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U.S., Australia Air Forces host safety exchange

U.S. Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force safety experts pose for a group photo during U.S. Pacific Command's annual Asia-Pacific Aviation Safety Subject Matter Expert Exchange (APASS) in Sydney, Australia. APASS creates a forum for discussing a wide range of aviation safety issues, sharing aviation safety concepts, tools, and techniques; and facilitates trust, cooperation and interoperability in an effort to improve aviation safety standards amongst Indo-Asia-Pacific nations.

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Eye in the sky

A Royal Australian Air Force AP-3C Orion takes off at RAAF Williamtown, during Exercise Diamond Shield 2017 in New South Wales, Australia, March 23, 2017. The RAAF AP-3C is a critical component during the exercise as it is fitted with a variety of sensors, including digital multi-mode radar, electronic support measures, electro-optics detectors, magnetic anomaly detectors, friend or foe identification systems and acoustic detectors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)

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Loaded and ready to go

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon taxis at Royal Australian Air Force Base Williamtown, during Exercise Diamond Shield 2017 in New South Wales, Australia, March 21, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Steven R. Doty)

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Historic Pacific F-35 Symposium takes place in Hawaii

Republic of Korea Air Force Brig. Gen. Yoon Byung Ho (left), ROKAF Headquarters Office of Policy chief, greets U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Mathias Winter, F-35 Lightning II Joint Progam Office deputy program executive officer, during the Pacific F-35 Symposium at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, March 15, 2017. The symposium is a Pacific Air Forces-hosted event that brings together the four Pacific members of the F-35 program: Japan, Australia, the Republic of Korea and the U.S. While attending the event, senior officers, warfighters and F-35 experts discussed a range of topics related to integrating the F-35 into multilateral air operations in the Indo-Asia-Pacific. The U.S. currently flies the F-35B out of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, and is scheduled to field two additional squadrons at Eielson AFB, Alaska, starting in 2020. Australia and Japan are already flying their own F-35s and the ROK is projected to receive its first in 2018.

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18th Aggressor pilots take to the Australian air for Exercise Diamond Shield

U.S. Air Force Airmen from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, have touched down at Royal Australian Air Force Base Williamtown, in New South Wales, Australia, for Exercise Diamond Shield 2017. Exercise DS17, the second of four Diamond Series exercises conducted by the RAAF Air Warfare Centre, is an Australian Defence Force training activity where high-readiness forces deploy quickly to remote locations in Australia in response to a simulated security threat.

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Raptors refuel above the Northern Territory

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 90th Fighter Squadron approaches a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker in order to receive fuel in the skies above Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, March 2, 2017. Twelve F-22 Raptors and approximately 200 U.S. Air Force Airmen participated in the first Enhanced Air Cooperation, an initiative under the Force Posture Agreement between the U.S. and Australia.

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US, RAAF fighters exercise for Enhanced Air Cooperative Initiative

A Royal Australian Air Force E-7A Wedgetail taxies behind a RAAF 75 Squadron F/A-18A/B Hornet and U.S. Air Force 90th Fighter Squadron F-22 Raptor at RAAF Base Tindal, Australia, Feb. 24, 2017. Twelve F-22 Raptors and approximately 200 U.S. Air Force Airmen are in Australia as part of the Enhanced Air Cooperation, an initiative under the Force Posture Agreement between the U.S. and Australia.

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US, RAAF fighters exercise for Enhanced Air Cooperative Initiative

From left: Royal Australian Air Force Flight Lieutenant William Grady, 90th Fighter Squadron exchange pilot; Wing Commander Andrew Tatnell, RAAF Base Tindal Senior Australian Defence Force Officer; U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Skalicky, 90th FS commander; and Wing Commander Mick Grant, 75 Squadron commander pose for a photo in front of a RAAF 75 SQ F/A-18A/B Hornet and U.S. 90th FS F-22 Raptor at RAAF Base Tindal, Australia, Feb. 24, 2017. Twelve F-22 Raptors and approximately 200 U.S. Air Force Airmen are in Australia as part of the Enhanced Air Cooperation, an initiative under the Force Posture Agreement between the U.S. and Australia.

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SD greets Austtralian Minister for Defence

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter greets Australian Minister of Industry, Innovation and Science, Christopher Pyne during an honor cordon at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., Oct. 5, 2016.

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Marines learn to lead from the frontlines

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin, and Australian soldiers with 5th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, conduct a casualty evacuation drill during the Frontline Leaders Course at Robertson Barracks, Northern Territory, Australia, Sept. 10, 2016. The course is intended to be an addition to the Marine Corps Lance Corporal’s Seminar, Corporal's Course, and Sergeant's Course. The course instills knowledge and leadership skills to positively impact those under their charge and the future of the Marine Corps. 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, created the course and this will be the first time the course has been officially conducted.

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Exercise Kowari participants find a new camp site

U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Maxwell Martin and an Australian Army soldier turn in survival kits before the final training phase of Exercise Kowari at Daly River region, Northern Territory, Australia, on September 4, 2016. The purpose of Exercise Kowari is to enhance the United States, Australia, and China’s friendship and trust, through trilateral cooperation in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

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VMFA-122 concludes unit level training

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122 prepare to lower an F/A-18C Hornet during Southern Frontier at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, Aug. 31, 2016. In preparation for departure from Australia, the squadron performs maintenance on all aircraft to ensure they are ready to make the long flight home. Southern Frontier is a three week unit level training that helps pilots gain experience and qualifications in low-altitude tactics, close air support, and air ground, high explosive ordnance delivery.

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Partnerships Connect as Pacific Endeavor Wraps up in Australia

Senior Military Signal Officers from around the Indo-Asia Pacific discuss communications interoperability and future trends in communications technology during a meeting at Exercise Pacific Endeavor 16, Aug. 31, 2016). Sponsored by U.S. Pacific Command and hosted by the Australian Defence Force, Pacific Endeavor 2016 is a multinational workshop designed to enhance communication interoperability and expedite Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief response in the Indo-Asia Pacific region. The workshop involved 250 participants from 22 allied and partner nations.

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DISA Joint Spectrum Center Airmen Connect with Multinational Partners During Exercise in Australia

Master Sgt. Rachel Taylor, A Spectrum Manager at Defense Information Systems Agency's Joint Spectrum Center, briefs Participants of Exercise Pacific Endeavor 2016. Sponsored by U.S. Pacific Command and hosted by the Australian Defence Force, Aug. 28, 2016, Pacific Endeavor 2016 is a multinational workshop designed to enhance communication interoperability and expedite Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief response in the Indo-Asia Pacific region. The workshop involved 250 participants from 22 allied and partner nations.

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U.S., Australia, and China set to survive inside the outback

U.S. Marines and soldiers, Australian Army soldiers, and People’s Liberation Army soldiers receive a patch during Exercise Kowari’s opening ceremony at Larrakeyah Barracks, Northern Territory, Australia, August 26, 2016. The purpose of Exercise Kowari is to enhance the United States, Australia, and China’s friendship and trust, through trilateral cooperation in the Asia-Pacific and Indian Ocean Rim regions.

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Pacific Endeavor 16

Participants of Exercise Pacific Endeavor 2016 listen to opening remarks at the opening ceremony at Gallipoli Barracks (Enoggera), Aug. 22, 2016. Sponsored by U.S. Pacific Command and hosted by the Australian Defence Force, Pacific Endeavor 2016 is a multinational workshop designed to enhance communication interoperability and expedite Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief response in the Indo-Asia Pacific region. The workshop involved 250 participants from 22 allied and partner nations.

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B-52s enhance Australian partnership through Vietnam Remembrance Day flyover

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress conducts a training mission over the Delamere Training Range in Northern Australia during Exercise Pitch Black, Aug. 18, 2016. PB16, a multilateral exercise hosted by Australia from Jul. 29 through Aug. 19, allowed participant nations to exercise deployed units in the tasking, planning and execution of offensive counter air and offensive air support while utilizing one of the largest training airspace areas in the world.

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USS Stethem visits Sydney to Promote Green Energy Initiatives

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) arrives in Sydney, Australia to promote green energy initiatives in support of the Great Green Fleet, Aug. 14, 2016. The mission of the Great Green Fleet is to demonstrate how energy efficient systems and procedures, and the use of alternative energy contribute to combat capability, resiliency and flexibility in the operational environment.

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Cheyenne visits Sasebo during Indo-Asia-Pacific Deployment

File photo from July 28, 2016: Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Cheyenne (SSN 773) transits in close formation as one of 40 ships and submarines representing 13 international partner nations during Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

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Undersecretary of the Navy visits USS America

(July 18, 2016) - Undersecretary of the Navy Dr. Janine Davidson passes through the ceremonial rainbow sideboys as she arrives aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) for a scheduled visit. America is underway conducting maritime exercises with partner nations for Rim of the Pacific 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

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