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Dec. 16, 2016
U.S., Indian Air Forces solidify cooperation through steering group

Senior air force officials from India and the United States met here 12-15 Dec. 2016, to discuss operational concepts, build relationships and chart the way ahead for future training exchanges, visits and exercises throughout the U.S. Pacific Command area of responsibility. This year's meeting,
Dec. 13, 2016
U.S. and ROKAF EOD train to increase interoperability

8th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technicians provided training and demonstrated techniques for the Republic of Korea Air Force EOD team at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Nov. 7, 2016. ROKAF and U.S. Airmen work together to integrate operations more effectively in order to deter
Dec. 9, 2016
US, Japan break barriers, reinforce partnership during exchange

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force service members engaged in a bilateral exchange program at Misawa Air Base, Japan, from Nov. 29 to Dec. 9, to increase interoperability and break down language barriers.Conducted by Fifth Air Force since 1995, this year’s BEP featured eight enlisted
Dec. 2, 2016
Understand the joint force, says CJCS

Military members must not lose the unique skills, culture and traditions of their individual services, but they will need to understand the joint force at lower ranks, Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told senior enlisted leaders at the Pentagon.
Nov. 29, 2016
First Japanese F-35A arrives at Luke

The F-35 program hit another milestone Nov. 28 with the arrival of the first Foreign Military Sales F-35 here.
Nov. 23, 2016
Statement by Secretary of Defense Ash Carter on signing of the Japan-ROK General Security of Military Information Agreement

‎I welcome the approval by the Republic of Korea and Japan of a General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA). The ROK-Japan GSOMIA will enable increased information sharing and strengthen cooperation between our two closest allies in Northeast Asia.By sharing appropriate security
Nov. 22, 2016
Joint relationships strengthened during CBRN expo

The sound of quiet chatter fills the room where service members from all branches are together for one purpose – further learning in order to protect our allies from chemical threats.
Nov. 22, 2016
U.S., Singapore Airmen work together during weapons exercise

Airmen from the Republic of Singapore air force participated in a weapons exercise at Tyndall Air Force Base Nov. 7 through 18.
Nov. 17, 2016
Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Ready Group Takes Part in Vigilant Ace 17-1

Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 225 and other elements of Marine Aircraft Group 12 from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, arrived at Osan Air Force Base, Korea, Nov. 15, 2016, to conduct unit level training and participate in exercise Vigilant Ace
Nov. 16, 2016
U.S., Japan Air Self-Defense Airmen integrate for night operations

As the sun was setting behind the mountain terrain, it casted a deep orange hue onto the flightline as UH-1N Iroquois crewmembers completed their pre-flight inspections. Working diligently as twilight faded into darkness, the low hum of the twin turboshaft engines started signaling the start of the

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