OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Tying the knot is an important day filled with high anticipation for many people. Unfortunately for one Airman, the day went from a joyous occasion to the brink of tragedy.Suffering a critical illness, the groom was taken to a South Korean medical facility. After...

TOKYO, Japan -- After months of planning and communication, and a long week of combined effort and 24-hour operations, hundreds of America's First Corps and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force service members met in the band square for the Yama Sakura 77 closing ceremony at Camp Asaka, Japan, Dec. 15,...

U-TAPAO, Thailand -- The “Red Lancers” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 10 began working alongside the Royal Thai Navy (RTN) for the 4th annual Sea Surveillance Exercise (SEASURVEX), Dec. 15.VP-10 dispatched a P-8A Poseidon aircraft with combat air crew (CAC) 8 to Thailand to enhance maritime security,...

YOKOSUKA, Japan—Students at the Joint War College visited Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka to learn about the U.S. Navy’s purpose and role in the region December 17.Vice Adm. William Merz Commander 7th Fleet and Rear Adm. Brian Fort Commander Naval Forces Japan (CNFJ) and Commander Naval Region...

SINGAPORE -- The U.S. Navy's Logistics Group Western Pacific/Task Force 73 hosted a Humanitarian Assistance Response Training (HART) course with partner nation military at their headquarters in Singapore, Dec. 4-5.The two-day HART course, designed by the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command's Center for...

The U.S.  7th FLEET -- Throughout 2019’s 25th Anniversary Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) events, women from the U.S. Navy and partner nation militaries came together to share experiences, build relationships and develop professionally during Women’s Leadership Symposiums.More than...

SAN DIEGO, Calf. -- Capt. Jung Tae Park, Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy surgeon general visited Navy Medicine West (NMW) headquarters, Dec. 11, and met with Mark Boman, chief of staff, to discuss mutual medical interests.During the visit, Boman gave Park an overview of NMW that included discussion...

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- The Honorable John Rood, Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, recently visited Eielson Air Force Base and Clear Air Force Station (AFS) from 8-9 Dec., 2019. While on Eielson, Rood was briefed by base personnel on a variety of topics such as RED FLAG-Alaska, Joint...

CAMP COURTNEY, Okinawa, Japan (Dec. 14, 2019) – U.S. Marines and U.S. Army Soldiers, alongside members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF), participated in Exercise Yama Sakura 77 on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan Dec. 9-16, 2019, strengthening military operations, readiness, trust and...

SINGAPORE - The U.S. Navy's Logistics Group Western Pacific/Task Force 73 hosted a Humanitarian Assistance Response Training (HART) course with partner nation military at their headquarters in Singapore, Dec. 4-5.The two-day HART course, designed by the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command's Center for...