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320th STS Airmen execute amphibious training

Airmen from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron, Kadena Air Base, perform a helo-casting jump out of a U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk from the 33rd Rescue Squadron during an amphibious operations exercise Sept. 22, 2015, off the West Coast of Okinawa, Japan. Team members are qualified in non-standard methods of infiltration to include, static line, military freefall, and closed and open circuit diving.

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The silent over watch: JGSDF, Marines fire snipers at Forest Light 16-1

Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Sgt. Akito Yagi looks through binoculars at the target while performing stalking drills during Forest Light 16-1 at Camp Imazu, Takashima, Japan, Sept. 10, 2015. The Marines sat up on a high embankment trying to catch the JGSDF stalking the target with binoculars. Forest Light is a semiannual, bilateral exercise consisting of a command post exercise and multiple field training events, conducted by elements of III Marine Expeditionary Force and the JGSDF. Yagi is a sniper with 50th Infantry Regiment, 14th Brigade.

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Marines, sailors, coalition partners conduct amphibious landing during Dawn Blitz 2015

In this photo, U.S. Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicles assigned to 3rd Assault Amphibious Battalion come ashore on the beaches of Camp Pendleton, Calif., during an amphibious landing in support of Exercise Dawn Blitz 2015, Sept. 5. Dawn Blitz is a multinational training exercise designed to enhance Expeditionary Strike Group Three and 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade’s ability to conduct sea-based operations, amphibious landings, and command and control capabilities alongside Japan, Mexico and New Zealand.

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18th Wing participates in Okinawa disaster drill

In this photo, a Japan Coast Guard S-76D hovers as members lower a rescue swimmer during an annual Okinawa Prefectural Government bilateral disaster response exercise at Atta Port, Japan, Sept. 5, 2015. The scenario centered on the evacuation and rescue of Okinawa inhabitants following a deadly tsunami hitting the island’s eastern coast. A total of 82 separate entities from the U.S. military, Japan Self-Defense Force and local emergency responders worked together to ensure the success of the exercise.

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Air Fest EME puts Misawa to the test

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan (Sept. 2, 2015) - Japanese Air Self-Defense Force firefighters assist an aircraft crash victim during an Emergency Management Exercise. More than 40 Misawa AB community members volunteered to act as victim role players to create a more realistic scenario.

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Team Kadena wraps up ATR in Tsuiki

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (Sept. 2, 2015) - Members of the 44th Aircraft Maintenance Unit perform a final check before an F-15 Eagle takes off Tsuiki Air Base. The members deployed to Tsuiki, Japan, to participate in a two-week Aviation Training Relocation from Kadena Air Base, Japan, to help build interoperability between the two forces. The U.S.-Japan security alliance has remained the cornerstone of peace and security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region for 50 years.

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Army Signaleers keep 14th MDB connected

KYOGAMISAKI, Japan (Aug. 25, 2015) - Signal Soldiers from the 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, 78th Network Enterprise Center, and the 307th Expeditionary Signal Battalion work on enhancing the ability of the 14th Missile Defense Battery, 94th AAMDC to communicate with their higher headquarters and transmit accurate missile defense data to meet their regional and homeland defense missions.

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Team Kadena kicks off ATR at Tsuiki Air Base

In this photo, F-15 Eagles from the 44th Fighter Squadron park in front of Japanese Air Self-Defense Force members at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Aug. 21, 2015. The 44th came to Tsuiki to participate in a two week long Aviation Training Relocation with Japanese Air Self-Defense Force.

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Service members enhance land navigation skills

COMBINED ARMS TRAINING CENTER CAMP FUJI, Japan (July 27, 2015) - Marines with Combat Logistics Company 36 navigate through training grounds during Exercise Dragon Fire 2015. Using only a map, protractor and compass, service members navigated in an unfamiliar, highly vegetated terrain with limited time to complete their mission. Exercise Dragon Fire is conducted annually allowing service members to strengthen their combat readiness, a vital asset to the Marine Corps' mission.

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Corpsmen called to action during Exercise Dragon Fire 2015

COMBINED ARMS TRAINING CENTER CAMP FUJI, Japan (July 20, 2015) - Hospital Corpsman Mc Joe Evans Bautista, left, and Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Trevor A. Tisby, right, stationed with Combat Logistics Company 36 aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, carry Sgt. Kendrick Moore, a motor transport operator with CLC-36, to a safety vehicle during Exercise Dragon Fire 2015. Dragon Fire enables Marines and Sailors to engage their combat mindset to prepare for the mental and physical stresses of a combat zone. Moore simulated an unexpected injury during this training scenario that allowed the corpsmen to respond as if there was a real emergency.

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USS Shiloh crew expand expeditionary maintenance with availability in Singapore

In this file photo, tugboats and auxiliary boats from Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka maneuver the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) into a dry-dock for a scheduled maintenance availability at U.S. Naval Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Center (SRF JRMC) Yokosuka, July 20, 2016. During this maintenance availability, Shiloh will receive multiple repairs and upgrades performed by a combination of Shiloh's crew and SRF JRMC personnel. Shiloh is forward deployed to Yokosuka in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

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Northern Edge 2015 battlespace, maximizes training capability

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska (June 25, 2015) Live, virtual and constructive (LVC) participants from various U.S. military branches are tracked by the 353rd Combat Training Squadron as assets move into place in preparation for an Exercise Northern Edge scenario. The LVC system enables live participants like this U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon deployed to Alaska to directly engage and interact with virtual aviators operating from home station simulators, and contructive computer-generated forces to provide more robust training scenarios. Northern Edge 2015 is Alaska's premier joint training exercise designed to practice operations, tactics, techniques and procedures as well as enhance interoperability among thousands of Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen from active duty, reserve and National Guard units.

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USS Chancellorsville Begins Patrol Providing Maritime Security to Indo-Asia-Pacific Region

YOKOSUKA, Japan (June 18, 2015) - The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) arrives at Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka to join the Forward-Deployed Naval Forces deployed to Japan. Chancellorsville recently completed a combat systems update with the latest Aegis Baseline 9 combat system. Chancellorsville is the first U.S. Navy ship to forward-deploy with that capability to help ensure the U.S. is best positioned to provide security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific Region.

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Ambassador Kennedy visits Misawa

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan (June 11, 2105) - U.S. Air Force Col. Tim Sundvall, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and U.S. Ambassador to Japan, Caroline Kennedy, walk alongside Misawa Air Base leadership. This was Kennedy’s first visit to Misawa Air Base.

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USS Shiloh to Arrive in Subic

File photo of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile destroyer USS Shiloh (CG 67) moors pierside at her forward-deployed base, Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka

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Misawa unveils new refueling system

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan (May 11, 2105) - An R-12 fuel servicing truck approaches a KC-135 Stratotanker to conduct aircraft refueling. The R-12 vehicles hook up to a newly installed Type III hydrant system and feeds fuel from underground tanks straight into the aircraft.

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Nepal airlift support

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan (May 5, 2015) - A C-130 Hercules takes off at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 5, 2015. Members of Yokota left to provide humanitarian airlift and relief operations to support the U.S. Agency of International Development and the Government of Nepal in response to the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that devastated the country April 25, 2015.

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Nepal HADR

KATHMANDU, Nepal (May 5, 2015) - Lt. Gen. John E. Wissler meets with Alfonso Lenhardt and members of the United States Agency of International Development at Tribhuvan international airport before they depart to village Bhirkuna Deurali, Nepal. After Nepal was struck by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake Wissler and USAID members distribute supplies including tarps, sleeping systems and water purification solution. The Nepalese Government requested the U.S. Government's help after the earthquake. USAID is a U.S. Government agency that gives civilian foreign aid in time of natural disasters. Wissler is the commanding general of III Marine Expeditionary Force.

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U.S. Marine aircraft arrive in Kathmandu to support Nepal earthquake relief

KATHMANDU, Nepal (May 3, 2015) - U.S. Marine V-22 Ospreys fly into Tribhuvan International Airport. U.S. Marines also brought an UH-1N Huey, tools and equipment to support the government of Nepal. The Nepalese Government requested the U.S. Government's help after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck their country, April 25. The Marines are with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242, Marine Aircraft Group 12, I Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

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Balikatan 2015

In this photo file, U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron and Aircraft Maintenance Unit discuss pre-flight information while Philippine Air Force (PAF) air battle managers board a 961st AACS E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) during exercise Balikatan 2015 on Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 23. This exercise marks the first time in history that PAF air battle managers have controlled other aircraft while onboard the AWACS. Since the exercise began, April 20, the 961st AACS has integrated 20 PAF weapons controllers during their missions to provide them with first-hand experience using the aircraft’s systems. The 961st AACS is stationed at Kadena Air Base, Japan.

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