JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Members of the 12th Operations Support Squadron (OSS) and 559th Flying Training Squadron, both assigned to the 12th Flying Training Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, visited Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) Headquarters, July 8-10, 2019.The immersion...

YOKOSUKA, Japan -- The department of surgical services at U. S. Navy Hospital Yokosuka (USNHY) welcomed their counterparts from the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Yokosuka Hospital April 17 to complete an interoperability evolution involving a simulated patient with a previously...

SOUTH KOREA -- U.S. Veterans visited Camp Mujuk, Marine Corps Installations Pacific and 1st Republic of Korea Marine Division on July 23, 2019.The veterans were greeted at 1st ROK MARDIV Headquarters, where they were given a brief from the Commanding General of 1st ROK MARDIV, Maj. Gen. Tae Sung...

ADELPHI, Md. -- Army scientists have reached a promising milestone in the field of quantum research for improved capabilities in quantum simulation and quantum computation that provide the Soldier a tactical advantage on the battlefield.Quantum entanglement has the potential for massive data storage...

ROCKHAMPTON, QLD, Australia -- The Marine Air-Ground Task Force Direct Air Support Center links ground and aviation assets during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2019.Provided by the Marine Air Support Squadron-2, the DASC’s mission during the exercise is to integrate supporting in arms with the MAGTF and...

ASAN, Guam -- Returning to Guam for his third tour of duty on island, Rear Adm. John Menoni assumed command of Joint Region Marianas from Rear Adm. Shoshana Chatfield during a change of command ceremony at the Guam High School gymnasium aboard U.S. Naval Hospital Guam in Agana Heights, July...

BUSAN, Republic of Korea -- Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK) hosted 150 midshipmen from the Republic of Korea (ROK) Naval Academy for a tour of CNFK headquarters, July 23.The tour was designed to help the midshipmen better understand the CNFK mission and the command’s role ensuring the...

WASHINGTON -- Dr. Mark T. Esper became the 27th defense secretary Tuesday during an early evening White House swearing-in ceremony.Earlier in the day, by a 90-8 vote, the U.S. Senate confirmed Esper to serve in the office.Esper officially became the defense secretary when the president signed the...

CORAL SEA, QLD, Australia -- Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, is comprised of various units, task organized to accomplish the different missions the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit is expected to be prepared for. One of the most versatile and dynamic capabilities that 2/1 offers...

CEBU, Philippines -- The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Patriot (MCM 7) arrived in Cebu, Philippines for a port visit, July 22, 2019.While in Cebu, sailors aboard Patriot will participate in multiple cultural engagements and community service events.“The U.S. and Philippines share...