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Malabar 2016

SASEBO, Japan (June 12, 2016) - Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians from the Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), and U.S. Navy prepare to dive under the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay (CG 53) at U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo during exercise Malabar 2016, June 12. A trilateral maritime exercise, Malabar is designed to enhance dynamic cooperation between the Indian Navy, JMSDF and U.S. Navy forces in the Indo-Asia-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Charles E. White/ Released)

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Exercise Malabar 2016

A U.S. Navy Sailor assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Mobile Unit One explains the MK18 Mod. 1 unmanned underwater vehicle to Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) EOD technicians during exercise Malabar 2016. A trilateral maritime exercise, Malabar is designed to enhance dynamic cooperation between the Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and U.S. Navy forces in the Indo-Asia-Pacific. (U.S. Navy combat camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Charles E. White/Released)

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Exercise Malabar 2016

A U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician assigned to EOD Mobile Unit 11 explains an unmanned underwater vehicle system to Indian EOD technicians during exercise Malabar 2016. A trilateral maritime exercise, Malabar is designed to enhance dynamic cooperation between the Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and U.S. Navy forces in the Indo-Asia-Pacific. (U.S. Navy combat camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Charles E. White/Released)

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Exercise Malabar 2016

A U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician assigned to EOD Mobile Unit 11 explains an unmanned underwater vehicle system to Indian EOD technicians during exercise Malabar 2016. A trilateral maritime exercise, Malabar is designed to enhance dynamic cooperation between the Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and U.S. Navy forces in the Indo-Asia-Pacific. (U.S. Navy combat camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Charles E. White/Released)

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Exercise Malabar 2016

An Indian Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician enters the water during a training dive as part of exercise Malabar 2016. A trilateral maritime exercise, Malabar is designed to enhance dynamic cooperation between the Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and U.S. Navy forces in the Indo-Asia-Pacific. (U.S. Navy combat camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Charles E. White/Released)

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Malabar 2016

160610-N-QY759-141 SASEBO, Japan (June 10, 2016) – Indian navy Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command Vice Adm. Harish Bisht, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Escort Flotilla 3 Commander Rear Adm. Koji Manabe and U.S. 7th Fleet Deputy Commander Rear Adm. Brian Hurley shake hands after a Malabar 2016 press conference held at Commander, U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo10 June. A trilateral maritime exercise, Malabar is designed to enhance dynamic cooperation between the Indian navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and U.S. Navy forces in the Indo-Asia-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David R. Krigbaum/Released)

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RED FLAG-Alaska 16-2

A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130J Super Hercules, assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 152 out of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, takes off during RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 16-2 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 10, 2016. RED FLAG-Alaska is a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed training exercises for U.S. and international forces to provide joint offensive, counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large force employment in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alejandro Pena)

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RED FLAG-Alaska 16-2

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jerry Boomers, left, assigned to the 3rd Maintenance Group, interacts with Japan Air Self Defense Force Lt. Gen. Hiroaki Maehara, center, the vice commander of Air Defense Command, and Royal New Zealand Air Force Air Commodore Darryn Webb, air component commander, during a static display presentation for RED FLAG-Alaska (RF-A) 16-2, Executive Observer Program at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 10, 2016. Senior air leaders, from Bangladesh, Canada, Finland, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, Mongolia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Thailand and the U.S., were on JBER to observe RED FLAG-Alaska, a series of Pacific Air Forces commander-directed training exercises for U.S. and international forces to provide joint offensive, counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large force employment in a simulated combat environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Alejandro Pena)

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Red Flag-Alaska 16-2

U.S. Marine Corps F/A-18C Hornet aircraft with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314, stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, taxi down the runway at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, during their participation in Red Flag-Alaska 16-2, June 7, 2016. Red Flag-Alaska 16-2 provides squadrons the opportunity to train with joint and international units, increasing their combat skills by participating in simulated combat situations in a realistic threat environment. (U.S. Marine photo by Lance Cpl. Donato Maffin/Released)

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U.S. Army, Canadian Army test Mongolian Armed Forces’ counter-improvised explosive device skills during Khaan Quest 2016

A United Nations truck stages during the culminating event of the counter-improvised explosive device training portion of Khaan Quest 2016 at Five Hills Training Area near Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, June 1. The training provided MAF members with the skills to safely identify and mark potential threats in a minefield, extract personnel and vehicles from minefields and develop IED awareness. Khaan Quest 2016 is an annual, multinational peacekeeping operations exercise hosted by the Mongolian Armed Forces, co-sponsored by U.S. Pacific Command, and supported by U.S. Army Pacific and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific. Khaan Quest, in its 14th iteration, is the capstone exercise for this year’s Global Peace Operations Initiative program. The exercise focuses on training activities to enhance international interoperability, develop peacekeeping capabilities, build to mil-to-mil relationships, and enhance military readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Janessa K. Pon)

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U.S. Army, Canadian Army test Mongolian Armed Forces’ counter-improvised explosive device skills during Khaan Quest 2016

Smoke bombs emit white and black smoke to simulate detonated improvised explosive devices at a mine clearance and counter-IED course during Khaan Quest 2016 at Five Hills Training Area near Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, June 1. The training provided MAF members with the skills to safely identify and mark potential threats in a minefield, extract personnel and vehicles from minefields and develop IED awareness. Khaan Quest 2016 is an annual, multinational peacekeeping operations exercise hosted by the Mongolian Armed Forces, co-sponsored by U.S. Pacific Command, and supported by U.S. Army Pacific and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific. Khaan Quest, in its 14th iteration, is the capstone exercise for this year’s Global Peace Operations Initiative program. The exercise focuses on training activities to enhance international interoperability, develop peacekeeping capabilities, build to mil-to-mil relationships, and enhance military readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Janessa K. Pon)

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U.S. Army, Canadian Army test Mongolian Armed Forces’ counter-improvised explosive device skills during Khaan Quest 2016

A soldier with the Mongolian Armed Forces probes for mines while participating in a mine clearnace and counter-IED training course during Khaan Quest 2016 at Five Hills Training Area near Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, June 1. The training provided MAF members with the skills to safely identify and mark potential threats in a minefield, extract personnel and vehicles from minefields and develop IED awareness. Khaan Quest 2016 is an annual, multinational peacekeeping operations exercise hosted by the Mongolian Armed Forces, co-sponsored by U.S. Pacific Command, and supported by U.S. Army Pacific and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific. Khaan Quest, in its 14th iteration, is the capstone exercise for this year’s Global Peace Operations Initiative program. The exercise focuses on training activities to enhance international interoperability, develop peacekeeping capabilities, build to mil-to-mil relationships, and enhance military readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Janessa K. Pon)

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Mongolian, Royal Canadian, U.S. Armed Forces conduct IED Mine Awareness Training

160601-N-WI365-075 ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia (June 01, 2016) – A soldier with the Mongolian Armed Forces inspects for land mines during a mine clearance and counter-improvised explosive device training course at Five Hills Training Area, Mongolia. The 10-day course is part of Khaan Quest 2016 and is designed to increase MAF soldiers' capability in detecting unexploded ordnance and mine awareness skills that can be used during deployments or peacekeeping missions. Khaan Quest 2016 is an annual, multinational peacekeeping operations exercise hosted by the Mongolian Armed Forces, co-sponsored by U.S. Pacific Command, and supported by U.S. Army Pacific and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific. Khaan Quest, in its 14th iteration, is the capstone exercise for this year’s Global Peace Operations Initiative program. The exercise focuses on training activities to enhance international interoperability, develop peacekeeping capabilities, build mil-to-mil relationships, and enhance military readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Markus Castaneda/RELEASED)

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Mongolian, Royal Canadian, U.S. Armed Forces conduct IED Mine Awareness Training

160601-N-WI365-075 ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia (June 01, 2016) – A soldier with the Mongolian Armed Forces marks an area after inspecting for land mines during a counter-improvised explosive device training course at Five Hills Training Area, Mongolia. The 10-day course is part of Khaan Quest 2016 and is designed to increase MAF soldiers' capability in detecting unexploded ordnance and mine awareness skills that can be used during deployments or peacekeeping missions. Khaan Quest 2016 is an annual, multinational peacekeeping operations exercise hosted by the Mongolian Armed Forces, co-sponsored by U.S. Pacific Command, and supported by U.S. Army Pacific and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific. Khaan Quest, in its 14th iteration, is the capstone exercise for this year’s Global Peace Operations Initiative program. The exercise focuses on training activities to enhance international interoperability, develop peacekeeping capabilities, build mil-to-mil relationships, and enhance military readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Markus Castaneda/RELEASED)

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Mongolian, Royal Canadian, U.S. Armed Forces conduct IED Mine Awareness Training

160601-N-WI365-XXX ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia (June 01, 2016) - The 10-day course is part of Khaan Quest 2016 and is designed to increase MAF soldiers' capability in detecting IED and unexploded ordnance that can be used during deployment or peacekeeping missions. Khaan Quest 2016 is an annual, multinational peacekeeping operations exercise hosted by the Mongolian Armed Forces, co-sponsored by U.S. Pacific Command, and supported by U.S. Army Pacific and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific. Khaan Quest, in its 14th iteration, is the capstone exercise for this year’s Global Peace Operations Initiative program. The exercise focuses on training activities to enhance international interoperability, develop peacekeeping capabilities, build to mil-to-mil relationships, and enhance military readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Markus Castaneda/RELEASED)

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USS Momsen (DDG 92) Operations

160525-N-YU572-134 SEA OF JAPAN (May 25, 2016) – The Republic of Korea destroyer ROKS Sejong the Great (DDG-991), front, the guided-missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73), left, the Republic of Korea corvette ROKS Yeosu (PCC-765), top, and the guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92), right, steam in formation during a maneuvering exercise. The destroyers Decatur, Momsen, and USS Spruance (DDG 111) are deployed as part of a U.S. 3rd Fleet Pacific Surface Action Group (PAC SAG) under Destroyer Squadron (CDS) 31. (U.S. Navy photo by Naval Aircrewman 3rd Class Coty Voll/Released)

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Multinational Peacekeeping Exercise Khaan Quest 2016 commences with opening ceremony

160522-N-WI365-344 ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia (May 22, 2016) - U.S. Pacific Command Commander, Admiral Harry Harris speaks with the President of Mongolia, The Honorable Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj during the Khaan Quest 2016 opening ceremony in Mongolia. Khaan Quest 2016 is an annual multinational peacekeeping operations exercise conducted in Mongolia and is the capstone exercise for this year’s Global Peace Operations Initiative program. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Markus Castaneda)

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USS Momsen (DDG 92) Operations

160522-N-YU572-008 WATERS SURROUNDING THE KOREAN PENINSULA (May 22, 2016) Aviation Aircrewman 2nd Class Daniel Rodriguez, assigned to the "Warbirds" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49, prepares to receive chocks and chains from Sailors aboard the Republic of Korea destroyer ROKS Yulgok Yi (DDG-992). The guided-missile destroyers USS Momsen (DDG 92), USS Decatur (DDG 73) and USS Spruance (DDG 111), with embarked "Devil Fish" and "Warbirds" detachments of HSM-49, are deployed as part of a U.S. 3rd Fleet Pacific Surface Action Group (PAC SAG) under Destroyer Squadron (CDS) 31. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jay C. Pugh/Released)

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USS Momsen (DDG 92) Operations

160522-N-YU572-395 WATERS SURROUNDING THE KOREAN PENINSULA (May 21, 2016) The guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92), bottom, Republic of Korea destroyer ROKS Seoae Ryu Seong-ryong (DDG-993), guided-missile destroyer USS Decatur (DDG 73), Republic of Korea destroyer ROKS Yulgok Yi (DDG-992) and Republic of Korea patrol craft ROKS Kwang Myung (PCC-782) steam in formation during a bilateral maneuvering exercise. The destroyers USS Spruance (DDG 111), Momsen and Decatur, with embarked "Devil Fish" and "Warbirds" detachments of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 49, are deployed as part of a U.S. 3rd Fleet Pacific Surface Action Group (PAC SAG) under Destroyer Squadron (CDS) 31. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jay C. Pugh/Released)

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Navy Admiral, Tennessee Native Names Horse for Volunteers Around the World

160522-A-ZZ999-085 NALAIKH, Mongolia (May 22, 2016) - Adm. Harry Harris, Commander of U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM), rides his horse, “Volunteer,” with Haliun Erdenebat, PACOM Program manager, Office of Defense Cooperation, at the Khaan Jims camp. Maj. Gen. Dulamsuren Davaa, Chief of the General Staff of Mongolia, presented Volunteer to Harris as part of a special Mongolian tradition. A native of East Tennessee, Harris named the horse “Volunteer” to honor his home state and Mongolia’s leadership in peacekeeping missions in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Harris visited Mongolia during the annual multinational peacekeeping exercise Khaan Quest, which served as this year’s capstone exercise for the U.S. State Department’s Global Peace Operations Initiative program. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Renee Michel/Released)

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