28 December 2022 Secretary of Defense Makes Holiday Calls to Service Members WASHINGTON -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke today over video-teleconference with service members from each branch of the armed forces to thank them and wish them happy holidays.The Secretary expressed his appreciation for their service in defense of the nation and the support they...
28 December 2022 Yokota Delivers Holiday Spirit, Further Strengthens Ties with Local Community YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Members of the 374th Maintenance Group (MXG) visited the Mizuho town hall Dec. 22, 2022, to donate over 200 books and toys.Every year, the 374th MXG donates educational materials to the town of Mizuho as part of their ongoing partnership.“We greatly appreciate the support...
27 December 2022 USINDOPACOM Trains Peacekeepers in Operational Risk Management CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii -- U.S. Indo-Pacific Command hosted military officers from Bangladesh and Nepal for its first Operational Risk Management (ORM) training course from Dec. 5-16, 2022 at Marine Corps Base Hawaii as part of the U.S. Global Peace Operations Initiative (GPOI).The purpose of the...
27 December 2022 B-52 Conus to Conus Mission Displays Global Reach, Long Range Precision Strike Capabilities HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii -- Two B-52 Stratofortress bombers from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, arrived at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 18, 2022 in support of a three day bomber task force (BTF) mission to the USINDOPACOM area of responsibility before returning home to Barksdale...
27 December 2022 The 13th MEU Participates in Readiness and Training (CARAT)/Marine Exercise (MAREX) Indonesia 2022 SITUBONDO, Indonesia -- The 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, aboard the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, completed Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)/Marine Exercise (MAREX) Indonesia 2022 in Situbondo and Surabaya, Indonesia, Dec. 21. The 15 days of in-person and at-sea...
27 December 2022 VMFA-242 Rebrands Motto to Victory By Dawn! MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan --Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 (VMFA-242) announced a new motto, ‘Victory by Dawn,’ following a transition from F/A-18 Hornets to F-35B Lightning II aircraft during a squadron hike, Nov. 13, 2022.While the foundations, principles, and mission of VMFA-242...
23 December 2022 USINDOPACOM Statement on DPRK Missile Launch We are aware of the ballistic missile launch and are consulting closely with our allies and partners. While we have assessed that this event does not pose an immediate threat to U.S. personnel or territory, or to our allies, the missile launch highlights the destabilizing impact of the DPRK’s...
22 December 2022 USINDOPACOM Remains Vigilant Regarding PRC Increased Activities in the Region Our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, Coast Guardsmen and Guardians – and those of our Allies – are spending this holiday season preserving a Free and Open Indo-Pacific that benefits all.The United States continues operations in the region to maintain peace and stability; uphold international law,...
22 December 2022 Secretary of the Navy Awards Navy Cross to Retired Korean War Veteran WASHINGTON – Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro has awarded the Navy Cross to retired Navy Capt. E. Royce Williams for his actions on November 18, 1952.This is an upgrade of the Silver Star Medal previously awarded to then-Lt. Williams on May 7, 1953, for his actions during the Korean...
28 December 2022 Secretary of Defense Makes Holiday Calls to Service Members WASHINGTON -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke today over video-teleconference with service members from each branch of the armed forces to thank them and wish them happy holidays.The Secretary expressed his appreciation for their service in defense of the nation and the support they...
28 December 2022 Yokota Delivers Holiday Spirit, Further Strengthens Ties with Local Community YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Members of the 374th Maintenance Group (MXG) visited the Mizuho town hall Dec. 22, 2022, to donate over 200 books and toys.Every year, the 374th MXG donates educational materials to the town of Mizuho as part of their ongoing partnership.“We greatly appreciate the support...
27 December 2022 USINDOPACOM Trains Peacekeepers in Operational Risk Management CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii -- U.S. Indo-Pacific Command hosted military officers from Bangladesh and Nepal for its first Operational Risk Management (ORM) training course from Dec. 5-16, 2022 at Marine Corps Base Hawaii as part of the U.S. Global Peace Operations Initiative (GPOI).The purpose of the...
27 December 2022 B-52 Conus to Conus Mission Displays Global Reach, Long Range Precision Strike Capabilities HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii -- Two B-52 Stratofortress bombers from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, arrived at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 18, 2022 in support of a three day bomber task force (BTF) mission to the USINDOPACOM area of responsibility before returning home to Barksdale...
27 December 2022 The 13th MEU Participates in Readiness and Training (CARAT)/Marine Exercise (MAREX) Indonesia 2022 SITUBONDO, Indonesia -- The 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, aboard the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, completed Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)/Marine Exercise (MAREX) Indonesia 2022 in Situbondo and Surabaya, Indonesia, Dec. 21. The 15 days of in-person and at-sea...
27 December 2022 VMFA-242 Rebrands Motto to Victory By Dawn! MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan --Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 242 (VMFA-242) announced a new motto, ‘Victory by Dawn,’ following a transition from F/A-18 Hornets to F-35B Lightning II aircraft during a squadron hike, Nov. 13, 2022.While the foundations, principles, and mission of VMFA-242...
23 December 2022 USINDOPACOM Statement on DPRK Missile Launch We are aware of the ballistic missile launch and are consulting closely with our allies and partners. While we have assessed that this event does not pose an immediate threat to U.S. personnel or territory, or to our allies, the missile launch highlights the destabilizing impact of the DPRK’s...
22 December 2022 USINDOPACOM Remains Vigilant Regarding PRC Increased Activities in the Region Our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, Coast Guardsmen and Guardians – and those of our Allies – are spending this holiday season preserving a Free and Open Indo-Pacific that benefits all.The United States continues operations in the region to maintain peace and stability; uphold international law,...
22 December 2022 Secretary of the Navy Awards Navy Cross to Retired Korean War Veteran WASHINGTON – Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro has awarded the Navy Cross to retired Navy Capt. E. Royce Williams for his actions on November 18, 1952.This is an upgrade of the Silver Star Medal previously awarded to then-Lt. Williams on May 7, 1953, for his actions during the Korean...