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U.S., JMSDF Complete PASSEX in South China Sea
May 19, 2017
170518-N-PD309-041 CHANGI NAVAL BASE, Singapore (May 18, 2017) Sailors assigned to littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) stand at attention aboard Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force ship JS Izumo (DDH 183) during morning colors prior to the ships getting underway to execute a bilateral passing exercise at sea. Coronado is on a rotational deployment in U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility, patrolling the region's littorals and working hull-to-hull with partner navies to provide 7th Fleet with the flexible capabilities it needs now and in the future. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Deven Leigh Ellis/Released)
Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. Military Host Cyber Exchange
May 18, 2017
Members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines attend a briefing on cybersecurity and risk management during Balikatan 2017 at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, May 16, 2017. The focus group is part of a four-day cyber security subject matter expert exchange between AFP and U.S. military members designed to discuss information on the fundamentals of cybersecurity and network risk management. Balikatan is an annual U.S.-Philippine bilateral military exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations.
Pacific Partnership 2017 Departs Da Nang, Re-affirms Warm Ties with the City
May 18, 2017
Musician 2nd Class James Brownell of the U.S. 7th Fleet Band plays the tuba for hearing impaired students to feel the sound vibrations with their hands during a community engagement at Tuong Lai Specialized School, May 10, 2017. Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multilateral humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Asia-Pacific and aims to enhance regional coordination in such as medical readiness and preparedness for manmade and natural disasters.
Philippine, US Troops Train Together to Provide Relief from the Sea to Remote Areas
May 18, 2017
Armed Forces of the Philippines landing craft approach Motiong Beach, Casiguran, during civil military activities from the sea, May 15, 2017. The LCUs carried both U.S. and Philippine forces who were training for humanitarian assistance and disaster response operations. Balikatan is an annual U.S.-Philippine bilateral military exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counterterrorism and other combined military operations.
The Chief of Staff, Japan Joint Staff-Commander, U.S. Pacific Commander Conference and Tour
May 17, 2017
USPACOM Commander, Admiral Harry Harris meets with Japan Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff, Joint Staff, Admiral Katsutoshi Kawano at the Ministry of Defense in Tokyo, May 16, 2017
Carrier Strike Group 5 begins 2017 Regional Patrol
May 16, 2017
The U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), departs Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka for its 2017 patrol. FLEACT Yokosuka provides, maintains, and operates base facilities and services in support of 7th Fleet's forward-deployed naval forces, 71 tenant commands, and 26,000 military and civilian personnel, May 16, 2017.
Pacific Partnership 2017 Partners with Project HOPE
May 15, 2017
Christine Booth, Project Hope volunteer, comforts a burn victim receiving medical care from U.S. Navy doctors Vietnamese doctors at Da Nang General Hospital during Pacific Partnership 2017 Da Nang May 9. Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multilateral humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Asia-Pacific and aims to enhance regional coordination in areas such as medical readiness and preparedness for manmade and natural disasters.
Humanitarian Assistance Disaster Relief Exercise in the Philippines
May 15, 2017
Philippine Special Forces demonstrate to U.S. Soldiers, 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, how to make a fire from bamboo shoots during a subject matter expert exchange in support of Balikatan 2017 at Fort Magsaysay in Santa Rosa, Nueva Ecija, May 13, 2017. U.S. Soldiers trained with Philippine Special Forces to understand the Armed Forces of the Philippines' techniques for operating in a jungle environment. Balikatan is an annual U.S.-Philippine bilateral military exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian and disaster relief, counterterrorism, and other combined military operations.
U.S., Singapore, Thailand Navies Conduct Multilateral Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Exercise
May 12, 2017
Sailors aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) deploy a "killer tomato" target in preparation for Sterett, Republic of Singapore ship RSS Intrepid (FFS 69), Royal Thai Navy ship HTMS Naresuan (FFG 421), and Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) to conduct a live-fire exercise in support of multilateral exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT). CARAT is a series of annual maritime exercises aimed at strengthening partnerships and increasing interoperability through bilateral and multilateral engagements ashore and at sea.
Santa Fe visits Yokosuka during Indo-Asia-Pacific Patrol
May 11, 2017
The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) prepares to moor at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, May 11, 2017. The port visit strengthens the already positive alliance between the U.S. and Japan through the crews’ interaction with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and also demonstrates the U.S. Navy’s commitment to regional stability and maritime security in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.
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