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Through the fire and the flames

U.S. Air Force 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters conduct annual hands-on fire training August 14, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Okinawan firefighters conduct live fire training annually with 18th CES firefighters to help maintain readiness for Team Kadena and Okinawa in case of emergencies.

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Dunford to Visit China, South Korea, Japan to Discuss Range of Issues

Adm. Harry Harris, Commander of U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM), has a conversation with Marine Corps Gen. Joseph Dunford, Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, at PACOM Headquarters, Aug. 11, 2017. Hawaii is the first stop in Dunford’s travel of the PACOM area of responsibility.

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Rotating an AIM-120

U.S Air Force Staff Sgt. Russel Whitehall, left, a weapons team chief, and Senior Airman Lainer England, right, a weapons load crew member, both assigned to the 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, rotate an AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile while spectators observe during the 3rd quarter load competition at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 11, 2017. The two load crews are comprised of three members from either the 14th Aircraft Maintenance Unit or the 13th AMU. The competitions recognize superior performers and keeps weapons loaders’ skills sharp while boosting unit morale.

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Exercise Northern Viper 17

Pfc. James P. Gross, a radio and satellite communications operator, places barbed wire on the ground at Misawa Air Base, Japan, August 10, 2017, signifying the start of exercise Northern Viper 2017. This exercise tests the interoperability and bilateral capability of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force and U.S. Marine Corps forces to work together and provides the opportunity to conduct realistic training in an unfamiliar environment. Gross, a Milwaukee native, is with Marine Wing Communications Squadron 18, Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing.

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Airfield management Airmen ensure takeoffs, landings

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III, from Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, prepares to land on the runway at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 08, 2017. The C-17 came to Misawa for a crew rest during their travel.

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Cope Angel strengthens alliances on mainland Japan

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan (Aug. 9, 2017) - U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jason Allchin, a 35th Operations Support Squadron survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Akita Prefecture Rescue Squadron pararescuemen and aircrew transport a simulated injured pilot during exercise Cope Angel 17 at Misawa Air Base. Once sending his location, rescue crews retrieved and transported the simulated injured pilot by a UH-60J Black Hawk back to Misawa AB. The purpose of this exercise showcased the bilateral alliance between the U.S. and Japan during possible rescue and triage operations.

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Draughon range expands joint, bilateral training limits

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jason Allchin, a 35th Operations Support Squaron survival, evasion, resistance, and escape specialist, lights a flare during exercise Cope Angel 17 at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 9, 2017. Japan held Cope Angel 17 for the first time on mainland Japan in order to strengthen interoperability between the Akita Prefecture Rescue Squadron and the 35th Fighter Wing.

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AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE ASSISTS IN OSPREY RECOVERY

The Royal Australian Navy Clearance Diving team completed embark today aboard HMAS Melville to commence recovery operations near the site where an MV-22 Osprey entered the water on Aug. 5, 2017.

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U.S. Government returns land to Okinawa

Local and military officials along with members of the Government of Japan stand for the playing of Kimigayo and the American national anthem at the land return ceremony Aug. 1 at Laguna Garden Hotel in Ginowan City, Okinawa, Aug. 1, 2017. The U.S. government returned 10.56 acres from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma to Ginowan City. The purpose of this is to strategically realign, consolidate, and reduce U.S. facilities and adjust operational procedures on Okinawa.

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Revving up to takeoff

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brandon Guico, a Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 airframe aerial observer, and William Payne, a VMM-262 avionics technician, watch a MV-22 Osprey takeoff at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 31, 2017. More than 3,500 Japan and U.S. military service members will participate in exercise Northern Viper 17, a bilateral and joint exercise showcasing the defense capabilities of Japan and U.S. alliance. The VMM-262 squadron is from in Okinawa, Japan.

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Team Kadena fuels joint operations training for Army, Marines

U.S. Army Aviation Battalion Japan Chief Warrant Officer 3 Jimmy Kafer, UH-60 Black Hawk pilot, briefs participants during a battalion collective training exercise July 31, 2017, in Okinawa, Japan. The exercise included the USAABJ, stationed at Camp Zama, Japan, and the 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) stationed at Torii Station, Japan, involving cargo sling loading and parachute jump training.

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Team Kadena fuels joint operations training

U.S. Army Aviation Battalion Japan Sgt. Reymark Racadio, UH-60 Black Hawk crew chief, inspects a rear rotor assembly in preparation for flight during a battalion collective training exercise July 31, 2017, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The UH-60 Black Hawk is a multi-role aircraft capable of conducting a wide variety of missions including cargo lift, medevac, firefighting, search and rescue, combat assault, and special operations.

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US, Japan conclude mine countermeasures exercise

Mineman 1st Class Zachary Abel deploys a AN/SLQ-48 Mine Neutralization Vehicle (MNV) from the mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) during 2JA 2017 Mine Countermeasures Exercise (2JA-17 MCMEX). 2JA Mine Countermeasures Exercise is an annual bilateral exercise held between the U.S. Navy and JMSDF to strengthen interoperability and increase proficiencies in mine countermeasure operations, July 26, 2017.

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USS Bonhomme Richard Flight Operations

170723-N-NB544-423 CORAL SEA (July 23, 2017) Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Tiffanie Allenderriley, from Joplin, Mo., directs an AV-8B Harrier pilot, assigned to the "Tomcats" of Marine Attack Squadron (VMA) 311, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) during Talisman Saber 17. Talisman Saber is a biennial U.S.-Australian bilateral exercise held off the coast of Australia meant to achieve interoperability and strengthen the U.S.-Australian alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle Carlstrom/Released)

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USS Bonhomme Richard Flight Operations

170723-N-NB544-557 CORAL SEA (July 23, 2017) Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), disembark an MV-22B Osprey, assigned to the “Dragons” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) after training with the Australia Army in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area as part of Talisman Saber 17. Talisman Saber is a biennial U.S.-Australian bilateral exercise held off the coast of Australia meant to achieve interoperability and strengthen the U.S.-Australian alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle Carlstrom/Released)

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USS Bonhomme Richard Flight Operations

170723-N-NB544-576 CORAL SEA (July 23, 2017) Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), disembark an MV-22B Osprey, assigned to the “Dragons” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced), on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) after training with the Australia Army in the Shoalwater Bay Training Area as part of Talisman Saber 17. Talisman Saber is a biennial U.S.-Australian bilateral exercise held off the coast of Australia meant to achieve interoperability and strengthen the U.S.-Australian alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle Carlstrom/Released)

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F-16 receives systems upgrades, boost tactical power

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sonethasinh Sayasaeng, a 35th Maintenance Squadron avionics technician, prepares an F-16 Fighting Falcon for an M7.1 upgrade at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 13, 2017. The upgrade will provide pilots with more tactical information to be applied to dynamic missions.

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Talisman Saber 2017 large-scale amphibious assault.

170713-N-WF272-269 TOWNSHEND ISLAND, Australia (July 13, 2017) Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), navigate vehicles on the beach as part of a large-scale amphibious assault during Talisman Saber 17. The 31st MEU is working in tandem with Australian counterparts to train together in the framework of stability operations. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Diana Quinlan/Released)

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Talisman Saber 2017 large-scale amphibious assault.

170713-N-WF272-358 TOWNSHEND ISLAND, Australia (July 13, 2017) Cpl. Trevor Brennan, from Algonquin, Ill., assigned to Battalion Landing Team, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, part of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), mans an M240B machine gun as part of a large-scale amphibious assault during Talisman Saber 17. The 31st MEU is working in tandem with Australian counterparts to train together in the framework of stability operations. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Diana Quinlan/Released)

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Talisman Saber 2017 large-scale amphibious assault.

170713-N-WF272-375 TOWNSHEND ISLAND, Australia (July 13, 2017) Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct patrols along a landing zone as part of a large-scale amphibious assault during Talisman Saber 17. The 31st MEU is working in tandem with Australian counterparts to train together in the framework of stability operations. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Diana Quinlan/Released)

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