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Me, on the Captain's Chair, located at the Bridge. The Captain was not using his chair at the time. At the USS Lexington (CV-16).
The USS Lexington (CV-16) is one of 24 Essex-class aircraft carriers built during World War II for the United States Navy. Launched and commissioned in 1943, she was designated as an aviator training carrier in 1962, first as CVT-16 and later as AVT-16. She was retired in 1991 and brought to Corpus Christi, Texas, to serve as a floating museum. Her surviving sister ships USS Yorktown (CV-10), USS Intrepid (CV-11) and USS Hornet (CV-12) carry lower pennant numbers, but USS Lexington was laid down and commissioned earlier, making her the oldest remaining fleet carrier in the world. I visited this ship on April 20, 2021.
OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea (July 25, 2013) - 1st Lt. Jordan Criss speaks with members of the 9th Battalion, 51st Infantry Division, Republic of Korea army (ROKA). The ROKA’s special forces unit was on hand to have their first face-to-face meeting with Osan’s defenders. Criss is the air base defense and intelligence officer in charge assigned to the 51st Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Siuta B. Ika)
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Brigadier Gen. Maria Britt hands the colors off to Col. Andy Hall, her one-time XO, during the change of command ceremony for the 648th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade. Columbus, GA August 8, 2010.
(Picture by Private 1st Class Ted Burzynski, UPAR, 5th Brigade, Georgia State Defense Force)
PALM BAY, Fla. - Soldiers from the 143rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) welcomed thousands of participants and spectators to the 2016 Tough Mudder Challenge Nov. 5, 2016, in Palm Bay, Fla.
Hailing from the Headquarters and Headquarters Company and the 196th Transportation in Company in Orlando, the troops inspired challengers to complete an 11-mile course lined with more than 20 obstacles that tested individual strength, stamina and resiliency in a team-building atmosphere. Their interactive engagements among typically young, athletic and energetic individuals help bolster recruitment initiatives orchestrated by the Army Marketing Research Group.
As dawn’s sunlight pierced through palm trees to illuminate The Compound, an undeveloped patch of Palm Bay made popular by paint ball players, off-road riders and remote control plane enthusiasts, the 143rd ESC Soldiers took their posts near the registration tables to greet their colorfully dressed guests and distribute eye blacks emblazoned with the U.S. Army logo.
While the competitors affixed their complimentary glare reduction stickers to their faces, the troops gathered at the starting line to cheer the first wave of veteran Tough Mudders eager to enter the gauntlet. The thousands of high fives, hundreds of handshakes and dozens of fist pumps exchanged between the Soldiers and competitors climaxed with an emotional rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner performed by Sgt. 1st Class Randall B. Wight, a vocalist from the U.S. Army Field Band. As Wight blared the last note, the competitors yelled a defying, “Hooah,” before charging across the starting line to commence their 11-mile trek strewn with uniquely designed obstacles boasting mud, ropes, slides, tunnels and even live electrical wires.
Some Soldiers stood fast at the starting line to cheer on the continuous waves of competitors, while others boarded Gator all-terrain vehicle bound for the Berlin Wall, an Army Reserve sponsored obstacle erected near the 9-mile marker. The Wall lived up to its name with two, 10-foot high wooden structures designed to reinforce teamwork rather than bolster brute force. One by one, the Soldiers encouraged hundreds of exhausted Tough Mudders to help their fellow competitors climb over the slippery incline. Several troops even inspired some participants to perform pushups before and after their encounter with the Berlin Wall.
The positive interactions between the 143rd ESC Soldiers and their gritty guests enticed hundreds of Tough Mudders to visit the Go Army Reserve interactive display. Many tapped into their nearly sapped strength and stamina to complete a fitness challenge that comprised pushups, pull-ups and a sled pull. The fitness challenge also opened opportunities for U.S. Army Reserve recruiters to speak with Tough Mudders who expressed interest in pushing their mental and physical limits while serving their country.
The 143rd ESC will return to The Compound for the second and final day of the Tough Mudder Challenge to continue motivate, congratulate and educate the Tough Mudder community.
Story and photos by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, 143rd ESC
PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 6, 2015) - Service members carry ceremonial wreaths to be presented to the entombed crew of the USS Utah during the USS Utah Memorial sunset tribute at Ford Island, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Several events will take place leading up to the 74th anniversary of Pearl Harbor Day to pay tribute to the nation's military while enlightening Americans about veterans and service. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Gabrielle Joyner/Released) 151206-N-WC566-033
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PACIFIC OCEAN (July 13, 2016) - The Chinese Navy ships guided-missile frigate Hengshui (572) and guided-missile destroyer Xian (153), French Navy Floréal-class frigate FS Prairial (F 731) and Republic of Indonesia Navy Diponegoro-class corvette KRI Diponegoro (365) steam in formation as part of a replenishment-at-sea approach exercise during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2016. Twenty-six nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 30 to Aug. 4, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jason Noble/Released)
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408 BIG LAKE, Alaska (Aug. 7, 2014) - Paratroopers with the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, conduct a water jump from an Alaska Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk. The water jumps, landings, and recovery operations contribute to further validate the Spartan Brigade's broad range of airborne abilities. (Phot by Sgt. 1st Class Jeffrey Smith)
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POHANG, South Korea (Mar. 17, 2017) - Republic of Korea Marines (ROK) with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, position and prepare their bodies as they land on to hollow ground during Korea Marine Exercise Program (KMEP) 17-6, near Camp Mujuk, ROK. The purpose of KMEP 17-6 is to enhance and improve the interoperability of both U.S. Marine Corps and Republic of Korea Marines at the tactical level to build warfighting capabilities as partners. This includes ground combat element staff planning, mechanized maneuvers, mountain warfare training, bilateral tank operations and live fire ranges. (Courtesy photo) 170317-M-PB788-0112
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GRAFENWOEHR, Germany -- Lithuanian Soldier coordinates operations with other multinational partners in support of Combined Endeavor here September 18, 2013., marking the 19th year the exercise has been held. Combined Endeavor is a command, command and control exercise developing interoperable tactics, techniques, procedure, and validates standards in a coalition network environment involving over 40 nations and international groups. (Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Victor Aguirre)
A group of U.S. Army Africa Soldiers gather outside the command’s Forward Command (FCP) post. Known as the FCP, it is a highly flexible and mobile command post that features high-tech communications capabilities. The FCP can be configured for five up to 200 users and has worldwide radio and video teleconferencing features. The climate controlled unit is mobile and self-contained. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Rich Bartell.)
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EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska (June 22, 2017) - U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Terrence Greene, the fifth Air Force command chief, and Warrant Officer Katsumi Yamazaki, the senior enlisted advisor of the Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF), look through JASDF KC-767 goggles at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The JASDF KC-767 boom operators control the boom from a seat behind the cockpit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isaac Johnson) 170622-F-YK359-1290
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APRA HARBOR, Guam (June 21, 2017) - Sailors assigned to Commander, Task Force 75, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 1, and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5 dive on the American Tanker, a sunken concrete barge used to transport fuel during WWII, in Guam's Apra Harbor. EODMU 5 conducts mine countermeasures, improvised explosive device operations, renders safe explosive hazards, and disarms underwater explosives such as mines. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alfred A. Coffield) 170621-N-ON977-0044
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CAMP BLANDING, Fla. – After a punishing, 72-hour challenge that started with an Army Physical Fitness Test and weapons qualification, continued with warrior skill stations and an air assault obstacle course, and concluded with a 10-mile ruck march and sergeants major appearance board, 12 Army Reserve Soldiers can proudly say they completed the 2017 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) Best Warrior Competition.
Brig. Gen. Deborah L. Army Brig. Gen. Deborah L. Kotulich, commanding general, 143d ESC, personally congratulated the participants during an awards ceremony conducted March 11, 2017, at Camp Blanding, Fla.
“I am thrilled by what you did to get here and impressed by what you accomplished here,” said Kotulich, a career officer who completed Air Assault school while attending West Point and, decades later, earned the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency. “I encourage everyone to share your experiences with your fellow Soldiers. The skills you demonstrated during this competition may one day save your life or the lives your battle buddies in combat.”
Although all 12 Soldiers received and deserved high praise from the 143d ESC’s senior leadership, only two earned the right to earn the title, “Best Warrior.”
Spc. Alisha Howell, an Orlando, Fla., native serving as a Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear specialist at Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 143d ESC, won first place in the Soldier category, while Sgt. James A. Smith, a Bay Springs, Miss., native assigned to the 647th Transportation Company as a motor transport operator, took home the trophy in the noncommissioned officer category. Howell and Smith will leave for New Orleans in April to compete at the 377th Theater Sustainment Command level.
“I am confident that these two Soldiers will proudly represent the 143d ESC at the next level,” said Kotulich. “I am also especially honored to be associated with every Soldier here who took precious time from his or her job, school and family to participate and support this annual event. Your courage and commitment exemplify the finest qualities of an Army Reserve Soldier.”
Story by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, 143d ESC
Photos by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, 143d ESC, and Spc. Aaron Barnes, 321st MI BN
Lt. Gen. Edward C. Cardon (left) accepts the colors of U.S. Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER) from Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno in the command's first change of command ceremony, at Fort Belvoir, Va., Sept. 3, 2013. Cardon succeeds ARCYBER's first commander, Lt. Gen. Rhett A. Hernandez as the organization's senior leader. Read the Army's article about the event at www.army.mil/article/110596/army_cyber_conducts_first_cha... (U.S. Army photo)
U.S. Navy 2nd Class Bret Pembleton greets his son upon returning after a six-month deployment aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, San Diego, March 19, 2011. The crew is part of the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, which was deployed to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. Pembleton is an air crewman assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 12. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Benjamin Crossley
July 12, 2018 Col. Harry C. Marson took the reins of command from Col. Andrew Hanson as the West Point Garrison Commander. The ceremony held in Eisenhower Hall was attended by hundreds and presided over by Mr. Vincent E. Grewatz, Sr. Executive Service, Director of Installation Management Command-Training. The Legion of Merit was awarded to Hanson for his service as the West Point Garrison Commander and presented by Grewatz. “This is not only our oldest garrison,” said Grewatz. “It is a special place for our Army.” Grewatz congratulated the incoming commander and thanked the outgoing commander. “It’s what Andy built here that he leaves behind,” said Gerwatz. “It’s the relationships with the communities, inside and outside the gates, and the team he built that will help ensure future success.”
ORLANDO, Fla. — Hundreds of Soldiers and veterans accompanied by their friends and loved ones gathered at the Rosen Shingle Creek resort in Orlando Dec. 17, 2016, to celebrate the 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary)’s third annual Lt. Gen. (Retired) Jack C. Stultz Military Ball.
Hosted by the 143d ESC command team and its community partners, the formal event offered a unique opportunity for Soldiers and civilian employees assigned throughout the Command’s vast area of operations don their suits, gowns or dress uniforms and enjoy the company of new and familiar faces in a fun and friendly atmosphere.
The Ball featured several distinguished guests to include Brig. Gen. Deborah L. Kotulich, commanding general, 143d ESC, and Command Sgt. Maj. Carlos Lopes, command sergeant major, 143d ESC. Seated next to them were two of the 143d ESC’s former commanding generals, Maj. Gen. Mark W. Palzer and Lt. Gen (Retired) Jack C. Stultz. The Command etched Stultz’s name to the Ball in honor of his 38-year military career that culminated in the prestigious assignment as Chief of the U.S. Army Reserve from 2006-2012.
Throughout the evening, the Soldiers and their guests upheld American military tradition by conducting classic ceremonial functions such as the presentation of the colors, singing the national anthem, and offering toasts dedicated to the Soldiers and families of the United States Army.
Pride and patriotism gave way to somber reflection when a spotlight pierced the dim ballroom to illuminate a small candlelight dinner table that epitomized all American prisoners of war as well as the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country. Lopes concluded the melancholy affair when he silently marched to the table of Jeanne Weaver, mother of Todd W. Weaver, an Army officer killed in action while leading his platoon in Afghanistan in 2010. Lopes led the Gold Star Mother to the POW and Fallen Soldier Table where together they lit the lone candle that would flicker brightly for the remainder of the Ball.
Palzer and Kotulich took their turns at the podium to express their gratitude to the people who planned, organized, sponsored and supported the event. The commanding generals also reminded their guests of the important role they play in maintaining one of the largest and most versatile Reserve component in world history.
“The youngest leader in the U.S. Army is an E1 (private),” said Palzer, currently commanding the 79th Sustainment Support Command in Los Alamitos, Calif. “The respect and responsibility that we give to our youngest Soldiers prove that anyone can make a difference … Thanks to your service and sacrifice, the Army Reserve has helped keep America strong while making the world a safer place.”
Although the ball officially concluded with a cake cutting, gift presentations and a hardy rendition of the Army Song, many guests remained in the ballroom to take photos, show off their dance moves, or share fond memories with old friends while sipping their favorite beverage.
“This event personifies the 143d ESC,” said Palzer, who, when not in uniform, serves as the Director of Sales Operation for Pactiv Corporation. “This command is more than a premiere logistics unit. It’s a community of caring individuals dedicated to the success of its Soldiers and their families.”
Story by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, 143d ESC
Photos by Sgt. Carlene Vera and Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, 143d ESC
QINGDAO (July 30, 2015) - Members of the People's Liberation Army Navy file into ranks prior to the departure of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) after a port visit to Qingdao. The purpose of the port call in Qingdao is to continue to build key diplomatic and military relationships and to illustrate the U.S. Navy's commitment to broadening ties in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. During Stethem's visit, the crew engaged in sports activities and hosted tours of the ship for the local residents and military members. (U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Kevin V. Cunningham/Released) 150730-N-UF697-029
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CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii (Jan. 13, 2011) - Commander, U.S. Pacific Command's (PACOM) Chief of Staff Rear Adm. Robin Watters along with Lt. Cmdr. David Koch, program manager for the 2011 Hawaii-Pacific Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) receive an award from Ms. Gloria Uyehara, executive director of the Federal Executive Board during PACOM's CFC recognition ceremony. Celebrating 50 years of giving, The CFC team raised $6.4 million dollars for 2,700 charities, setting a new record for the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Danny Hayes)
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PADANG, Indonesia (April 12, 2016) - Service members from the Indonesia Marine Corps perform a silent routine during the opening ceremony for the Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) 2016. MNEK 2016 is a biennial exercise involving 35 countries focused on maritime peacekeeping operations and increasing interoperability between regional navies. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Madailein Abbott/Released) 160412-N-WJ640-053
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U.S. Army Cadet Command (USACC) brigade leadership, professors of military science and staff join Maj. Gen. Antonio Munera, commanding general, U.S. Army Cadet Command, for physical training during the Mission Command Workshop, Fort Knox, Ky., Sept. 21, 2022. The session included a variety of physical events including deadlifts, a medicine ball pass, a sled drag and pull-ups. | Photo by Amy Turner, U.S. Army Cadet Command Public Affairs
CHONBURI, Thailand (Aug. 26, 2013) - Military members coordinate a response to an earthquake scenario during Pacific Endeavor 2013. Pacific Endeavor is held annually and is a multinational, multiservice workshop sponsored by U.S. Pacific Command that addresses humanitarian assistance and disaster response by testing and documenting communication between military forces in the Asia-Pacific region. There are 22 countries participating in this year's workshop. (Photo by TSgt Michael Jackson)
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WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (May 17, 2017) - Chief Gunner's Mate Laura Needham fires a .50 caliber machine gun during live-fire training aboard the forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85). McCampbell is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy Graham/Released) 170517-N-HI376-087
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Deep under Liverpool city centre, Western Approaches Command was a major operational command of the Royal Navy during World War II.
The command was responsible for the safety of British shipping in the Western Approaches, a rectangular area of the Atlantic ocean lying on the western coast of Great Britain.
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General Stephen J. Townsend, commanding general U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, recently served as the keynote speaker at the U.S. Army Recruiting Command Annual Awards Ceremony. (U.S. Army photos courtesy of U.S. Army Recruiting Command Public Affairs)
The Clipperton Angelfish (holacanthus limbaughi) is a genus of marine angelfishes (family Pomacanthidae). The fish is a bright blue and is endemic to the Clipperton Atoll, a French territory roughly 5,000km east of Hawaii, 1,000km south of The Revillagigedos (where it’s cousin the Clarion Angelfish is found) and 2,500km northwest of the Galapagos Islands.The species are abundant near volcanic rocks and coral islands. Some are highly valued for aquaria, as all are brightly-colored. Fishing for the Clipperton Angelfish in the Clipperton atoll requires permission from the French government. Because the fish is so rare, each live fish can command several thousand dollars in the U.S. markets and up to $10,000 in the Asian markets.
BUSAN, Republic of Korea, (October 23, 2015) - Han, Min-koo, the minister of defense for the Republic of Korea (ROK) observes the Republic of Korea Navy's Fleet Review aboard the Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class destroyer ROK Ship Choe Yeong (DDH 981). The fleet review celebrated the 70th anniversary of the ROK Navy and served as a symbol of the enduring U.S. and ROK alliance. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Abraham Essenmacher/Released) 151023-N-AD732-022
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Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea (Oct. 22, 2016) - U.S. Air Force combat controllers assigned to the 1st Special Operations Squadron, 320th Special Tactics Squadron and Republic of Korea (ROK) 255th Special Operations Squadron, pull security and establish a line of communication at Kunsan Air Base. Members from the 320th STS and 1st SOS worked with the ROK 255th SOS to enhance U.S. and ROK Air Force Special Operations Forces' capabilities. They conducted infiltration methods, jump clearing team operations, airfield establishment, aircraft control and close air support familiarization. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Colville McFee/Released) 161022-F-IF848-0359
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USAF Serial: 51-8024
Fairchild C/N: 10767
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The Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar (Navy and Marine Corps designation R4Q) was an American military transport aircraft developed from the World War II-era Fairchild C-82 Packet, designed to carry cargo, personnel, litter patients, and mechanized equipment, and to drop cargo and troops by parachute. The first C-119 made its initial flight in November 1947, and by the time production ceased in 1955, more than 1,100 C-119s had been built. Its cargo-hauling ability and unusual twin-boom design earned it the nickname "Flying Boxcar".
The Air Force C-119 and Navy R4Q was initially a redesign of the earlier C-82 Packet, built between 1945 and 1948. The Packet provided service to the Air Force's Tactical Air Command and Military Air Transport Service for nearly nine years during which time its design was found to have several serious problems. All of these were addressed in the C-119.
In contrast to the C-82, the cockpit was moved forward to fit flush with the nose rather than its previous location over the cargo compartment. This resulted in more usable cargo space and larger loads than the C-82 could accommodate. The C-119 also featured more powerful engines, and a wider and stronger airframe. The first C-119 prototype (called the XC-82B) first flew in November 1947, with deliveries of C-119Bs from Fairchild's Hagerstown, Maryland factory beginning in December 1949.
In 1951, Henry J. Kaiser was awarded a contract to assemble additional C-119s at the Kaiser-Frazer automotive factory located in the former B-24 plant at Willow Run Airport in Belleville, Michigan. Initially, the Kaiser-built C-119F differed from the Fairchild aircraft by the use of Wright R-3350-85 Duplex Cyclone engines in place of Fairchild's use of the Pratt & Whitney R-4360 Wasp Major radial engine. Kaiser built 71 C-119s at Willow Run in 1952 and 1953 (AF Ser. No. 51-8098 to 51-8168) before converting the factory for a planned production of the Chase C-123 that never eventuated. The Kaiser sub-contract was frowned upon by Fairchild, and efforts were made through political channels to stop Kaiser's production, which may have proven successful. Following Kaiser's termination of C-119 production the contract for the C-123 was instead awarded to Fairchild. Most Kaiser-built aircraft were issued to the U.S. Marine Corps as R4Qs, with several later turned over to the South Vietnamese air force in the 1970s.
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CAMP KENJUN, Japan – Army Command Sgt. Maj. Eric C. Dostie, command sergeant major, United States Army Japan (USARJ), met with his Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) counterparts at JGSDF Western Army headquarters in Camp Kenjun in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, Feb. 12, 2016.
The brief but productive visit with the JGSDF Western Army’s commanding general, Lt. Gen. Ogawa Kiyoshi, and command sergeant major, Warrant Officer Kimura Hiroomi, punctuated Dostie’s farewell tour in preparation for his return to the U.S. for his next assignment this spring.
“This will likely be the last time I meet these men,” said Dostie, a native of Merrimack, New Hampshire. “It was also the best opportunity to see how far we’ve come and where we go from here.”
After making friendly introductions and boarding a bus at Kumamoto airport, Hiroomi guided Dostie and his team to a memorial dedicated to Imperial Japanese Army (IJA) Col. Kunio Nakagawa, commander of the Japanese forces that defended the island of Peleliu during a fierce, 73-day battle between the IJA and U.S. Marines in the fall of 1944. Nakagawa’s elaborate defensive network and stalwart resistance inflicted more than 10,000 allied casualties. He committed ritual suicide Nov. 24, 1944, after his force of approximately 11,000 troops had diminished to a few dozen men. The IJA posthumously promoted Nakagawa to lieutenant general.
“[Nakagawa] and I were both born and raised in Kumamoto Prefecture,” said Hiroomi as he delicately brushed his fingers against the monument’s marble engraving. “I respect his ability to lead and inspire his outnumbered and isolated command … I have tried to emulate many of his leadership qualities throughout my military career.”
Hiroomi and Dostie also discussed how the Battle of Peleliu demonstrates how bitter enemies can later settle their feuds in the name of promoting peace, friendship and prosperity for future generations.
“We paid our respects to a soldier,” said Dostie. “Regardless which country they served, we honor fallen professionals who were dedicated to their mission and the people sworn to carry out that mission. Memorials like this allow us to reflect on the past and appreciate the sacrifices made on both sides to create our current, close relationship.”
The group proceeded to Camp Kenjun where a traditional Japanese style luncheon awaited the distinguished guests. Between honorific toasts and satisfied appetites, Dostie, Hiroomi and Kiyoshi discussed their past successes, present challenges and future opportunities to enhance the bilateral partnership among the JGSDF, JGSDF and their respective noncommissioned officer corps. Most notably, the three leaders proposed plans to enhance their NCO corps’ role in Yama Sakura (YS) 71, one of the world’s largest bilateral training exercises.
“Western Army will host YS 71 this December,” said Dostie. “[Lt. Gen.] Kyoshi and Warrant Officer Kiyoshi sounded genuinely interested in placing more emphasis on the NCO corps’ roles and responsibilities, particularly in relation to staffing and planning.”
“We work very closely with the [U.S.] Marines to develop our amphibious operations,” said Hiroomi. “We currently have several hundred [JGSDF] service members training with Marines in Camp Pendleton … I would like to see that high level of collaboration carry over to U.S. Army and JGSDF service members participating in YS 71.”
The tour concluded with both sides exchanging gifts and well wishes. Dostie presented Hiroomi and Kiyoshi custom made plaques as well as the latest issue of the “NCO Update,” USARJ’s first publication that highlights the achievements of USARJ and the JGSDF NCO Corps.
“Although my time [in Japan] was short, I feel confident that we laid the foundation a stronger NCO corps,” said Dostie. “I look forward to the day when our two Armies work so closely together that it becomes second nature."
Dostie plans to meet with the command sergeant majors of every JGSDF regional army prior to relinquishing his command to Army Command Sgt. Maj. Richard Clark, currently the command sergeant major of the 173rd Airborne Brigade based in Vicenza, Italy.
Photo and story by Army Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, U.S. Army Japan
OKINAWA, Japan (Mar. 27, 2017) - AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicles with Echo Co., Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), maneuver down a road while participating in mechanized raid at Marine Corps Base Butler, Okinawa. As the Marine Corps' only continuously forward-deployed unit, the 31st MEU air-ground-logistics team provides a flexible force, ready to perform a wide range of military operations, from limited combat to humanitarian assistance operations, throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Darien J. Bjorndal/Released) 170327-M-MF313-026
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The first functional Apollo spacecraft launched into space was serial number 009 atop Saturn 1B SA-201. The command module is on display at the Strategic Air Command Museum near Ashland, Nebraska. I used my digital camera placed against the hatch window to acquire the view shown here. This is the only way to get a look inside without of course removing the hatch. CM-009 was restored in the late 1990s after years of outdoor storage at the University of Nebraska. Unfortunately, the restoration resulted in a fiberglass shell being placed around the spacecraft to simulate its pre-flight appearance. The original hatch is stored inside as seen to the right.
YOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 26, 2015) - Sailors conduct training during a simulated toxic gas casualty aboard the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Ronald Reagan provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan Burke/Released) 151226-N-OI810-047
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PACIFIC OCEAN (September 05, 2016) - Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit shoot at targets during a live fire exercise on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6). Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David Holmes/Released) 160905-N-JS726-166
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Task Force Leader, 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 'Rakkasans,' conducted a change of command ceremony, Mar. 18, 2017, at Bagram Airfield, for their Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 'Hatchet Company.' U.S. Army Capt. Bradley Davis relinquished command to Capt. Bradley Palmer. Lt. Col. Josh Bookout, battalion commander, officiated the ceremony. The Leader Rakkasans are based at Fort Campbell, Kentucky with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault).
Photo by Bob Harrison, U.S. Forces Afghanistan Public Affairs.
Kaiserslautern garrison welcomes new commander
By Rick Scavetta, U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern
KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany – Lt. Col. Lars Zetterstrom grabbed hold of U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern’s guidon Friday, accepting responsibility to provide support and services to thousands of U.S. Soldiers, civilians and family members in the Kaiserslautern area.
Zetterstrom took command of the garrison during a ceremony held at Armtstrong’s Club on Vogelweh Housing Area. Dozens of U.S. and German military officials and civilians attended the event. Zetterstrom is looking forward to his new job, he said.
“I have been thoroughly impressed with the quality and professionalism of the garrison staff,” Zetterstrom said. “I look forward to working with the outstanding Soldiers and civilians of the garrison headquarters.”
The highlight of the ceremony was the traditional passing of the unit colors. Throughout history, the guidon has showed the commander is present and it served as a rally point for troops on the battlefield. Soldiers from U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern’s Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment served as color bearers and color guards.
During the ceremony, both incoming and outgoing commanders offered remarks.
Lt. Col. Kevin Hutchison, who now heads to Fort Sill, Okla., for his next assignment, took time to thank garrison staff and other leaders in the Kaiserslautern Military Community. He also spoke in German to thank local officials for supporting the command. His time in command will not be forgotten, he said.
“I will miss the job, the camaraderie and the great team that we have in the Kaiserslautern garrison,” Hutchison said.
Commanding a garrison in Kaiserslautern in unique, due to its collocation with a large U.S. Air Force contingent, said Col. William Butcher, commander of United States Army Garrison Baden-Württemberg. The Kaiserslautern garrison supports dozens of tenant units, to include the 21st Theater Sustainment Command, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Stars and Stripes and the 357th Air and Missile Defense Detachment.
Under Hutchison, the garrison supported the deployment of 31 units from the area and the reintegration of more than 4,000 Soldiers, civilians and family members following deployments, Butcher said.
Hutchison led the garrison as the Army acquired Sembach Kaserne from the U.S. Air Force and began preparing the installation for new Army units moving from Mannheim and Heidelberg.
That included developing relationship with key German leaders in the Sembach area. During his command, the garrison underwent countless renovations and construction projects to support Kaiserslautern’s growing military community – most recently opening new child care centers at Sembach and Landstuhl.
For officers, a command is an honor and privilege that is often tough, demanding and arduous, Butcher said.
“It’s fitting that we gather together on occasions like this one and recognize contributions, bid farewell and welcome new blood,” Butcher said.
Zetterstrom, an Army engineer and West Point graduate from Clifton Park, N.Y., most recently served a tour in southern Afghanistan. Previously, he served as deputy commander with the Buffalo, N.Y.-district of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
For Zetterstrom, the command position returns him and his family to Germany, where he began his Army career as a platoon leader with the Bamberg-based 82nd Engineer Battalion. Other assignments include both staff and command positions with the 18th Airborne Corps at Fort Bragg, N.C., and the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum, N.Y. During his career, Zetterstrom has deployed to Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo and Afghanistan.
He and his wife Erin, also a New Yorker, have three children. He holds a master's degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Missouri.
“He is no stranger to the business of military construction, which will serve the command well considering the breadth of construction and renovation which will occur in the coming years,” Butcher said.
Dutch officers who served with Zetterstrom in Afghanistan also attended the ceremony, as did many local German officials.
“I look forward to continuing and building the critical relationships with our German and European friends and allies,” Zetterstrom said.
(Photos by Rick Scavetta, U.S. Army Garrison Kaiserslautern)
INCHEON, Republic of Korea (Sept. 12, 2015) - Information Systems Technician 2nd Class Eugene Shepherd and Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Richard Santos, assigned to Commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Korea, talk with Republic of Korea (ROK) sailors Petty Officer 3rd Class Sung, Min-Sung and Lt. Cho, Woo-Youn at a static photo display booth in Incheon during the 65th Annual Incheon Amphibious Landing Operations Commemoration Ceremony. The display highlights joint operations and community outreach projects throughout the years between the U.S. and ROK navies. (U.S. Navy photo by MC1 Abraham Essenmacher/Released) 150912-N-AD372-658
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