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...
22 December 2022 KC-46 Performs First Operational Long-endurance Flight MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Two KC-46A Pegasus air refueling aircraft took off on a long endurance flight as part of a Bomber Task Force mission, Dec. 17-18, in the Indo-Pacific Command area of responsibility in support of long-range precision strike training.McConnell aircrews flew a total of...
22 December 2022 U.S. Provides Transitional Shelters to Families Displaced by Tropical Storm Agaton in Leyte U.S. Embassy Manila -- On December 19, the United States government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) , handed over 167 transitional shelters to benefit over 900 persons displaced by Tropical Storm Agaton in the municipality of Abuyog and the city of Baybay in...
21 December 2022 CARAT/MAREX Indonesia Concludes, Enhances At-Sea and Ashore Collaboration SITUBONDO, Indonesia -- Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)/Marine Exercise (MAREX) Indonesia 2022 concluded in Situbondo, Indonesia, Dec. 21, following 15 days of in-person and at-sea engagements that enhanced collaboration between the Indonesian and U.S. military.ARAT/MAREX Indonesia...
21 December 2022 USS Milius Returns To Yokosuka after a Successful Deployment YOKOSUKA, Japan -- The forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) returned to Yokosuka, Japan Dec. 21, concluding their successful deployment in the 7th Fleet area of operations.The return of Milius marks the end of a three-month deployment during which the...
21 December 2022 Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks' 2022 Holiday Message WASHINGTON -- The holiday season is a time of gratitude, and before 2022 comes to a close, I want to personally express my gratitude to our total force — our service members, military families, civilians, and contractors — across the country and around the world — for all you've done throughout the...