22 January 2018 Boxer Completes Light Off Assessment All U.S. Navy ships are required to conduct an LOA prior to going to sea at the conclusion of a CNO Phased-Maintenance Availability (PMA) or any significant maintenance period that is 120 days or greater in length.Boxer’s LOA was scheduled at the end of a 14-month PMA, and is one of several...
22 January 2018 Omaha Completes Maiden Voyage, Arrives in San Diego The newest Independence-variant littoral combat ship and future USS Omaha (LCS 12) arrived Jan. 19 after successfully completing her maiden voyage from Mobile, Alabama.Following construction and acceptance trials at the Austal USA shipyard in Mobile, the ship completed a rigorous schedule that...
19 January 2018 7th Fleet Hosts Annual U.S.-India Executive Steering Group PEARL HARBOR -- U.S. and Indian navy leadership met in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Jan. 17-19, to discuss engagements between the two nations throughout the year.Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Vice Adm. Phil Sawyer co-chaired the executive steering group with Indian Assistant Chief of Naval Staff Vice Adm. G...
19 January 2018 Carl Vinson Aviators Complete 1000th Trap PACIFIC OCEAN -- Two naval aviators aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) joined an elite group after achieving a major career milestone when they completed their 1,000th arrested landing on the aircraft carrier, Jan. 18.Capt. Tom Barber, the commander of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2, and Cmdr. Jason...
19 January 2018 National Defense DoD Official: Strategy Will Rebuild Dominance, Enhance Deterrence WASHINGTON -- The new National Defense Strategy announced on Jan. 19, 2018 is aimed at restoring America’s competitive military advantage to deter Russia and China from challenging the United States, its allies or seeking to overturn the international order that has served so well since the end of...
19 January 2018 Military Working Dogs Yokota Air Base, Japan -- The priority of safety and security of Yokota Air Base and its residents is second to none, and on the front lines of the base’s defense are some of the hardest working four legged members of Team Yokota.The 374th Security Forces Squadron’s (SFS) military working dogs (MWD)...
18 January 2018 USNS Brunswick Departs Kuching, Malaysia KUCHING, Malaysia -- The expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Brunswick (T-EPF-6) concluded a port visit to Kuching, Malaysia, Jan. 17.The crew took advantage of the opportunity to experience Malaysia’s rich culture following a port visit to Lumut, Malaysia.“It is important for our Sailors to...
18 January 2018 U.S. Air Force, Republic of Singapore Air Force Personnel Kicked Off Commando Sling 18 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- U.S. Air Force and Republic of Singapore (RSAF) Air Force personnel are training together during the annual, bilateral exercise Commando Sling 18 at Paya Lebar Air Base, Singapore.Six F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 8th Fighter Wing, 80th Fighter Squadron at...
18 January 2018 Japanese neighbors share New Year traditions with Team Misawa MISAWA CITY, Japan -- In Japan, the New Year celebration, called “shogatsu,” is more than just a time to throw parties; it’s a celebration of tradition, hopes for good luck and a prosperous year.Team Misawa attended many New Year ceremonies with local agencies like the Misawa International...
18 January 2018 Eielson's 168th and 354th work together to support Operation Noble Eagle EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Operation Noble Eagle is the extensive air defense effort designed to prevent Sept. 11, 2001-style air attacks in America, according to Otto Kreisher of the North American Aerospace Defense Command.Eielson Air Force Base houses the 168th Wing of the Alaska Air...
22 January 2018 Boxer Completes Light Off Assessment All U.S. Navy ships are required to conduct an LOA prior to going to sea at the conclusion of a CNO Phased-Maintenance Availability (PMA) or any significant maintenance period that is 120 days or greater in length.Boxer’s LOA was scheduled at the end of a 14-month PMA, and is one of several...
22 January 2018 Omaha Completes Maiden Voyage, Arrives in San Diego The newest Independence-variant littoral combat ship and future USS Omaha (LCS 12) arrived Jan. 19 after successfully completing her maiden voyage from Mobile, Alabama.Following construction and acceptance trials at the Austal USA shipyard in Mobile, the ship completed a rigorous schedule that...
19 January 2018 7th Fleet Hosts Annual U.S.-India Executive Steering Group PEARL HARBOR -- U.S. and Indian navy leadership met in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Jan. 17-19, to discuss engagements between the two nations throughout the year.Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Vice Adm. Phil Sawyer co-chaired the executive steering group with Indian Assistant Chief of Naval Staff Vice Adm. G...
19 January 2018 Carl Vinson Aviators Complete 1000th Trap PACIFIC OCEAN -- Two naval aviators aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) joined an elite group after achieving a major career milestone when they completed their 1,000th arrested landing on the aircraft carrier, Jan. 18.Capt. Tom Barber, the commander of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2, and Cmdr. Jason...
19 January 2018 National Defense DoD Official: Strategy Will Rebuild Dominance, Enhance Deterrence WASHINGTON -- The new National Defense Strategy announced on Jan. 19, 2018 is aimed at restoring America’s competitive military advantage to deter Russia and China from challenging the United States, its allies or seeking to overturn the international order that has served so well since the end of...
19 January 2018 Military Working Dogs Yokota Air Base, Japan -- The priority of safety and security of Yokota Air Base and its residents is second to none, and on the front lines of the base’s defense are some of the hardest working four legged members of Team Yokota.The 374th Security Forces Squadron’s (SFS) military working dogs (MWD)...
18 January 2018 USNS Brunswick Departs Kuching, Malaysia KUCHING, Malaysia -- The expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Brunswick (T-EPF-6) concluded a port visit to Kuching, Malaysia, Jan. 17.The crew took advantage of the opportunity to experience Malaysia’s rich culture following a port visit to Lumut, Malaysia.“It is important for our Sailors to...
18 January 2018 U.S. Air Force, Republic of Singapore Air Force Personnel Kicked Off Commando Sling 18 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- U.S. Air Force and Republic of Singapore (RSAF) Air Force personnel are training together during the annual, bilateral exercise Commando Sling 18 at Paya Lebar Air Base, Singapore.Six F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 8th Fighter Wing, 80th Fighter Squadron at...
18 January 2018 Japanese neighbors share New Year traditions with Team Misawa MISAWA CITY, Japan -- In Japan, the New Year celebration, called “shogatsu,” is more than just a time to throw parties; it’s a celebration of tradition, hopes for good luck and a prosperous year.Team Misawa attended many New Year ceremonies with local agencies like the Misawa International...
18 January 2018 Eielson's 168th and 354th work together to support Operation Noble Eagle EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Operation Noble Eagle is the extensive air defense effort designed to prevent Sept. 11, 2001-style air attacks in America, according to Otto Kreisher of the North American Aerospace Defense Command.Eielson Air Force Base houses the 168th Wing of the Alaska Air...