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Cobra Gold 16: Noncombatant Evacuation Preparation

A MV-22 Osprey sits on display for Thai, Malaysian and Japanese service members and spectators to tour during a noncombatant evacuation demonstration as part of exercise Cobra Gold 16 at Utapao, Thailand, February 17, 2016. The Osprey brings a longer travel range and bigger capacity for supplies compared to traditional helicopters, but it can access tighter spaces than a traditional fixed-wing aircraft. Cobra Gold is a multi-national exercise designed to increase cooperation and advance the Pacific region’s peace and interoperability. The Osprey is with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

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US and Five Partner Nations Conducting Exercise Cope North in Guam

Exercise Cope North 16 participants pose for a group photo, Feb. 10, 2016, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Cope North 16 includes nearly 3,000 personnel from six countries and continues the growth of strong, interoperable, and beneficial relationships within the Indo-Asia-Pacific region through integration of airborne and land-based command and control assets.

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35 FW inspects, deploys to Cope North

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan (Feb. 1, 2017) - U.S. Air Force Airmen strap down a lift truck. Airmen built the pallet two days prior in preparation for exercise Cope North 2016. The annual exercise serves as a keystone event to promote stability and security throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region by enabling regional forces to hone vital readiness skills critical to maintaining regional stability.

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Exercise Yama Sakura Underway In Japan

CAMP ITAMI, JAPAN (Camp Itami, Japan, Dec. 5, 2015 ) - Lt. Gen. Stephen Lanza, left, I Corps commanding general, and Lt. Gen. Junji Suzuki, commander of the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Middle Army, shake hands to mark the beginning of Exercise Yama Sakura 69 during the opening ceremony at the Middle Army Headquarters.

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Misawa demonstrates capability in exercise

U.S. Air Force Airmen assemble a decontamination chamber during an exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 3, 2015. Exercise Vigilant Ace 16 prompted the scenario of a suspicious package at the post office, setting off the response of emergency agencies on base. Individuals at the scene were cleansed of any potential chemical remains.

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Southern Katipo to kick off in New Zealand

New Zealand and Australian troops conduct dry fire training with the Individual Weapon (IW) Steyr 5.56 mm Assault Rifle in preparation for Exercise Southern Katipo 2015 at Linton Military Camp, New Zealand, Oct. 28, 2015. Southern Katipo 2015 is a multinational exercise designed to foster cooperation and interoperability between partner nations.

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U.S. participates in 28th iteration of JMSDF Fleet Review

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey flies over the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force warships, near Tokyo Bay, during the 28th iteration of the JMSDF Fleet Review, Oct. 18, 2015. Approximately 28 aircraft from the JMSDF, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps flew above the warship. The fleet review allowed the JMSDF to assess its readiness and demonstrated the Japanese and the U.S. commitment to enduring prosperity and security in the Asia-Pacific region.

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18th Wing participates in Okinawa disaster drill

In this photo, a Japan Coast Guard S-76D hovers as members lower a rescue swimmer during an annual Okinawa Prefectural Government bilateral disaster response exercise at Atta Port, Japan, Sept. 5, 2015. The scenario centered on the evacuation and rescue of Okinawa inhabitants following a deadly tsunami hitting the island’s eastern coast. A total of 82 separate entities from the U.S. military, Japan Self-Defense Force and local emergency responders worked together to ensure the success of the exercise.

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DOD's Autonomous Vessel Sails Through Transit Test, Participates in Exercise Dawn Blitz

In this file photo, amphibious assault vehicles prepare to enter the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18), during Exercise Dawn Blitz 2015 (DB-15). DB-15, being conducted from Aug. 31- Sept. 9, 2015 by Expeditionary Strike Group 3 (ESG-3) and 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade (1stMEB), is a multinational training exercise between the U.S., Japan, Mexico and New Zealand which conducts live, simulated, and constructive operations to enhance each country’s ability to activate and deploy an Amphibious Task Force with speed and effectiveness in support of the full range of military operations as required by combatant commanders.

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Alaska Air National Guard hosts joint multinational humanitarian exercise on JBER

In this photo, participants of the command post exercise portion of the Pacific Airlift Rally gather for an opening speech on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Aug. 25. The Pacific Airlift Rally is a bi-annual, multinational military-airlift symposium for nations in the Indo-Pacific Region and is hosted by the Pacific Air Forces.

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Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission visits 607 AOC

In this photo, Col. Christopher Cotts, Seventh Air Force chief of staff, greets Swedish Maj. Gen. Mats Engman, right, head of policy and plans department for the Swedish Armed Forces and Swedish Neutral Nations Supervisory Commission member, and Swiss Lt. Col. Christian Guillaume, Swiss delegate to the NNSC, during an observation tour during exercise Ulchi Freedom Guardian Aug. 24, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.. The NNSC provides transparency to the international community by ensuring planning and operations are conducted with a "defensive and deterrent" nature.

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51 FW tests 'Fight Tonight' capabilities during exercise

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea (Aug. 18, 2015) - 51st Security Forces Squadron and Republic of Korea Army members discuss patrol plans during an exercise simulation near Pyeongtaek. These combined forces enhance the ability of American and South Korean forces to make swift and coordinated tactical responses in the event of an emergency.

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Northern Edge 2015 battlespace, maximizes training capability

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska (June 25, 2015) Live, virtual and constructive (LVC) participants from various U.S. military branches are tracked by the 353rd Combat Training Squadron as assets move into place in preparation for an Exercise Northern Edge scenario. The LVC system enables live participants like this U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon deployed to Alaska to directly engage and interact with virtual aviators operating from home station simulators, and contructive computer-generated forces to provide more robust training scenarios. Northern Edge 2015 is Alaska's premier joint training exercise designed to practice operations, tactics, techniques and procedures as well as enhance interoperability among thousands of Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen from active duty, reserve and National Guard units.

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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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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., ROK come together for PACUNITY

In this photo, civil engineer Airmen from U.S. and Republic of Korea assemble in formation before being dispatched to repair a runway for exercise Pacific Unity, June 11, 2015, Jungwon Air Base, Republic of Korea. PACUNITY had the goal of developing U.S. Air Force and ROK engineer interoperability for rapid responses to contingency and disaster response events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Barreiro/Released)

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Palawan communities celebrate completion of new school facilities

PALAWAN, Philippines (Apr. 28, 2015) - U.S. military service members talk to children during exercise Balikatan 2015's San Rafael High School ribbon cutting ceremony in San Rafael. Construction of the BK15 humanitarian civic assistance projects started this past March with the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. forces and Australian forces working shoulder-to-shoulder to construct a two-classroom building for Santa Lourdes National High School, Sabang Elementary School, San Rafael High School and San Rafael Elementary School. This year marks the 31st iteration of the exercise, which is an annual Philippine-U.S. bilateral military training exercise and humanitarian civic assistance engagement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal/Released)

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Multinational team, community conduct shoulder-to-shoulder construction during exercise Balikatan

PUERTO PRINCESA, PALAWAN, Philippines (Apr. 21, 2015) - Service members of the U.S. military, Australian Army and Philippine Air Force work together to construct a two classroom Department of the Philippines Standard Building at ENCAP Site 1, Santa Lourdes National High School during exercise Balikatan. The joint and multinational team consists of service members with the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marines, Australian Army, and Philippine Air Force. This year marks the 31st iteration of the exercise, which is an annual Philippines-U.S. bilateral military training exercise and humanitarian civic assistance engagement.

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MCAS Iwakuni maintains operational readiness

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan (Apr. 3, 2015) - Aircraft Rescue Firefighters with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron work together to evacuate a casualty during the mass casualty exercise aboard Marine Corps Air. Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni conducted the exercise in preparation for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force/MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day 2015 Air Show. The exercise simulated an aircraft crash and oil spill in a crowded area.

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