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Misawa Air Base Concrete Partnership Showcased during Airfield Construction
June 2, 2017 — MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Usually the Misawa Air Base community hears the roaring of the F-16 Fighting Falcons, but since early May, the sounds of jack hammers and construction machines fill the air... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. R. Scott Jobe, the 35th Fighter Wing commander, discusses construction plans with site leads at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 25, 2017. The squadron reconstructed a large portion of the runway to further enhance mission quality.

Washington National Guard Expands State Partnership Program with Malaysia
June 2, 2017 — CAMP MURRAY, Wash. -- The Department of Defense State Partnership Program (SSP) recently selected the Washington National Guard to serve as the U.S. partner for the country of Malaysia."The State... MORE

U.S., Japanese, South Korean Army Leaders Discuss Security Cooperation
June 2, 2017 — HONOLULU, Hawaii -- Army Gen. Robert B. Brown, the U.S. Army Pacific commander, held an early morning trilateral meeting here May 23 with South Korean Army Chief of Staff Gen. Jang Jun-Gyu and Japan... MORE

Gen. Robert B. Brown (center), Commanding General, U.S. Army Pacific, held the early morning tri-lateral meeting, in Honolulu, Hawaii, with General Jang Jun-Gyu (left), Chief of Staff of the Republic of Korea Army, and General Toshiya Okabe (right), Chief of Staff, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, prior to the start of the 2017 Land Forces Pacific Symposium on May 23, 2017. USARPAC's commitment to the defense of its allies, the Republic of Korea and Japan, is ironclad.

Key West visits Singapore during Indo-Asia-Pacific Deployment
June 1, 2017 — SINGAPORE -- The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Key West (SSN 722) arrived in Singapore, June 1, for a visit as part of its deployment to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.With a crew of... MORE

The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Key West (SSN 722), the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104), and the Royal Thai Navy frigate HTMS Naresuan (FFG 421) and the corvette HTMS Long Lom (FS 533) conduct a transit exercise as part of Exercise Guardian Sea 2017. Sterett is part of the Sterett-Dewey Surface Action Group and is the third deploying group operating under the command and control construct called 3rd Fleet Forward. U.S. 3rd Fleet operating forward offers additional options to the Pacific Fleet commander by leveraging the capabilities of 3rd and 7th Fleets.

35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade Volunteers at Local Children's Center
June 1, 2017 — OSAN AIR BASE, South Korea -- Soldiers assigned to 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade brought some excitement and their game faces to the Pyeongtaek Local Children's Center May 30 as part of a... MORE

U.S. Soldiers and Korean Augmentees to the United States Army assigned to 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, and children from the Pyeongtaek Local Children's Center, play a competitive game of cards at the Pyeongtaek Local Children's Center May 30, 2017 during a community outreach event.

Olympia visits Yokosuka during Indo-Asia-Pacific Deployment
June 1, 2017 — FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA -- The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Olympia (SSN 717) arrived at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, May 31, for a visit as part of its deployment to the Indo-Asia-Pacific... MORE

The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Olympia (SSN 717) prepares to moor at Fleet Activities Yokosuka for a port visit, May 31, 2017. U.S. Navy port visits represent an important opportunity to promote stability and security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, demonstrate commitment to regional partners and foster relationships.

Dunford to Consult with U.S. Partners During Asia Trip
June 1, 2017 — ABOARD A U.S. MILITARY AIRCRAFT -- Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, left Washington today for meetings in Asia, Joint Staff officials said.Dunford will visit... MORE

Competing in the Outback: U.S. Marines Shoot in International Australian Competition
June 1, 2017 — CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan -- As the sun came up over the hills and through the trees, U.S. Marines were already on the range waiting for their first match of the day.The Australian Army hosted 20... MORE

New Zealand Army Private Wade Pankhurst (left) shows U.S. Marine Sgt. Johnathon Solinsky the steyr service rifle May 16, 2017 at the Australian Army Skills at Arms Meeting in Puckapunyal, Australia. This year’s AASAM competition brought together 20 different countries for two weeks to compete, learn and build better alliances. The competition was broken into more than 60 individual matches consisting of rifle, pistol and machine guns. Pankhurst is a sniper with 1st Infantry Regiment. Solinsky, a native of Tucson, Arizona, is an instructor with the Marine Corps rifle team, Weapons Training Battalion aboard Quantico, Virginia.

U.S.-Japan Forces Set Milestones for Enhancing Amphibious, Mine Warfare
June 1, 2017 — KURE, Japan -- U.S. military and Japan Self Defense Force personnel comprising 34 different commands across ground, maritime, and air services met for bilateral amphibious and mine warfare... MORE

Participants of the U.S.-Japan bilateral amphibious and mine warfare staff talks pose for a group photo in front of the mine-countermeasures support ship JS Bungo (MST464), May 22, 2017. The talks are being held to increase mutual understanding and lay out engagement opportunities in amphibious operations and mine warfare in order to increase combat readiness of both U.S. and Japan Self Defense forces.