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Mongolian soldiers attend US Army Alaska NCO Academy

Mongolian Army Sgt. Mungunchimeg Nyamaajav works alongside U.S. Army Alaska Soldiers during the Warrior Leadership Course’s Situational Training Exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 3, 2015. Nyamaajav is the first female Mongolian soldier to train with U.S. Army Alaska. (U.S. Army photo/Sachel Harris)

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DOD Unveils Women, Peace, Security Strategy

Lt. Col. Lisa Jaster was 37 years old and a mother of two when she graduated from Ranger School in 2015. She was the first female Army Reserve Soldier to earn the Ranger tab and the third female overall. Jaster graduated from West Point in 2000 and branched engineers.

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25th Infantry Division Soldier receives highest peacetime medal

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii - The 25th Infantry Division's Deputy Commanding General-Support, Brig. Gen. Patrick Matlock, pins the Soldier's Medal to Sgt. Jonathan Westbrook's uniform during a ceremony at Weyand Field, Oct. 7, 2015. Westbrook received the prestigious medal for his heroic actions during the Fort Hood, Texas, shooting April 2, 2014.

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Eighth Army participates in 2015 ROK Ground Forces Festival

South Korean cadets get a close up look at a U.S. Bradley Fighting Vehicle at the 2015 Republic of Korea Ground Forces Festival in Gyeryong, South Korea Oct. 2, 2015.

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Soldiers Teach English in Korean Schools

A Soldier assigned to 6th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, draws pictures of food for South Korean students of Kwonsun Middle School during a class on American culture and conversational English Sept. 23, 2015. Fifteen Soldiers volunteered at the middle school as part of the U.S. Forces – Korea Good Neighbor Program.

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Soldiers Teach English in Korean Schools

A Soldier assigned to 6th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment speaks with South Korean students of Kwonsun Middle School during a class on American culture and conversational English Sept. 23, 2015. Fifteen Soldiers volunteered at the middle school as part of the U.S. Forces – Korea Good Neighbor Program.

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Soldiers Teach English in Korean Schools

Pvt. Brandon Forth, a Patriot launching station enhanced operator/maintainer assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 6th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, shares his typical experience of American culture during a visit with South Korean students of Kwonsun Middle School Sept. 23, 2015. Forth is one of 15 Soldiers that took part in the American culture and conversational English lesson for the school.

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Yudh Abhyas CTE

Indian soldiers from 6th Battalion of the 6th Kumaon Regiment bound forward to assault a target with 1st Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division Soldiers while conducting company movement procedures during exercise Yudh Abhyas 15 culminating training event at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Sept. 21. Yudh Abhyas is an annual, U.S. Army Pacific-sponsored Theater Security Cooperation Program bilateral exercise and the first one held at JBLM.

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Pacific Soldiers create Warrior Training Center

Lt. Col. Todd J. Allison, talks with 8th Theater Sustainment Command Soldiers during Modern Army Combatives Program training Level 1, Aug, 24-28, 2015, at the 8th STB Warrior Training Center, Fort Shafter Flats, Hawaii. The unit reestablished its combatives program as a way to emphasis combat readiness and Soldier development. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jon Heinrich/RELEASED)

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2nd SBCT Soldiers honored for community service

In this photo, U.S. Pacific Command Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Eric Wendt (middle right) and his wife (middle left) thank Staff Sgt. Eric E. Mankin, a native of Sparks, Nev., and Sgt. Ryan M. Douglas, a native of New Port Richey, Fla., both are infantrymen assigned to Company C, 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, for their volunteer contributions with partner schools during the Joint Venture Education Forum at the Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center Aug. 20 in Kapolei.

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Training on new satellite terminals is a SNAP for the 307th in Hawaii

Soldiers from the 307th Expeditionary Signal Battalion (ESB) practice troubleshooting procedures during new equipment training for Secure Internet Protocol Router/Non-secure Internet Protocol Router (SIPR/NIPR) Access Point (SNAP) bridging terminals, at Helemano Military Reservation, Hawaii, in June 2015. The capability provides secure beyond-line-of-sight communications at the company level and below. (U.S. Army photo by Amy Walker, PEO C3T)

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Paratroopers bring unique capability to Australia exercise

Soldiers of 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, jump from a Royal Australian Air Force C-17 Globemasters into Queensland, Australia, July 8, 2015, as part of exercise Talisman Sabre.

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Combined Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore 15 Team Keeps Trident Pier Mission Going

ANMYEON BEACH, South Korea (July 6, 2015) - An M88 armored recovery vehicle is securing the Trident Pier during combined Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (CJLOTS) 2015. CJLOTS 2015 is an exercise designed to train U.S. and ROK services members to accomplish vital logistical measures in a strategic area while strengthening communication and cooperation in the U.S.-ROK Alliance.

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Combined Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore 2015

COMBINED ARMS TRAINING CENTER CAMP FUJI, Japan (July 27, 2015) - Marines with Combat Logistics Company 36 navigate through training grounds during Exercise Dragon Fire 2015. Using only a map, protractor and compass, service members navigated in an unfamiliar, highly vegetated terrain with limited time to complete their mission. Exercise Dragon Fire is conducted annually allowing service members to strengthen their combat readiness, a vital asset to the Marine Corps' mission.

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Combined Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore 2015

In this photo file, the ramp on the Landing Craft Utility 2000 is lowered and unloading of vehicles begins at Anmyeon Beach, Republic of Korea. CJLOTS 2015 is an exercise designed to train U.S. and ROK service members to accomplish vital logistical measures in a strategic area while strengthening communication and cooperation in the U.S. - ROK Alliance.

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Northern Edge 2015: Air Force E-3G Airborne Warning and Control System

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska (June 25, 2015) - Maintenance crew members prepare a U.S. Air Force E-3G Airborne Warning and Control System aircraft for takeoff during Exercise Northern Edge. Thousands of service members from all the branch services including active duty, Reserve and National Guard units participated.

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U.S., South Korea conduct combined ministry exercise

In this photo, soldiers assigned to the U.S. Eighth Army and various Republic of Korea units participate in a training exercise called the Emergency Combat Medical Ministry Course, or EMM/CMM, on June 16, 2015 at Seongnam, South Korea. The purpose of the June 15-18 course is to train and certify U.S. and Republic of Korea chaplains and their assistants to perform their missions and enhance the partnership of both armies. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Andrew

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Bulldogs bring intimidation to the joint fight

In this photo, a F-22 Raptor from the 525 Fighter Squadron returns from a mission during Exercise Northern Edge 15 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, June 18, 2015. Northern Edge 15 is Alaska’s premier joint training exercise designed to practice operations, techniques and procedures as well as enhance interoperability among the services. Thousands of participants from all services; active duty, Reserve and National Guard units are involved.

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Northern Edge 2015 kicks off

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska (June 16, 2015) - A U.S. Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet from the VX-9 Vampires, China Lake, California takes off during Exercise Northern Edge from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Northern Edge 2015 is Alaska's premier joint training exercise designed to practice operations, techniques and procedures as well as enhance interoperability among the services. Thousands of participants from all the services; from active duty, Reserve and National Guard units are involved.

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U.S., Nepalese Troops rush to rescue casualties of second Nepal quake

KATHMANDU, Nepal (May 12, 2015) - U.S. service members from Joint Task Force 505 and Nepalese soldiers unload an injured child to a medical triage area at Tribhuvan International Airport after a 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck the country. Joint Task Force 505 along with other multinational forces and humanitarian relief organizations are currently in the Nepal providing aid after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the country, April 25. At Nepal's request the U.S. government ordered JTF 505 to provide unique capabilities to assist Nepal.

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