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PACOM Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape Specialists Train Together
November 3, 2016
374th Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialists give signals to each other before they perform a static line jump out of a C-130 Hercules 26 Oct. 2016, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The SERE specialists conduct regular jump training to stay qualified and mission ready.
Amphibious Squadron 11 Completes Patrol
November 3, 2016
From left, the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42), the Military Sealift Command (MSC) fleet oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193), the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay, the MSC ammunition and cargo ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE 11) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73) steam in formation as part of interoperability drills between the Pacific Surface Action Group (PAC SAG) and Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (BHR ESG) in the South China Sea, Oct. 13, 2016. The drills are meant to enhance readiness of cruiser-destroyer ships to rapidly integrate with an amphibious task force to provide increased capability for amphibious operations in support of crisis response or disaster relief.
Kadena Air Crew Members Prepare for Weapons Load Competition
November 3, 2016
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas McCants and Airman 1st Class Kalon Lobbins, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew members, prepare for weapons load training Nov. 2, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. To maintain certification as load crew members, Airmen must go through monthly evaluations.
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.
'Devil' Brigade Soldiers Arrive in Korea
November 1, 2016
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
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
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
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
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
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
" 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
Medics of 210th Field Artillery Brigade Conducts Medical Evacuation Training
October 31, 2016
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.