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July 26, 2016 CAMP TACHIKAWA, Japan

Army Lt. Col. Bryan C. Jones (right), commander, U.S. Army Aviation Battalion-Japan, and Army Maj. Nolan D. Roggenkamp (center), operations officer, USAABJ, discuss how to best coordinate aviation assets with their U.S. Air Force counterpart during the second Tachikawa Helicopter Conference conducted July 26, 2016, in Camp Tachikawa, Japan. Hosted by the JGSDF Eastern Army, the conference brought together representatives from the Japan Self-Defense Forces, United States military branches, and Japan’s civil aviation authorities to exchange information and develop policies to conduct helicopter operations during a major disaster. As the only rotary wing battalion stationed in Japan, USAABJ serves as U.S. Army Japan’s primary asset for aviation support. USAABJ’s close partnership with its Japanese aviation counterparts has produced a bilateral agreement for the battalion to assist in an emergency response operation or disaster relief mission if the Japanese government requests it. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, U.S. Army Japan) Share

June 10, 2016 FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii

The traditional cake cutting followed dinner. Representing the past, present and future successes of United States Army Pacific were Gen. Robert B. Brown, USARPAC commanding general (middle), the command's most senior commissioned officer; Command Sgt. Maj. Bryant Lambert (right), USARPAC's senior enlisted leader; the command's youngest Soldier, Pvt. Wendy Hall of the 558th Military Police Company, Schofield Barracks; and Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Jim Hastings (left) who represented the most senior Army Soldier. (U.S. Army picture by Staff Sgt. Chris McCullough, U.S. Army Pacific Public Affairs) Share

June 10, 2016 FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii

Soldiers from across U.S. Army Pacific who competed in the weeklong Best Warrior Competition stand shoulder to shoulder following the presentation of awards. Spc. Robert D. Miller, from 8th Theater Sustainment Command, Fort Shafter, and Sgt. Joseph W. Polcsa, from the 25th Infantry Division, Schofield Barracks, were named USARPAC Soldier and Noncommissioned Officer of the Year. They will represent USARPAC at the Department of the Army-level Best Warrior Competition in October. (U.S. Army picture by Staff Sgt. Chris McCullough, U.S. Army Pacific Public Affairs) Share

June 10, 2016 FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii

Gen. Robert B. Brown (left), U.S. Army Pacific commanding general, and Command Sgt. Maj. Bryant Lambert (right), U.S. Army Pacific command sergeant major, present the Mana O Ke Koa "Spirit of the Warrior" Award to the Honorable Daniel K. Akaka, a Hawaii U.S. Representative (1976-1990) and Senator (1990-2013). Akaka was on hand Friday evening to receive the Mana O Ke Koa "Spirit of the Warrior" Award which honors individuals who have distinguished themselves by their steadfast support of Soldiers, their Families and the Army community. The award was established by United States Army Pacific in June 2007, coinciding with the centennial celebration of Fort Shafter. The Mana O Ke Koa award is symbolized by the Kahili, handcrafted in the traditional Hawaiian manner and made entirely of wood, bone and feathers. Kahili were used in ancient Hawaiian times in the same way as European nobility used shields with coats of arms. Hawaiian nobility used the Kahili to show status, lineage and family ties. Akaka shared how honored he was to have served in the Army, how he is what he is today, and how he has been able to do what he has done, thanks to his service in the U.S. Army. "I'm so grateful and appreciate the privileges that I have in helping our country's security to the United States Army," Akaka said. "I want to tell you that the Army made a huge difference in my life." (U.S. Army picture by Staff Sgt. Chris McCullough, U.S. Army Pacific Public Affairs) Share

June 10, 2016 FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii

The 25th Infantry Division Tropic Lightning Band was on hand to provide inspirational melodies and music for the crowd over 700 attendees at the Army Commemoration event at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, in Honolulu, June 10. The band concluded the evening with their rendition of unit songs from each of 10 active divisions in the Army, followed by the "Army Song," an invocation by the USARPAC chaplain, Col. Michael W. Dugal, and the retiring of the colors. (U.S. Army picture by Staff Sgt. Chris McCullough, U.S. Army Pacific Public Affairs) Share

CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hi

Royal Thai Army Lt. Col. Minwong Sitthisak, explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) Bangkok deputy commander, teaches the classroom portion of a counter-improvised explosive device (C-IED) train the trainer course May 10, 2016, at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. Military members of the U.S. Army, Royal Thai Army, Bangladesh Army, and Air National Guard shared experiences and knowledge throughout the class to advance their C-IED skills and build partnerships. The train the trainer course (T3) was hosted by the U.S. Army Pacific’s Asia Pacific Counter-Improvised Explosive Device Fusion Center. Share

Camp Smith, Hi

Gen. Robert B. Brown, in-coming U.S. Army Pacific commanding general receives the USARPAC colors from Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, Gen. Daniel B. Allyn, during a change of command ceremony held at historic Palm Circle, Fort Shafter, Hawaii, May 4. While Gen. Brown receiving the colors signifies his assuming command of the “One Team” ohana. Share

Camp Smith, Hi

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Joseph Ross, 2nd Platoon, Alpha Company, 29th Engineer Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, provides security after exiting a U.S. Army Black Hawk during a tactical insertion as part of the 25th ID Lightning Academy’s Jungle Operations Training Center (JOTC) patrol day one March 23, 2016, at the East Range Training Center, Hawaii. Students who attend the JOTC training course learn how to operate in a jungle environment learning skills focused on survival, communication, navigation, waterborne and patrol base operations. Ross grew up in York, Pennsylvania and attributes stories he heard from his grandfather, a World War II veteran, in his decision to join the military. Share

March 17, 2016 HONOLULU, Hawai'i

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Joseph Ross, 2nd Platoon, Alpha Company, 29th Engineer Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, retrieves equipment from his ruck sack prior to participating in the 25th ID Lightning Academy’s Jungle Operations Training Center (JOTC) react to contact training lane March 17, 2016, at the East Range Training Center, Hawaii. Students who attend the JOTC training course learn how to operate in a jungle environment learning skills focused on survival, communication, navigation, waterborne and patrol base operations. Ross grew up in York, Pennsylvania and attributes stories he heard from his grandfather, a World War II veteran, in his decision to join the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal) Share

March 17, 2016 HONOLULU, Hawai'i

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Joseph Ross, 2nd Platoon, Alpha Company, 29th Engineer Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, provides security after exiting a U.S. Army Black Hawk during a tactical insertion as part of the 25th ID Lightning Academy’s Jungle Operations Training Center (JOTC) patrol day one March 23, 2016, at the East Range Training Center, Hawaii. Students who attend the JOTC training course learn how to operate in a jungle environment learning skills focused on survival, communication, navigation, waterborne and patrol base operations. Ross grew up in York, Pennsylvania and attributes stories he heard from his grandfather, a World War II veteran, in his decision to join the military. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal) Share

Camp Smith, Hi

(left to right)Ambassador William Headt, the U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Cambodian; Royal Cambodian Army Gen. Meas Sophea; and Maj. Gen. Todd McCaffrey, U.S. Army Pacific's Deputy Commander, troop the line to conclude the Angkor Sentinel 2016 closing ceremony March 25, 2016, at the Training School for Multinational Peacekeeping Forces in Kampong Speu Province, Cambodia. This year marked the seventh iteration of the annual bilateral military exercise hosted by the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces and sponsored by the U.S. Army Pacific that’s designed to collectively strengthen the two countries’ humanitarian assistance and disaster relief capabilities and improve military-to-military cooperation. Share

March 23, 2016 FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii

U.S. Army Pacific Deputy Commanding General - National Guard, Maj. Gen. Gary Hara (center-left), flashes the Shaka, along with Gen. Vincent Brooks (center-left), USARPAC Commanding General Vincent K. Brooks (right), USARPAC Command Sgt. Maj. Bryant Lambert (left), and Hara's wife, Dianne, during his retirement ceremony held at historic Palm Circle, Fort Shafter, Hawaii, March 23, 2016. The ceremony honored Hara's retirement after 47 years of service. He had been with USARPAC since 2013, during which time he operated as the Deputy Commanding General of the ARNG after USARPAC was elevated from a 3-star command to a 4-star command as part of the Asia-Pacific strategic rebalance. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Chris McCullough, USARPAC Public Affairs) Share

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