Gen. CQ. Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, meets with Gen. Dato ‘Sri Affendi, the Chief of Royal Malaysian Air Force, during a bilateral engagement at the Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition 2019 at the Seoul Airport, Republic of Korea, October 16, 2019. Seoul ADEX 19 offers a venue to enhance regional security through expanded military-to-military cooperation and with regional partners and allies.

An AH-1Z Viper helicopter with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron (HMLA) 169 flies in the sky during the final exercise of KAMANDAG 3 at Colonel Ernesto P. Ravina Air Base, Philippines, Oct. 17, 2019. As treaty allies, U.S.-Philippine military collaboration has served as a cornerstone for stability in the Indo-Pacific region for decades, and the U.S. has a continuing commitment to strengthening our longstanding alliances, reinforcing our maritime security efforts, and addressing our shared extremist threat. KAMANDAG is an acronym for the Filipino phrase “Kaagapay Ng Mga Manirigma Ng Dagat,” which translates to “Cooperation of the Warriors of the Sea,” highlighting the partnership between the U.S. and Philippine militaries.

U.S. Marines with Easy Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently on a unit deployment program under 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, and members of the Philippine Marine Corps, receive their range safety brief during the final exercise for KAMANDAG 3 at Colonel Ernesto P. , Ravina Air Base, Oct. 17, 2019. KAMANDAG helps participating forces maintain a high level of readiness and responsiveness, and enhances combined military-to-military relations, interoperability, and multinational coordination. KAMANDAG 3 is a Philippine-led, bilateral exercise. KAMANDAG is an acronym for the Filipino phrase “Kaagapay Ng Mga Manirigma Ng Dagat,” which translates to “Cooperation of the Warriors of the Sea,” highlighting the partnership between the U.S. and Philippine militaries.

Commanding officer of Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9), Lt. Cmdr. Bobby Wayland, gives a command ball cap to the mayor of Uki city, Kenshi Morita. Pioneer, part of Mine Countermeasures Squadron 7, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response platform for contingency operations.

In this file photo, U.S. Navy Equipment Operator 2nd Class Spencer Angel, Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) recovery noncommissioned officer augmentee, shovels mud out of a wet screening station’s water supply during a DPAA recovery mission in Khammouan province, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, June 10, 2018. DPAA team members deployed to the area in hopes of locating U.S. service members who went missing from the Vietnam War. The mission of DPAA is to provide the fullest possible accounting for our missing personnel to their families and the nation.

Digital art and photos were used for this layout and design to inform an online audience via social media about the role of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit in the 7th Fleet area of operations. The Marines and Sailors of the 11th MEU are deployed to the 7th Fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners, and allies, and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations.

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Michael Aberin from Navy Environmental and Preventive Medicine Unit 6 works with Kwajalein Disaster Manager Abon Arelong, left, and an Ebeye Hospital microbiologist to perform respirator fit tests.

Barbara Barrett was confirmed by the Senate Oct. 16, 2019, to be the 25th Secretary of the Air Force. As an experienced pilot, former ambassador and senior government official, Barrett was praised for her wide experience and long history with aviation and the United States military.

354th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department members propel Tender 85 into the station during a push-in ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 15, 2019. The vehicle will act as a portable hydrant for the unit to use in areas without a hydrant system.

This photo shows at a ceremony celebrating the Navy’s 244th birthday,

Army soldiers assigned to the 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, participate in a test of the Navy's Mobile User Objective System (MUOS), a next-generation narrowband satellite communications capability. The testing was coordinated and overseen by the Navy's Commander, Operational Test and Evaluation Force; the Army's Operational Test Command and the Joint Interoperability Test Command. The MUOS communications system completed a series of critical test and evaluation events and, in October 2019 was assessed as operationally effective, operational suitable and cyber survivable.

OKINAWA, Japan (Oct. 15, 2019) - Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion , raise the battalion colors during the transfer of authority ceremony where NMCB 4 was relieved by NMCB 5 as the deployed Indo-Pacific battalion. NMCB 5 is deployed across the Indo-Pacific region conducting high-quality construction to support U.S. and partner nations to strengthen partnerships, deter aggression, and ensure a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Matthew R. White)

Leaders from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Philippine Navy and U.S. Navy pose together for a photo on stage during the opening ceremony for Maritime Training Activity (MTA) Sama Sama. Now in its third year, MTA Sama Sama includes forces from Japan, Philippines and the United States, and is designed to promote regional security cooperation, maintain and strengthen maritime partnerships, and enhance maritime interoperability. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st

Sailors man the rails as the amphibious dock landing ship USS Harpers Ferry (LSD 49) arrives in Maura, Brunei, for Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei. Harpers Ferry and elements of the 11 Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are ashore in Brunei to perform day and night training in an urban environment and to enhance interoperability and partnership between the U.S. and Brunei during CARAT Brunei 2019.

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Stephen Weldon scans his surroundings during an amphibious exercise as part of exercise KAMANDAG 3 at Katungkulan Beach, Marine Barracks Gregorio Lim, Philippines, Oct. 12, 2019. KAMANDAG helps participating forces maintain a high level of readiness and responsiveness, and enhances combined military-to-military relations, interoperability, and multinational coordination. Weldon, a native of Wetumpka, Al., is a designated marksman with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment. KAMANDAG is an acronym for the Filipino phrase “Kaagapay Ng Mga Manirigma Ng Dagat,” which translates to “Cooperation of the Warriors of the Sea,” highlighting the partnership between the U.S. and Philippine militaries.

Soldiers participating in the Multi-Domain Task Force pilot program launch a stinger missile using a man-portable air defense system during the Rim of the Pacific exercise at Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands, Hawaii, July 24, 2018. Three similar MDTFs are now being built using lessons from the pilot.

Submariners assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron Fifteen (CSS-15), move a trailer during a community outreach project for CSS-15's sister village at the Inarajan Middle School. During the project, Sailors assigned to CCS-15 assisted school faculty and students in renovating the school. CSS-15 staff is responsible for providing training, material and personnel readiness support to four Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine commands at Polaris Point, Naval Base Guam.

Vice Adm. Bill Merz, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, and Rear Adm. Didik Setiyono, assistant chief of the Indonesian Navy for Operations, is briefed during staff talks aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship, USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) October 11, 2019. The Indonesian Navy’s visit to U.S. 7th Fleet headquarters is highlighted by this year’s marking of the 70th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the United States and Indonesia.

Adm. John C. Aquilino, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, delivers remarks at the Royal Australian Navy's Sea Power Conference as part of a panel titled, “Seapower in the 21st Century: The Indo Pacific Regional Naval Overview,” alongside naval leadership from Fiji, France, India, Indonesia, and Japan. The conference, held in conjunction with the Pacific International Maritime Exposition, naval leadership from around the Indo-Pacific together do discuss maritime issues of mutual concern.

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 673d Air Base Wing participate in a search and recovery exercise during Polar Force 20-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 9, 2019. Designed to test JBER’s mission readiness, Polar Force 20-1 is a two-week exercise that hones Airmen’s skills and experience when facing adverse situations. Airmen refined their contingency tactics, techniques and procedures in support of the Pacific Air Force’s Agile Combat Employment concept of operations. Agile Combat Support excellence yields multi-domain operations success.