Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Air Rescue Squadron 71 Conducts First Flight of New Year (DVIDS)

IWAKUNI, Japan - The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Air Rescue Squadron 71 conducted flight training January 8, 2013.

DHAKA, Bangladesh (Jan. 15, 2013) - Adm. Cecil Haney, left, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, meets with Vice Adm. Zahir Uddin Ahmed, Bangladesh's chief of naval staff, where the two discussed maritime issues of mutual interest. Haney said his first visit to Bangladesh as Pacific Fleet commander reinforces the value he places on the relationship between the U.S. Navy and Bangladesh navy. (Photo courtesy of Bangladesh ISPR)

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea (Jan. 13, 2013) - An F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 8th Fighter Wing takes off during exercise Beverly Midnight 13-1. The exercise is an assessment of U.S. and ROK air forces capabilities and combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marcus Morris)

SAIPAN (Jan. 14 2013) - Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Tiffany Wichman explains to students from Grace Christian Academy the capabilities of the dental ward during a tour of the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40). Frank Cable conducts maintenance and support of submarine and surface vessels deployed in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jason C. Swink)

U.S. Deploys Raptor Stealth Fighters to Okinawa (Global Research)

TOKYO: Nine U.S. F-22 stealth fighters were stationed at the U.S. Air Force's Kadena base in Japan's Okinawa for a four-month deployment, local media reported late Monday.

CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA (Jan. 14, 2013) - Before the children return to Oshima Island, mementos are exchanged and new friendships are forged at the conclusion of the youth cultural exchange program. The youth cultural exchange program was created following the Great East Japan Earthquake March 11, 2011 to give the children a stress-free environment to enjoy their summer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel E. Valled)

SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 14, 2013) - The forward-deployed dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) departs Sasebo for a Western Pacific patrol. Tortuga will take part in an amphibious integration training (AIT) and certification exercise (CERTEX) and will also participate in the annual multinational combined joint training exercise Cobra Gold. Tortuga is part of the forward-deployed Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Adam M. Bennett)

YONGSAN GARRISON, South Korea (Jan. 14, 2013) - U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno (left) talks with Gen. Cho Jung-hwan, the Republic of Korea Army chief of staff, during a visit to South Korea. (Photo by Cpl. Joon Choi, 8th Army Public Affairs)