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Women Inspiring the Next Generations Now at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
March 5, 2021 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Women Inspiring the Next Generations, or WINGS, now has a chapter at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, and is holding its first meeting March 17,... MORE

Women Inspiring the Next Generations now at JBER

Blue Chromite 2017: 9th Engineer Support Battalion Builds a Medium-girder Bridge
November 14, 2016 — OKINAWA, Japan –Marines train and deploy in a variety of different locations that may have rough terrain such as gaps in the land and broken down bridges they cannot cross on foot. When these problems... MORE

731st Special Handling Has a "Hand" in Everything
November 3, 2016 — OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- A dark, mysterious storage compound rests on the edge of the Osan flightline. Vaults litter the sulfur-smelling storage area holding items valued in the millions,... MORE

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 — PACIFIC OCEAN (NNS) -- U.S. forces are set to partner with the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) in amphibious operations off Guam and Tinian as part of Keen Sword 17, Nov. 1-11. Keen Sword is a joint... MORE

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 — HONOLULU - A seven-person Vietnamese delegation visited Regional Health Command-Pacific (RHC-P) for a command brief and Tripler Army Medical Center tour. The visit allowed leaders from both U.S. and... MORE

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 — PHILIPPINE SEA - The Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), began participation in exercise Keen Sword 2017 (KS17) Oct. 30.KS17 is a joint, bilateral field training... MORE

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 — MANADO, Indonesia -- U.S. Marines with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 225 began exercise Cope West 17 at Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Indonesia, on Nov. 1, 2016.This... MORE

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 — SOUTH CHINA SEA (NNS) -- Forward-deployed, Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) conducted routine operations while transiting through the South China Sea, Oct... MORE

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 — SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii− Kicking off what will be a first of its kind Humanitarian Mine Action collaboration between U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) and the Vietnam National Mine Action Center (VNMAC),... MORE

U.S.-Japan Self Defense Forces to Conduct Combined Amphibious Operations off Guam and Tinian for Keen Sword 17
November 1, 2016 — GUAM -- Keen Sword is a joint and bilateral exercise held between the U.S. military and Japan Self Defense Forces (JSDF), in an effort to increase operational readiness and interoperability to enhance... MORE

'Devil' Brigade Soldiers Arrive in Korea
November 1, 2016 — CAMP HOVEY, Republic of Korea -- The final group of Soldiers from the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division to deploy to the Republic of Korea arrived at Osan Air Base Oct. 28.The... MORE

Col. Timothy Hayden (left) and Command Sgt. Maj. Dale Sump (right), the commander and command sergeant major of the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, respectively, uncase the brigade's colors during a transfer of authority ceremony on Indianhead Field, Oct. 28, 2016. During the ceremony, the brigade officially took charge of the rotational mission on the Korean peninsula from the 1st ABCT, 1st Cavalry Division.

Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 Disembarks Bonhomme Richard
November 1, 2016 — EAST CHINA SEA (NNS) -- "The Flying Tigers" of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262, disembarked amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), Oct. 27-28 following a three-month... MORE

Sailors signal to pilots of MV-22B Ospreys, assigned to the Flying Tigers of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262, on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), Oct. 27, 2016. Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the East China Sea in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia Pacific region.

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson's Airborne Contribution
November 1, 2016 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- The command to “sound off for equipment check” resonates through the immense interior of a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft. The call of “One, OK!” finalizes... MORE

U.S. Army Alaska Soldiers assigned to the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, prepare to jump out of a C-17 Globemaster III during a formation flight from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Oct. 19, 2016. Although not instrumental in the creation of airborne operations, JBER has played a significant role in its continued development when the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division was created in 2005 as the only airborne BCT in the Pacific theater.

1st Infantry Division 'Devil' Soldiers Experience Korean History and Culture
November 1, 2016 — CAMP HOVEY, Republic of Korea -- South Korea, also known as the country of morning calm, is abundant in historical sites that anyone can visit and learn about nearly 5,000 years of Korean history... MORE

Soldiers from the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, along with Soldiers from 2nd Infantry Division/Republic of Korea-U.S. Combined Division, watch a performance by Republic of Korea Ministry of National Defense Guard of Honor in front of the War Memorial of Korea in Seoul Oct 21.

US, Royal Cambodian Forces Combine for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Cambodia 2016
October 31, 2016 — SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia (NNS) -- U.S. and Royal Cambodian navy (RCN) service members kicked off the 7th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise in Cambodia with an opening... MORE

The official party render salutes during the playing of the national anthems during the opening ceremony of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Cambodia 2016. CARAT is a series of annual maritime exercises between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations to include Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Timor-Leste.

Ambassador Caroline Kennedy Greets Service Members, Families on Okinawa
October 31, 2016 — CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan -- U.S. Ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy toured installations and visited senior leadership and Status of Forces Agreement families Oct. 28 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa,... MORE

Ambassador Caroline Kennedy, center, greets Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey A. Young, right, and Col. William DePue, left, Oct. 28 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The community center was one stop along a tour of the military installations across Okinawa during which Kennedy addressed senior military leadership and their families living on Okinawa directly. “I am always inspired by the patriotism I see here when I visit,” said Kennedy. “I want to thank everyone here for everything that you do for this outstanding partnership with Japan. There is a lot to learn here and all you leaders are doing a great job maintaining positive community involvement. I encourage you to continue to educate service members to ensure that we continue to enjoy the support and alliance we have here in Japan.” After her speech, Kennedy posed for photos with attendees and their families. Young is the sergeant major of Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific. DePue is the camp commander of Camp Foster and the commanding officer of H&S Bn., MCIPAC.

USS Makin Island Conducts Search for Chinese Mariner
October 31, 2016 — PACIFIC OCEAN (NNS) -- Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) Sailors and embarked "Blackjacks" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 21, and assets from the U.S. Coast Guard attempted to... MORE

" Sailors aboard a rigid-hull inflatable boat, launched from the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), approach the trimaran of a missing Chinese mariner during a search and rescue mission in the western Pacific Ocean. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group is deployed with the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in support of the Navy™s maritime strategy in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of responsibility.

U.S. and Japan Self-Defense Force Working Together
October 31, 2016 — YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- The 459th Airlift Squadron and 374th Medical Group participated in a mass casualty exercise with Yokosuka Naval Base personnel and Japan Self-Defense Force members at the... MORE

Medics of 210th Field Artillery Brigade Conducts Medical Evacuation Training
October 31, 2016 — CAMP CASEY, South Korea - In the Army, situations arise when medics need to promptly transport patients to places that safely offer the patient proper treatment. In order to be prepared, Medics of... MORE

CAMP CASEY, South Korea - Medics of Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 210th Field Artillery Brigade and flight medics of 2nd Aviation Regiment practice loading a patient on a hovering helicopter using a SKEDCO litter tag line, Oct 6, at Helipad-252 on Camp Casey. The tag line for the SKEDCO enables the ground providers to stabilize the patient while they are hoisted on to the helicopter.

Commander of United States Pacific Command Admiral Harry Harris Visits Hanoi
October 28, 2016 — HANOI, Vietnam -- Admiral Harry B. Harris, Jr., commander of U.S. Pacific Command, met with Vietnam People’s Army Chief of General Staff, Lt. Gen. Phan Van Giang, Vice Chairman of the Communist Party... MORE

Vietnam People’s Army, Chief of the General Staff and Deputy Minister of National Defense, Lt. Gen. Phan Van Giang, left, and Adm. Harry Harris Jr., commander of U.S. Pacific Command, render honors during honor ceremony at the Ministry of National Defense, Oct. 26, 2016.