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Marine helicopters soar farther than before with auxiliary fuel tanks

Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters past Mount Fuji, Shizuoka, Japan, March 12, 2017. The squadron, currently supporting Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force through the unit deployment program, validated the long-range capability of auxiliary fuel tanks on their H-1 platform helicopters by flying 314 nautical miles during one leg of the four-day mission, March 10. These aircrafts’ extended range is crucial to maintaining a stronger, more capable forward-deployed force in readiness in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The squadron is based out of Camp Pendleton, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andy Martinez)

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Green Bay and 31st MEU conduct CRRC rehearsal off the coast of Okinawa

Marines assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) embark the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) during a combat rubber raiding craft rehearsal, Mar. 11, 2017. Green Bay, part of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, with embarked 31st MEU, is on a routine patrol, operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance warfighting readiness and posture forward as a ready-response force for any type of contingency.

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U.S.-Japan conduct aerial integration training during Forest Light 17-1

A Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force soldier observes as members of his team fast rope from a MV-22 osprey during exercise Forest Light at Soumagahara, Mar. 9, 2017. Forest Light is one of various bilateral training opportunities conducted by Japanese Ground Self Defense and forward deployed U.S. Marine Corps forces to demonstrate the enduring commitment by both countries to peace, stability, and prosperity across the region.

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U.S. Leaders on Okinawa Invite Media for Information Exchange

Lt. Gen. Lawrence D. Nicholson calls on an Okinawan media representative to ask a question during the media round table on March 8, 2017, at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Nicholson and U.S. Consul General Mr. Joel Ehrendreich, spoke with approximately 18 Okinawan and mainland Japan media representatives to answer questions concerning the purpose and reach of the new Okinawa Orientation Overview brief given to newcomers, the actions taken to advance the U.S. and Japanese alliance, and flight policies set in place for U.S. military aircraft operating in and around Okinawa. Nicholson, from Toronto, Canada is the commanding general for III Marine Expeditionary Force. Ehrendreich is the consul general at the U.S. Consulate, Naha.

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Bonhomme Richard, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit Depart Okinawa, Japan for Patrol

Sailors lower the jack staff on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) as the ship departs White Beach Naval Facility, Mar. 8, 2017. The jack staff is used for hoisting the Navy's First Jack Flag flown while the ship is moored in port. Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is on a routine patrol, operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance warfighting readiness and posture forward as a ready-response force for any type of contingency.

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Return From Cope North

Senior Airman Aubrey Rice, 374th Civil Engineering Squadron driver operator, gets into a P-19 firetruck on the flight line after returning from Exercise Cope North Guam, March 14, 2017, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The firetruck was used to provide flight line support during the exercise.

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Yokota welcomes PACAF's first C-130J Super Hercules

A C-130J Super Hercules with the 36th Airlift Squadron is drenched in water during a water salute upon arrival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2016. Much like its H-model older brother, the C-130J will be used to support critical peacekeeping and contingency operations in the Indo-Asia Pacific region, including cargo delivery, troop transport, airdrop and aeromedical missions.

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Lab technicians fuel 35th Fighter Wing

Troy Farris, left, a fuels laboratory lead technician with the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron, and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ken Leon Guerrero, right, a fuels laboratory technician with the 35th LRS, draw Jet Propellant 8 at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2017. The fuel is checked for particulate matter, which consist of dirt, grime and water levels in the fuel that could negatively affect the F-16 Fighting Falcon flying mission.

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PHIBRON 11 Arrives in Okinawa for Patrol Preparations

Tugboats guide amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) as it arrives at White Beach Naval Facility for a scheduled port visit, Mar. 4, 2017. Bonhomme Richard is on a routine patrol, operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to serve as a forward-capability for any type of contingency.

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Navy-Marine Corps Team Commences Patrol

The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) arrives at White Beach Naval Facility for a scheduled port visit, Mar. 4, 2017. During the visit, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Marines will embark the ship and on-load cargo and equipment. Bonhomme Richard is on a routine patrol, operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to serve as a forward-capability for any type of contingency.

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Understanding the tools

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Matthew Melendez, right, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technicain shows Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tohoku EOD school instructors, components of a variety of tools during the class room portion of a two-day training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2017. The training was based on building a mutual understanding of foundational EOD skills, to include classroom instruction and realistic hands-on practical exercises.

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USS Green Bay conducts routine patrol in South China Sea

The amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), transited the South China Sea on a routine patrol. Green Bay is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance partnerships and be a ready-response force for any type of contingency, Mar. 2, 2017.

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Starting off right: 18th MTF teaches maintainers core tasks

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael Hust, 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit lead electrical and environmental specialist, demonstrates how to remove a panel from an F-15A Eagle Feb. 28, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Hust helps instruct new electrical and environmental maintainers for the 18th Maintenance Training Flight’s new ENE core tasks course.

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Weasels embrace new tattoo policy

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jacob D. Jennings, left, a 35th Maintenance Group weapons evaluator, watches Senior Airman Paul Uribe, center, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crew member prepare an AIM-9 sidewinder as Staff Sgt. Daniel Garrison, right, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew team chief, reviews checklist at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 28, 2017. Misawa displays its commitment to the Indo-Asia-Pacific by ensuring its Airmen stay ready each day to perform their critical duties, in this case loading weapons onto F-16 Fighting Falcons.

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Knowledge is power

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Nathan Monica, left, a lead standardization crew member with the 35th Maintenance Group, describes the variety of munitions locally stored to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 23, 2017. The 35th MXG was one of several stops on their three-day tour. The JGSDF soldiers learned about the different warfighter capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon.

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Trilateral training expands life-saving capabilities

Aeromedical Evacuation Airmen from the U.S., Japanese and Australian air forces transport a simulated patient to a U.S. Air Force C-12 Huron as part of annual exercise Cope North Feb. 21, 2017, at Tinian Air Field. Aeromedical evacuation training was conducted on the Huron to familiarize airmen with patient care on a new airframe. Cope North is a long-standing exercise designed to enhance multilateral air operations between the partnered militaries, bringing together more than 2,700 U.S. Airmen, Sailors and Marines who are training alongside approximately 600 combined JASDF and RAAF participants.

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Full throttle: 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Conducts Power Run

The flight instrument panel fluctuates during a KC-135R Stratotanker engine power run Feb. 16, 2017, at Kadena Air Force Base, Japan. The 909th Aircraft Maintenance Unit’s aerospace propulsion technicians conduct engine power runs to test how the KC-135’s systems handle at higher engine levels.

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Aero India 2017

A U.S. Air Force combat controller from the 353rd Special Operations Group, Kadena Air Base, Japan exits a C-130J Super Hercules during a free-fall jump with India Special Forces paratroopers during Aero India 2017 at Air Force Station Yelahanka, Bengaluru, India, Feb. 16, 2017. Jumpers from the two countries shared best practices and combined into jump teams, to the delight of the crowd. The U.S. participates in air shows and other regional events to demonstrate its commitment to the security of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, promote the standardization and interoperability of equipment, and display capabilities critical to the success of current and future military operations.

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Kadena employs sustainable, decisive airpower in the Pacific

An Air Force F-15 Eagle and Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets fly in formation after a training sortie Feb. 16, 2017, over the Pacific Ocean. The joint training bolstered communications and interoperability between the two services, which both serve to enhance peace and security throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)

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Okinawa Firefighters Smoke Small Fire Department Competition

In this file photo, U.S. Army Garrison - Okinawa firefighters fine-tune their skills during an emergency drill. Teamwork is an integral part of success for the award winning fire department.

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