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SHIZUOKA, Japan (Nov. 4, 2016) - Marines patrol the roads after the ground assault portion of a long-range raid from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa to the Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji uring Blue Chromite 2017. The Marines honed their ability to project forces from afar by executing a long-range raid over 1,000 miles via MV-22B Osprey to include an aerial refueling by KC-130J Super Hercules. Blue Chromite is a U.S.-only exercise which strengthens the Navy-Marine Corps expeditionary, amphibious rapid-response capabilities based in Okinawa and the greater Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The Marines are with Company I, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment which is forward deployed from Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, to 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, based in Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kelsey Dornfeld/Released) 161104-M-PY134-122
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During PBS’ AMERICAN EXPERIENCE “Command and Control” session at the Television Critics Association Summer Press Tour in Los Angeles, CA on Thursday, July 28, 2016, Senior Airmen Greg Devlin and David Powell join producer, director and co-writer Robert Kenner and AMERICAN EXPERIENCE series executive producer Mark Samels to discuss the long-hidden story of a deadly 1980 accident at a Titan II missile complex in Arkansas.
(Premieres Winter 2017)
All photos in this set should be credited to Rahoul Ghose/PBS
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 11, 2017) - The amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conducts a replenishment at sea (RAS) with the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200) in conjunction with the amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) off the coast of Southern California. America is currently underway with more than 1,000 Sailors and 1,600 Marines conducting Amphibious Squadron/Marine Expeditionary Unit Integration operations in preparation for the ship's maiden deployment later this year. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristina Young/Released) 170411-N-UK248-0204
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TAPAZ, Philippines (Apr. 12, 2015) - U.S. Navy Builder Constructionman Kevin Syrdyk, assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5, and Armed Forces of the Philippines Army Pfc. Alvin Gelido, assigned to the 552nd Engineer Construction Battalion, lay block at Don Joaquin Artuz Memorial Elementary School during Balikatan 2015. The engineers, along with U.S. Marine engineers from the 9th Engineer Support Battalion, are part of the Joint Civil-Military Operations Task Force on the island of Panay, which is constructing two classrooms at the school. Balikatan is an annual bilateral training exercise aimed at improving the ability of Philippine and U.S. military forces to work together during planning, contingency, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Lowell Whitman/Released) 150412-N-HA376-437
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C'est le dernier acheté d'un quatuor construit à Kobé.par les chantiers Kawasaki Dockyard Cy en 1917 pour le compte du gouvernement Anglais (WAR ADMIRAL – WAR QUEEN – WAR PRINCE)
Acheté en août 1920 et renommé pour honorer le Commandant du SONTAY disparu lors du torpillage du 16 avril 1917 qui eut une conduite héroïque.
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CARACTÉRISTIQUES :
Longueur : 117.35 m hPP 121.60 m hT
Largeur : 15.54 m
Jauge brute : 5875 tjb
Port en lourd : 9154 tonnes
Déplacement pour 8.36 m de tirant d'eau : 12298 tonnes
1 hélice,
2 mâts
1 cheminée
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MANUTENSION :
5 cales
2 mâts de charge de 10 tonnes
6 mâts de charge de 5 tonnes
2 mâts de charge de 3 tonnes
1 bigue de 30 tonnes
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PROPULSION :
Une machine alternative à vapeur triple expansion
2 chaudières cylindriques timbrées à 14kg/cm²
Chauffe au charbon.
Puissance : 2607 cv
Vitesse : 9.5 nœuds.
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PERSONNEL :
État-major : 9 officiers
Équipage : 34 marins
Pont : 15 matelots et maitres.
Machine : 12 mécaniciens et maitre
ADSG : 7 garçons et maitre d'hôtel
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PASSAGERS :
Possibilité d'embarquer 4 passagers.
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LIGNES :
1920 à 1934 Ports de l'Europe du Nord – Extrême Orient
1934 Désarmement à Dunkerque.
1936 Affrété à la NOCHAP pour le ligne de Madagascar.
1938 Vendu
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RETRAIT :
1938 mars. Vendu à la Compagnie France Navigation. Renommé SAINT-MALO
1939 fin de l'année, suite à la mise sous séquestre de la Compagnie il est donné en gérance à la Cie Générale Transatlantique
1940 le 9 août Saisis à Sydney, Canada (Nouvelle Écosse) – Le Dr BOIS donne Halifax comme port de saisie par le gouvernement Canadien. NB: Ludovic Trihan dans son histoire de la flotte de la Transat donne Halifax comme port de Saisie
1940 le 12 octobre à 23 h 25 par l'U 101 près de Rockall par 58° N et 18,32° W
This video equipment was used to broadcast the dedication ceremony back to PCS, so community members could feel part of the day without having to make the trip with the students. (Bench 2012 - NPS photo)
FORT GILLEM, Forest Park, Ga. Aug. 5, 2018 – Major George Allen transfers the guidon of the Georgia Army National Guard’s 170th Cyber Protection Team to Lt. Col. Catherine Cherry, commander of the 78th Troop Support Battalion signifying his relinquishing of command while the incoming commander of the 170th CPT, Capt. Michael Mallon, observes.
Georgia National Guard photo by Maj. William Carraway / released
KIN BLUE TRAINING AREA, OKINAWA, Japan (Mar. 5, 2017) - Marines with Weapons Co., Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit drives an LAV-25 Light Armored Vehicle off a Navy Landing Craft, Air-Cushioned hovercraft at Kin Blue Training Area, Okinawa. The 31st MEU offloaded equipment and vehicles, completing their regularly scheduled spring deployment. 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 Lance Cpl. Amy Phan/Released) 170405-M-OP674-041
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About the M577 Command Post Carrier:
A variant of the long lived M113 APC, the -577 is at its most basic an M113 with a raised rear roofline. First introduced in the early 60s as a command post vehicle it has also been used in other roles such as an armored ambulance, medical treatment vehicle, and fire direction center.
Equipment for the M577 typically includes a tent extension that can be attached for additional work space, hand cranked antenna for long range communication, and an externally mounted auxiliary power unit capable of providing power for two M577s.
Crew typically consists of 5 including a driver, commander, and appropriate staff. While typically not armed, it was not unusual to see the addition of a .50 cal for the commander’s position.
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Command Sgt. Maj. Sean D. O'Brien assumes responsibility of the 5th Battalion, 25th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, from Command Sgt. Maj. Patrick B. Whitetree Nov. 7, 2019, at Fort Polk, LA.
SASEBO, Japan (April 10, 2017) - The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) returns to Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo. Bonhomme Richard, flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group, is returning from a 6-week patrol in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jeanette Mullinax/Released) 170410-N-TH560-136
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Governor Brian Kemp transfers the colors of the Georgia Department of Defense from Maj. Gen. Joe Jarrard to Maj. Gen. Tom Carden signifying Carden’s assumption of duties as the 43rd Adjutant General of Georgia Jan. 26, 2019 at the Clay National Guard Center in Marietta. Georgia National Guard Photo by Maj. William Carraway
Sgt. Chris Carpenter, an operating room technician with 3rd Medical Command familiarizes African partners with medical equipment during Exercise Central Accord 14 in Douala, Cameroon. CA14 brings together central African nations, the U.S. to foster security cooperation while improving medical and logistics capability in the central region of Africa. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Sgt. A.M. LaVey, 173rd Airborne Public Affairs)
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U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Octavio Meza checks communication traffic during Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., March 28, 2015. Meza is a joint terminal attack controller with Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Marines of BLT 3/1 train in harsh environments to hone their skills and improve their combat effectiveness as a unit.
Photo by Sgt. Jamean Berry
DARWIN, Australia (Aug. 31, 2018) - The guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) sits at anchor in Darwin Harbor for Australian exercise Kakadu 2018. Michael Murphy is participating in Kakadu to enhance maritime security skills with participating nations by highlighting the value of information sharing and multilateral coordination. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Morgan K. Nall) 180831-N-IA905-2034
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The U.S. Army Garrison at West Point held its change of command at Eisenhower Hall at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, July 12, 2018. The Garrison change of command ceremony was both for COL. Andrew Hanson, the outgoing Garrison Commander and COL. Harry Marson who is the oncoming Garrison commander. The ceremony was witness by many VIP's and dignitaries from the surrounding community. (U.S. Army photo by Bryan Ilyankoff)
PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 20, 2013) - An EA-18G Growler from the Shadowhawks of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Ricardo R. Guzman)
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PEARL HARBOR (Sept. 28, 2017) - The guided-missile destroyer USS Hopper (DDG 70) departs Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for an independent deployment to the Western Pacific and Middle East. While deployed, the ship will conduct theater security cooperation and maritime presence operations with partner nations. Hopper has a crew of nearly 330 officers and enlisted Sailors and is a multi-mission ship designed to operate independently or with an associated strike group. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jeff Troutman) 170928-N-ON468-0068
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3 December 2012, Maj. Gen. Mark A. Milley relinquished command of the 10th Mountain Division (LI) to Maj. Gen. Stephen J. Townsend. Lt. Gen. Daniel B. Allyn Commanding General XVIII Airborne Corps and Fort Bragg, was the officiating Officer for the ceremony.
Mardi 28 janvier, à 17h30, s’est déroulée la prise de commandement du capitaine Arnaud Péchard, chef du centre d’incendie et de secours de Gardanne. Un moment solennel en présence des autorités et d’un public venu nombreux.
BASILAN, Philippines (Oct. 28, 2009) - U.S. Army Capt. Charlie Claypool, team leader for Civil Affairs team 735, and assigned to Joint Special Operations Task Force-Philippines (JSOTF-P), assists Armed Forces of the Philippines Rear Adm. Alexander P. Pama, commander Naval Forces Western Mindanao and Brig. Gen. Eugenio N. Clemen, commander 1st Marine Brigade, in a ground-breaking ceremony for the Tipo-Tipo-Sungkayot-Matata road construction project in the Barangay Bohe Pahu. The AFP's 1st Naval Construction Brigade is building the bridge with materials provided by JSOTF-P. The road will facilitate access to Basilan's southeast coastline, enabling residents to relocate to the south and transport goods and services. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt.j.g. Theresa Donnelly)
Lt. Gen. Stephen G. Fogarty speaks about the future of U.S. Army Cyber Command during the ceremony in which he assumed command of ARCYBER, at Fort Belvior, Va., June 1,2018. (Photo by Pfc. Elijah Foster)
APRA HARBOR, Guam (Sept. 11, 2016) - The tugboat Talofolo, assigned to Naval Base Guam, approaches the forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) to disembark the port pilot as Barry departs Arpra Harbor following a scheduled refueling and resupply. Barry is on patrol in the Philippine Sea in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin V. Cunningham/Released) 160911-N-UF697-163
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IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, JAPAN (Jan. 5, 2017) - An F/A-18D Hornet with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 225 taxis down the runway at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni. VMFA (AW) 225 is forward deployed to MCAS Iwakuni on a six month rotation with the Unit Deployment Program to improve operational capabilities through training in the Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Abrego) 170105-M-ON157-0117
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Le groupe aéronaval (GAN) constitué autour du porte-avions Charles de Gaulle est déployé en mer Méditerranée centrale et orientale, puis en Atlantique et mer du Nord de janvier à avril 2020 dans le cadre de la mission Foch. Le GAN est constitué en Task Force 473 (TF 473), placée sous le commandement du contre-amiral (CA) Marc Aussedat. Baptisé Foch ce déploiement opérationnel de la TF 473 inclut une participation à l'opération Inherent Resolve / Chammal en Méditerranée.
A l'occasion de son passage en Atlantique, il participe à plusieurs entraînements de grande envergure en interaction avec d'autres groupes aéronavals alliés. Cette mission marque l’engagement de la France au profit de la sécurité de l’Europe et de la stabilité de ses approches, en déployant dans ces eaux stratégiques une force navale combinant des capacités interarmées et interalliés de surveillance, de protection, de projection et d’intervention.
Le dimanche 22 mars 2020 en mer du Nord, le Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1) composé de la frégate Otto Sverdrup norvégienne, du navire de soutien et de commandement multi-missions Absalon danois et du pétrolier ravitailleur Rhön allemand, a rejoint la Task Force 473 composée du porte-avions Charles de Gaulle, de la frégate de défense aérienne Chevalier Paul, de la frégate multi-missions Bretagne, de la frégate anti-sous-marine La Motte-Picquet, du pétrolier ravitailleur Somme et des frégates Lübeck (Allemagne), Léopold Ier (Belgique) et Blas de Lezo (Espagne), Corte Real (Portugal).
The Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1), consisting of the frigate Otto Sverdrup (NOR), flagship , the multi-mission command and support ship Absalon (DNK) and the tanker Rhön (GER), has joined Task Force 473 consisting of the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, the air defence frigate Chevalier Paul, the multi-mission frigate Bretagne, the anti-submarine frigate La Motte-Picquet, the tanker tanker Somme and the frigates Lübeck (Germany), Léopold I (Belgium) and Blas de Lezo (Spain), Corte Real (Portugal). Feb. 22 March 2020.
PHOTO by FRAN J.Vacelet (French Navy)
TOKYO – When Army Maj. Gen. James F. Pasquarette assumed command of U.S. Army Japan (USARJ) July 8, 2015, he immediately took initiative to personally meet the troops under his command as well as key leaders from his host nation partners.
Pasquarette's tour of his area of responsibility began in earnest when he and members of his staff boarded a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter July 10 from Camp Zama, Japan. Flying hundreds of feet above the congested highways at sometimes at level with Japan's sea of skyscrapers, Pasquarette acquired a bird's eye view of the American and Japanese military installations scattered among the urban jungle.
“We overflew Sagami General Depot, Yokohama North Dock and Hardy Barracks, said Milton Jackson, garrison manager at Camp Zama. “Our new commander now has clearer picture of the facilities, equipment and watercraft managed by the Army, and he can better understand where and how these individual installations interact with one another.”
According to Jackson, the USARJ primary mission comprises the rapid deployment of troops and materiel from one theater to another. As the Army's largest logistical hub in Asia, the command must maintain a streamlined sustainment system capable of moving thousands of tons of supplies and equipment via land and sea.
“Sagami Depot has rolling stock and Yokohama North Dock has watercraft,” said Jackson. “We must overcome the challenges posed by Japan's dense population centers by developing methods that rapidly move and load stock onto our watercraft so that we may better project our presence in the Pacific. Fortunately, our Japanese allies are willing to support us if a major threat or disaster called for a sudden mass movement.”
After a brief stop at Yokota Air Base to meet with Air Force Gen. John L. Dolan, commanding general, U.S. Force Japan, Pasquarette touched down near the heart of Tokyo where members of America's staunchest allies welcomed him with the pomp and circumstance befitting a general.
“On behalf of the JGSDF (Japan Ground Self-Defense Force), welcome to Japan,” said Gen. Kiyofumi Iwata, chief of staff, JGSDF, to Pasquarette after the two commanders sat in a decorative conference room inside Japan's Ministry of Defense. “We look forward to continuing our dialog of bilateral coordination between our two countries as JGSDF pursues its transformation into a dynamic joint defense force.”
The dialog consisted of one-on-one conversations with not only Iwata but also Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, chief of staff, Japan Self-Defense Force, and Hideshi Tokuchi, vice minister of international affairs, Japan Ministry of Defense. The four men discussed previous achievements, current operations and potential challenges facing their respective commands and presented ideas on how to strengthen interoperability among their forces through combined training exercises and expanded service member exchange programs.
“We currently have several dozen JSDF service members embedded with [U.S. military] units,” said Pasquarette. “I believe extending this program so that our Soldiers can work within the JGSDF will further enhance our partnership.”
Pasquarette also ensured his hosts that the United States Army remains committed to its allies in the Pacific despite looming force reductions and ongoing operations in Europe and the Middle East.
“The Army recently announced that it will cut the number of troops in the active component from 450,000 to about 410,000,” said Pasquarette. “This rebalance of the force has no effect on our strength and readiness in the Pacific. Our alliance is more important than ever. That's why we're keeping our best trained and best equipped Soldiers in Japan and Korea.”
After a two-hour visit that started with with a JSDF band playing “The Star-Spangled Banner” and ended with a warm exchange of plaques and handshakes, Pasquarette and his team boarded a helicopter bound for Camp Zama.
“I have worked extensively throughout the Pacific during my Army career,” said the former armor officer and chief of staff of U.S. Army Pacific. “The JSDF consists of some of the world's most capable and professional men and women in uniform. I look forward to building stronger relationships with them and become a valuable partner in its transformation."
U.S. Army photos by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, U.S. Army Japan
ORLANDO, Fla. - Soldiers from the 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) joined their active duty and Reserve Officer Training Corps brothers and sisters in welcoming tens of thousands of spectators to the Florida Classic, one of the nation’s largest football rivalries between two historically black colleges: Bethune–Cookman University and Florida A&M University.
In the hours leading to the opening kickoff Nov. 19, 2016, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., the Soldiers helped members from the Army Marketing Research Group encourage BCU and FAMU fans to test their strength, endurance and mental aptitude in various interactive activities featured at the Go Army booths. The troops motivated men and women from all walks of life to set personal records for planks, pullups and pushups. They also lent a hand in several creative challenges that emphasized teamwork and critical thinking.
Many of the thousands of fans who waited for their turn to don blindfolds, solve puzzles or perform pullups spoke with the troops about their training, experience and aspirations. While these casual conversations opened opportunities to introduce potential recruits to the Army’s robust enlisted and Reserve Officer Training Corps programs, they also fostered greater respect and understanding about the Army’s role in developing strong communities and mutually beneficial partnerships both at home and abroad.
The fans’ energy, enthusiasm and camaraderie also demonstrated that the Florida Classic and the U.S. Army share common values. Their sincere interest in learning about the Army’s vision, capabilities and career opportunities exemplified how rivalries on the gridiron can shape resilient individuals who possess the character qualities to lead and mentor men and women on the battlefield.
Several Soldiers received complimentary access to the field during the game. Army Master Sgt. Shantell D. Aviles, noncommissioned officer-in-charge, Office of the Inspector General, 143d ESC, watched many Florida Classic football games during her childhood and teenage years. Although she and her family were no strangers to seeing the game from the stands, Aviles had never before set foot on the sidelines. With a smile never left her face, she took full advantage of the exclusive press pass to take photos with the mascots, shake hands with the drum majors, and cheer her FAMU Rattlers from the endzone.
Photo by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, 143d ESC
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WATERS NEAR GUAM (June 1, 2015) - Sailors participate in helicopter operations on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, are on patrol in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. George Washington will conduct a hull-swap with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) later this year after serving seven years as the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier in Yokosuka, Japan. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Clemente A. Lynch/Released) 150601-N-YB023-046
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Special Operations Command Africa hosted its first Women’s Leadership Forum during International Women’s Day in N'Djamena, Chad, Mar. 7, 2017, as a part of Exercise Flintlock. This leadership discussion forum was led by Chadian women from across the spectrum of employment to address Chadian challenges and opportunities, and was facilitated by the U.S. Embassy and Spirit of America. Flintlock is an annual special operations exercise involving more than 20 nation forces that strengthens security institutions, promotes multinational sharing of information, and develops interoperability among partner nation in North and West Africa.
WESTERN PACIFIC (May 1, 2017) The Military Sealift Command Henry J. Kaiser-class fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197), right, participates in a replenishment-at-sea with the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). The U.S. Navy has patrolled the Indo-Asia-Pacific routinely for more than 70 years promoting regional peace and security. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Z.A. Landers/Released) 170501-N-GD109-012
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CAIRNS, Australia (Aug. 23, 2017) - U.S. Marine Cpl. Nicolas Villanueva, right, motor transportation operator, Combat Logistics Detachment, Marine Rotational Force Darwin, works with soldiers from the Chinese People's Liberation Army to build a hut during Indigenous Australian culture classes for Exercise Kowari 2017 Aug. 23, 2017. After the opening ceremony, the Soldiers and Marines also took part in some traditional activities such as boomerang throwing and tribal face painting to introduce those visiting from the US and China to Indigenous Australian culture. Kowari is an annual training activity held in Australia to reinforce trilateral military relationships, trust and co-operation between Australia, China and the United States. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos) 170823-M-ST621-348
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PHOTO CAPTION: Installation Management Command-Korea commander Brig. Gen. John Uberti and his senior noncommissioned officer, Command Sgt. Maj. Kevin Witt made a Fire Prevention and Safety public service announcement March 4 that will air on the American Forces Network-Korea to spread the word about fire safety.
YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea - Installation Management Command-Korea commander Brig. Gen. John Uberti and his senior noncommissioned officer, Command Sgt. Maj. Kevin Witt made a public service announcement March 4 that will air on the American Forces Network-Korea to spread the word about fire safety.
"The purpose of today's public service announcement is to increase community awareness, "Uberti said before the shoot. " We've had several structure fires on Army installations across the peninsula and by sheer luck we haven't lost any lives, but there's been a significant loss of property and damage to equipment."
The segment took stage at a badly damaged local family house to build awareness of the damage that can occur in a fire and emphasize fire safety.
"We just want to make sure that people are doing the things that they need to do to ensure that their environments are safe - Not overloading electrical outlets, making sure meals at home aren't unattended on the stove and making sure we properly extinguish candles when they're not being used."
There have been four fires in the past three months throughout installations across the region and the shoot was at one of the actual sites. A mach scenario was used for the PSA but the situation was real.
"It's very important that we get the word out about fire safety," Witt said. "We've had a rash of fires and we have really got to get the word out."
IMCOM-Korea is responsible for structures across the peninsula and Uberti said fire safety is a key concern. "This includes Soldiers' barracks, Army family housing, all of the office buildings that people work in - So again, we need everybody's help to ensure that the places they live and work in are safe."
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TOKYO – When Army Maj. Gen. James F. Pasquarette assumed command of U.S. Army Japan (USARJ) July 8, 2015, he immediately took initiative to personally meet the troops under his command as well as key leaders from his host nation partners.
Pasquarette's tour of his area of responsibility began in earnest when he and members of his staff boarded a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter July 10 from Camp Zama, Japan. Flying hundreds of feet above the congested highways at sometimes at level with Japan's sea of skyscrapers, Pasquarette acquired a bird's eye view of the American and Japanese military installations scattered among the urban jungle.
“We overflew Sagami General Depot, Yokohama North Dock and Hardy Barracks, said Milton Jackson, garrison manager at Camp Zama. “Our new commander now has clearer picture of the facilities, equipment and watercraft managed by the Army, and he can better understand where and how these individual installations interact with one another.”
According to Jackson, the USARJ primary mission comprises the rapid deployment of troops and materiel from one theater to another. As the Army's largest logistical hub in Asia, the command must maintain a streamlined sustainment system capable of moving thousands of tons of supplies and equipment via land and sea.
“Sagami Depot has rolling stock and Yokohama North Dock has watercraft,” said Jackson. “We must overcome the challenges posed by Japan's dense population centers by developing methods that rapidly move and load stock onto our watercraft so that we may better project our presence in the Pacific. Fortunately, our Japanese allies are willing to support us if a major threat or disaster called for a sudden mass movement.”
After a brief stop at Yokota Air Base to meet with Air Force Gen. John L. Dolan, commanding general, U.S. Force Japan, Pasquarette touched down near the heart of Tokyo where members of America's staunchest allies welcomed him with the pomp and circumstance befitting a general.
“On behalf of the JGSDF (Japan Ground Self-Defense Force), welcome to Japan,” said Gen. Kiyofumi Iwata, chief of staff, JGSDF, to Pasquarette after the two commanders sat in a decorative conference room inside Japan's Ministry of Defense. “We look forward to continuing our dialog of bilateral coordination between our two countries as JGSDF pursues its transformation into a dynamic joint defense force.”
The dialog consisted of one-on-one conversations with not only Iwata but also Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, chief of staff, Japan Self-Defense Force, and Hideshi Tokuchi, vice minister of international affairs, Japan Ministry of Defense. The four men discussed previous achievements, current operations and potential challenges facing their respective commands and presented ideas on how to strengthen interoperability among their forces through combined training exercises and expanded service member exchange programs.
“We currently have several dozen JSDF service members embedded with [U.S. military] units,” said Pasquarette. “I believe extending this program so that our Soldiers can work within the JGSDF will further enhance our partnership.”
Pasquarette also ensured his hosts that the United States Army remains committed to its allies in the Pacific despite looming force reductions and ongoing operations in Europe and the Middle East.
“The Army recently announced that it will cut the number of troops in the active component from 450,000 to about 410,000,” said Pasquarette. “This rebalance of the force has no effect on our strength and readiness in the Pacific. Our alliance is more important than ever. That's why we're keeping our best trained and best equipped Soldiers in Japan and Korea.”
After a two-hour visit that started with with a JSDF band playing “The Star-Spangled Banner” and ended with a warm exchange of plaques and handshakes, Pasquarette and his team boarded a helicopter bound for Camp Zama.
“I have worked extensively throughout the Pacific during my Army career,” said the former armor officer and chief of staff of U.S. Army Pacific. “The JSDF consists of some of the world's most capable and professional men and women in uniform. I look forward to building stronger relationships with them and become a valuable partner in its transformation."
U.S. Army photos by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV, U.S. Army Japan
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YONGSAN GARRISON, SEOUL, South Korea - Gen. Curtis Scaparrotti, commander, United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command and U.S. Forces Korea, along with Command Sgt. Maj. John Troxell, UNC/CFC/USFK, led a ROK - US physical readiness training session at the Collier Field House Jan. 27. The training involved more than 20 stations where ROK - US teams worked together to complete the exercises. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Keith Anderson, U.S. Forces Korea PAO)