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Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group arrives in Philippines
August 7, 2019
190807-N-KP021-0004 MANILA, Philippines (August 9, 2019) The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) anchors outside Manila, Philippines. Ronald Reagan is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

US, Indonesian Navies Conclude CARAT 2019
August 7, 2019
JAVA SEA (August 7, 2019) Senior U.S. and Indonesian Navy delegations formerly greet each other during the closing ceremony of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2019. CARAT, the U.S. Navy's longest running regional exercise in South and Southeast Asia, strengthens partnerships between regional navies and enhances maritime security cooperation throughout the Indo-Pacific.

Wasp Holds Wreath Laying Ceremony in Coral Sea
August 7, 2019
CORAL SEA (Aug. 3, 2019) – Cmdr. Steven Stougard, command chaplain, USS Wasp (LHD 1), from Vashon Island, Washington, delivers a prayer during a wreath laying ceremony held in remembrance of the aircraft carrier USS Wasp (CV-7) aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp, flagship of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready response force for any type of contingency.

NMCB 4, Indonesian Marines Conduct Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Elementary School During CARAT 2019
August 6, 2019
GRESIK DISTRICT, Indonesia (Aug. 5, 2019) Mark McGovern, U.S. Consul General in Surabaya, Indonesia, Dr. Sambari Halim Radianto, head of Gresik District Government, and Indonesian Navy Kolonel Laut Eka Prabawa, assistant for maritime potential, cut a ribbon to mark the completion of a construction project at the SDN Duduk Sampeyan Elementary School during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2019. During the project, U.S. Navy Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 4 and Indonesian Marines assigned to the 2nd Engineering Battalion built a two-room classroom wired to support 20 computers. This year marks the 25th iteration of CARAT, a multinational exercise designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies' abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Steelworker 2nd Class Candace Lightsey)

NAVFAC EXWC Hosts Multi-Agency Contaminated Water Diving Exercise at NBVC
August 6, 2019
PORT HUENEME, Calif. " Petty Officer 2nd Class Zachary Schulte, NAVFAC EXWC, being decontaminated utilizing the ESSM DECON Kit during a contaminated water dive scenario as part of CONDIVEX 2019. NAVFAC EXWC Dive Locker hosts a Contaminated Water Diving Exercise. The 1-week event included a multi-service emergency response and multiple casualty incident scenario as part of Coastal Trident 2019 to support U.S. Navy science and technology initiatives. EXWC divers and support personnel participated in low-risk diving exercises to help evaluate and develop technologies to meet Fleet needs. (Official Navy photos by: Builder 1st Class Jesus Saucedo) /Released

84th Engineer Civic Action Team Deploys to Palau for 50th Anniversary
August 6, 2019
The 84th Engineer Battalion deploys Civic Action Team Palau 84-06 for the 50th anniversary of the tri-service Civic Action Team program from August 2019 to February 2020.  The team works directly with the host nation to provide general engineering support, apprenticeship training, medical outreach, and community programs for the people of Palau.

Military and Civilian Student 2019 Cohort Completes Pacific ALLIES Internship
August 5, 2019
Military and Civilian Student 2019 Cohort Completes Pacific ALLIES Internship

USCGC Joseph Gerczak (WPC 1126) Arrives in American Samoa on Patrol
August 5, 2019
USCGC Joseph Gerczak (WPC 1126) Arrives in American Samoa on Patrol

US, Mongolia Share Airfield, Emergency Medical Expertise
August 5, 2019
US, Mongolia Share Airfield, Emergency Medical Expertise

Carrier Air Wing Five-5 Conducts Change of Command
August 5, 2019
Carrier Air Wing Five-5 Conducts Change of Command

Cadets and Midshipmen Exchange Leadership Skills in Malaysia
August 5, 2019
Cadets and Midshipmen Exchange Leadership Skills in Malaysia

US, Australian Air Forces Conduct First Joint Air Refueling
August 5, 2019
US, Australian Air Forces Conduct First Joint Air Refueling

US, Indonesia begin Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Exercise
August 1, 2019
US, Indonesia begin Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Exercise

Red Flag-Alaska 19-3 Kicks Off Aug. 1
August 1, 2019
Red Flag-Alaska 19-3 Kicks Off Aug. 1

8th Theater Sustainment Command's Office of the Staff
August 1, 2019
8th Theater Sustainment Command's Office of the Staff

Soldiers Help Make Young Man's Wish Come True
August 1, 2019
Soldiers Help Make Young Man's Wish Come True

Successful International Search and Rescue Workshop Concludes in Honolulu
July 31, 2019
Successful International Search and Rescue Workshop Concludes in Honolulu

8th FW Tests Responders’ Mettle in Active Shooter Exercise
July 31, 2019
8th FW Tests Responders’ Mettle in Active Shooter Exercise

Senior Leaders Build Camaraderie during Amazing Race
July 31, 2019
Senior Leaders Build Camaraderie during Amazing Race

Guam Service Members and Local Community Remember WWII Massacre Victims
July 31, 2019