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160303-N-WT427-031 BUSAN, Republic of Korea (March 03, 2016) Republic of Korea (ROK) Sailors wave U.S. and ROK flags as USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) pulls into ROK Fleet base. Bonhomme Richard is the flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7 and is visiting Busan as part of a regularly scheduled port visit (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist Jermaine M. Ralliford/RELEASED) BUSAN, Republic of Korea (March 03, 2016) Capt. Lee Dong-hee, the commanding officer of ROKS DOKDO (LPH-6111), Brig. Gen. John Jansen, the commanding general of 3rd Marine Expeditionary Battalion and Vice Adm. John Nowell, the commander of Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7 stand with Republic of Korea (ROK) Sailors during USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) visit to Busan. Bonhomme Richard is the flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7 and is visiting Busan as part of a regularly scheduled port visit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist Jermaine M. Ralliford/RELEASED) BUSAN, Republic of Korea (March 03, 2016) A Republic of Korea (ROK) Sailor waves the U.S. and ROK flags as USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) pulls into ROK Fleet base. Bonhomme Richard is the flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7 and is visiting Busan as part of a regularly scheduled port visit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist Jermaine M. Ralliford/RELEASED) BUSAN, South Korea – Rear Adm. Bill Byrne, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Korea, speaks to guest and media during a ribbon-cutting ceremony officially opening its headquarters in Busan, Feb 19. “We are where we belong, shoulder-to-shoulder with the Republic of Korea Navy,” said Read Adm. Byrne. (Photo by Sgt Russell O. Youmans, Photographer to the Commander) BUSAN, South Korea – The Navy color guard presents the colors during the ribbon-cutting ceremony officially opening its headquarters in Busan, Feb 19. CNFK is the regional commander for the U.S. Navy in the Republic of Korea and provides expertise on naval matters to area military commanders, including the Commander of the United Nations Command, the Combined Forces Command, and Commander, U.S. Forces Korea. (Photo by Sgt Russell O. Youmans, Photographer to the Commander)
BUSAN, South Korea – Vice Adm. Lee, Ki-sik, the commander of the Republic of Korea fleet, speaks to guest and media during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Busan, Feb 19. “There is no doubt in my mind that by working together, face-to-face, in the same location in such critical times, we will further solidify the ROK and U.S. alliance, and our combined naval operations capability,” said Vice Adm. Lee. (Photo by Sgt Russell O. Youmans, Photographer to the Commander) PYENOGTAEK, South Korea – Leaders from Pyenogtaek City Council, 2nd Infantry Division, Camp Humphreys and KORAIL cut a ribbon during the railhead opening ceremony on Camp Humphreys, Feb. 17. By moving into less congested southern areas, US forces will improve readiness, efficiencies, and further enhance its partnership with local communities. (Photo by Spc. Benjamin Pollhein, Camp Humphreys Visual Information Bureau Photographer) PYENOGTAEK, South Korea - Maj. Gen. Theodore D. Martin speaks to guest and media during a ribbon cutting ceremony for the railhead opening on Camp Humphreys, Feb 17. To posture forces in support of U.S. and Republic of Korea national interests on the Korean Peninsula, both governments agreed to consolidate U.S. Forces Korea into two enduring hubs south of Seoul near the cities of Pyeongtaek and Daegu. (Photo by Spc. Benjamin Pollhein, Camp Humphreys Visual Information Bureau Photographer) OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea – Four United States Air Force F-22 “Raptor” fighter aircraft fly over Osan, South Korea, demonstrating the capabilities of the ROK-U.S. Alliance, Feb. 17. During his brief remarks, Gen. Jeong, Kyeongdoo, Republic of Korea Air Force Chief of Staff remarked that ‘the combined air operations flight carried out today by our two air forces projected dignity and authority from the ROK-US alliance and the international community.’ OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea - United Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea deputy commander and U.S. Seventh Air Force commander, Lt. Gen. Terrence O'Shaughnessy and Lt. Gen. Lee, Wang-kuen, ROK Air Force Operational Commander, speak to Korean and international media at Osan Air Base after the US Air Force F-22 “Raptor” flight. “The ROK and U.S. combined Air Forces remain ready to deter North Korean threats, and are postured to defeat them with the strength of our combined air combat capability,” Lt. Gen. Lee said.
OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea – A United States Air Force F-22 “Raptor” fighter aircraft lands at Osan Air Base, Osan, South Korea Feb. 17. “The F-22 'Raptor' is the most capable air superiority fighter in the world, and it represents one of many capabilities available for the defense of this great nation. The U.S. maintains an ironclad commitment to the defense of the Republic of Korea,” said United Nations Command, U.S. Forces Korea deputy commander and U.S. 7th Air Force commander, Lt. Gen. Terrence O'Shaughnessy, during a combined press engagement with media. Command Sgt. Maj. Finnis Dodson, 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command and Command Sgt. Maj. Eric McCray, 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, inspect equipment on board a C-17 cargo plane at Osan Air Base, South Korea, Feb 8. The equipment was transported to Korea from Fort Bliss, Texas to support a ballistic missile training exercise on the peninsula, Feb. 8. (U.S. Army photo/ Capt. William Leasure) Soldiers from the 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade unload a Patriot Launcher System from a C-17 cargo plane at Osan Air Base, South Korea, Feb. 8. The rapid deployment of a Patriot from CONUS to South Korea highlights the ability of U.S. Forces Korea to integrate additional Ballistic Missile Defense capabilities in support of the ROK-U.S. Alliance. (U.S. Army photo/ Capt. William Leasure) Sgt. Willie Craig, a Patriot launching station enhanced operator/maintainer, assigned to Delta Battery, 1st Battalion, 43rd Artillery Regiment connects cables to a Patriot Launcher System at Osan Air Base, South Korea, Feb. 8. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. William Leasure) From left, Col. Mark Holler, commander, 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade greets Capt. Daniel Ruiz, commander of Delta Battery, 1st Battalion, 43rd ADA Regiment assigned to 11th ADA Brigade, Fort Bliss, Texas, upon Ruiz's arrival to Osan Air Base, Feb. 8. (U.S. Army photo/Staff Sgt. Kelly Carlton)
Soldiers from Delta Battery, 1st Battalion, 43rd Artillery Regiment unload an AN/MPQ-65 Patriot radar set from a C-17 cargo plane at Osan Air Base, Feb. 8, as part of a rotational deployment. The rapid deployment of a Patriot to the ROK demonstrates the readiness and extensive capabilities of U.S. forces as well as its commitment to maintain stability and security on the peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Travis Edwards) Specialist Tyler Hoffman right, patriot missile operator, and Spc. Deiontay Dawson, network systems operator-maintainer, both with Delta Battery, 1st Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment assigned to 11th ADA Brigade out of Fort Bliss, Texas, connect power cables to the AN/MPQ-65 radar set during the emplacement phase of their ballistic missile defense exercise, Feb. 8 on Osan Air Base, South Korea. (U.S. Army photo/Staff Sgt. Kelly Carlton) Soldiers from Delta Battery, 1st Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, 11 Air Defense Artillery Brigade, unload a Patriot Launching Station onto the runway from a C-17 cargo plane at Osan Air Base, South Korea, Feb. 8. The deployment of this Patriot is part of a coordinated training exercise that was established to increase the readiness of U.S. forces and bolster Ballistic Missile Defense capabilities on the Korean Peninsula. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Travis Edwards) CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii (Feb. 10, 2016) Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, center, hosted a trilateral meeting with Chief of Staff of the Japanese Self-Defense Force, Adm. Katsutoshi Kawano, left, Commander, U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM), Adm. Harry B. Harris and Chairman of the Republic of Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Sun-Jin Lee, via video teleconference at PACOM headquarters. During the meeting the senior leaders discussed trilateral information sharing and collaboration to enhance peace and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jay M. Chu/Released) Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti, United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, U.S. Forces Korea commander and Gen. Lee Soon-Jin, Republic of Korea, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff visit with ROK and US soldiers at the Joint Security Area Feb 6, 2016. The Republic of Korea -U.S. Alliance maintains a truly combined force. We have effective consultative mechanisms, allowing for a whole-of-government approach. This allows us to remain vigilant and maintain a strong deterrence. A high degree of readiness is essential to deterring provocations.
Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti, United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, U.S. Forces Korea commander visits Republic of Korea soldiers at the Joint Security Area Feb 6, 2016. The Republic of Korea-U.S. Alliance is strong and has a long history of deterring aggression on the Korean Peninsula. The alliance has enjoyed unparalleled success in preserving the terms of the Armistice Agreement, promoting democracy, and providing security for the citizens of the Republic of Korea and Northeast Asia. Gen. Lee Soon-Jin, Republic of Korea, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff visits U.S. Soldiers at the Joint Security Area Feb 6, 2016. The Alliance is vital to the security interests of both nations and stability in Northeast Asia. F-16s from the 35th & 80th Fighter Squadrons conduct an elephant walk at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea Feb 3, 2016. The elephant walk tests the Air Force's ability to launch a large formation of aircraft with little notice. Elements from U.S. Marine Special Operations Raiders and Navy SEALs conduct a Low Level Static Line water jump in the waters off the Republic of Korea. Rotational U.S. Special Operations Forces conducted the jump as part of an Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise into Korea to kick off a combined-special operations-conventional force maritime training event which included elements from the ROK Navy Flotilla and SEALS, Combined Naval Forces Korea, and Special Operations Command Korea. (U.S. MARSOC Photo/Released) Elements from U.S. Marine Special Operations Raiders and Navy SEALs conduct a Low Level Static Line water jump in the waters off the Republic of Korea. Rotational U.S. Special Operations Forces conducted the jump as part of an Emergency Deployment Readiness Exercise into Korea to kick off a combined-special operations-conventional force maritime training event which included elements from the ROK Navy Flotilla and SEALS, Combined Naval Forces Korea, and Special Operations Command Korea. (U.S. MARSOC Photo/Released)
U.S. and Republic of Korea Special Operations Forces conduct night airborne operations of the ramp of a MC-130J Commando II. Airmen from the 353rd Special Operations Group stationed out of Kadena Air Base, Japan routinely fly aircraft and crews to support Special Operations Command Korea’s annual combined readiness exercises. (SOCKOR photo/Released) An M-240 machine gun team from 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) sets up a suppressive base of fire during urban warfare training on the Republic of Korea. U.S. and Republic of Korea Special Forces conducted a complex joint-combined training event to increase combined SOF agility and interoperability. (SOCKOR Photo/SPC Cody Mendenhall)
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