiroshi Yamamura, commander, Fleet Escort Force, and Rear Adm. Tatsuya Fukuda, commander, Escort Flotilla 4, lands on the flight deck of the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) for the start of Exercise Keen Sword 2017 (KS17). Ronald Reagan is participating in Exercise KS17, a joint, bilateral field-training exercise involving U.S. military and Japan Self-Defense Force personnel designed to increase the combat readiness and interoperability of the Japan-U.S. alliance.