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JSTARS Shine at Kadena Air Base

5th Expeditionary Airborne Command and Control Squadron Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System team members work together to remove outer engine components of an E-8C Joint STARS aircraft at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 24, 2020. The Air National Guard and active duty members from Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, are on three-month rotations to work with the 5th EACCS on KAB to promote total force integration and joint interoperability.
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PHILIPPINE SEA (Sept. 22, 2020) Cpl. Clayton A. Phillips, a network administrator with Marine Air Control Group 18 Detachment, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and a native of Beech Bluff, Tennessee, tests the connectivity of the Networking On-the-Move Airborne (NOTM-A) communications system during flight operations from the amphibious assault ship, USS America (LHA 6). The NOTM-A provides the mission commander the ability to command and control forces on the ground while flying above the battlefield. America, flagship of Expeditionary Strike Group 7, along with the 31st MEU, is operating in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brienna Tuck)
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USAG Japan opens environmentally friendly wash rack for military vehicles

Spc. Brianna Stallings, assigned to the 38th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, rolls up a hose at the U.S. Army Garrison Japan Wash Rack at Sagami General Depot, Japan, Sept. 21.
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United States Space Force unit on Okinawa

Members of the 16th Space Control Squadron, 16th Expeditionary Space Flight-Alpha, pose for a photo after a transfer ceremony Sept. 9, 2020, on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. These four Space Professionals are the first members from the U.S. Air Force to transfer and stand up the first United States Space Force unit on Okinawa.
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31st MEU, America ARG conduct VBSS rehearsal in South China Sea

U.S. reconnaissance Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) exfiltrate towards a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st MEU, during a simulated visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) mission aboard dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). VBSS is a part of Maritime Interception Operations that aim to delay, disrupt, or destroy enemy forces or supplies in the maritime domain. Germantown, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), 31st MEU team, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. The America ARG, 31st MEU team remains the premier crisis response force in the region despite the unique challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Fight and Deliver: 31st MEU, America ARG Build an Integrated Blue-Green Team

U.S. reconnaissance Marines with the Maritime Raid Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) exfiltrate towards a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st MEU, during a simulated visit, board, search, and seizure (VBSS) mission aboard dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). VBSS is a part of Maritime Interception Operations that aim to delay, disrupt, or destroy enemy forces or supplies in the maritime domain. Germantown, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), 31st MEU team, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. The America ARG, 31st MEU team remains the premier crisis response force in the region despite the unique challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Submarine Group 7 Holds Change of Command Ceremony

Rear Adm. James “Jimmy” Pitts, a native of Milton, Florida, relinquishes command to Rear Adm. Leonard Dollaga, a native of Vallejo, California, during Commander, Submarine Group 7’s (CSG7) change of command ceremony at Fluckey Hall. Vice Adm. William Merz, Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet presided over the ceremony. CSG7 directs submarine activities throughout the Western Pacific, Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea; two forward-deployed submarine tenders and four attack submarines homeported in Guam; five surveillance towed array sensor system vessels and three oceanographic survey vessels when tasked for theater anti-submarine warfare operations.
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393rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron paves way for Dynamic Force Employment

Airmen assigned to the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron, load cargo onto a K Loader from a C-130J Super Hercules, assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, during bilateral exchange training, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 28, 2020. The training was held in conjunction with an Aviation Training Relocation event, providing the opportunity for 5th Air Force and Koku-Jieitai to strengthen bilateral interoperability and readiness in key mission areas such as defensive counter air and Agile Combat Employment (ACE) capabilities.
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374th Medical Group streamlines patient care

Ceremony narrator Tech. Sgt. Nathan Pinkston, 374th Healthcare Operations Squadron Mental Health Flight Chief, addresses the crowd at the Medical Group re-designation ceremony, Yokota Air Base, Japan, August 28, 2020. The 374th Medical Group re-designated two of its medical squadrons to provide increased individual medical readiness for active-duty members while still supplying quality care to beneficiaries.
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374th Medical Group streamlines patient care

On August 28th, 2020, the 374th Medical Group re-designated two of its medical squadrons at Yokota Air Base, Japan, to better streamline healthcare for active duty and non-active duty patients. The 374th Aerospace Medicine Squadron was renamed as the 374th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron. The 374th OMRS primary care providers will see all active duty members seeking care. The 374th Medical Operations Squadron was renamed as the 374th Healthcare Operations Squadron. The 374th HOS primary care providers will prioritize non-active duty members and children for patient care.
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Expeditionary Strike Group 7 Sailors Stay COVID-Free While at Sea

A U.S. Marine with Battalion Landing Team 2/4, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit has his temperature checked by Seaman Litzy Campos, a native of Phoenix, Arizona, embarked with Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42). Germantown, part of the America Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), 31st MEU team, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operation to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. The America ARG, 31st MEU team remains the premier crisis response force in the region despite the unique challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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U.S. Army Japan fields Army Ten-Miler team virtually during pandemic

From left, Capt. Dustin Thomas, assigned to Medical Activity Japan, Camp Zama; Spc. Max Ramirez, assigned to the 38th Air Defense Artillery Brigade; and Sgt. Joseph Rudolph, also assigned to MEDDAC-J, train for the Army Ten-Miler at Zama Middle High School, Camp Zama, Japan, Aug. 27.
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Trust allows Camp Zama veterinary team to accomplish mission under COVID-19

Dr. (Capt.) Mary McLean, right, officer in charge of the Camp Zama Veterinary Treatment Facility, examines Roxy, a shepherd mix, as Cpl. Madison Green, an animal care specialist assigned to the facility, assists at the facility at Camp Zama, Japan, Aug. 25.
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Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors Tackle TCCC

Medics load a gurney into a UH-60 helicopter as part of Tactical Combat Casualty Care training at Sagami Depot, Sagamihara Japan, August 21, 2020. TCCC training will better prepare medics for potential combat situations in an ongoing effort to heighten medical readiness and is crucial both at home and deployed environments.
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Airmen, Soldiers train on K-9 Aeromedical Evacuations Capabilities

U.S. Army Capt. James Gaffney, Public Health Activity - Japan, Veterinary Treatment Facility OIC, briefs members of the 374th Security Forces Squadron and 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron during a C-12J Huron, K-9 evacuation training scenario, August 20, 2020, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Airmen assigned to the 374th SFS and 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron practiced K-9 evacuation procedures and best practices.
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3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade conducts Alert Contingency MAGTF rapid deployment drill

U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade leave an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, during a flyaway drill on3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade conducts Alert Contingency MAGTF rapid deployment drill the flight line of Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 18, 2020. The MEB continues to conduct essential, realistic training while adhering to strict COVID-19 safety protocols to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and are prepared to deploy in support of our allies and partners throughout the region. 3d MEB is structured to rapidly respond to crisis around the globe immediately, effectively, and efficiently, whether they are humanitarian or combat-related.
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US demonstrates airpower in Indo-Pacific region with simultaneous bomber missions

U.S. Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Japan Air Self Defense Force aircraft conduct a large-scale joint and bilateral integration training exercise Aug. 18, 2020. Four B-1B Lancers, two B-2 Spirit Stealth Bombers, and four F-15C Eagles conducted Bomber Task Force missions simultaneously within the Indo-Pacific region over the course of 24 hours. Pacific Air Forces routinely conducts BTF operations to show the United States’ commitment to allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.
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7th Communications Battalion Competes in Global Capture the Flag Cyber Contest

U.S. Marine Corps defensive cyber operations operators, with Defensive Cyberspace Operations-Internal Defensive Measures Company, 7th Communications Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, partake in an after action report brief for the cyber capture the flag competition they competed in on Aug 6, 2020, on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Aug 14, 2020. Thirty teams, competed in what is known as a jeopardy-style capture the flag event hosted by the Royal Thai Armed Force.
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20 future NCOs graduate from distance-learning Basic Leader Course at Camp Zama

Spc. Jakob Gaddy, assigned to the 14th Missile Defense Battery, Kyogamisaki Communications Site, Japan, and 19 other students in the Basic Leader Course recite the NCO Creed at the end of class July 15 at Camp Zama, Japan.
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Cadet Soars to New Heights with Pilot for a Day

C-130J Super Hercules aircrew assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron and Cadet Chief Master Sgt. Kailea Deleon, Civil Air Patrol Squadron superintendent, navigates a C-130 over Yokota Air Base, Japan, during the Pilot for a Day program Aug. 7, 2020. As Pilot for a Day, Deleon experienced life as a 36th AS pilot from mission briefings, aircrew flight equipment familiarization and a flight in a C-130.
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