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Pentagon’s Newest Exhibit Commemorates 50th Anniversary of Vietnam War
December 21, 2016
Former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, flanked by Defense Secretary Ash Carter and Michael Rhodes, deputy of administration, Office of the Deputy Chief Management Officer, arrive for the opening of a Pentagon exhibit commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, Dec. 20, 2016. DoD photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Jette Carr
Coast Guard, Navy Complete Joint Fisheries Patrol in Oceania, Promote Regional Stability
December 20, 2016
In this file photos, a U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Law Enforcement Detachment Team Boarding Officer signals a Rigid-Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB) for pickup from Chinese fishing vessel during a Oceania Maritime Security Initiative (OMSI) mission with Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102). Sampson reports to U.S, Nov. 29, 2016. Third Fleet, headquartered in San Diego, while deployed to the Western Pacific as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led initiative to extend the command and control functions of Third Fleet into the region.
Statement by Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook on Return of U.S. Navy Unmanned Underwater Vehicle
December 20, 2016
554th RED HORSE Squadron Develops Partnerships; Hosts India Armed Forces
December 20, 2016
Indian Air Force Wing Commander Janardhana Reddy Neelam high-fives U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Simon Zika, 554th RED HORSE Squadron, during a subject-matter expert exchange Oct. 25, 2016, at Northwest Field, Guam. The subject-matter expert exchange focused on airfield damage repair using folded fiberglass matting. These exchanges provide an opportunity for the U.S. Air Force and its international partners to enhance each other’s capabilities, improve interoperability and fundamentally provide highly skilled coalition engineers for operations in a variety of environments.
U.S.-ROK-Japan Experts Meeting on Cybersecurity of Critical Infrastructure
December 20, 2016
U.S., Indian Air Forces Solidify Cooperation through Steering Group
December 19, 2016
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach, commander 11th Air Force, seated with Indian Force Air Marshal Birender Dhanoa, Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Dec. 13, 2016, issues his opening remarks, officially beining the first day of the Executive Steering Group. Senior military leaders from the Indian Air Force and the U.S. Air Force held an executive steering group meeting to discuss operational concepts and chart the way ahead for future training exchanges and exercises between both militaries.
Joint Exercise Opens Lines of Communication
December 19, 2016
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Adam Nichols, 51st Communications Squadron cable and antenna technician, works alongside a Republic of Korea air force senior master sergeant during a joint communications exercise at Gwanju Air Base, ROK, Dec. 13, 2016. The exercise allowed the U.S. and ROK Airmen to share their expertise and operating procedures, furthering their ability to work together in the field.
Crew Chiefs Secure Airpower, Presence
December 19, 2016
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Eric Chung, left, a crew chief, and Staff Sgt. Esteban Ramirez, right, an engines technician, both with the 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, perform maintenance underneath an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 12, 2016. Several shops from the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron work with each other to perform their specialized craft on the aircraft. Airmen performed maintenance through engine panels in an F-16, allowing personnel to troubleshoot an engine without removing it.
MV-22 Ospreys in Japan Continue Flight Operations
December 19, 2016
USS Mustin (DDG 89) Arrives in Cam Ranh International Port
December 15, 2016
In this file photo, The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) steams during the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Cambodia 2014 exercise. In its 20th year, CARAT is a series of bilateral naval exercises between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations in South and Southeast Asia.
Military Sealift Command Shares First-aid Knowledge while 'Stayin Alive'
December 15, 2016
Senior Chief Petty Officer CJ Eison, fleet medical liaison, Military Sealift Command Far East (MSCFE), observes staff members of a local hotel here perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques during a refresher course. MSCFE personnel are in Thailand conducting various COMREL events along with volunteers from the dry cargo ship USNS Washington Chambers (T-AKE-11), Dec. 12, 2016. The Washington Chambers is currently in Thailand conducting scheduled voyage repairs.
Wrapping up Operation Christmas Drop 2016
December 15, 2016
Crewmembers of a C-130 Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron fly over remote a Micronesian island during Operation Christmas Drop 2016, Dec. 5, 2016. This year marks the 65th year of Operation Christmas Drop, which began in 1952, making it the world's longest-running airdrop mission.
Japan, Republic of Korea Air Force Leaders Tour Misawa during Joint Staff College Visit
December 15, 2016
U.S. Navy Lt. Shaun Randall, the Naval Air Facility Misawa VAQ-135 training officer, briefs Japanese and Republic of Korea colonels and lieutenant colonels on the mission and capabilities of the EA-18G Growler at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13, 2016. In addition to seeing the EA-18G, Japanese and Republic of Korea leaders listened to a mission brief on the F-16 Fighting Falcon and the Air Force’s presence in Misawa.
US Soldiers Trained Korean Nationals Oversee Port Operations
December 15, 2016
DAEGU, South Korea (Dec. 8, 2016) - A Korean National acts as a ground guide as a fuel truck is loaded off from the vessel Green Lake onto Pier 8.
US, Japanese Forces Enhance Interoperability, Decision-making at Yama Sakura
December 15, 2016
Lt. Gen. Kiyoshi Ogawa, commanding General of the Western Army, Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF), and Lt. Gen. Stephen Lanza, I Corps commanding General, shake hands following a successful Yama Sakura exercise in Camp Kengun, Dec. 13, 2016. Exercise Yama Sakura 71 is an annual command post exercise co-sponsored by U.S. Army Pacific and the JGSDF. The purpose of the exercise is to enhance U.S. and Japan's combat readiness and interoperability while strengthening bilateral relationships and demonstrating U.S. resolve to support the security interests of allies and partners in the Indo-Asia- Pacific region. During the exercise, U.S. military members and JGSDF members exchange ideas, tactic, techniques, military experiences, and culture. Yama Sakura strengthens military operations, trust and friendship.
Heavy Lifting: Landing Support Platoon Refines External Lift Capabilities
December 14, 2016
Marines assigned to Landing Support Platoon, Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, set up a landing zone with a load of tires and sandbags as part of external lift operations training at Landing Zone Falcon, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 8, 2016. CLB-31 conducted the training with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced) to complete qualifications for the 31st MEU's upcoming spring deployment. As the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed unit, the MEU’s air-ground-logistics team provides a flexible force, ready to perform a wide range of military operations, from limited combat to humanitarian assistance operations, throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.
Work, Australian Defense Secretary Discuss Issues at Pentagon
December 14, 2016
US Navy Korea Families Experience Korean History during Republic of Korea Navy Hosted Tour
December 14, 2016
Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK) Sailors and families stop to see the Geobukseon, or Turtle Ship, of Adm. Yi, Sun-shin as they visit the Republic of Korea Naval Academy in Chinhae, Dec. 13, 2016. 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.
Mobility Airmen Ensure Tradition of Operation Christmas Drop Continues
December 14, 2016
Military and civilian leaders push a box onto a C-130 Hercules during the 2016 Operation Christmas Drop Push Ceremony Dec. 6, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. This year the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, Royal Australian Air Force and U.S. Air Force worked together to continue the tradition of air dropping tools, food, clothing and toys throughout the Pacific.
U.S.-China Disaster Management Exchange Participants Hold Expert Academic Exchange
December 14, 2016
Col. Danielle Ngo, commander of the 130th Engineer Brigade, shares a laugh with members of the People's Liberation Army of the Republic of China while on break during the U.S.-China Disaster Management Exchange's Expert Academic Dialogue November 9 in Kunming, China. The annual United States Army Pacific (USARPAC) Security Cooperation event with the People's Liberation Army (PLA) is an opportunity to share Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief lessons learned from real world events and enhance U.S. and Chinese disaster management capabilities.