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After 75 Years, Veteran Will Receive Honors for WWII Service

Dan Crowley, a Battle of Bataan survivor, is escorted by Corpsman 1st Class Jose Nievesrios while walking through side boys during the 77th anniversary of the Battle of Bataan and Bataan Death March ceremony held aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5). Bataan is home ported at Naval Station Norfolk.

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USS Stockdale Visits Darwin during 7th Fleet Operations

Fire Controlman (Aegis) 3rd Class Benjamin Hitt, from Decatur, Alabama, mans the rails aboard USS Stockdale (DDG 106) as the guided-missile destroyer arrives in Darwin for a port visit. Stockdale is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

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U.S., Indian Navies Practice Submarine Hunting in Indian Ocean

In this file photo, an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter comes in for a landing on the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) prior to a replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Tippecanoe (T-AO 199). The ship is part of the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group and is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Sealift Ships: Key Assets in Supply Chain during Balikatan 2019

Soldiers attached to U.S. Army Pacific guide a military vehicle off Military Sealift Command’s time-chartered vessel M/V Cape Hudson (T-AKR 5066) in preparation for exercise Balikatan 2019, March 15. This year’s Balikatan focuses on maritime security and amphibious capabilities, as well as multinational interoperability through military exchanges.

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USS Topeka Changes Command

Cmdr. Richard Salazar smiles as he assumes command of the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754), March 1. Topeka is one of four Guam-homeported submarines assigned COMSUBRON 15.

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Multinational force

Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5 and Sailors with the Royal Thai Navy EOD participate in a simulated mine detection evolution during Exercise Cobra Gold 2019 in Thailand. Cobra Gold is a multinational exercise co-sponsored by Thailand and the United States that is designed to advance regional security and effective response to crisis contingencies through a robust multinational force to address common goals and security commitments in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Defense Secretary Says 'Integrated Deterrence' Is Cornerstone of U.S. Defense

In this file photo, USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) joins Royal Australian Navy Collins Class Submarines HMAS Collins, HMAS Farncomb, HMAS Dechaineux and HMAS Sheean in formation in the West Australian Exercise Area. Royal Australian Navy Collins Class Submarines HMAS Collins, HMAS Farncomb, HMAS Dechaineux and HMAS Sheean were joined in formation by United States Navy Submarine USS Santa Fe in the West Australian Exercise Area for a PHOTOEX in February 2019. The submarines were in the area to participate in a number of activities, including Exercise Lungfish 2019 and Exercise Ocean Explorer 2019.

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Civil Action Team Palau Holds Change of Charge Ceremony

Air Force 2nd Lt. Colin Quitta, Civic Action Team (CAT) Palau 36-03 officer-in-charge, right, salutes Navy Capt. Steve Stasick, commodore of the 30th Naval Construction Regiment, as he is relieved by Army Capt. Brendan Condron during a change of charge ceremony, Feb. 15. During the ceremony, U.S. Air Force 36th Civil Engineer Squadron CAT 36-03 was relieved by Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 133 CAT 133-28. The Civic Action Team Palau provides construction support to the host nation, assists and trains apprentices with general engineering skills, facilitates a medical outreach program and conducts community service projects. CAT Palau is an integral part of the U.S. mission to assist and support the development of the Republic of Palau through the Compact of Free Association between the two nations. 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the CAT mission in Palau.

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Iron Fist 2019 Strengthens U.S.-Japan Alliance; Certifies Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade

Soldiers from the 1st Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) conduct individual and small-unit maneuver exercises during Iron Fist at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, February 6, 2019. Exercise Iron Fist is an annual, bilateral amphibious training exercise designed to improve U.S. Marine Corps and the JGSDF’s ability to plan, communicate and conduct combined amphibious operations.

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Military Sealift Command-Charter Cape Hudson Sails the Pacific Pathways, Delivers for Cobra Gold

A Soldier attached to U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) directs a vehicle down the ramp of Military Sealift Command chartered ship M/V Cape Hudson (T-AKR 5066), during an offload at Chuk Samet, Thailand, Jan. 24. The vessel is part of a mobility operation for USARPAC called Pacific Pathways 19-1, where the ship hops around the Pacific region supporting follow-on missions.

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USS Anchorage Visits Singapore during Regional Operations

The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) prepares to moor during a port visit to Singapore while on a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/ 13th MEU is a capable and lethal Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the 7th fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations.

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Essex Arrives in Phuket, Thailand

Sailors prepare to insert a stopper on an anchor chain in the forecastle of Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) while anchoring off the coast of Phuket, Thailand during a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/13th MEU is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations.

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Essex Arrives in Phuket

Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) sets anchor off the coast of Phuket, Thailand while on a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) 24, Jan. 2019. The Essex ARG/13th MEU is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William Phillips

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INDOPACOM Commander Makes First Visit to Nepal

Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Adm. Phil Davidson participates in an honors ceremony at the Nepali Army headquarters. This is Davidson’s first visit to Nepal as the USINDOPACOM commander.

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INDOPACOM Commander Makes First Visit to Nepal

Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Adm. Phil Davidson meets with U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal the honorable Randy Berry. This is Davidson’s first visit to Nepal as the USINDOPACOM commander.

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INDOPACOM Commander Makes First Visit to Nepal

Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Adm. Phil Davidson participates in a wreath laying ceremony at the Nepali Army pavilion. This is Davidson’s first visit to Nepal as the USINDOPACOM commander.

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Evaluation Team Uses Non-destructive Testing on JBER Airfields

The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD23), middle, transits the Bay of Bengal with Indian navy destroyer INS Rajput (D 51) while conducting a cooperative deployment with the Indian navy. Anchorage is deployed as part of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). The Essex ARG/ 13th MEU is a capable and lethal Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the 7th fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations.

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U.S. Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), man the rails of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23), Dec. 22, 2018. The Anchorage, assigned to the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), is conducting a partnership strengthening visit to Visakhapatnam, India. The Essex ARG and 13th MEU are a capable and lethal Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations.

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U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Conner Krecklow, a UH-1Y Venom crew chief with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 166 (Reinforced), 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), mans the rails aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23), Dec. 22, 2018. The Anchorage, assigned to the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), is conducting a partnership strengthening visit to Visakhapatnam, India. The Essex ARG and 13th MEU are a capable and lethal Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations.

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U.S. Marines with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Navy Sailors with the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) man the rails aboard the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23), Dec. 22, 2018. Anchorage, assigned to the Essex ARG, is conducting a partnership strengthening visit to Visakhapatnam, India. The Essex ARG and 13th MEU are a capable and lethal Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations.

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