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35 SFS Trains for Success on Deployments by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

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MISAWA Air Base, Japan (Oct. 9, 2013) - Staff Sgt. Eugene Telfair, 35th Security Forces Squadron NCO in charge of corrections, takes cover during an Operational Readiness Exercise. Base defenders were tested on their ability to survive and operate while on patrol or defending a base in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaleb Snay)

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CNFK Visits Residents, Discusses History by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

INCHEON, Republic of Korea (Sept. 13, 2014) - Chief Hull Maintenance Technician Micheal Duque, assigned to Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea, explains a photo on display to a Korean guests at the U.S. Navy exhibit for the Incheon Landing Memorial in Incheon. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Wendy Wyman) 140913-N-JN652-033

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Hovercrafts with Naval Beach Unit 7 conduct training with Japanese counterparts in Sasebo by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

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SASEBO, Japan (May 25, 2017) - U.S. Navy Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) 21 of Naval Beach Unit (NBU) 7 returns to shore after completing a LCAC interoperability exchange. U.S. and Japanese forces conduct bilateral amphibious exchanges on an ongoing basis in order to improve tactical proficiency and shared understanding of procedures. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Clay/Released) 170525-UX013-0749

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U.S., French, Japanese, U.K. forces participate in Jeanne D'Arc exercise by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

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SASEBO, Japan (May 4, 2017) - U.S. Marines and Sailors with India Company, 3rd battalion, 8th Marines, 3rd Marine Division, prepare to embark on the French ship BPC Mistral from Sasebo, Japan. Marines and Sailors join the amphibious forces of Japan, France and the United Kingdom, to execute Jeanne D'Arc an annual French led exercise aimed at strengthening strategic partnerships and exercising freedom of navigation operations across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Lance Cpl. Caleb T. Maher) 170504-M-DA642-019

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Gas station in the sky: Raptors get gas from Stratotankers at RIMPAC 2016 by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

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JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (July 26, 2016) - An F-22 Raptor from the 199th Fighter Squadron and the active-duty 19th Fighter Squadron prepares to receive fuel from a KC-135R Stratotanker belonging to the 465th Air Refueling Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., during Rim of the Pacific 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 MC2 Gregory A. Harden II) 160726-N-HI414-054

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Pacific Partnership 2014 in Indonesia by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

KUPANG, Indonesia (May 16, 2014) - Members of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1 lead a physical fitness session for a weekly boys and girls club meeting during an advance party engagement with members of Naval Construction Regiment 30 in cooperation with local partners for Pacific Partnership 2014 (PP14). In its ninth iteration, PP14 is the largest annual multilateral humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Asia-Pacific region. Working at the invitation of each host nation, U.S. Navy forces, non-governmental organizations and regional partners to include Australia, Chile, Japan, New Zealand and Singapore execute medical, dental, veterinary and engineering civic action programs that strengthen partnerships and deliver international humanitarian aid in times of natural disaster or crisis. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Julianne Holland)

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Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Tipton receives the Meritorious Service Medal for his service as the senior enlisted leader for Operations Group, National Training Center, Fort Irwin, Calif., March 11, 2016. (U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Kyle Edwards, Operations Group, National Training Center)

Battery command post by Canadian Army | Armée canadienne

Afghanistan, 11 December 2006

Battery command post

Captain (Capt) Haney the Gun Position officer (GPO) and Bombardier (Bdr) Bailey standing post inside the gun battery's command post during a fire mission at a Forward Operating Base (FOB).

Joint Task Force Afghanistan (JTF-Afg) is Canada’s contribution to NATO’s International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan. The focus of this mission is to help Afghans rebuild their lives, families, communities and nation. Canadian Forces personnel in Afghanistan are working to improve the quality of life of Afghans by providing a more secure environment in which Afghan society can recover from more than 25 years of conflict.

The Canadian Forces (CF) contribution in Afghanistan comprises about 2,500 soldiers, most of who serve in Kandahar province with a smaller number of personnel assigned to Kabul, various military headquarters, and civilian organizations.

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By MCpl Yves Gemus with Joint Task Force Afghanistan Roto 2

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Afghanistan, 11 décembre 2006

Poste de commandement de batterie

Le Capitaine (Capt) Haney, officier de tir, et le Bombardier (Bdr) Bailey montent la garde au poste de commandement de la batterie de tir pendant une mission de tir à une base d’opérations avancée (BOA).

La Force opérationnelle interarmées Afghanistan (FOI-AFG) représente la participation du Canada à la Force internationale d’assistance à la sécurité (FIAS) de l’OTAN en Afghanistan. Cette mission a pour but d’aider les Afghans à reconstruire leur vie, leurs familles, leurs collectivités et leur pays. Le personnel des Forces canadiennes en Afghanistan s’efforce d’améliorer la qualité de vie des Afghans en leur offrant un environnement davantage sûr dans lequel la société afghane peut se rétablir après plus de 25 ans de conflits.

La participation des Forces canadiennes (FC) en Afghanistan comprend environ 2 500 soldats, dont la plupart servent dans la province de Kandahar; un nombre restreint de militaires sont assignés à Kaboul, à divers quartiers généraux militaires et à des organisations civiles.

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Par le Cplc Yves Gemus de la Force opérationnelle interarmées en Afghanistan, ROTO 2

UNC/CFC/USFK conducts Change of Responsibility ceremony by UNC - CFC - USFK

United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and United States Forces Korea conducted a change of responsibility and retirement ceremony March 25, 2022.

Gen. Paul J. LaCamera, the UNC/CFC/USFK Commander, hosted the change of responsibility where Command Sgt. Maj. Jack H. Love assumed responsibility from Command Sgt. Maj. Walter A. Tagalicud.

The ceremony also included Tagalicud’s retirement after 36 years of faithful and dedicated service. (U.S. Army photos by SSG Kris Bonet and CPL Seong-yeon Kang)

AT-6 Texan Toy Demonstrator by Daniel Berek

The youngest visitors to the Air Mobility Command Museum, Dover Delaware, can take to the skies in this very clever and creative scaled-down North American AT-6 Texan

"A Nation's Gratitude" White House Dinner Pre-Reception by The National Guard

Command Sgt. Maj. Richard J. Burch inspects and coins the eight National Guard members selected to have dinner with the Obamas at the White House. The Obamas are paying tribute to all veterans of the Iraq War, and service members representing the 54 states, territories and the District of Columbia were chosen to attend a dinner in their honor. (Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Darron Salzer)

Sailors assigned to Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) for Pacific Partnership 2018 (PP18), refuel an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

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SOUTH CHINA SEA (June 4, 2018) - Sailors assigned to Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) for Pacific Partnership 2018 (PP18), refuel an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter attached to the "Wildcards" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 during flight operations. PP18's mission is to work collectively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase stability and security in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships across the Indo-Pacific Region. Pacific Partnership, now in its 13th iteration, is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Harley K. Sarmiento) 180604-N-NH199-0032

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Thanksgiving Dinner by 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cav Div

Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey Huggins, the command sergeant major of the 7th Army Joint Multinational Training Command, serves Thanksgiving Dinner to soldiers with the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division Nov. 27, 2014 in Grafenwoehr, Germany. The 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division celebrated Thanksgiving during its training rotation for Combined Resolve III. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Marcus Floyd, 7th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

Reception desk in the command suite by U.S. Army IMCOM

Construction of the new home of the U.S. Army Installation Management Command at Ft. Sam Houston is on track, with the first move-in of 50 employees on track to start June 21. Fifty employees will move to the new

building every day. The first floor is nearly complete and has been outfitted with carpet, cubicles and furniture.

Some new features to look forward to:

- Cubicles are 6x9 feet, three feet longer than those at the leased space. Upgrades include a wardrobe closet and more shelves for storage.

- Cubicles will be set up with lights and data support and will be ready for immediate laptop plug-in.

- Indirect fluorescent lighting reflects off white ceiling, reducing glare (and headaches).

- Windows along the perimeter hallways provide natural sunlight.

- Division chiefs will have private or semi-private offices. Semi-private offices have sliding frosted glass doors for privacy.

- As available, branch chiefs will have semi-private offices.

- There are more meeting space options than available in the leased space. The building has a total of 36 conference rooms of various sizes. Also, open-air "collaboration areas" are dispersed throughout each wing for meetings/production space.

- Each floor has two break rooms, with two refrigerators and two microwaves. AAFES will provide vending machines

- Each floor's accent walls are painted a different color; the first is red, second is green and third is blue.

- Native Texas grass, trees and plants surround shaded outdoor seating areas.

- Parking on three sides of the building allows for approximately 2,100

spaces to accommodate government personnel in the campus area. Handicapped-accessible spaces are provided in all the parking areas.

- Based on a recent personnel poll, the food court (directly off the north lobby on the first floor) will have an Einstein Bagel shop and a Subway sandwich shop.

- The IMCOM crest is inlaid into terrazzo tile in both main lobbies (north and south). The north entryway has black tile and the south is white, to help guests remember which entrance they came through.

- "Quiet" rooms will be provided on each floor.

- An "Effects" room will be provided adjacent to the Command Suite. This will provide a meeting and work space for special work groups, tiger teams,

and task forces.

- The primary visitor entrance will be the south entrance lobby and includes a reception desk.

- VIP guests will have direct access from the first to the third floor from a separate west entrance.

The move from the leased space will be completed by the end of July. The IMCOM Campus remains on schedule to be completed by the Sept. 15 BRAC deadline.

U.S. Army 2nd 'Freedom' Brigade holds Change of Command Ceremony by Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst

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U.S. Army Colonel Kandace Daffin, 2nd Freedom Brigade Army ROTC Cadet Command commander, relinquishes command during a change of command ceremony at Joint base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. on 23 June, 2023. The U.S. Army Cadet Command partners with universities to recruit, educate, develop, and inspire Senior ROTC Cadets to commission officers of character for the Total Army; and partners with high schools to conduct JROTC to develop citizens of character for a lifetime of commitment and service to the nation.

Japanese soldiers wait for the command to embark an MV-22B Osprey for the culmination of the comprehensive exercise during Exercise Forest Light 14-01 by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

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AIBANO TRAINING AREA, SHIGA PREFECTURE, Japan (Oct. 16, 2013) - Japanese soldiers wait for the command to embark an MV-22B Osprey for the culmination of the comprehensive exercise during Exercise Forest Light 14-01 at Aibano Training Area, Shiga prefecture, Japan. Forest Light 14-01 marks the first time the Osprey has been used in training over mainland Japan and the first operation in which members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force have worked with the aircraft. The Marines are with Company K, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Unit, under the unit deployment program. The soldiers are with the 37th Infantry Regiment, Central Army of the JGSDF. The Ospreys are assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Stephen D. Hime)

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MARCOM CHANGE OF COMMAND CEREMONY by NATO HQ MARCOM

NORTHWOOD, United Kingdom, January 13. 2023.

Vice Admiral Sir Keith Blount, CB OBE, hands over command of NATO’s Allied Maritime Command MARCOM to Vice Admiral Mike Utley CB OBE, in a ceremony presided by NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR), General Christopher G.Cavoli at Northwood Headquarters. Numerous NATO and UK national defence leaders were in attendance.

NATO photo by WO Stéphane DZIOBA FRA N/Released.

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150523-N-ZZ999-469 NEW YORK (May 23, 2015) Adm. Phil Davidson, commander, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, shares a laugh with baseball hall-of-famer Tommy Lasorda during a reception aboard USS Stout (DDG 55), May 23. Lasorda was the keynote speaker at the event. Fleet Week New York, now in its 27th year, is the city's time-honored celebration of the sea services. It's an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Dan Meaney/Released)

Snipers conduct live fire training during Bronco Strike by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii (Sept. 8,2017) - Snipers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team "Broncos," 25th Infantry Division, scan the horizon with their sniper rifles prior to the start of a live fire exercise at the Battle Area Complex on Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. The live fire exercise was part of Bronco Strike, a two weeklong exercise at various training areas on Oahu. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Armando R. Limon, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division) 170908-A-EL056-003

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South Korean Admirals, Generals visit Andersen Air Force Base, Guam by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

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ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan. 30, 2015) - U.S. Air Force Col. Reid Langdon, 36th Operations Group commander, discusses Andersen missions to a member of a Korean National Defense University class composed of nearly 100 new generals and admirals. The class visited Andersen as a capstone event that allowed them to meet with U.S. military leaders both at Andersen and U.S. Pacific Command at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, to learn about key issues and capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Robert Hicks) 150130-F-GR674-053

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JGSDF conducts sniper training in Yakima, Washington, during Pacific Pathways' exercise Rising Thunder by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

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YAKIMA TRAINING CENTER, Wash. (Sept. 20, 2016) - A Japanese spotter with the 12th Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, looks through his scope to locate enemy targets on the training field and relay the location to their sniper counterparts, during an urban live fire exercise, as part of Rising Thunder 2016, at Yakima Training Center. Rising Thunder is an annual bilateral exercise between the U.S. Army and the JGSDF. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Sinthia Rosario, 5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment) 160919-A-ZT122-155

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PORT BLAIR, India (Sept. 12, 2011) - Mine countermeasures ship USS Defender (MCM 2) arrives in Port Blair for a port visit. (Photo courtesy of U.S. Consulate General Chennai)

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European Best Sniper Squad Competition 2016 Water Shot and Advance Shot by 7th Army Training Command

Lithuanian soldiers collaborate as a team to engage targets while being graded by a U.S. Soldier, assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade, during the European Best Sniper Squad Competition at the 7th Army Training Command's, Grafenwoehr Training Area, Bavaria, Germany, Oct. 24, 2016. The European Best Sniper Squad Competition is an Army Europe competition challenging militaries from across Europe to compete and enhance teamwork with Allies and partner nations. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Emily Houdershieldt)

Reach out community service during CARAT by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

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CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh (Sept. 17, 2013) - Rear Adm. Cindy Thebaud, commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific, hands candy to a student at Ashar Alo, a school for special needs children, during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Bangladesh 2013. U.S. Navy units participating in CARAT Bangladesh include the Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 7 staff, members from Maritime Civil Affairs and Security Training Command (MCAST), members from Afloat Training Group, Western Pacific and the diving and salvage vessel USNS Safeguard (T-ARS 50) with embarked Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1. CARAT is a series of bilateral military exercises between the U.S. Navy and the armed forces of Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Timor Leste. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jay C. Pugh)

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First ever point-to-point shipment of Japanese military vehicles using U.S. landing craft takes place in Sasebo by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

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SASEBO, Japan (July 27, 2016) - Army Spc. Michael Breneman signals to a Japan Ground Self Defense Force Type 87 armored reconnaissance vehicle during an on load evolution aboard U.S. Army Runnymede-class landing craft utility USAV Coamo (LCU 2014) at Commander, U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo on July 27, 2016. This on load is part of the first-ever point-to-point shipment of JGSDF vehicles aboard U.S. military vessels. The JGSDF personnel and equipment will take part in Rising Thunder, an annual bilateral U.S. Army-JGSDF exercise held at Yakima Training Center, Wa. (U.S. Navy photo by MC3 Kristopher S. Haley/Released) 160727-N-NY430-145

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Harrington takes command of U.S. Army Africa by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa

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Maj. Gen. Joseph P. Harrington accepts the U.S. Army Africa guidon from Gen. David M. Rodriguez, commmander, U.S. Africa Command, during a change of command ceremony on Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy. Harrington replaced Maj. Gen. Darryl A. Williams as the commander of U.S. Army Africa. (U.S. Army Africa photo by Poalo Bovo)

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Field training exercise, Malabar 2014 by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

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SASEBO, Japan (July 24, 2014) - Ensign Michael Smiley gives a tour of the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) to members of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). John S. McCain is participating in Malabar 2014, a U.S. Navy-Indian Navy-JMSDF trilateral naval field training exercise aimed at improving the collective maritime relationship between the navies while increasing understanding of multinational operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Alonzo M. Archer) 140725-N-UN259-010

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Change of Command Ceremony - United States Army Africa - 10 June 2010 by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa

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Hogg takes command of U.S. Army Africa

10 June 2010 - By Rick Scavetta, U.S. Army Africa Public Affairs

VICENZA, Italy – During a ceremony today at Caserma Ederle’s Hoekstra Field, Maj. Gen. David R. Hogg assumed command of U.S. Army Africa.

Gen. William E. Ward, commanding general of U.S. Africa Command presided over the ceremony, which signaled the departure of outgoing commander, Maj. Gen. William B. Garrett III.

Hogg, who recently served as deputy commanding general of Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan, said he is delighted to become part of the Vicenza military community.

“After 29 years of service and six overseas assignments to include Germany, Panama and Belgium, this is our first opportunity to be in Italy,” Hogg said. “We are absolutely thrilled to be here.”

Hogg said he is excited to be a part of U.S. Army Africa, the Army's newest service component command, challenged with developing relationships with land forces in Africa and supporting U.S. Army efforts on the African continent.

Ward reminded the crowd that U.S. Army Africa has accomplished some great things since Dec. 2008, when it began its transformation to becoming the Army service component command for U.S. Africa Command.

“In that short time, the command has formed, grown, and matured into an active and effective outfit and has established strong strategic relationships with the ground forces in Africa,” Ward said. “U.S. Army Africa not only succeeded, they excelled. In fact, they thrived on the opportunities they were given.”

Garrett took command of the Southern European Task Force in 2008. He commanded SETAF throughout its transformation to U.S. Army Africa. Garrett now heads to Iraq, where he will serve as the chief of staff, U.S. Forces Iraq.

“We look forward to building upon the systems that Maj. Gen. Garrett and Mrs. Garrett have developed,” Hogg said. “We are truly thankful for the warm welcome that we have received from the community and, especially, the Garretts.”

Special Forces Support Soldiers Conduct Sling-Load Operations in Japan by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

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OKINAWA, Japan (March 30, 2016) - Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group, conducted sling-load operations in Okinawa, Japan. (Photo by Mr. Richard L Rzepka - USAG Okinawa)

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67th Korea War Memorial Ceremony by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command

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HONOLULU (June 25, 2017) - Adm. Harry Harris, commander of U.S. Pacific Command, and Kang Young-Hoon, Consulate General to the Republic of Korea in Honolulu, place a wreath to honor fallen veterans of the Korean War during the 67th annual Korean War Memorial Ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. Active-duty military, decorated veterans, government officials, community and family members gathered during the ceremony to remember and honor fallen military veterans. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Robin W. Peak/Released) 170625-N-WY954-052

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CAPTION: VICENZA, Italy – Italian Master Sgt. Giampietro Ienna sings the Italian national anthem during the June 10 U.S. Army Africa change of command ceremony at Caserma Ederle’s Hoekstra Field. – US Army photo by Rick Scavetta.