CHATTOGRAM, U.S. Embassy in Bangladesh -- From October 17 to November 10, the U.S. Embassy held the second Joint Combined Exchange Training (JCET) exercise of 2022 between U.S. Naval Special Warfare (NSW) and the Bangladesh Navy Special Warfare Diving & Salvage (BN SWADS). The JCET is the latest in...

YOKOSUKA, Japan -- The forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) returned to Yokosuka, Japan, Nov. 10 concluding a routine deployment.Higgins’ return marks the end of a six-month patrol that began in May and took the ship and crew from the northern Pacific...

FORT GREELY, Alaska -- Soldiers of the 49th Missile Defense Battalion (Ground-based Midcourse Defense), Alaska Army National Guard, showcased their resiliency and readiness in their most recent iteration of exercise Guardian Watch at Fort Greely, Alaska, Oct. 31 through Nov. 3, 2022.During exercise...

YOKOSUKA, Japan -- Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday visited Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Nov. 7.The visit to CTF 71 was part of the...

SANTA RITA, Guam -- The USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) crew kicked off Operation Rematau conducting a two-week, nearly 2,000 nautical mile deployment to the high seas and the Federated States of Micronesia countering illegal fishing and strengthening partnerships from Oct. 24 to Nov. 6."Operation...

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces commander, visited Team Osan for an immersion tour, Nov. 4, 2022. He received a first-hand look at the innovations being made to the base's vehicles and infrastructure to improve Osan's capabilities.One of the main innovations...

COMBINED ARMS TRAINING CENTER CAMP FUJI, Japan -- Before any hand grenades could blast more shrapnel into a pockmarked range, anticipation filled the air as 60 live grenades were taken out of their cardboard canisters and distributed to Soldiers.From a concrete pit that overlooked the small range,...

JAKARTA, U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Indonesia -- Key U.S. defense industry leaders and trade representatives are participating in the Indo Defence Expo & Forum (Indo Defence 2022), Indonesia’s official Tri-service Defense, Maritime and Security event, hosted by the Indonesian Ministry of Defense...

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 launches highlight the destabilizing impact of the DPRK’s...

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Team Eielson exercised the capability to accomplish their mission while countering chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN ) threats during Golden Raven 23-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.“The exercise is designed to allow the 168th Wing and 354th...