ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - Capt. Jason Monaco, 522d Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-16 pilot, talks to Japanese media after completing a flight during the latest Valiant Shield exercise held here. The eight-day exercise tests the military’s ability to rapidly bring together joint forces in response to any regional contingency. It also enables the United States to contribute to regional security and stability and demonstrates U.S. commitment in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Master Sgt. Art Webb)