PHILIPPINE SEA - The Ronald Reagan Strike Group conducted combined operations with the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) guided-missile destroyer JS Myoko (DDG 175) Aug. 13-23.While sailing together the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group and JS Myoko conducted communication drills, Myoko...

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Recently U.S. Air Force Security Forces members joined Republic of Korea military police during a subject matter expert exchange at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, during Pacific Defender Outreach 19-1.The training is intended to enhance strong personal...

HONOLULU, Hawaii -- The U.S Coast Guard’s two newest national security cutters were commissioned Saturday during a ceremony presided over by Adm. Karl Schultz, the Coast Guard’s commandant.The Coast Guard Cutter Kimball (WMSL 756) and the Coast Guard Cutter Midgett (WMSL 757) were ‘brought to life’...

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- For his acts of heroism, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Roger Halle, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron assistant chief of operations, was recognized by Masaharu Noguni, city of Chatan mayor, during a ceremony Aug. 19, 2019, at the Chatan Town Office.Halle was recognized for his use...

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- For several months, a dank 6.5-by-7-foot cell at the Hanoi Hilton served as a crucible that tested the limits of human endurance for retired Air Force Col. Leon Ellis and three of his fellow prisoners.If it wasn’t too cold at night to sleep, if he wasn’t...

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII -- U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment are conducting a month-long military exchange program with Marines from the Indonesian Korps Marinir (KORMAR) in Eastern Java, Indonesia, and Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, August 6-29, 2019.The exchange...

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Members from United States Indo-Pacific Command and Pacific Air Forces hosted the annual Indo-Pacific Safety Air Forces Exchange (ISAFE) in Waikiki, Hawaii, August 19-23.This year, the exchange involved the participation of 16 countries, including the United...

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, (Aug. 23, 2019) -- U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard Fuerst, the offgoing MCAS Iwakuni commanding officer, relinquished command to Col. Lance Lewis, the MCAS Iwakuni commanding officer, during a ceremony held at MCAS Iwakuni, Aug. 22, 2019.The ceremony took place in...

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Members of the Korean National Police Gunsan City branch visited the 8th Fighter Wing to meet with base leadership and tour the 8th Security Forces Squadron building Aug. 20, 2019.The tour started with a military working dog demonstration where security forces...

WASHINGTON -- Adm. Mike Gilday relieved Adm. John Richardson as the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) in a ceremony, Aug. 22, at the Washington Navy Yard.Gilday became the 32nd CNO, the U.S. Navy's most senior officer. As a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the CNO acts as an advisor to the...