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USS Pearl Harbor Arrives In Pearl Harbor
July 18, 2017 — PEARL HARBOR -- The crew of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) arrived in Pearl Harbor for their first scheduled port visit of their 2017 deployment, July 14.The ship's arrival... MORE

PEARL HARBOR (July 14, 2017) Amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) is moored at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam during a port visit to its namesake, July 14, before returning to its homeport in San Diego. The ship arrived on the eve of the commissioning ceremony of future USSJohn Finn (DDG 113) to help honor its official arrival into the U.S. Navy fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Justin R. Pacheco)

U.S.-India Defense Relationship on Positive Trajectory, DoD Official Says
July 18, 2017 — WASHINGTON — The defense relationship between the United States and India is positive and has come a long way in two decades, Cara Abercrombie, deputy assistant secretary of defense for South and... MORE

BAY OF BENGAL (July 17, 2017) Indian Navy Rear Admiral Biswajit Dasgupta, flag officer commanding Eastern Fleet, transits the flight deck as he prepares to depart the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), marking the conclusion of Exercise Malabar 2017, July 17, 2017 in the Bay of Bengal. Malabar 2017 is the latest in a continuing series of exercises between the Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and U.S. Navy that has grown in scope and complexity over the years to address the variety of shared threats to maritime security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Holly L. Herline)

USS John Finn Commissioned in Pearl Harbor Ceremony
July 18, 2017 — PEARL HARBOR - The Navy’s newest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS John Finn (DDG 113), was brought to life and into the fleet July 15 at Hawaii’s Pearl Harbor – a fitting... MORE

170715-N-WM477-0279 -- PEARL HARBOR (July 15, 2017) Sailors and civilians stand aboard the fo’c’sle of Navy's newest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, USS John Finn (DDG 113) during the reception of its commissioning ceremony. DDG 113 is named in honor of Lt. John William Finn, who as a chief aviation ordnanceman was the first member of our armed services to earn the Medal of Honor during World War II for heroism during the attack on Pearl Harbor. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist Aiyana Paschal)

U.S. and Coalition Partners Demonstrate Global Defense Capabilities
July 14, 2017 — SHOALWATER BAY, QLD, Alaska --... MORE

Maj. Timothy Birt and Capt. Greg Sewell, U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III pilots from the 15th Airlift Squadron, 437th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston, S.C., conduct pre-flight checks on the ramp at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska prior to takeoff July 12, 2017 to participate in and provide airlift support for Exercise Talisman Saber 2017. The purpose of TS17 is to improve U.S.-Australian combat readiness, increase interoperability, maximize combined training opportunities and conduct maritime prepositioning and logistics operations in the Pacific. TS17 also demonstrates U.S. commitment to its key ally and the overarching security framework in the Indo Asian Pacific region.

Navy and Marine Corps to Deploy F-35B
July 14, 2017 — PEARL HARBOR -- Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT) co-hosted the Joint Strike Fighter Sustainment Summit alongside Marine Corps Forces, Pacific at COMPACFLT Headquarters June 27-28.During the... MORE

U.S. Air Force 353rd Special Operations Group, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron, and Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 refueling teams refuel a Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 F-35B Lightning II during a joint forward area refueling point joint training exercise June 27, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Marines from the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 and Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 conducted a FARP operation alongside Airmen from the 353rd Special Operations Group and 18th Wing, enhancing joint operations.

Misawa F-16s Receive System Upgrade to Boost Tactical Power
July 14, 2017 — MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- As years pass technology continuously progresses, including the F-16 Fighting Falcon avionics systems, a warfighting computer reaping the benefits of man’s technological... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sonethasinh Sayasaeng, a 35th Maintenance Squadron avionics technician, prepares an F-16 Fighting Falcon for an M7.1 upgrade at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 13, 2017. The upgrade will provide pilots with more tactical information to be applied to dynamic missions.

Malabar 2017 Community Relations Takes Sailors to the Hoop
July 14, 2017 — CHENNAI, India -- Sailors assigned to Nimitz Carrier Strike Group participated in a community relations (COMREL) project at the YMCA College of Physical Education in Chennai, India, July 11 during... MORE

Nimitz Carrier Strike Group Sailors play basketball against students from the YMCA College of Physical Education in Chennai, India while participating in a community relations project during Malabar 2017. Malabar 2017 is the latest in a continuing series of exercises between the Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self Defense Force and U.S. Navy that has grown in scope and complexity over the years to address the variety of shared threats to maritime security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

Kilo Company Marines Gear Up for Talisman Saber 2017
July 14, 2017 — AT SEA -- As the dedicated force for Sea Dragon 2025 – a Marine Corps initiative to prepare Marines for the battlefield of the future – BLT 3/5 is using Talisman Saber to test state-of-the-art... MORE

USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), Pacific Ocean (July Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, board an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft during Exercise Talisman Saber 2017 aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) while at sea in the Pacific Ocean, July 8, 2017. Talisman Saber is a biennial exercise designed to improve the interoperability between Australian and U.S. forces. BLT 3/5, the Ground Combat Element of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is exploring state-of-the-art concepts and technologies as the dedicated force for Sea Dragon 2025, a Marine Corps initiative to prepare for future battles. The 31st MEU is taking part in Talisman Saber while deployed on its regularly-scheduled patrol of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

Marines Participate in Live-fire Weapons Training at Fuji, Japan
July 13, 2017 — COMBINED ARMS TRAINING CENTER CAMP FUJI, Japan -- U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, completed phase two of Eagle Wrath 2017 at Combined... MORE

A U.S. Marine with Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, shoots an M240B machine gun during phase two of Eagle Wrath 2017 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji, Japan, July, 5, 2017. Phase two consisted of conducting live-fire training exercises to give MWSS-171 the knowledge and confidence to utilize weapons systems effectively in a deployed environment.

644th Combat Communications Squadron Hosts Biannual Combat Readiness Exercise
July 13, 2017 — ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- More than 30 Airmen from the 644th Combat Communications Squadron participated in exercise Dragon Forge June 12-16, 2017, at Andersen South, Guam.Exercise Dragon Forge... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 644th Combat Communications Squadron captures an Airman acting as an opposing force during exercise Dragon Forge June 15, 2017, at Andersen South, Guam. Opposing forces repeatedly attacked the base throughout the day prior to an all-out final attack from all sides with the goal of overrunning the base.

Army Engineers Provide Vital Surveys for U.S. Ports, Waterways
July 13, 2017 — BUFFALO, N.Y. -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District Survey Team, responding to a temporary need for experienced surveyors, conducted project condition surveys for the Alaska District in... MORE

Gerhard Hahn performs a planimetric location survey of a dock at North Harbor in Petersburg, Alaska on June 12, 2017.

Guam Command Marianas Engineers Partner with Society of Military Engineers Guam Post
July 13, 2017 — MANGILAO, Guam -- Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Marianas and the Society of Military Engineers (SAME) Guam Post hosted their first science, technology, engineering and mathematics... MORE

Extending Operational Sustainment in Korea
July 13, 2017 — Republic of Korea -- Providing joint operational sustainment in the Korean theater of operations (KTO) to ensure the commander is able to maintain operational options and reach presents challenging... MORE

Marines attached to 3rd Transportation Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistic Group, move a hose reel system during Operation Pacific Reach Exercise 2017 (OPRex17). OPRex17 is a bilateral training event designed to ensure readiness and sustain the ROK-U.S. Alliance by exercising an Area Distribution Center (ADC), an Air Terminal Supply Point (ATSP), Combined Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (CJLOTS), and the use of rail, inland waterways, and coastal lift operations to validate the operational reach concept.

Intelligence Driving Operations at Talisman Saber 2017
July 12, 2017 — ROCKHAMPTON, Australia -- Though hidden behind the scenes, the intelligence analysts of the 353rd Special Operations Group and their Australian counterparts paint the big picture of the warfighting... MORE

A U.S. Navy Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron-85 intelligence analyst points out locations on a map of Central Queensland in Australia to a U.S. Air Force 1st Special Operations Squadron intelligence officer, as the analysts build the intelligence picture for the warfighting scenario of Talisman Saber 2017, July 10, 2017 at Rockhampton, Australia. Aside from service components working with the Australian military, the exercise also provided an opportunity for U.S. forces to integrate intelligence systems and share tactics, trainings and procedures with other U.S. services.

Future USS John Finn Set for Commissioning at Pearl Harbor
July 12, 2017 — PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii -- The Navy’s newest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, the future USS John Finn (DDG 113) will be commissioned at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 15 at Joint Base Pearl... MORE

The Navy's newest Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, PCU USS John Finn (DDG 113) at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in preparation for its commissioning ceremony, July 10, 2017. DDG 113 is named in honor of Lt. John William Finn, who as a chief aviation ordnanceman was the first member of our armed services to earn the Medal of Honor during World War II for heroism during the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Ammo Company Disposes Ammunition
July 12, 2017 — TENGAN PIER, OKINAWA, Japan -- The Marines with Ammunition Company, 3d Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3d Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) loaded up... MORE

U.S. Marines conduct a movement of unserviceable ammunition from the Ammunition Supply Point on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan to a United States Naval Ship at Tengan Pier, Okinawa. The Marines with Ammunition Company, 3d Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3d Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force loaded up approximately 130 pallets of ammunition at the ASP to be transported and returned to the Naval Munitions Command on Sasebo Navy Base, Japan, for proper disposal. The experience of a ship-to-shore ammo movement is unique to the Marines with III MEF and benefits their forward deployed capabilities by simulating a realistic scenario that could happen during an operation.

Kadena Shoguns Change Command
July 12, 2017 — KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Brig. Gen. Barry R. Cornish relinquished command of the 18th Wing to Brig. Gen. Case Cunningham during a change of command ceremony July 10 at Kadena Air Base, Japan.Lt. Gen... MORE

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jerry P. Martinez, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, salutes Shogun Airmen during the 18th Wing change of command July 10, 2017 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Martinez presided over the ceremony, transferring command from Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish to Brig. Gen. Case Cunningham.

Black Daggers Pierce the Skies
July 12, 2017 — SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- Seven members of the U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Demonstration Team, known also as the "Black Daggers," filled the air with colorful smoke and unfurled... MORE

Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Mehall, a free-fall parachutist for the U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Demonstration Team, jumps out of a CH-47 Chinook during the 4th of July Spectacular, July 4, 2017. The team, also known as the Black Daggers, jumped from the aircraft provided by 3rd Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, and parachuted into the field.

Pacom Chief Visits Bangladesh to Discuss Cooperation, Security Initiatives
July 11, 2017 — DHAKA, Bangladesh -- Navy Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., commander of U.S. Pacific Command (Pacom), visited Bangladesh to meet with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and military service chiefs for discussions... MORE

170709-N-WY954-136DHAKA, BANGLADESH (July 9, 2017) – Adm. Harry Harris, Commander U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM), meets with Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina. This is Harris’ first visit to Bangladesh as PACOM commander. During the visit he met with counterparts and government officials for discussions on military cooperation and regional security initiatives in the Indo-Asia Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 2nd Class Robin W. Peak/ Released)

U.S., Philippines Successful in first Pacific Angel of 2017
July 11, 2017 — NORTHERN CEBU PROVINCE, Philippines -- In Northern Cebu Province, from June 23 to July 3, 2017, the United States and Philippines conducted the first of four Pacific Angel (PACANGEL) events scheduled... MORE

Members of Pacific Angel (PACANGEL) 2017 pose for a group photo during the closing the ceremony in Bogo City, Northern Cebu Province, Philippines, July 3, 2017. PACANGEL is a multilateral humanitarian assistance civil military engagement, which improves military-to-military partnerships in the Pacific while also providing medical health outreach, civic engineering projects and subject matter exchanges among partner forces.