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U.S. Marines and Armed Forces Philippines Launch Inaugural KAMANDAG

U.S. and Philippine Marines disembark from a MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft at Colonel Ernesto P. Ravina Air Base, Philippines, on Oct. 2, 2017. The Osprey is operating in support of exercise KAMANDAG, a bilateral Philippine-U.S. exercise designed to maintain a high level of readiness and enhance bilateral military relations and capabilities.

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Ghost Brigade learns from global partners at home

Soldiers from the Indian Army 2/11 Gorkha Rifles and a U.S. Soldiers with 2-3 Infantry, 1-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team, are scanning their sectors of fire during a training scenario after being transported by a CH-47 Chinook helicopter Sept. 25, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. This was part of Yudh Abhyas 2017, an exercise that builds the interoperability and warfighting effectiveness of both nations.

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PAR sweep go

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Rayner, a 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels control technician, uses an Airman’s manual to verify post-attack reconnaissance sweep procedures during exercise Beverly Sunrise 17-07, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2017. BS 17-07 assessed Team Misawa’s readiness capabilities by requiring personnel to execute tasks under high-tempo operations.

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Korea Service Corps conducts annual mobilization and Wartime Host Nation Support exercise

Korea Service Corps battalion executive officer Maj. Willie Harris III (left) briefs U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys commander Col. Scott W. Mueller (right) and KSC commander Ho, M.T. (center) during the recent mobilization exercise.

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US Soldiers, South Korea conduct first combined short range air defense exercise on Korean Peninsula

2nd Lt. David Lara stands in the middle of a group of ROK army soldiers and a Korean augmentee to the United States Army to discuss their plan during the first combined short range air defense training exercise between ROK and U.S. air defense artillery units Sept. 7 at the Darrakae training area, Pocheon, South Korea.

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Beverly Sunrise 17-07 exercise on the move

U.S. Air Force 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron augmentees, push an aircraft part into a storage area during exercise Beverly Sunrise 17-07, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 16, 2017. Within their inbound section, the 35th LRS traffic management office receives all cargo from other bases to meet the 35th Fighter Wing’s stock requirements, while the outbound section ships military cargo worldwide to fulfill the Air Forces’ needs.

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Defenses standing-by

Japan Air Self-Defense Force 1st Lt. Yamamoto, left, and Leading Airman Ikumi Aomatsu, right, both Shariki Sub Base Patriot missile operators, standby during a Patriot Advanced Capability-3 deployment training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 7, 2017. The PAC-3 guided air-and-missile defense system provides a highly reactive hit-to-kill capability in both range and altitude while operating in all environments. The planning of this evolution improves bilateral staff coordination between JASDF and U.S. forces across Japan, strengthening the mutual defense of the country.

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Bilateral emergency exercise

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force first responders tend to simulated injured personnel after a mock aircraft crash at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Aug. 30, 2017. The exercise channeled bilateral emergency response procedures among the USAF and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, potentially occurring during the upcoming air show on Sept. 10.

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Exercise Talisman Saber 2017

Sergeant Kenny King, of the 1st Battalion 69th Infantry Regiment, New York Army National Guard, prepares to face Australian soldiers and US Marines as an enemy during the final assault at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area during Exercise Talisman Saber on 20 July. (Australian Defence Force photo by Cpl. Mark Doran/Released)

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Exercise Talisman Saber 2017

Members of the 1st Battalion 69th Infantry Regiment New York Army National Guard, acting as OPFOR defend their ground against Battlegroup Coral during the final assault at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area during Exercise Talisman Saber on 20 July, 2017. (Australian Defence Force photo by Cpl. Mark Doran)

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Talisman Saber 2017

Soldiers from Charlie Company, 1st Battalion 69th Infantry, New York Army National Guard fire a M2 .50 caliber machine gun as members of Red Force during the final battle of Exercise Talisman Saber at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia, on July 19, 2017. ( U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Michael Tietjen.)

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Talisman Saber 2017

Soldiers from Charlie Company, 1st Battalion 69 Infantry Regiment , New York Army National Guard acting as an opposing force defend thier positions during the final battle of Exercise Talisman Saber at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland, Australia on July 19, 2017. ( U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Michael Tietjen)

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NY National Guard Soldiers training in Australia

Sgt. Jeancarlo Galindo, a team leader assigned to Fox Company, 427th Brigade Support Battalion of the New York Army National Guard, loads a M240B machine gun while preparing to go out on a patrol at Shoalwater Bay, Queensland, Australia, during exercise Talisman Saber, July 15. During the exercise, a series of war games, New York Army National Guard Soldiers fought against, and alongside Australian and New Zealand personnel. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Alexander Rector)

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NY National Guard Soldiers training in Australia

Spc. Shawn Tillery and Pfc. Vaquine Stewart, both infantrymen assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment of the New York Army National Guard, use their entrenching tools to expand their fighting position in anticipation of an assault at Shoalwater Bay, Queensland, Australia during exercise Talisman Saber, July 14, 2017. They are wearing a mix of Australian and American uniform items because of their role as opposing force. During the exercise New York Army National Guard Soldiers fought against an Australian Defense Force Brigade during a week-long series of war games. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Alexander Rector)

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NY National Guard Soldiers training in Australia

Pv2. Roujoeh Blackwood, an infantryman assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment of the New York Army National Guard, mans an M2 .50 Caliber Machine Gun at Shoalwater Bay, Queensland, Australia, during exercise Talisman Saber, July 14, 2017. During the exercise Soldiers from the 69th served as the opposing force in a week-long war game against an active duty Australian Defense Force brigade. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Alexander Rector)

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NY National Guard Soldiers training in Australia

Soldiers from Charlie Troop, 2nd Battalion, 101st Cavalry Squadron, of the New York Army National Guard, patrol along the beach at Shoalwater Bay, Queensland, Australia, during exercise Talisman Saber, July 14, 2017. During the exercise New York Army National Guard Soldiers fought both against, and alongside Australian Defense Force soldiers in a series of war games. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Alexander Rector)

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ATC Airmen

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Amanda Ahsoak, air traffic control journeyman, and Tech. Sgt. Jason McLean, air traffic control tower watch supervisor, give direction to an inbound aircraft, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 15, 2017. ATC Airmen are responsible for the safety and control of hundreds of military and civilian aircraft every day.

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Red Flag-Alaska 17

Two Royal Thai Air Force Airmen stand in front of their C-130 Hercules on the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Flightline June 8 during Operation Red Flag-Alaska 17-_. RF-A is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise for U.S. and international forces flown under simulated air combat conditions. It is conducted on the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex with air operations flown primarily out of Eielson Air Force Base and JBER.

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Listening intently - Red Flag-Alaska 17-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska

Pilots listen to a mass briefing during the large force exercise Red Flag-Alaska 17-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 7, 2017. U.S. service members from all branches and several air forces from other countries including the Royal Thai, Republic of Korea, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, Finland, Denmark and Israel's air forces. They worked together to improve their tactical fluidity as they work cohesively, executing the objective. Exercises of this nature are vital to maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific theatre and signifies our continued commitment to the Pacific.

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Briefing the commander

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force member from Yokota Air Base, Japan, briefs Lt. Col. Kevin Lord, the 35th Operations Support Squadron commander, as part of the mission planning cell at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 26, 2017. Over the course of a week the 35th OSS intelligence analysts dedicated over 50 hours familiarizing four Japan Air Self-Defense Forces counterparts on mission-set requirements for RED FLAG-Alaska, 17-2. This exercise is one of several that the U.S. and Japan participate in, ensuring the “fight tonight” mentality is strengthened.

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