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Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Medical Liaison Officer Inducted into Order of Military Medical Merit

Col. Marvin Emerson, left, commander of Medical Department Activity-Japan, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Lt. Col. Shuichi Kawano, assigned to the JGSDF Medical Service School at Camp Mishuku in Tokyo, pose for a photo during a ceremony Oct. 24 in which Kawano was inducted into the Order of Military Medical Merit.

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1st Marine Aircraft Wing Rapid Deployment Exercise

CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters sit on the tarmac in preperation for a rapid deployment exercise conducted by 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditioary Force in Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 24, 2019. As the only forward deployed MEF, III MEF is strategically postured to quickly and effectively respond to any crisis using austere, expeditionary bases and established airfields within the Indo-Pacific region.

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Strengthening Partnerships through the Bilateral Exchange Program

Staff Sgt. Brian Ludjack, 374th Operations Support Squadron air traffic watch supervisor, explains to Koku-Jieitai Tech. Sgt. Kenji Nariyama, 2nd mobile Squadron aircraft control and warning technician assigned with Iruma Air Base, Japan, how they monitor and control aircraft in the radar approach control section of the air traffic control tower, Oct. 23, 2019, at Yokota Air Base. The Bilateral Exchange Program gave Japan Air Self-Defense Force service members a chance to see how Yokota conducts its mission by shadowing their USAF counterparts.

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U.S. Army Japan Holds Emergency Evacuation Program Phase II Drill

Calvin Alexander, housing operations manager at U.S. Army Garrison Japan, gives Khloey Lovelady, 3, a high five during the Emergency Evacuation Program Phase II Drill at Camp Zama, Japan, Oct. 17.

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MARFORPAC Initiates Simulated Crisis Action Drill: 31st MEU Rapidly Responds

Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 36 conduct a decontamination during a “no-notice” embassy reinforcement and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear response drill on Camp Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 31, 2019. The exercise demonstrated the MEU’s ability to conduct planning, insertion, execution, and retrograde at distances of up to 600 miles within 72 hours. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region.

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Weathering the Storm

Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Christie Welter, a dock master assigned to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka’s (CFAY) Port Operations Department, observes the Valiant-class harbor tug Menominee (YT 807) as it assists the non-self-propelled Barracks Ship USS Nueces (APL 40) into a dry-dock in preparation for Super Typhoon Hagibis. CFAY provides, maintains, and operates base facilities and services in support of U.S. 7th Fleet's forward-deployed naval forces, 71 tenant commands, 27,000 military and civilian personnel and families.

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Naha Port Undergoes First Dredging in 30 Years

A view of dredging at Naha Military Port from across the harbor. Dredging equipment remained idle at Naha Military Port on Sept. 23, awaiting the all clear following passage of Large Typhoon Tapah, which caused strong winds and rough seas as it went through on Sept. 21.

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51st Medical Group Medics Saves Groom

Airmen from the 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron simulate life-saving procedures to a training mannequin onboard a KC-135 Stratotanker during an exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 8, 2019. The 18th AES deploys and operates elements of a theater aeromedical evacuation system capable of worldwide taskings.

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38th Air Defense Artillery Brigade Welcomes Task Force Talon

Spc. Vandrick P. Mendiola, infantryman with A Co., 1st Battalion, 294th Infantry Regiment, Security Forces, Task Force Talon describes anti-drone capabilities and other perimeter guard measures to Col. Patrick M. Costello, 38th Air Defense Artillery commander and Command Sgt. Maj. Neil Sartain during a Site Armadillo command walk-through, Oct. 7. The 38th ADA Brigade command team met with members of TF Talon, learned their daily operations and welcomed them to the Pacific Guardian Brigade team during a visit to Guam, Oct. 6-8.

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Ronald Reagan CSG, Boxer ARG Provide Ready, Capable Forward Presence in Indo-Pacific

The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 6) are underway in formation while conducting security and stability operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. U.S. 7th Fleet is the largest numbered fleet in the world, and the U.S. Navy has operated in the Indo-Pacific region for more than 70 years, providing credible, ready forces to help preserve peace and prevent conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist

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Thunder and Steel

U.S. Marines with 12th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, salute during the Nation Anthem at the 12th Marine Regiment 92nd Anniversary Battle Colors Rededication Ceremony on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 4, 2019. The ceremony is an opportunity for Marines to remember warriors past and to recognize contributions of service members and families to current operations.

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Mad Foxes of VP-5 Participate in Malabar 2019

Lt. Brandon Swindler pilots a U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft assigned to the “Mad Foxes” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 5. The VP-5 detachment participated in exercise Malabar 2019, and is conducting maritime patrol and reconnaissance as well as theater outreach operations within U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.

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Ronald Reagan Earns Project Good Neighbor Award

File photo - The Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) sails while underway. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (October 4, 2019)

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13th AMU Panthers Improve Bilateral Relations at Komatsu ATR

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ryan Pancheri, a 13th Aircraft Maintenance Unit dedicated crew chief, shows Maj. Gen. Masahito Monma, the Japan Air Self-Defense Force 6th Air Wing commander, a nose wheel steering system on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an aviation training relocation at Komatsu Air Base, Japan, Oct. 2, 2019. Airmen showed leadership of Komatsu AB the inner workings of the F-16 to improve bilateral relations, shared knowledge and friendship.

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Air Defenders Participate in Japan Co-op Program for the First Time

Capt. Phillip H. Le, air defense artillery fire directions control officer, and Sgt. 1st Class Galen E. Corbell, air defense battle management systems operator, both with 38th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, and sponsors during the 10-week U.S. Army Japan Cooperative Work Program stand with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force program participants during the opening ceremony, signifying the first time Pacific Guardian Brigade Soldiers have participated in the unique bilateral opportunity, which allows them to sponsor Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members for several weeks at work and develop a shared understanding of how each service operates at Camp Zama, Japan Oct. 1, 2019.

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Orient Shield 19 Wraps Up with Final Remarks

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Viet X. Luong, commander, U.S. Army Japan, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Lt. Gen. Takashi Motamatsu, commander, JGSDF Western Army, host the closing ceremony for Orient Shield 2019 Sept. 24, 2019, Camp Kengun, Japan. During the ceremony both generals highlighted how the exercise underscores a continued commitment by the United States and Japan to work as dedicated partners in support of the Japan-U.S. security alliance and for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. OS 19 is a premier U.S. Army and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force bilateral field training exercise that is meant to increase interoperability by testing and refining multi-domain and cross-domain concepts.

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Shariki Soldiers Defend Homeland, Allies

Pfc. Onil Almanzar, 10th Missile Defense Battery fire control enhanced operator and maintainer, based at Shariki, Japan, performs maintenance on the Army Navy/Transportable Radar Surveillance and Control Model 2, or AN/TPY-2, forward-based mode radar. Almanzar and Soldiers at the Shariki Communications Site, also known as the "Samurai Battery," provide long range detection, classification and tracking for the engagement of strategic and theater ballistic missile threats in support of homeland defense and the Indo-Pacific theater of operations.

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USS McCampbell Kicks Off Malabar 2019 in Sasebo

Indian Navy Shivalik-class frigate INS Sahyadri (F 49) and Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) moored onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo Sept. 25, 2019. The ships were in port for Malabar, an exercise designed to advance military-to-military coordination in a multinational environment between the U.S., Japan and Indian maritime forces.

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Kadena Hosts Tour for Okinawa Students

Students look at a U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron during Air Force Immersion Day, Sept. 23, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. During the tour, students learned about the unit’s role in supporting Airmen from the 31st Rescue Squadron in personnel recovery, humanitarian aid, disaster relief and tactical combat casualty care.

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Out of the Box | Marines Conduct Explosive Ordnance Exercise 2019

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Adam Clements describes a land mine scenario to Soldiers with Engineer Company, 15th Brigade, Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force during an explosive ordnance disposal exercise at Kin Blue Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019. The EODEX was designed to simulate conventional warfare and the use of conventional ordnance and involved the participation of three U.S. military branches and over 43 different military occupational specialties within III Marine Expeditionary Force. Clements, a native of Canal Fulton, Ohio, is an EOD technician with Bravo Company, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific.

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