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‘Ghost Brigade’ Soldiers prepare for future conflicts

A Soldier with 1-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team acts as a guard during Decisive Action Rotation 16-06 at the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, Calif., May 6, 2016. The training focused on the 1-2 SBCT combating a near-peer enemy and smaller militant groups in a foreign country. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Dedrick Johnson, Operations Group, National Training Center)

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PACOM CO Visits Malaysian PM During Putrajaya Forum, Bringing Sr. Leaders Together

PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (April 19, 2016) Commander of U.S. Pacific Command, Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr. met with the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Najib Razak during his visit to Malaysia to attend the Putrajaya Forum 2016. This forum is organized by the Malaysian Institute of Defence and Security, and brings together senior leaders and professionals of academia to discuss defense and security issues in the Indo-Asia-Pacific.

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PACOM Commander Delivers Remarks at Putrajaya Forum 2016

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (April 19, 2016) Commander of U.S. Pacific Command, Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr. delivers remarks during Putrajaya Forum 2016. Putrajaya Forum is organized by the Malaysian Institute of Defence and Security, and brings together senior leaders and professionals of academic to discuss defense and security issues in the Indo-Asia-Pacific.

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PACOM Commander Delivers Remarks at Putrajaya Forum 2016

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (April 19, 2016) Commander of U.S. Pacific Command, Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr. delivers remarks during Putrajaya Forum 2016. Putrajaya Forum is organized by the Malaysian Institute of Defence and Security, and brings together senior leaders and professionals of academic to discuss defense and security issues in the Indo-Asia-Pacific.

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PACOM Commander Delivers Remarks at Putrajaya Forum 2016

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (April 19, 2016) Commander of U.S. Pacific Command, Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr. delivers remarks during Putrajaya Forum 2016. Putrajaya Forum is organized by the Malaysian Institute of Defence and Security, and brings together senior leaders and professionals of academic to discuss defense and security issues in the Indo-Asia-Pacific.

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Gray Eagle

Spc. Devin Pisani, an Unmanned Aerial System Maintainer, with Delta Company, 25th Aviation inspects the airframe of an MQ-1C Gray Eagle before take-off April 12, 2016 at Fort Wainwright, Alaska’s Ladd Army Airfield. The Gray Eagle is the most recent edition to U.S. Army Alaska Aviation Task Force and provides USARAK commanders real-world combat assets for training in Alaska. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Brady)

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Gray Eagle

An MQ-1C Gray Eagle, assigned to Delta Company, 25th Aviation takes-off from Ladd Army Airfield April 12, 2016 at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. The Gray Eagle is the most recent edition to U.S. Army Alaska Aviation Task Force and provides USARAK commanders real-world combat assets for training in Alaska. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Sean Brady)

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EOD takes part in Alaska Shield

Cpl. Joshua Lackey (left) and Spc. Matthew Fannon help Sgt. Richard Harvey, 716th Ordnance Company (EOD), into his bomb suit to deal with a suspected improvised explosive device during the search of a suspected bomb-making area as part of exercise Alaska Shield, Friday, April 1. The 716th is part of U.S. Army Alaska's 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Alaska Shield is an annual emergency response exercise that takes place in various communities around the state.

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Maj. Gen. from Hawaii retires after 45 years' service

U.S. Army Pacific Deputy Commanding General - National Guard, Maj. Gen. Gary Hara (left), and USARPAC Commanding General, Gen. Vincent Brooks, salute the American Flag during a 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)

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Maj. Gen. from Hawaii retires after 45 years' service

U.S. Army Pacific Deputy Commanding General - National Guard, Maj. Gen. Gary Hara (center-right), receives his retirement award from Gen. Vincent Brooks (center-left), USARPAC Commanding General, during a Flying "V" 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)

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Maj. Gen. from Hawaii retires after 45 years' service

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)

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Maj. Gen. from Hawaii retires after 45 years' service

Governor of Hawaii, David Ige (left), congratulates Hawaii native, Maj. Gen. Gary Hara (center), U.S. Army Pacific Deputy Commanding General - National Guard following his retirement ceremony held at historic Palm Circle, Fort Shafter, Hawaii, March 23, 2016. Ige thanked Hara for his contributions to Hawaii and the nation. "General Hara, you have served our community, state and nation admirably, and our citizens of Hawaii are appreciative of your dedication, hard work and leadership," said Ige. "We wish you and your ohana the very best as you begin to pen your very first chapter of your new book of life called 'Retirement.'" (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Chris McCullough, USARPAC Public Affairs)

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Maj. Gen. from Hawaii retires after 45 years' service

Maj. Gen. Gary Hara's immediate family has collectively served in the Hawaii Army National Guard 180 years and counting, though the extended Hara family is much larger and includes an uncle, cousins, and nephews who have served or are still serving as well. Pictured in this family photo, left to right, are his father, the late Lt. Col. Henry Hara, who was an iconic figure in the Hawaii Army National Guard during his time; Hara, himself, who would follow in his father’s boot prints, joining the HIARNG in 1970 while still in high school; Kenneth, the fourth and the youngest of the brothers, who enlisted in the HIARNG in 1984, and is a brigadier general still serving as the deputy adjutant general for the HIARNG; Hara's younger brother, Dennis, who enlisted in the HIARNG in 1972 and retired a sergeant major in 2014 with 37 years of service; and Larry, the third of four sons, who is currently a master sergeant with 28 years in the HIARNG. (Photo Courtesy of the Hara Family)

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Maj. Gen. from Hawaii retires after 45 years' service

Alpha Battery, 3-7 Field Artillery, 25th Infantry Division, fires its ceremonial cannons during a Flying "V" ceremony held at historic Palm Circle, Fort Shafter, Hawaii, 23 March 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 Russell Goemaere, USARPAC Public Affairs/Released)

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Soldier reflects past, future during jungle training

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)

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Soldier reflects past, future during jungle training

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.

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Firing Line

Sgt. Patrick Maurer (left), Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team “Ironhorse,” 1st Cavalry Division, observes and offers advice as a South Korean military cadet fires an M4 rifle March 23 during the stress-shoot portion of the “Ironhorse Gauntlet” at Camp Hovey. South Korean military cadets trained with Soldiers from the 1st ABCT before leaving to compete at the Sandhurst Military Skills Competition at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Fred Brown, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs, 1st Cav. Div.)

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A Helping Hand

Staff Sgt. Dustin Brown (left), Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team “Ironhorse,” 1st Cavalry Division, serves as a safety officer, as South Korean military cadets negotiate the “Jacob’s Ladder” obstacle March 23 at the Air Assault Course at Camp Hovey. South Korean military cadets trained with Soldiers from the 1st ABCT before leaving to compete at the Sandhurst Military Skills Competition at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Fred Brown, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs, 1st Cav. Div.)

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Up and Over

Sgt. Christopher Mayberry from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team “Ironhorse,” 1st Cavalry Division, serves as a safety officer as South Korean military cadets negotiate an obstacle March 23 at the Air Assault Course at Camp Hovey. South Korean military cadets trained with Soldiers from the 1st ABCT before leaving to compete at the Sandhurst Military Skills Competition at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Fred Brown, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs, 1st Cav. Div.)

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Looking Down

Staff Sgt. Dustin Brown (left), Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team “Ironhorse,” 1st Cavalry Division, leads cadets from the Korea Military Academy, Seoul, South Korea, as they move through obstacles at the Air Assault course at Camp Hovey, March 23. Ironhorse Soldiers like Brown not only worked as range safeties, but also provided tips and instructions to improve performance. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Fred Brown, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs, 1st Cav. Div.)

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