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Exercise Balikatan Opening

Flags from both nations are retired, during the opening ceremony of Balikatan 2016, aboard Camp Aguinaldo, April 4, 2016. Balikatan, which means "shoulder to shoulder" in Filipino, is an annual bilateral training exercise focused on improving the ability of Philippine and U.S. military forces to work together during planning, contingency and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. This year marks the 32nd iteration of the exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Erik Estrada)

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Exercise Balikatan Opening

The official party including government officials and military leaders from the Armed Forces of the Philippines and United States, stand together for a photo at the opening ceremony of Balikatan 2016, aboard Camp Aguinaldo, April 4, 2016. Balikatan, which means "shoulder to shoulder" in Filipino, is an annual bilateral training exercise focused on improving the ability of Philippine and U.S. military forces to work together during planning, contingency and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. This year marks the 32nd iteration of the exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Erik Estrada)

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Wolf Pack Soars during Buddy Wing 16-3

An F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 80th Fighter Squadron takes off during Buddy Wing 16-3 at Jungwon Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 30, 2016. Buddy Wing training, held multiple times a year, polishes the ability of the Republic of Korea and U.S. pilots to train and operate as a combined force.

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60th Anniversary of Operation DEEP FREEZE concludes

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III sits at McMurdo Station, Antarctica, during a previous iteration of Operation DEEP FREEZE, the Department of Defense's support of the U.S. Antarctic Program and the National Science Foundation. This year marked the 60th Anniversary of the operation.

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COMPACAF visits the Wolf Pack

Gen. Lori J. Robinson, Pacific Air Forces commander, shakes hands with Senior Airman Kimberlee Kutt, 8th Force Support Squadron fitness center journeyman during her visit to Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 17, 2016. Robinson had the opportunity to see firsthand how Kunsan Airmen contribute to deterring aggression on the Korean Peninsula during her visit to Kunsan.

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5th AF CC visits Osan

Lt. Gen. John Dolan, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, meets with Col. Andrew Hansen, 51st Fighter Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Alex Del Valle, 51st FW command chief, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March 7, 2016. Dolan is visiting Osan AB to observe key components of Exercise Key Resolve, to include command and control procedures, the air tasking order coordination process, and the quality of training provided to Air Force personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Steffen/Released)

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35th Civil Engineer Squadron ensures mission success

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan (Feb. 24, 2016) - Members from 35th Civil Engineer Squadron operate air blast sweepers on the runway. The 35th CES Airmen make sure the flying mission can be carried out and the base populous is able to safely commute from point A to point B during the winter.

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More than big green trucks: How Andersen Airmen fuel the fight

The 36th Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Management Flight Airmen check for foreign objects and debris before heading out for a full day on the flightline Feb. 26, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. A team of Airmen wait at the gates to check trucks for FOD before accessing the flightline to ensure flightline and refueling safety.

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Hueys heighten search and rescue capabilities

Tech. Sgt. Christopher Rector, 459th Airlift Squadron flight engineer, communicates with UH-1 crews from the ground at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 22, 2016. Flight engineers with the 459th AS trained performed weeklong hoist training.

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Hueys heighten search and rescue capabilities

(Left to right) Tech. Sgt. Michael Wright, 459th Airlift Squadron flight engineer and Tech. Sgt. Christopher Pound, 36th Rescue Squadron special missions aviator evaluator, perform hoist training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 22, 2016. The 459th AS recently improved their search and rescue capabilities by outfitting two Hueys with new rescue hoists. Previously, without the hoist, conducting rescues in small, tight areas wasn’t feasible. Now, 459th AS aircrew can conduct any type of search and rescue scenario throughout the Kanto Plains.

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Buddy Wing showcases US-ROK Alliance, soars through ROK skies

Pilots from the 36th Fighter Squadron, U.S. Air Force, and the 121st Fighter Squadron, Republic of Korea air force, communicate before takeoff during Buddy Wing 16-1 at Seosan Air Base, ROK, Jan. 28, 2016. The exercise, conducted throughout the year, is used to sharpen interoperability between the allied forces.

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Yokota loadmasters keep drops on target

Senior Airman Andrew Fox, 36th Airlift Squadron instructor C-130 Hercules loadmaster, supervises a personnel drop over Yokota Air Base, Japan Jan. 25, 2016. Loadmasters are responsible for ensuring that aircraft cargo and passengers are transported safely and in a timely manner, which involves preparing rigging inside the aircraft and performing checks before and during the flight to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment.

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ROK/US aircraft conduct extended deterrence mission

United Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea deputy commander and U.S. 7th Air Force commander, Lt. Gen. Terrence O'Shaughnessy and Lt. Gen. Wang-keon Lee, ROK Air Force Operations Command commander, speak to Korean and international media at Osan Air Base, South Korea, Jan. 10, 2016, prior to a low-level pass from a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress in response to recent provocative action by North Korea. The B-52 was joined by a ROKAF F-15 Slam Eagle and a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon. The B-52 is a is a long-range, heavy bomber that can fly up to 50,000 feet and has the capability to carry 70,000 pounds of nuclear or precision guided conventional ordnance with worldwide precision navigation capability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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ROK/US aircraft conduct extended deterrence mission

United Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea deputy commander and U.S. 7th Air Force commander, Lt. Gen. Terrence O'Shaughnessy and Lt. Gen. Wang-keon Lee, ROK Air Force Operations Command commander, leave the podium area after speaking to Korean and international media at Osan Air Base, South Korea, Jan. 10, 2016, prior to a low-level pass from a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress in response to recent provocative action by North Korea. The B-52 was joined by a ROKAF F-15 Slam Eagle and a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon. The B-52 is a is a long-range, heavy bomber that can fly up to 50,000 feet and has the capability to carry 70,000 pounds of nuclear or precision guided conventional ordnance with worldwide precision navigation capability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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ROK/US aircraft conduct extended deterrence mission

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, conducted a low-level flight in the vicinity of Osan Air Base, South Korea, in response to recent provocative action by North Koream Jan. 10, 2016. The B-52 was joined by a ROKAF F-15K Slam Eagle and a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon. The B-52 is a is a long-range, heavy bomber that can fly up to 50,000 feet and has the capability to carry 70,000 pounds of nuclear or precision guided conventional ordnance with worldwide precision navigation capability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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ROK/US aircraft conduct extended deterrence mission

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, conducted a low-level flight in the vicinity of Osan Air Base, South Korea, in response to recent provocative action by North Korea, Jan. 10, 2016. The B-52 was joined by a ROKAF F-15K Slam Eagle and a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon. The B-52 is a is a long-range, heavy bomber that can fly up to 50,000 feet and has the capability to carry 70,000 pounds of nuclear or precision guided conventional ordnance with worldwide precision navigation capability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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ROK/US aircraft conduct extended deterrence mission

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, conducted a low-level flight in the vicinity of Osan Air Base, South Korea, in response to recent provocative action by North Korea, Jan. 10, 2016. The B-52 was joined by a ROKAF F-15K Slam Eagle and a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon. The B-52 is a is a long-range, heavy bomber that can fly up to 50,000 feet and has the capability to carry 70,000 pounds of nuclear or precision guided conventional ordnance with worldwide precision navigation capability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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ROK/US aircraft conduct extended deterrence mission

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, conducted a low-level flight in the vicinity of Osan Air Base, South Korea, in response to recent provocative action by North Korea, Jan. 10, 2016. The B-52 was joined by a ROKAF F-15K Slam Eagle and a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon. The B-52 is a is a long-range, heavy bomber that can fly up to 50,000 feet and has the capability to carry 70,000 pounds of nuclear or precision guided conventional ordnance with worldwide precision navigation capability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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ROK/US aircraft conduct extended deterrence mission

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, conducted a low-level flight in the vicinity of Osan Air Base, South Korea, in response to recent provocative action by North Korea, Jan. 10, 2016. The B-52 was joined by a ROKAF F-15K Slam Eagle and a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon. The B-52 is a is a long-range, heavy bomber that can fly up to 50,000 feet and has the capability to carry 70,000 pounds of nuclear or precision guided conventional ordnance with worldwide precision navigation capability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton)

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ROK/US aircraft conduct extended deterrence mission

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea - United Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea deputy commander and U.S. 7th Air Force commander, Lt. Gen. Terrence O'Shaughnessy and Lt. Gen. Wang-keon Lee, ROK Air Force Operations Command commander, speak to Korean and international media at Osan Air Base, South Korea, Jan. 10, 2016, prior to a low-level pass from a U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress in response to recent provocative action by North Korea. The B-52 was joined by a ROKAF F-15 Slam Eagle and a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon. The B-52 is a is a long-range, heavy bomber that can fly up to 50,000 feet and has the capability to carry 70,000 pounds of nuclear or precision guided conventional ordnance with worldwide precision navigation capability.

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