30 July 2020 US Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Complete Exercise 2JA SASEBO, Japan -- Mine warfare forces from the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) completed Mine Warfare Exercise (MIWEX) 2JA 2020 in Mutsu Bay, Japan, July 23."This year's MIWEX 2JA was another rewarding exercise with our Japanese partners," said Capt. Derek Brady, Commodore of...
30 July 2020 Innovation Backing Weaves Web-Based Information Dominant Warfare Into Reality JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON -- In May 2019, U.S. Air Force Maj. Brad Short, then-3rd Wing chief of weapons and tactics, was conducting mission planning the same way it has been done since the 1940s: on a chalkboard, whiteboard or mapboard. He decided it was time to bring the process into the...
30 July 2020 Acknowledging Racial Disparity within Our Ranks KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Since the death of George Floyd, discussing and addressing racial injustice throughout the ranks has become an important part of our total mission success.U.S. Air Force senior leadership has prompted all servicemembers to take the time to learn and show humility by...
30 July 2020 Air Force Repair Enhancement Program: Eielson’s Jack-of-all-Trades EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Tucked away in a corner of the 354th Maintenance Group is a small group of uniquely-skilled Airmen. Virtually any tool one needs to fix a piece of equipment can be found, but there is not a technical order in sight. This team has saved Eielson and the Air Force $2.7...
30 July 2020 U.S. Marine Corps Installations Pacific and U.S Naval Hospital Okinawa Leadership Host Media on Camp Foster CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan - U.S. Marine Corps Installations Pacific (NCIPAC) leadership and medical health professionals were interviewed by Okinawa media reporters to discuss COVID-19 related information on Camp Foster, July 24.The purpose of the event was to highlight the strength of the MCIPAC...
29 July 2020 U.S., Australian Officials Reaffirm Strong Alliance WASHINGTON -- The United States and Australia share a deep and enduring bond, forged by common values and decades of shared sacrifice, having fought together in every major conflict since World War I, Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper said.Esper spoke after today's 2020 Australia-U.S. Ministerial...
29 July 2020 U.S. Provides Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Assistance to Northern Thailand U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Thailand -- TheUnited States government donated public health supplies including handwashing stations and personal protective equipment valued at $14,500 USD (approximately 450,000 THB) on July 20 to support Mae Fah Luang University’s effort to assist vulnerable migrant...
29 July 2020 Yokota Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Training Adapts to Pandemic Constraints YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Members of the 374th Civil Engineering Squadron Emergency Management team have found a way to continue the mission while limiting the risk of COVID-19 transmission by moving Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear training to the great outdoors, July 22, 2020, Yokota...
29 July 2020 Motor-T-Vating | 3rd TSB Marine awarded with Marine Corps Motor Transport Mechanic NCO of the Year award CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, JAPAN -- Motor Transportation is one of the biggest and most important occupational specialties in the Marine Corps. Each year, Headquarters Marine Corps selects the top-performing Marines in the field for special recognition of their efforts.The 2020 Marine Corps Motor...
28 July 2020 CNO Asks Fleet for Moment of Silence in Honor of USS Indianapolis 75th Anniversary WASHINGTON -- Today, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday sent a message to the fleet asking for a moment of silence on July 29, between 11:03 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. EDT, to honor the 75th anniversary of the sinking of the USS Indianapolis (CA 35).Below is the text of his message:“On July...