U.S. Pacific Command News

77th Infantry Division’s Colors Return to Guam as Task Force Talon Participates in Liberation Day Parade

1st Lt. Moira Guian Mailed, — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 03:00:00 GMT

Liberation Day is Guam’s most significant commemorative event, and July 21st, 2024, marked 80 years since the U.S. military delivered the island from Imperial Japanese occupation during World War II. Soldiers from Task Force Talon, the U.S. Army missile defense unit on the island, had the special honor of not only taking part in this year’s festivities, but also recognizing the U.S. troops that fought in the Battle of Guam during the annual Guam Liberation Day Parade.

US-ROK IAMD Tabletop Academy 2024

David Scofield, — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 02:34:00 GMT

The Pacific Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Center hosted the fifth United States-Republic of Korea (ROK) Tabletop Academy (KTTA), marking a significant step in strengthening ROK-U.S. defense cooperation. The event, held from July 8 to 19, brought together key components of the ROK's defense branches, including the ROK Air Force, Air and Missile Defense Command, and the ROK Navy.

A Day of Unity: US Air Force F-22A joins International Air Power Display at Pitch Black 2024

Capt. Alyssa Letts, — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 02:16:00 GMT

In an unforgettable event, the Exercise Pitch Black 2024 Open Day at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Darwin, Australia, brought together military forces from across the globe, July 20. At the heart of the excitement stood the United States Air Force’s F-22A Raptor static display, drawing attendees of all ages.

U.S. Coast Guard completes successful rescue, tow of motor yacht Black Pearl 1 to the Republic of Palau

Chief Warrant Officer Sara Muir, — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 01:52:00 GMT

In a demonstration of sound seamanship and dedication, the crew of the USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) completed the rescue operation of the motor yacht Black Pearl 1 and the 11 crew aboard, ensuring its safe arrival and mooring in the Republic of Palau on July 22, 2024.

U.S. Navy, JMSDF Conduct Ships Qualification Training

Grady Fontana, — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 01:44:00 GMT

Military Sealift Command’s (MSC) commercial charter oiler MT Badlands Trader conducted ships qualification training (SQT) with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) oiler JS Hamana (AO-424), in which the ships performed a simulated consolidated cargo replenishment at sea (CONSOL), at sea West of Kyushu, Japan, July 22-23, 2024.

Blue Pacific events keep Nevada BAO busy

Capt. Emerson Marcus, — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 02:32:00 GMT

The National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Program has built international relationships for more than 30 years since the end of the Cold War and now includes 96 partnerships with 106 nations.

Defense information sites gather for annual FCO conference, discuss network, information capabilities

Airman 1st Class Samantha White, — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 01:58:00 GMT

The 374th Communications Squadron hosted its annual Facility Control Office Conference on July 12 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, to discuss updates to the Department of Defense Information Network.

US and Partner Nations Conduct Multiple SINKEXs as Part of RIMPAC 2024

DoD News — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 01:01:00 GMT

Ships and aircraft participating in Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024 conducted long-planned, live-fire sinking exercises (SINKEXs) and sank the decommissioned USS Dubuque (LPD 8), July 11, 2024, and the decommissioned USS Tarawa (LHA 1), July 19, 2024. Both were sunk in waters 15,000 feet deep, more than 50 nautical miles off the northern coast of the island of Kauai.

Koa Moana 24: U.S. Marines and Sailors Support Humanitarian Aid Efforts in Chuuk

1st Lt. John Carter, — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:35:00 GMT

In a demonstration of solidarity and resilience, U.S. Marines and Sailors from Koa Moana 24 have been instrumental in helping deliver humanitarian aid support across the archipelago of Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia.

U.S. Navy Conducts Successful Live-Fire Demonstration at RIMPAC 2024

DoD News — Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:08:00 GMT

The U.S. Navy achieved a significant milestone at the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024 exercise with the successful launching and testing of Poniard rockets from a Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle (CUSV). The 12 July test is part of the Navy’s mission to continually enhance and expand its maritime capabilities and operational flexibility via security cooperation and innovation with allies and partners.

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Celebrates 80th Anniversary of Guam Liberation Day

DoD News — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 03:43:57 GMT

Tumon, GUAM — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, visited Guam July

U.S. Coast Guard rescues motor yacht crew 200 nautical miles west of Republic of Palau

Chief Warrant Officer Sara Muir, — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 01:58:00 GMT

The USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) crew is currently towing the motor yacht Black Pearl 1, located approximately 200 nautical miles west of the Republic of Palau on July 21, 2024, after responding to a distress call.

U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Travels to Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands

DoD News — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 04:10:37 GMT

SAIPAN, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S.

U.S. Joint Forces Strengthen Capabilities and Partnerships in Palau During Valiant Shield 24

2nd Lt. John Carter, — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 01:37:00 GMT

Joint forces with U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, allies and partners concluded the tenth iteration of exercise Valiant Shield, June 18, 2024, following 12 days of multilateral operations in Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Republic of Palau, and at sea around the Mariana Island Range Complex.

Future Army leaders visit ROK Army cadet school during CTLT

Kenji Thuloweit, — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 02:20:00 GMT

Each summer, Eighth Army hosts scores of cadets from the United States Military Academy at West Point and various ROTC programs as part of the Cadet Troop Leader Training program.

Seventh Air Force conducts F-16 Super Squadron test to optimize combat capability

Maj. Rachel Buitrago, — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 00:39:00 GMT

Seventh Air Force has begun initial aircraft and personnel movements for a temporary shift in U.S. F-16 placement on the Korean peninsula as part of a test intended to optimize combat capability and increase readiness in support of the ROK-U.S. Alliance and the larger Indo-Pacific region.

U.S. Coast Guard, Peruvian, Mexican partners collaborate on first urban search and rescue operations in Exercise RIMPAC 2024

Lt.Cmdr. David Connor, — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 23:55:00 GMT

Members from the U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Strike Team, the Peruvian Naval Infantry and the Mexican Navy collaborated for three days of combined training, simulated search and rescue coordination and survivor extraction and triage as part of the humanitarian assistance and disaster response component of RIMPAC.

U.S. Air Force brings premier combat jet to Exercise Pitch Black 24

1st Lt. Alyssa Letts, — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 00:33:00 GMT

With the soft light of dawn illuminating the vast Northern Territory of Australia, the gentle rustle of eucalyptus leaves in the warm breeze, and the distant calls of kookaburras breaking the calm silence, another morning at Exercise Pitch Black 24 begins.

Singapore, Thailand and U.S. Navies commence CARAT Thailand 2024

PAO DESRON Seven, — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 23:58:00 GMT

The Royal Thai Navy (RTN), Royal Singapore Navy (RSN), and U.S. Navy began exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand 2024 in Sattahip, July 18, 2024.

Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility Welcomes ASC Personnel

Claudia LaMantia, PHNSY & IMF and AUKUS I&A Public Affairs — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 22:41:00 GMT

Twenty-eight ASC Pty Ltd [formerly known as the Australian Submarine Corporation] personnel began training at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF) in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, as part of the Australia, United Kingdom and United States (AUKUS) enhanced trilateral security partnership this week.