U.S. Partners Encourage Pacom Commander (U.S DoD)

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2012 - Upon returning to U.S. Pacific Command headquarters in Hawaii after visiting three Asia-Pacific nations, the top U.S. commander in the region said he's encouraged by their willingness to partner more closely with the United States in what he called a foundation of the U.S. strategy there.

ROK, USAF Chiefs Build Partnership through Experiences

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea - Forty-five of the top enlisted members from the Republic of Korea and U.S. Air Force arrived at Osan Air Base to create an even stronger Alliance among the two nations.

SUBIC BAY, Philippines (Oct. 18, 2012) - Seaman Blake Ferguson, from the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), plays a game with children during a community friendship event at the Ninos Pag-Asa Orphanage. Bonhomme Richard, commanded by Capt. Daniel Dusek, is the lead ship of the only forward-deployed amphibious ready group. (U.S. Navy photo by MCSA Adam D. Wainwright)

PACIFIC OCEAN (OCT. 17, 2012) - An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter prepares to land aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8). The U.S. Navy is reliable, flexible, and ready to respond worldwide on, above, and below the sea. Join the conversation on social media using #warfighting. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Oscar Espinoza)

PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines (Oct. 13, 2012) - Cpl. Joseph Barnette assists the students of Santa Fe Elementary School in an English class during a community relations project as part of the bilateral Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 2013. PHIBLEX 2013 is a bilateral training exercise hosted annually in the Republic of the Philippines to enhance interoperability and readiness of Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Forces. Barnette is a civil affairs representative with the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force. (Photo by U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Anne K. Henry)

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Oct. 17, 2012) - Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) man the phone and distance line during a replenishment-at-sea with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Amelia Earhart (T-AKE 6). John S. McCain is part of the George Washington Carrier Strike Group, the U.S. Navy�s only continuously forward-deployed carrier strike group, based out of Yokosuka, Japan, and is currently conducting a routine western Pacific patrol in support of regional security and stability of the vital Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Mor Rosenberg)

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (Oct. 15, 201) - U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brandon Taylor, 33rd Rescue Squadron flight engineer, hoists simulated survivors into a 33rd RQS HH-60 Pave Hawk as part of a combat search and rescue scenario for Exercise Pacific Thunder near Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Pacific Thunder is an annual two-week exercise that involves the 31st and 33rd RQS from Kadena AB, Japan, and the 25th Fighter Squadron from Osan. These units work together to practice combat search and rescue tactics to prepare for real-world emergency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Sara Csurilla)

METINARO, Timor-Leste (Oct. 12, 2012) - Soldiers with the Timor-Leste Defense Force participate in a Combat Life Saving class to as part of Exercise. Throughout the exercise forces will participate in various field exercises and community relations aimed at strengthening the relationship between US and Timor-Leste. (U.S. Marine Corps motion imagery by Cpl. Bobby J. Gonzalez)