15 July 2024 Fighter Squadron 147, Fleet Logistics Squadron 30 Detachment to Forward Deploy to Japan The U.S. Navy announced today that Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 and Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission Squadron (VRM) 30, Detachment Forward Deployed Naval Forces (FDNF) will forward deploy to Iwakuni, Japan...
11 July 2024 USCGC Frederick Hatch completes patrol period, strengthens regional security and community ties The USCGC Frederick Hatch crew completed a highly operational patrol period from May 21 to July 1, 2024, demonstrating exceptional versatility and collaboration in maritime security and community engagement across the Pacific region...
11 July 2024 Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Hosts Subject Matter Expert Exchange in Cam Ranh, Vietnam Sailors assigned to U.S. 7th Fleet and Coast Guardsmen assigned to the Legend-class cutter USCGC Waesche (WMSL 751) took part in a Subject Matter Expert Exchanges (SMEE) with members of the Vietnamese Armed Forces in Cam Ranh, Vietnam, July 9-11...
10 July 2024 USS San Diego to forward deploy to Japan The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) will move to Sasebo, Japan, to join the Forward Deployed Naval Forces Japan (FDNF-J), the U.S. Navy announced today. This will be executed as a permanent change of station for the crew and family members...
29 June 2024 USS Springfield Returns Home to Naval Station Guam Following Indo-Pacific Deployment The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761) returned to its homeport June 29, after completing a routine deployment in the Indo-Pacific, reaffirming its vital role in maintaining security and stability in the region...
26 June 2024 U.S. Navy and Air Force special operations personnel complete routine training in the Republic of Korea U.S. Air Force and Navy personnel completed a joint, combined exchange training iteration with various Republic of Korea military counterparts on June 25, 2024, reinforcing the enduring relationship between the two nations’ special operations forces...
25 June 2024 Marine Corps air traffic controllers man international airport during Valiant Shield 24 When United Airlines flight 192 approached Palau International Airport at 2:20 A.M. on June 12, 2024, it was cleared to land by U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kaleb Burks, an air traffic controller with Marine Air Control Squadron 1, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing...
25 June 2024 U.S. Coast Guard strengthens relationships with Federated States of Micronesia under Pacific Partnership The U.S. Coast Guard continued its support for regional and Department of Defense efforts by bringing its expertise in search and rescue, disaster response, and maritime safety and security to partners in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), the week of June 3, 2024...
25 June 2024 Palauan Marine Corps Veteran: Paramount High Chief Reklai, Raphael Ngirmang, Leadership and Legacy As the U.S. Marines conclude their time during exercise Valiant Shield 24 and transition into exercise Koa Moana 24, key leaders had the honor of meeting with Paramount High Chief Reklai, Raphael Ngirmang. Ngirmang, who has direct access to the President of Palau and advises the Palauan government...
23 June 2024 U.S. Coast Guard rescues 13 boaters near Guam U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam, demonstrating preparedness and efficiency, successfully conducted a search and rescue operation for a distressed vessel 13 nautical miles north of Guam on June 23, 2024, saving 13 boaters...