An increase in PTC interoperability with foreign railroad locomotives has provided for some colorful sets of power on BNSF's busy Southern Transcon. One such example is this clean Canadian Pacific leader on eastbound ocean containers snaking along the red sandstone mesas near the Continental Divide. It's not quite Warbonnet red, but it's a nice change from the constant orange parade!

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With NS/BNSF PTC Interoperability, stumbling upon foreign leaders becomes more frequent.

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Jan. 28, 2021) Members of the Royal Australian Air Force, Japan Maritime Self Defense Force, Indian Navy, and the Royal Canadian Air Force, along with Patrol Squadron (VP) 5's "Mad Foxes" and VP 8's "Fighting Tigers," pose for a photo at the conclusion of exercise Sea Dragon. Sea Dragon is an annual multi-lateral anti-submarine warfare exercise that improves the interoperability elements required to effectively and cohesively respond to the defense of a regional contingency in the Indo-Pacific, while continuing to build and strengthen relationships held between nations . As the U.S. Navy's largest forward-deployed fleet, 7th Fleet employs 50 to 70 ships and submarines across the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans. U.S. 7th Fleet routinely operates and interacts with 35 maritime nations while conducting missions to preserve and protect a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Kyle Hooker)

Locomotive 2626 with train 31327 from Contumil to Famalicão, dynamic catenary tests with new interoperable 25 kV pantograph for the Iberian Peninsula.

From 1957 to 1987, cross-border trains of high-quality operated in Europe under the name Trans-Europ-Express and connected the most important cities with each other. The network stretched from Spain to Denmark and from Holland to Austria. There was no standard vehicle, and each country endeavored to develop and use interoperable cross-border vehicles. The trains, most of which were locomotive-hauled, had to be reserved and only had first-class seats.

In addition to the German, French and Italian wagons, the majority of trains in Switzerland were Swiss-made multiple units. For example, RAm TEE type diesel multiple units were used on non-electrified lines to Amsterdam, Paris and Munich and RAe TEE II on the electrified lines to Milan and Paris. Only 5 of each type were built.

The RAe TEE shown here is the last survivor of this era in Switzerland. The RAe TEE II was reconditioned by SBB Historic and is now occasionally used for special trips throughout Switzerland.

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced), with the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes off from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) during night flight operations in the Philippine Sea Jan. 28, 2019. The Wasp, flagship of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st MEU, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sarah Myers) www.dvidshub.net

Dynamic catenary tests with new interoperable 25 kV pantograph for the Iberian Peninsula. Locomotives 2626 and 2623 got each a new pantograph. Is this the first step towards seeing a 2600 series in operation in Spain?

Test run between São Romão and Nine.

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APRA HARBOR, Guam (Nov. 11, 2021) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) arrives at Guam for a port visit. The arrival of Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group (VINCSG) marks the first time that a carrier strike group with the advanced capabilities of the F-35C Lightning II and Navy CMV-22B Osprey have visited Guam. VINCSG is on a scheduled deployment in U.S. 7th Fleet to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Devin M. Langer)

PHILIPPINE SEA (June 13, 2021) Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Tulsa (LCS 16) conducts routine operations in the Philippine Sea. Tulsa, part of Destroyer Squadron Seven, is on a rotational deployment operating in the U.S. 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Colby A. Mothershead)

GULF OF THAILAND (March 7, 2020) United States Air Force pilot Capt. Melanie Ziebart poses for a photo on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike group 31st MEU team, is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jonathan Berlier)

PHILIPPINE SEA (March 14, 2019) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) fires its mark 45 5 inch gun during a live-fire gunnery exercise with other U.S. Navy warships. U.S. Navy warships train together to increase the tactical proficiency, lethality and interoperability of participating units in an era of great power competition. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rufus Hucks/Released)

BAY OF BENGAL (Oct. 14, 2021) A CMV-22B Osprey, assigned to the “Titans” of Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30, flies over the Bay of Bengal as part of MALABAR 2021. MALABAR is a maritime exercise designed to improve integration, address common maritime security priorities and concerns, enhance interoperability and communication, and strengthen enduring relationships between the Royal Australian Navy, Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and U.S. maritime forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Haydn N. Smith)

MANILA, Philippines (July 14, 2021) The Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport USNS City of Bismarck (T-EPF-9) sits pierside after delivering personnel and supplies for Pacific Partnership 21. City of Bismarck is serving as the mission platform for Pacific Partnership 21. Pacific Partnership, now in its 16th iteration, brings nations together to prepare during calm periods to effectively respond in times of crisis. Each year, the mission team works collectively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase security and stability in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy Photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joseph R. Vincent/Released)

If you want to look at a medical paper with pictures, then this is your lucky day! Any doctors want to comment on this study?

“All of the abnormal blood samples of injected persons, the 948 cases, showed tubular/fibrous formations and frequently also crystalline and lamellar formations with extremely complex but consistently similar morphologies across all of the patients with abnormal blood samples. Our results are so similar to those of Lee et al. (2022) that it could be claimed that, except for our innovative application of dark-field microscopy to mark the foreign metal-like objects in the blood of mRNA injections from Pfizer or Moderna, we have replicated the blood work of the Korean doctors with a much larger sample. Our findings, however, are bolstered by their parallel analysis of the fluids in vials of the mRNA concoctions alongside centrifuged plasma samples from the cases they studied intensively. What seems plain enough is that metallic particles resembling graphene oxide and possibly other metallic compounds, like those discovered by Gatti and Montanari (Montanari & Gatti, 2016; Gatti & Montanari, 2012, 2017, 2018), have been included in the cocktail of whatever the manufacturers have seen fit to put in the so-called mRNA “vaccines”. In our experience as clinicians, these mRNA injections are very unlike traditional “vaccines” and their manufacturers need, in our opinions, to come clean about what is in the injections and why it is there.”

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Ezekiel 6:12 “The one who lives far away will die by pestilence and the one who is near will die violently. The survivors and their surveillance details will die by famine as I exhaust My rage against them.”

Now here’s a bonus! Isn’t it interesting to watch as the stage is being set to fulfill End Time Bible Prophecy? Don’t forget your biometric digital ID, don’t leave home without it tattooed to your face!

Gates Foundation: $200 million to expand global Digital Public Infrastructure:

“This funding will help expand infrastructure that low- and middle-income countries can use to become more resilient to crises such as food shortages, public health threats, and climate change, as well as to aid in pandemic and economic recovery. This infrastructure encompasses tools such as interoperable payment systems, digital ID, data-sharing systems, and civil registry databases.”

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Bill Gates: “The world today has 6.8 billion people—that’s headed up to about 9 billion. Now if we do a really great job on new vaccines, health care, reproductive health services, we could lower that by perhaps 10 or 15 percent.”

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2 Timothy 3:13 “Evil people and impostors will become worse, deceiving and being deceived.”

Repent, for the end is near!

CORAL SEA (July 29, 2021) A Marine with Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conducts flight operations in support of exercise Talisman Sabre 21 in the Coral Sea. This is the ninth iteration of Talisman Sabre, a large-scale, bilateral military exercise between Australia and the U.S. involving more than 17,000 participants from seven nations. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Expeditionary Strike Group in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Daisha R. Ramirez)

A U.S. Air Force General Dynamics (its aviation unit now part of Lockheed Martin) F-16 "Fighting Falcon" assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron receives in-flight fuel from a U.S. Air Force Boeing KC-135 "Stratotanker" during "Exercise Cope North 17", March 2, 2017. The exercise includes 22 total flying units and more than 2,700 personnel from three countries and continues the growth of strong, interoperable relationships within the Indo-Asia-Pacific region through integration of airborne and land-based command and control assets.

ANCON, Peru (Sept. 29, 2021) U.S. Marine Corps light armored vehicles with Special Marine Air-Ground Task Force – UNITAS get loaded onto a Navy landing craft, air cushion on Miramar beach during UNITAS LXII. UNITAS is the world's longest-running maritime exercise. Hosted this year by Peru, it brings together multinational forces from 20 countries and includes 29 ships, four submarines, and 20 aircraft conducting operations off the coast of Lima and in the jungles of Iquitos. The exercise trains forces to conduct joint maritime operations and focuses on strengthening partnerships and increasing interoperability and capability between participating naval and marine forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Hannah Hall)

INDIAN OCEAN (Nov. 8, 2019) The Republic Of Korea Navy submarine ROKS Lee Sunsin (SSK 068) sails in company with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force submarine rescue ship JS Chiyoda (AS 405) and Royal Australian Navy rescue gear ship MV Stoker for the opening of the sea phase of exercise Pacific Reach 2019. The aim of the exercise is to increase the level of interoperability among participating nations in the unlikely event of a submarine incident at sea. (Royal Australian Navy/POIS James Whittle)

PHILIPPINE SEA (April 14, 2020) An MV-22B Osprey, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) prepares to take off from amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit team, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 21, 2020) Multinational navy ships and a submarine steam in formation during a group sail off the coast of Hawaii during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2020, August 21. "Like-minded nations come together in RIMPAC in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific where all nations enjoy unfettered access to the seas and airways in accordance with international law and the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) upon which all nations’ economies depend,” said Adm. John C. Aquilino, Commander U.S. Pacific Fleet. Ten nations, 22 ships, 1 submarine, and more than 5,300 personnel are participating in Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) from August 17 to 31 at sea in the waters surrounding Hawaii. RIMPAC is a biennial exercise designed to foster and sustain cooperative relationships, critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The exercise is a unique training platform designed to enhance interoperability and strategic maritime partnerships. RIMPAC 2020 is the 27th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (Royal Canadian Navy photo by MS Dan Bard)

WATERS SOUTH OF JAPAN (Nov. 23, 2015) The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (RRNCSG) steams in formation with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force ships for a photo exercise during Annual Exercise (AE) 16. RRNCSG is participating in AE16 to increase interoperability between Japanese and American forces through training in air and sea operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan Burke/Released)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 4, 2021) Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) transits the South China Sea. Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in U.S. 7th Fleet to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Tyler R. Fraser)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 30, 2020) Live fire from ships and aircraft participating in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise sink the decommissioned amphibious cargo ship ex-USS Durham (LKA 114) August 30. Ten nations, 22 ships, one submarine, and more than 5,300 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from August 17 to 31 at sea around the Hawaiian Islands. RIMPAC is a biennial exercise designed to foster and sustain cooperative relationships, critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. The exercise is a unique training platform designed to enhance interoperability and strategic maritime partnerships. RIMPAC 2020 is the 27th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy courtesy photo)

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska (May 3, 2017) A U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler from Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 134 takes off during exercise Northern Edge 2017. Northern Edge is Alaska’s premier joint training exercise designed to practice operations, techniques and procedures as well as enhance interoperability among the services. Thousands of participants from all the services, Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen from active duty, Reserve and National Guard units are involved. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Westin Warburton)

PACIFIC OCEAN (July 6, 2022) – A landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5 approaches the well deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). LCACs bolster the interoperability of the U.S. Navy and Marines using Navy craft to transport Marine land vehicles and troops from ship to shore creating a more lethal force in support of naval expeditionary warfare. Makin Island is currently underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eloise A. Johnson)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 8, 2021) Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Handling) 3rd Class Alexandra Graham, from Kingston, Jamaica, assigned to amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), signals a CH-53E helicopter from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) to land on the flight deck. America, lead ship of Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st MEU, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan D. Berlier)

BAY OF BENGAL (Oct. 12, 2021) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Izumo-class helicopter destroyer JS Kaga (DDH 184), front, and JMSDF Murasame-class destroyer JS Murasame (DD 101) transit the Bay of Bengal during a live-fire exercise as part of MALABAR 2021. MALABAR is a maritime exercise designed to improve integration, address common maritime security priorities and concerns, enhance interoperability and communication, and strengthen enduring relationships between the Royal Australian Navy, Indian Navy, JMSDF, and U.S. maritime forces. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Josiah J. Kunkle)

PHILIPPINE SEA (April 14, 2020) An F-35B Lighting II assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) launches at night from amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit team, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Rufus Hucks)

PHILIPPINE SEA (March 10, 2018) A Standard Missile (SM-2) is launched from the forward-deployed guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) as part of a missile training exercise during Multisail 18. MultiSail is a bilateral training exercise improving interoperability between the U.S. and Japanese forces. This exercise benefits from realistic, shared training enhancing our ability to work together to confront any contingency. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class William McCann/Released)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 23, 2021) USS New Orleans (LPD 18) sails alongside Japanese cargo transportation ship JS Shimokita (LST 4002) during exercise Noble Union. Exercise Noble Union is part of 31st MEU’s Noble Series of exercises which are used to test the Family of Naval Concepts, develop techniques and procedures for the employment of MEU assets in support of sea denial and fleet maneuver, and inform future force design and experimentation efforts. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Expeditionary Strike Group in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners, and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Grace Gerlach)

EAST CHINA SEA (March 29, 2021) Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) guided-missile destroyer JS Kongo (DDG-173) conducts a bilateral exercise with U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) March 29, 2021 in the East China Sea. These types of operations provide an opportunity for each partner nation to share their unique capabilities in shipboard maneuvering procedures, maritime skills and interoperability. Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy and, as 7th Fleet command ship, actively works to foster relationships with allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matt Hall)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 20, 2021) An F-35B Lightning II fighter attack aircraft from VMFA 211, embarked on the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08), takes off from the flight deck of forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during flight operations between the Queen Elizabeth and America. America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jomark A. Almazan)

Apache Attack Helicopter from 4 Regiment Air Air Corps taking of for mission tasking over Hohenfels Training Area.

British airborne forces are training alongside NATO counterparts to develop their ability to work together to deliver a Swift Response to international crises.

16 Air Assault Brigade is on Exercise Swift Response, which brings together more than 5,000 personnel from 10 nations and takes place in Poland and Germany between May 27-June 26, 2016.. .Under the command of Headquarters 16 Air Assault Brigade some 2,000 troops took part, the largest British contingent to deploy on a NATO exercise in 2016. ..The joint force included 3 PARA Battlegroup, including engineer, artillery, logistics, signals, medical, provost and ISTAR support; Apache attack helicopters from 4 Regiment Army Air Corps; and RAF Chinook and Puma support helicopters and C-130 Hercules transport aircraft...The training involved mass parachute jumps and air assault operations as part of a simulated mission to restore stability to a troubled region. It is key to developing interoperability with 82nd Airborne Division and 11e Brigade Parachutiste, the Brigade’s key partners in the US and French armies respectively, as well as wider allies.

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PHILIPPINE SEA (Dec. 1, 2021) An MH-60R Sea Hawk, assigned to the “Blue Hawks” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 78, lands on the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group (VINCSG) is on a scheduled deployment in U.S. 7th Fleet to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Joshua Sapien)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 31, 2021) A CH-47 Chinook helicopter from the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, 1st Helicopter Brigade, lands aboard the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during joint integrated flight operations. America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Matthew Cavenaile)

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 17, 2021) Sailors assigned to forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) remove chocks and chains from an MV-22B Osprey on the ship’s flight deck during a long-range raid exercise. America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, along with the 31st MEU, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Vincent E. Zline)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Aug. 7, 2022) Sailors remove chocks and chains from a CH-53 Super Stallion, assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced), prior to take-off from amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7). Tripoli is operating in U.S. 7th Fleet to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Malcolm Kelley)

PHILIPPINE SEA (March 13, 2022) An E-2D Hawkeye, assigned to the "Wallbangers" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 117, performs a touch and go on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in U.S. 7th Fleet to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Julia Brockman)

EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 16, 2020) An MV-22 Osprey assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st MEU team, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Vance Hand)

SASEBO, Japan (Aug. 1, 2020) A landing craft, utility from Navy Beachmaster Unit 7 conducts amphibious operations in the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans (LPD 18). New Orleans, part of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serves as a ready response force to defend security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kelby Sanders)

South Korea (March 19, 2023) - The Republic of Korea and U.S. conduct a combined aerial exercise in conjunction with the deployment of U.S. B-1B strategic bombers over the Republic of Korea, March 19, 2023. Combined flight operations provide the U.S. and its allies the opportunity to improve interoperability and demonstrate a combined defense capability. The U.S. remains committed to peace and prosperity through the region to secure a free and open Indo-Pacific. Our commitment to the defense of the Republic of Korea remains ironclad. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Cameron Silver) 230319-F-AP963-1002

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WATERS NEAR JAPAN (July 20, 2016) A MH-53 Sea Stallion with Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HM) 14 tows a MK-104 acoustic mine sweeping device as the USS Patriot (MCM 7) operates in the background during 2JA 2016 Mine Countermeasures Exercise (2JA-16 MCMEX). 2JA Mine Countermeasures Exercise is an annual bilateral exercise held between the U.S. Navy and Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force to strengthen interoperability and increase proficiencies in mine countermeasure operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Denzal O'Neal/Released)

Pictured are British Paras jumping from a Spanish CH47 Chinook helicopter during EXERCISE LISTED PARATROOPER...The Parachute Regiment, conducted low-level training with parachutists from the Spanish Airborne Brigade (BRIPAC) as part of a two-week joint exercise to test interoperability and develop relations between the two units..The Paras got to grips with some of the weapon systems used by their Spanish counterparts, as well as receiving an introduction to some of the vehicles used by the Brigade. ..In addition to building shared understanding and military capability, EX LISTED PARATROOPER enabled the British paratroopers to train on Spanish parachutes, earning their wings on a joint jump from CH47 helicopters....The Parachute Regiment, conducted low-level training with parachutists from the Spanish Airborne Brigade (BRIPAC) as part of a two-week joint exercise to test interoperability and develop relations between the two units...The Paras got to grips with some of the weapon systems used by their Spanish counterparts, as well as receiving an introduction to some of the vehicles used by the Brigade.

In addition to building shared understanding and military capability, EX LISTED PARATROOPER enabled the British paratroopers to train on Spanish parachutes, earning their wings on a joint jump from CH47 helicopters.

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CORAL SEA (July 19, 2021) A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 attached to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), takes off aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), during Talisman Sabre. The F-35B Lightning II’s fifth generation strike fighter capabilities bring more lethality and flexibility to combat commanders than any other aircraft platform. Australian and U.S. forces combine biannually for Talisman Sabre, a month-long multi-domain exercise that strengthens allied and partner capabilities to respond to the full range of Indo-Pacific security concerns. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of America Expeditionary Strike Group in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. John Tetrault)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Jan. 11, 2021) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) conduct flight operations with an F-35B Lightning II fighter aircraft assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 31st MEU, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

EAST CHINA SEA (April 10, 2020) An F-35B Lighting II fighter aircraft lands on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) while the ship sails in formation with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Akebono (DD 108). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit team is operating in the 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Vincent E. Zline)

EAST CHINA SEA (Jan. 17, 2020) An F-35B Lightning II assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 265 (Reinforced) lands on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6). America, flagship of the America Expeditionary Strike Group, 31st MEU team, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jonathan Berlier)

PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 27, 2021) U.S. Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) load ordnance onto AH-1Z Cobra helicopters with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced) aboard USS New Orleans (LPD 18) prior to a live fire exercise in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 27, 2021. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the Amphibious Squadron 11 in the 7th fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Stephanie Murphy)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Nov. 5, 2021) Aviation Machinist’s Mate 2nd Class Leah Sample, a native of Sunnyside, Washington, assigned to the “Black Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 4, performs maintenance on an MH-60S Sea Hawk in the hangar bay of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in U.S. 7th Fleet to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Russell Lindsey)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Sept. 6, 2021) Lt. Robert Sukovaty prepares to board his EA-18G Growler, assigned to the “Gauntlets” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 136, aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Isaiah Williams)