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Honolulu-based Cutter Assists 12 Mariners Aboard Cargo Vessel Off Alaska
October 13, 2016 — DUTCH HARBOR, Alaska — The crew of USCGC Morgenthau (WHEC-722) assisted in the rescue and safe transit of a 400-foot cargo vessel with 12 people aboard during a multiple day operation in the Gulf of... MORE

DUTCH HARBOR, Alaska (Oct. 9, 2016) - Coast Guard Cutter Morgenthau crew monitors the tow of the disabled 400-foot cargo vessel BBC Colorado in the Gulf of Alaska. The master of BBC Colorado reported a severe engine casualty, restricting their speed and maneuverability with forecasted seas of 30-feet and winds in excess of 50 knots closing in on the its location.

U.S., Philippines Fire Professionals Gather to Build Understanding
October 13, 2016 — BRIGADIER GENERAL BENITO N EBUEN AIR BASE, LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines -- United States Air Force fire prevention specialists gathered with Filipino military and civilian fire professionals for an... MORE

Philippine Air Force and civilian Federal Aviation Administration firefighters await under the wing of a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules for their turn to receive instruction on flight deck engine shutdown procedures from U.S. Air Force fire protection specialists during a subject matter expert exchange as part of the current iteration of U.S. Pacific Command’s Air Contingent at Brigadier General Benito N Ebuen Air Base, Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines, Sept. 26, 2016. The Air Contingent is helping build the capacity of the Philippine Air Force and increases joint training, promotes interoperability and provides greater and more transparent air and maritime situational awareness to ensure safety for military and civilian activities in international waters and airspace. Its missions include air and maritime domain awareness, personnel recovery, combating piracy, and assuring access to the air and maritime domains in accordance with international law.

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, US Forces Sharpen Base Defense Skills during Guard and Protect Observation and Exchange Event
October 13, 2016 — CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, JAPAN -- Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 15th Brigade joined U.S. service members for the annual Guard and Protect, an observe and exchange event, Oct. 6-8 aboard... MORE

CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan -- Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Sgt. Imato translates JGSDF rules of engagement to U.S. Marines during the annual Guard and Protect, an observe and exchange event Oct. 6 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. The three-day event sharpened U.S. and JGSDF service members’ abilities to defense installations through the observation and exchange of tactical procedures and operational concepts. The training included patrolling, rules of engagement and vehicle search and seizure procedures.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Jose Antonio: "Serving Both My Countries"
October 13, 2016 — SANTA ANA, PHILIPPINES -- PHIBLEX is an annual U.S.-Philippine military bilateral exercise that combines amphibious capabilities and live-fire training with humanitarian civic assistance efforts to... MORE

Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group Departs Subic Bay after Completing PHIBLEX 33
October 12, 2016 — SOUTH CHINA SEA (NNS) -- The Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (BHR ESG), with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, departed the Philippines as scheduled following Philippine Amphibious... MORE

TAGUIG CITY, Philippines - U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. John M. Jansen speaks during the Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX) closing ceremony at Marine Barracks Rudiardo Brown, Taguig City, Philippines, Oct. 11, 2016. PHIBLEX is an annual U.S.-Philippine military bilateral exercise that combines amphibious capabilities and live-fire training with humanitarian civic assistance efforts to strengthen interoperability and working relationships. Jansen is the commanding general of 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade.

Soldiers Reenact Battle for Nakdong Honoring 66th Anniversary of Korean War
October 12, 2016 — WAEGWAN, South Korea - "Either protect the Nakdong line or die trying..." were the words made famous by Gen. Walton Walker, the first commanding general of the U.S. Eighth Army, during the Nakdong... MORE

In this file photos, Brig. Gen. Thomas C. Graves, deputy commanding general of operations of Eighth Army, and leaders from different branches of military, both U.S. and the Republic of Korea, gathered around the Hill 303 Memorial. The memorial ceremony was a tie-in event to the Battle for Nakdong River Victory Celebration. The Hill 303 Memorial was built to remember the massacre which North Korea perpetrated upon U.S. and ROK prisoners of war.

Air Force Agreement Enables Collaboration on Aircraft Anti-icing Technology
October 12, 2016 — Jaclyn Knap... MORE

USS Frank Cable Arrives in Sasebo, Japan
October 12, 2016 — SASEBO, Japan (NNS) -- Submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) arrived at Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan, for a routine visit as part of its deployment in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, Oct. 10. The... MORE

SASEBO, Japan (Oct. 10, 2016) - Petty Officer 1st Class Isaiah King, assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), mans a M2HB machine gun while the ship pulls in to Sasebo, Japan, Oct. 10. Frank Cable is one of two forward-deployed submarine tenders and is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to conduct maintenance and support of deployed U.S. naval force submarines and surface vessels in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

Korean and English Speech Contest Reinforces the Alliance between Republic of Korea and U.S.
October 12, 2016 — YONGSAN GARRISON, South Korea -- Hosted by Republic of Korea Army Support Group, the 16th Korean and English speech contest was held for U.S. Soldiers and Korean students on Yongsan Garrison in... MORE

US, ROK Navies Hone Mine Countermeasure Capabilities at First Combined Mine Warfare Event
October 11, 2016 — CHINHAE, Republic of Korea (NNS) -- Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK) and the Republic of Korea navy (ROKN), will join 10 United Nations Sending States in the first Combined Mine Warfare... MORE

SEOUL, Republic of Korea (Oct. 11, 2016) More than 80 mine-warfare specialists from 12 nations including the U.S. and Republic of Korea (ROK) pose during a break at the annual Mine Countermeasure Warfare Symposium in Seoul. The weeklong symposium, co-hosted by Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea and ROK Flotllia 5, is one half of the Combined Mine Warfare event, which also includes exercise Clear Horizon. The symposium was aimed at sharing expertise in mine countermeasure tactics, techniques, and procedures and to explore opportunities for increased multilateral training among navies from the United Nations sending states.

RED FLAG-Alaska 17-1 Brings 'Ready to Fight Tonight' Attitude
October 11, 2016 — EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- RED FLAG-Alaska 17-1, the first RF-A for Fiscal Year 17 and the last RF-A of this calendar year, officially kicked-off Oct. 6 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. David Mineau, the 354th Fighter Wing commander, prepares to take off in an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft after finishing end of runway checks Oct. 10, 2016, during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 17-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. RF-A simulates the first 10 combat sorties of an initial surge during a conflict, enabling pilots to better understand the stresses of the environment.

US, Republic of Korea Navies Conduct Exercise Ensuring Alliance Remains Ready to "Fight Tonight"
October 11, 2016 — WATERS EAST AND WEST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA (NNS) -- The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) began a series of exercises with the Republic of Korea (ROK) navy Oct. 10-15 to strengthen maritime... MORE

PHILIPPINE SEA (Oct. 7, 2016) - An MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to the "Golden Falcons" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12, flies near the Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), following helicopter search-and-rescue training. This training enables real-world proficiency in open-ocean rescue procedure and equipment. Ronald Reagan, the Carrier Strike Group Five (CSG 5) flagship, is on patrol supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

U.S. Marines, Singaporean Armed Forces Strengthen Bonds during Valiant Mark
October 11, 2016 — MARINE CORPS AIR GROUND COMBAT CENTER TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. -- Marines with Company C, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, and soldiers with the Singapore Armed Forces exchanged techniques and... MORE

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Shaun Garvey, sniper platoon sergeant, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, shows soldiers from the Singapore Armed Forces his M40A6 sniper rifle prior to a known distance rifle range as part of Exercise Valiant Mark 2016 at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif. Oct. 1, 2016. This is the 25th year that U.S. Marines and the Singapore Armed Forces have met for Valiant Mark, which improves and maintains a high level of interoperability, enhanced military to military relations and to enriches mutual combat capabilities through combined training.

Congress Honors Puerto Rican Regiment for Heroic Korean War Service
October 11, 2016 — WASHINGTON -- Puerto Rican soldiers have fought for America since the Revolutionary War, but the most famous Puerto Rican unit has been the 65th Infantry Regiment, the last desegregated unit, which... MORE

Sailors in Korea Celebrate Being "Bold, Tough, Ready" with 241st Birthday Bash in Busan
October 11, 2016 — BUSAN, Republic of Korea (NNS) -- Sailors stationed throughout Korea gathered in Busan with Navy friends and family from the U.S. and the Republic of Korea to celebrate the 241st birthday of the U.S... MORE

BUSAN, Republic of Korea -- More than 300 Navy supporters in Busan listen to a birthday message from Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, commander, U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) and USFK's Command Sgt. Maj. Steven L. Payton during the 241st Navy birthday celebration. This year’s theme, “America’s Sailor: Tough, Bold, and Ready,” honors the service of Sailors since the U.S. Navy’s birth on October 13, 1775.

605th Transportation Detachment Returns from Pacific Pathways
October 11, 2016 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii –Thirty-one Soldiers from the 605th Transportation Detachment, 8th Special Troops Battalion, 130th Engineer Brigade, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, deployed in... MORE

Soldiers of the 605th Transportation Detachment, who were deployed in support of Pacific Pathways 16-3, were welcomed home during a ceremony October 8 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam. Pacific Pathways 16-3 is the third iteration of the U.S. Army Pacific concept for deploying of U.S. Army enablers in the Indo-Asia Pacific Area of Responsibility in existing security cooperation exercises and engagements linked together into a deliberate, sequenced operation pattern.

Strengthening the Alliance Through Expanding Cooperation
October 9, 2016 — YONGSAN ARMY GARRISON, Republic of Korea (ROK) -- General Vincent K. Brooks, United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and U.S. Forces Korea commander met with Gen. Toshiya Okabe, Chief of... MORE

Pacific Surface Action Group Ships USS Decatur and USS Spruance Visit Hong Kong
October 7, 2016 — HONG KONG (NNS) -- The guided-missile destroyers USS Decatur (DDG 73) and USS Spruance (DDG 111) arrived in Hong Kong for a regularly scheduled port visit Oct. 7-11.U.S. Navy ships have visited Hong... MORE

Sailors deploy an inflatable target (killer tomato) in preparation for a live fire exercise aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92). The guided-missile destroyers USS Spruance (DDG 111), USS Decatur (DDG 73) and Momsen are deployed in support of maritime security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific as part of a U.S. 3rd Fleet Pacific Surface Action Group (PAC SAG) under Commander, Destroyer Squadron (CDS) 31.

Joint Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team Showcases Capability
October 7, 2016 — MARINE CORPS INSTALLATIONS PACIFIC -- The image most have of the military centers around strength and winning battles. The military, however, and specifically the 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade,... MORE

U.S. members of the Joint Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team (JHAST) board an MV-22 Osprey aircraft during Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX) Oct. 2, 2016. PHIBLEX is a bilateral training exercise designed to improve the interoperability, readiness and professional relationships between the U.S. Marine Corps and partner nations.

Kunsan AirmenTackle Water Curtailment during Exercise
October 7, 2016 — KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Members of the 8th Fighter Wing began receding from water curtailment measures Oct. 7, 2016, 37 hours after they were initiated in the middle of exercise Beverly... MORE

U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 8th Fighter Wing are parked outside of their hanger bays during Beverly Pack 17-1 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 4, 2016. The U.S. Air Force and Republic of Korea Air Force provide combat capabilities and training by performing exercises throughout the year to enhance communication and interoperability between military forces so they are prepared to fight as a combined force.