08 April 2015 Operation PACIFIC ANGEL 15-3 Spreads Care in Vietnam Entering its eighth year, PACANGEL ensures the region's militaries are preparedto work together to address humanitarian crises. Since 2007, PACANGEL operationshave improved the lives of tens of thousands of people."Providinghumanitarian assistance is an important part of our United States...
08 April 2015 US and ROK Submarine Forces Participate in 41st SWCM Commander, Submarine Group (COMSUBGRU) 7 conducted bilateral talks with the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) March 31 - April 2 at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.The 41st Submarine Warfare Committee Meeting (SWCM) brought together representatives from the U.S. and ROK navies.Rear Adm. William R. Merz, commander,...
07 April 2015 Carter Discusses U.S. Rebalance to Asia-Pacific Region U.S. re-emphasis on the Asia-Pacific region makes sense regionally and globally, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said at Arizona State University today.The secretary spoke at the John McCain Institute in Tempe, Arizona, as the first part of a trip that takes him to Japan, South Korea and Hawaii. The...
07 April 2015 Navy in Hawaii Promotes Earth Day, Month 2015 Sailors kicked off a series of events in Hawaii April 2 to highlight efforts to achieve energy security and sustainability in recognition of Earth Day and Earth Month.Those efforts include informing the public about operational and technical innovations using biofuels. Joelle Simonpietri of U.S...
07 April 2015 Republic of Korea-U.S. Marines Coordinate Fire during Exercise U.S. Marines with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company completed integrated fire support coordination and close air support training with Republic of Korea Marines March 23-28 at Susungri Range and Pilsung Range in South Korea.The training is part of Korea Marine Exchange Program 15-14.2, a...
07 April 2015 Redeyes Fly in Korean Skies Making their way from Aurora, Colo., more than 200 Airmen and F-16 FightingFalcons from the 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard touched down at KunsanAB in February as part of a rotational Theater Security Package.For manyof the Colorado Airmen, this is their first visit to the ROK as they take...
06 April 2015 Japan and ROK Visited by SECDEF Carter on his first Asia Trip US Secretary of Defense, Ashton Carter, travels this week to Japan and the Republic of Korea on his first trip since taking office. In Japan on April 8 and 9 the secretary will meet with senior Japanese officials to discuss the defense strategic guidelines review and other matters of mutual...
06 April 2015 US Navy Kicks Off Naval Engagement Activities with Vietnam The U.S. Navy began the sixth annual Naval Engagement Activity (NEA) with the Vietnam People's Navy April 6, as both nations celebrate the 20th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2015.This five-day collaboration will focus on non-combatant events and skills exchanges in military medicine, search...
06 April 2015 Marines Maintain Operational Readiness Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, conducted a mass casualty exercise, April 3, 2015, in preparation for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force/MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day 2015 Air Show.This is the first time the JMSDF is participating in the Friendship Day Air Show.The exercise simulated an...
06 April 2015 Team Andersen Demonstrates Skills during Annual Fire Muster Team Andersen firefighters earned a share of first place after a strong finishduring the annual Guam Fire Muster competition in Hagatna, Guam, March28-29.The annual event brought together members from the Guam AirportAircraft Rescue and Firefighting division, Guam Fire Department and the NavyFire...
08 April 2015 Operation PACIFIC ANGEL 15-3 Spreads Care in Vietnam Entering its eighth year, PACANGEL ensures the region's militaries are preparedto work together to address humanitarian crises. Since 2007, PACANGEL operationshave improved the lives of tens of thousands of people."Providinghumanitarian assistance is an important part of our United States...
08 April 2015 US and ROK Submarine Forces Participate in 41st SWCM Commander, Submarine Group (COMSUBGRU) 7 conducted bilateral talks with the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) March 31 - April 2 at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.The 41st Submarine Warfare Committee Meeting (SWCM) brought together representatives from the U.S. and ROK navies.Rear Adm. William R. Merz, commander,...
07 April 2015 Carter Discusses U.S. Rebalance to Asia-Pacific Region U.S. re-emphasis on the Asia-Pacific region makes sense regionally and globally, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said at Arizona State University today.The secretary spoke at the John McCain Institute in Tempe, Arizona, as the first part of a trip that takes him to Japan, South Korea and Hawaii. The...
07 April 2015 Navy in Hawaii Promotes Earth Day, Month 2015 Sailors kicked off a series of events in Hawaii April 2 to highlight efforts to achieve energy security and sustainability in recognition of Earth Day and Earth Month.Those efforts include informing the public about operational and technical innovations using biofuels. Joelle Simonpietri of U.S...
07 April 2015 Republic of Korea-U.S. Marines Coordinate Fire during Exercise U.S. Marines with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company completed integrated fire support coordination and close air support training with Republic of Korea Marines March 23-28 at Susungri Range and Pilsung Range in South Korea.The training is part of Korea Marine Exchange Program 15-14.2, a...
07 April 2015 Redeyes Fly in Korean Skies Making their way from Aurora, Colo., more than 200 Airmen and F-16 FightingFalcons from the 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard touched down at KunsanAB in February as part of a rotational Theater Security Package.For manyof the Colorado Airmen, this is their first visit to the ROK as they take...
06 April 2015 Japan and ROK Visited by SECDEF Carter on his first Asia Trip US Secretary of Defense, Ashton Carter, travels this week to Japan and the Republic of Korea on his first trip since taking office. In Japan on April 8 and 9 the secretary will meet with senior Japanese officials to discuss the defense strategic guidelines review and other matters of mutual...
06 April 2015 US Navy Kicks Off Naval Engagement Activities with Vietnam The U.S. Navy began the sixth annual Naval Engagement Activity (NEA) with the Vietnam People's Navy April 6, as both nations celebrate the 20th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2015.This five-day collaboration will focus on non-combatant events and skills exchanges in military medicine, search...
06 April 2015 Marines Maintain Operational Readiness Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, conducted a mass casualty exercise, April 3, 2015, in preparation for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force/MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day 2015 Air Show.This is the first time the JMSDF is participating in the Friendship Day Air Show.The exercise simulated an...
06 April 2015 Team Andersen Demonstrates Skills during Annual Fire Muster Team Andersen firefighters earned a share of first place after a strong finishduring the annual Guam Fire Muster competition in Hagatna, Guam, March28-29.The annual event brought together members from the Guam AirportAircraft Rescue and Firefighting division, Guam Fire Department and the NavyFire...