WASHINGTON -- Vice Adm. Rick Williamson, deputy chief of naval operations for fleet readiness and logistics (N4), and Rear Adm. Masatomi Dairiki, director general of the Logistics Department of the Maritime Support Office, Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF), signed a revised framework to...

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- On Feb. 5, 1951, Capt. Lewis Millett fought enemies until he reached the top of Hill 180, which was a significant turning point of the Korean War. Battle of Bayonet Hill was the last major bayonet charge in American history, according to the organizers of a...

Apra Harbor, Guam -- The leadership and crew of the Los Angeles class fast-attack submarine, USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723) were presented with the Commander, Submarine Squadron Fifteen Battle “E” Award in a ceremony held at Naval Base Guam, Feb. 7.Each year one submarine from each squadron is...

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Transitioning from a military career to civilian life can be a challenging and stressful occurrence – the Soldier for Life-Transition Assistance Program (SFL-TAP) is here to help mitigate those concerns by providing Soldiers with the necessary tools to...

SASEBO, Japan -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) and the USS Russell (DDG 59), arrived in Sasebo for a port visit, Feb. 8.During the port visit, Sailors will be able to experience Japanese culture, as well as go shopping and sightseeing through...

PHILIPPINE SEA -- The embarked forces conducted boat raid scenarios over a few weeks’ time to improve tactics and techniques between Marines of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and the soldiers of Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade (ARDB) boat platoon, in coordination with the Whidbey...

SAIPAN - The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) arrived in Saipan for a port visit, Feb. 7.During the port visit, Bunker Hill Sailors will get the opportunity to experience the local culture, through events sponsored by Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR). One of those...

HOKKAIDO, Japan -- U.S. Marines from across III Marine Expeditionary Force, and members of 5th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, say goodbye as exercise Northern Viper 2020 comes to an end, concluding the training that has taken place for the last few weeks in Hokudaien and Yausubetsu...

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday hosted Chief of Royal Australian Navy Vice Adm. Michael Noonan for a formal counterpart visit, Feb. 6-7.During the two-day visit that included a full honors ceremony and discussions between the Australian delegation and senior U.S...

CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea -- The Eighth Army Chaplain Directorate conducted a "Strong Bonds Local Curriculum Certification Course" Feb. 4-7 at Camp Humphreys, South Korea.The main purpose of the training session was to equip Eighth Army's various Unit Ministry Teams and individual chaplains with...