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ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam

Tech. Sgt. Mario Montoya, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster out of Yokota Air Base, Japan, collects any remaining debris after dropping a Low-Cost, Low-Altitude practice bundle during a practice drop as part of Operation Christmas Drop 2019 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 5, 2019. OCD serves as a training platform for the U.S. Air Force and its partners to better train for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief through the use of LCLA airdrops on unsurveyed drop zones throughout the Pacific. Share

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam

Staff Sgt. Deondre Rogers, left, and Senior Airman Toby Hayes, right, both 36th Airlift Squadron loadmasters out of Yokota Air Base, Japan, load a Low-Cost, Low-Altitude practice bundle onto a C-130J Super Hercules as part of Operation Christmas Drop 2019 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 5, 2019. Each year, OCD serves as a proving ground for the techniques used and shared between the U.S. Air Force and its regional partners in preparation to respond to natural disasters. Share

KAKINADA BEACH, India

U.S. Marines currently under 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, and members of the Indian Army conduct a patrol during exercise Tiger TRIUMPH on Kakinada Beach, India, Nov. 20, 2019. uring Tiger TRIUMPH, U.S. and Indian forces conducted valuable training in humanitarian assistance disaster relief operations by inserting a joint and combined Indian and U.S. force from ship-to-shore in response to a hypothetical natural disaster. While on shore, the forces conducted limited patrolling, moved simulated victims to medical care, produced, and distributed drinking water. Military exercises like Tiger TRIUMPH improve partnership, readiness and cooperation. Share

FREMANTLE, Australia

Sailors assigned to the Australian Collins-class submarine HMAS Sheean (SSG 77) prepare to receive hotel services and supplies during bilateral training event with USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) Sept. 13. Land is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to support theater security cooperation efforts in the Indo-Pacific region. Share

ARLINGTON, Va

Soldiers operating a Stryker Control Vehicle, belonging to 445th Chemical Company, participates in a demonstration in support of the Joint Warfighter Assessment 19, at Yakima Training Center, Wash., April 25, 2019. The Joint Warfighting Assessment was designed to assess multi-domain operations concepts, capabilities, and formations at echelon in order to provide critical insights and feedback on the Army modernization efforts. Share

SANTA RITA, Guam

Reserve Sailors assigned to Navy Expeditionary Forces Command Pacific (NEFCPAC), adjust the legs of a tent in preparation for integrated training during an integrated training evolution. Active duty and reserve components assigned to NEFCPAC, work together to execute operational command and control of assigned and attached Navy Expeditionary Combat Forces in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations and serve as the core Navy battle staff for crisis response and major combat operations. Share

DARWIN, NT, Australia

U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D), arrive as part of the force enhancement for the 2019 rotation at RAAF Base Darwin, Australia, July 17, 2019. The increase in MRF-D personnel is a tangible demonstration of the United States’ sustained commitment to the Australia-U.S. alliance and represents an important milestone in the Force Posture Initiatives between our forces. Share

DARWIN, NT, Australia

U.S. Marines with the Aviation Combat Element deplane a Boeing 777 at the Royal Australian Air Force base for the upcoming Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, Darwin, Australia, April 12, 2019. The 2019 rotation is the eighth iteration of MRF-D and will include bilateral and multilateral training activities with the Australian Defence Force and regional allies and partners throughout the Indo-Pacific. Share

CLARK AIR BASE, Philippines

A Philippine Air Force UH-1 Huey, left, and a U.S. Air Force HH-60 Pave Hawk, right, prepare for lift-off before a combat search and rescue training mission during Exercise Balikatan at Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 2, 2019. Balikatan advances combined military modernization and capability development by working together and conducting combined training. The PAF servicemembers are with the 505th Search and Rescue Group. Share

SASEBO, Japan

In this file photo, U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (WMSL 750) is on patrol of the Western Pacific Ocean Jan. 22, 2019. The crew aims to improve regional governance and security and enhance partner nations’ maritime capabilities. Share

CHINHAE, Republic of Korea

Chief Navy Diver Eric Real, assigned to Mobile Diving Salvage Unit 1, Company 1-5, trains Republic of Korea navy counterparts in hot tap procedures during a training evolution. Share

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class William Raley, left, a 610th Air Control Flight weapons director technician, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tech. Sgt. Shigeru Aihata, right, a 6th Air Defense Missile Group supply management section chief, prepare to receive the Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association award at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2019. The JAAGA awards happen annually, honoring the top JASDF and U.S. Air Force member who best contributes to building U.S.-Japan partnerships. Share