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May 5, 2017 — DAEGU, Korea -- A standing room only audience filled the Community Activity Center at Camp Carroll to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month through taekwondo demonstrations,... MORE

Korean Augmentation to the United States soldiers from Area IV demonstrate their taekwondo skills during the Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month observance in Camp Carroll, South Korea, May 4, 2017. The demonstrations showcased the rich cultural heritage that is a part of the lives of our strong and diverse military.

Exercise Beverly Herd 17-2
May 5, 2017 — OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- The 51st Fighter Wing launched its first-ever no-notice readiness exercise on May 4, putting the Mustangs’ ability to Fight Tonight to the test.The no-notice... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Terry White, 51st Maintenance Group weapons crew team member, secures munitions on an A-10 Thunderbolt II during Exercise Beverly Herd 17-2 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 4, 2017. The no-notice exercise challenged the tradition of planning exercises weeks or months in advance, allowing wing leadership a view of how personnel would respond in real-world situations.

Shared Risk, Blood Cement U.S.-Australian Ties, Trump Says
May 5, 2017 — WASHINGTON -- President Donald J. Trump and Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said yesterday that the U.S.-Australian alliance has been cemented by Australian and American service members who... MORE

US, Japan Airmen Enhance Bilateral Partnership, Make Friends
May 5, 2017 — CHITOSE AIR BASE, Japan -- For the first time Airmen across multiple career fields assigned to two of Japan’s most strategic northern air bases, whose area of operations stretches across northern... MORE

Koku-Jieitai Senior Airman Takashi Shibuya, a 2nd Air Wing Armament Maintenance Squadron armament technician, explains his view of leadership with U.S. and other Japanese Airmen during a 10-day U.S.-Japan Bilateral Career Training at Chitose Air Base, Japan, April 19, 2017. The U.S. and Japanese participants broke out into three groups, each allowed 30 minutes to discuss their top three leadership traits and then present their findings with the rest of the participants. Koku-Jieitai is the traditional term for Japan Air Self Defense Force used by the Japanese.

Aviation Efforts in Korea Focus on Countering Special Operations Forces, Weapon of Mass Destruction
May 4, 2017 — WASHINGTON (Army News Service) -- In 2016, North Korea conducted about 22 missile launches and two nuclear tests as part of an effort to gain nuclear missile capability there. The exercises also... MORE

Aircrews from the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade complete deck landing qualifications on the Republic of Korea Navy Ship Dokdo in the Yellow Sea last month. Here an ROK Navy air controller (right) watches a CH-47 Chinook from 3rd Battalion 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion approach the deck to land while ROK crews move to place chock blocks on two 2-2 AHB "Wildcard" Battalion Blackhawks.

Colorado Air National Guard 120th Fighter Squadron Prepares for Kadena Deployment
May 4, 2017 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Approximately 250 Airmen and 12 F-16 Fighting Falcons with the 120th Fighter Squadron from Colorado Air National Guard Base, Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado,... MORE

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 120th Fighter Squadron (FS) takes off from Buckley Air Force Base, Colo., May, 1, 2017. Approximately 250 Airmen and 12 F-16 Fighting Falcons with the 120th FS, Colorado Air National Guard Base at Buckley are set to deploy in May to Kadena as the 120th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron in support of the U.S. Pacific Command Theater Security Package (TSP). These TSPs demonstrate the continuing U.S. commitment to stability and security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

35th Medical Group Medics Unite for Patient Safety
May 4, 2017 — MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- The 35th Medical Group locally celebrated National Patient Safety Awareness Week here, April 23 to 29.This year’s theme, United for Patient Safety, highlights the national... MORE

Members of the 35th Medical Group perform a comical skit about the importance of patient safety at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 28, 2017. The skit was one event that took place in light of Patient Safety Awareness Week.

Republic of Singapore, U.S. Air Force Strengthen Ties through Training
May 4, 2017 — ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- Fourteen U.S. Air Force F-15 Eagles aircraft from Kadena Air Base, Japan, and six Republic of Singapore Air Force F-15SG’s deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam,... MORE

A Republic of Singapore Air Force service member marshalls an F-15SG April 10, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The RSAF is deployed here to conduct bilateral training for aircrew and maintenance personnel to sharpen their skills and strengthen ties with partners in the Pacific.

USS Shiloh Sailors Visit Iwo To
May 4, 2017 — YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- Sailors of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67), had the opportunity to travel to the island of Iwo To, formerly Iwo Jima, April 20.The purpose of... MORE

Northern Edge 2017 Takes to the Skies
May 3, 2017 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Spring mornings in Alaska are a time and place for moose, mountains and majestic views...and the right weather to host the largest joint training exercise in... MORE

Military personnel perform safety inspections on dozens of aircraft on the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, flightline ramp before takeoff during Exercise Northern Edge 2017. Northern Edge is Alaska's largest and premier joint training exercise designed to practice operations, techniques and procedures as well as enhance interoperability among the services. Thousands of participants from all the services-Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Coast Guard personnel from active duty, Reserve and National Guard units-are involved.

Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group Arrives in Hawaii
May 3, 2017 — PEARL HARBOR -- The Sailors and Marines of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG)/11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May 1 for the final... MORE

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (May 1, 2017) Commander, U.S. Pacific Command Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr. delivers remarks to Sailors and Marines during an all hands call aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) as the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) arrives in port. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is visiting Hawaii during their return transit to San Diego following a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 3rd, 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operation.

Sterett-Dewey Surface Action Group Units Arrive in Hong Kong
May 3, 2017 — HONG KONG -- Sterett-Dewey Surface Action Group (Sterett-Dewey SAG) units arrived in Hong Kong, April 29, for the first foreign port visit of the group's Western Pacific deployment.The command staff... MORE

Lt. j.g. Kevin Spillane answers a question about the ship's anchor chain from a tour group visiting the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) during the ship's port visit to Hong Kong, May 1, 2017. Sterett is part of the Sterett-Dewey Surface Action Group operating under the command and control construct called 3rd Fleet Forward.

U.S.-Japan-South Korea Hold Trilateral Video-Teleconference
May 3, 2017 — WASHINGTON -- The United States, Japan, and South Korea held a trilateral secure video-teleconference on May 2, 2017 to share and coordinate policy response toward North Korea, according to a Defense... MORE

Service members from the Republic of Korea, Japan and the United States discuss various topics at a trilateral symposium at Yongsan Garrison, April 12. The purpose of the trilateral symposium is to extend and share information on officers' leadership, duties and responsibilities and to shape and foster a better relationship for future endeavors.

U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self- Defense Forces Participate in Bilateral Exercise
May 3, 2017 — MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Misawa's Wild Weasels and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (Koku-Jieitai) strengthened their combat capabilities during a large force bilateral exercise, April 16 to 21.The... MORE

Capt. Dakota Newton, a 14th Fighter Squadron standards and evaluations liaison officer, climbs a ladder to the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon prior to the start of a bilateral exercise named Seikan War at Misawa Air Base, April 19, 2017. Exercises such as this enhance inoperability between the Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Forces and showcase the long standing military partnership and commitment between the two nations ensuring security and stability throughout the Indo Asia Pacific region.

Cheyenne Visits Sasebo during Indo-Asia-Pacific Deployment
May 2, 2017 — FLEET ACTIVITIES SASEBO, Japan (NNS) -- Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Cheyenne (SSN 773) arrived at Fleet Activities Sasebo, May 2, for a visit as part of its Indo-Asia-Pacific deployment.The... MORE

File photo from July 28, 2016: Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Cheyenne (SSN 773) transits in close formation as one of 40 ships and submarines representing 13 international partner nations during Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

Lightning Support Transporters Increase Pacific Capabilities
May 2, 2017 — SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- The 25th Infantry Division recently increased its ability to respond to contingency operations throughout the Pacific thanks to the hard work of the 25th Composite Truck... MORE

Soldiers from the 25th Composite Truck Company, 524th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 25th Sustainment Brigade, load pallets of ammunition onto M1075 Palletized Loading Systems for delivery from West Loch to Lualualei, Hawaii.

US Navy Korea Officers Honored for Impact to Naval Partnership
May 2, 2017 — BUSAN, Republic of Korea (NNS) -- The Republic of Korea (ROK) Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Lee Sun-Jin, recognized two officers assigned to Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK) for... MORE

Republic of Korea (ROK) Army Gen. Lee, Sun-jin, chairman of the ROK joint chiefs of staff presents an award to Cmdr. David Suchyta, operations department assistant chief of staff for Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK) during a visit to ROK Fleet headquarters and CNFK headquarters in Busan, May 2, 2017. CNFK is the U.S. Navy's representative in the ROK, providing leadership and expertise in naval matters to improve institutional and operational effectiveness between the two navies and to strengthen collective security efforts in Korea and the region.

Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group /11th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Contributions to US 7th Fleet
May 2, 2017 — PACIFIC OCEAN -- The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), comprised of the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25), and the... MORE

An MV-22B Osprey, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163 (Reinforced), embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), flies past Wake Island, April 24, 2017. Makin Island, the flagship for the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, with the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the Pacific Ocean to enhance amphibious capability with regional partners and to serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency.

Pacific Air Forces Senior Leaders Discuss Future of Warfighting in Indo-Asia-Pacific Region
May 2, 2017 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- "I think that America’s future security and economic prosperity are indelibly linked to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region,” said Navy Adm. Harry B. Harris, Jr.,... MORE

Former University of Hawaii (UH) head football coach June Jones speaks with Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) senior leaders during the PACAF hosted commander's conference at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, April 26, 2017. At UH, Jones guided the Rainbow Warriors to what was the biggest single-season turnaround in NCAA history, taking a program that had gone 0-12 before his arrival to 9-4 in 1999, leaving the school as the winningest head coach with a 76-41 record over nine seasons. The three-day conference included a wide variety of topics and several guest speakers, preparing leaders in PACAF to remain poised to retain a competitive advantage in the evolving Pacific theater.

Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army Veterans Visit New Eighth Army Home
May 2, 2017 — USAG HUMPHREYS, South Korea -- The Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army (KATUSA) program began as a temporary measure to increase U.S. military manpower during the Korean War and today it represents... MORE

Members of Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army ( KATUSA) Veterans Association pose for a picture with Eighth Army staff during their visit to U.S. Army Garrison-Humphreys in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, Apr. 25. The visit provided the KVA with a better understanding of Eighth Army transformation and an overview of construction at USAG-Humphreys.