U.S., Republic of Korea, Royal Thai Navy and People’s Liberation Army hold a picture of the newly-constructed building during the the dedication ceremony of the building as part of Cobra Gold 19 at Rayong, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 18, 2019. Exercise Cobra Gold 19 emphasizes coordination on civic action, such as humanitarian assistance and disaster relief events, developing interoperability and unity of action in crisis contingencies.

The 35th Maintenance Squadron propulsion flight centralized repair storage facility stores various equipment at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 12, 2019. The seemingly brand new building is constructed out of four unused corrugated metal buildings, which aided in cost savings, time and resources.

Royal Marine commandos and Royal Navy sailors attached to the Duke-class frigate HMS Montrose (F 236) conduct a visit, board, search and seizure drill aboard the Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200). During the drill, commandos and sailors coordinated with Guadalupe crew members to simulate maritime interdiction operations and execute proper VBSS procedures. Guadalupe is conducting operations which provides logistical support to U.S. Navy and allied forces operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.

Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5 and Sailors with the Royal Thai Navy EOD participate in a simulated mine detection evolution during Exercise Cobra Gold 2019 in Thailand. Cobra Gold is a multinational exercise co-sponsored by Thailand and the United States that is designed to advance regional security and effective response to crisis contingencies through a robust multinational force to address common goals and security commitments in the Indo-Pacific region.

Royal Thai Armed Forces Master Sgt. 1st Class. Saengchai Seeuthai, left, explains how to eat a scorpion to U.S. Soldiers with Bravo Company, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, during exercise Cobra Gold 19 at Phitsanulok, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb 13, 2019. Cobra Gold is one of the largest theater security cooperation exercises in the Indo-Pacific and is an integral part of the U.S. commitment to strengthen engagement in the region. Cobra Gold 19, the 38th iteration of this exercise, emphasizes coordination on civic action, such as humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, seeking to expand regional cooperation and collaboration in these vital areas.

Passengers aboard a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter wait to disembark Feb. 13, 2019, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The helicopter took senior leaders from the Pacific Air Forces, Air Combat Command and the 354th Fighter Wing on a tour of the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex (JPARC) during the JPARC Symposium.

U.S. Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces commander, and Col. Benjamin Bishop, 354th Fighter Wing commander, discuss the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex (JPARC) Feb. 13, 2019, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The JPARC Symposium was held to discuss the modernization of the range and how it could better suit the needs of fifth-generation aircraft.

Combat medic specialists with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division (Rotational), gather at U.S. Army Garrison Camp Humphreys for advanced medical training, Feb. 14. Suturing is a perishable skill that takes practice. An inexperienced combat medic specialist may leave a lasting scar.

Canada’s Air Force committed a CP-140 Aurora fixed-wing aircraft to provide maritime domain awareness for Coast Guard Cutter Mellon (WHEC 717) boarding teams over two weeks, as well as delivering fishery enforcement operations for several regional Pacific Island countries in early 2019. Throughout the patrol, fishery officers were part of seven reconnaissance flights by the Aurora, to provide a visible surveillance presence and to help enforce Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission conservation measures. The Aurora detected and documented 101 fishing vessels during the mission, providing critical data to the U.S. Coast Guard patrol and the Forum Fisheries Agency, which coordinates enforcement amongst the island nations.

U.S., Republic of Korea, and Royal Thai Marines conduct an amphibious assault rehearsal during Cobra Gold 19 at Hat Yao Beach, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 15, 2019. Cobra Gold demonstrates the commitment of the Kingdom of Thailand and the United States to our long-standing alliance, promotes regional partnerships and advances security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.

The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Chief (MCM 14) arrives at Muara Naval Base. Chief is visiting Brunei while operating in U.S. 7th Fleet to strengthen regional security and stability, and enhance interoperability with partners.

Air Force 2nd Lt. Colin Quitta, Civic Action Team (CAT) Palau 36-03 officer-in-charge, right, salutes Navy Capt. Steve Stasick, commodore of the 30th Naval Construction Regiment, as he is relieved by Army Capt. Brendan Condron during a change of charge ceremony, Feb. 15. During the ceremony, U.S. Air Force 36th Civil Engineer Squadron CAT 36-03 was relieved by Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 133 CAT 133-28. The Civic Action Team Palau provides construction support to the host nation, assists and trains apprentices with general engineering skills, facilitates a medical outreach program and conducts community service projects. CAT Palau is an integral part of the U.S. mission to assist and support the development of the Republic of Palau through the Compact of Free Association between the two nations. 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the CAT mission in Palau.

In this file photo, a U.S. Air Force C-130 Super Hercules assigned to the 143rd Airlift Wing, Rhode Island Air National Guard, takes off during Aero India 2017 at Air Force Station Yelahanka, Bengaluru, India, Feb. 15, 2017. Aero India is India's premier aerospace exhibition and airshow, held bi-annually, through which the U.S. is able to demonstrate its commitment to the security of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, promote the standardization and interoperability of equipment, and display capabilities critical to the success of current and future military operations.

Sailors assigned to the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) prepare to conduct a visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) drill from a rigid-hull inflatable boat (RHIB). Green Bay, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is in Thailand to participate in Exercise Cobra Gold 2019. Cobra Gold is a multinational exercise co-sponsored by Thailand and the United States that is designed to advance regional security and effective response to crisis contingencies through a robust multinational force to address common goals and security commitments in the Indo-Pacific region.

Senior officers from Air Combat Command tour the 176th Wing Arctic Sustainment Package during their Feb. 12, 2019, visit to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. The ASP is a rapidly deployable air-droppable package, including combat rescue officers and pararescuemen, that can provide shelter, heat, transportation, fuel and food for 28 people for several days in extreme Arctic conditions.

In this file photo, U.S. Air Force, Marine Corps and Navy aircraft fly in formation alongside Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Royal Australian Air Force aircraft during exercise Cope North 18 in the vicinity of Guam, Feb. 21, 2018. Cope North is a long-standing exercise designed to strengthen relationships in the Indo-Pacific region through air operations, humanitarian assistance/disaster relief training.

U.S. Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) commander, exchanges a salute with Col. Patricia Csànk, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) and 673d Air Base Wing commander, following his arrival at JBER, Alaska, Feb. 11, 2019. Brown visited JBER to meet with Airmen and to emphasize operational readiness. PACAF leadership toured various facilities throughout the installation to include the air traffic control tower, 517th Airlift Squadron and 962nd Airborne Air Control Squadron.

In this file photo, Camp Zama firefighters practice emergency services during a full-scale exercise at Camp Zama Aug. 21, 2018. USAG Japan Fire and Emergency Services is the 2018 Installation Management Command-Pacific Fire Department of the Year -- Large Category.

Misawa City Mayor Kazumasa Taneichi, reviews plans for the Misawa Kids Center during the Community Relations Advisory Council meeting at the Misawa International Center, Japan, Feb. 5, 2019. The Misawa Kids Center, opening in April 2019, will help Misawa Air Base and Misawa City kids connect with each other.

U.S. Air Force Capt. Will Piepenbring, an A-10 Thunderbolt II pilot with the 25th Fighter Squadron, performs a postural exercise at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 13, 2019. The exercise focuses on working scapular muscles and shoulder blades.