21 November 2018 35th Fighter Wing Strengthens U.S., Japan Alliance during Tsuiki ATR TSUIKI AIR BASE, Japan -- Eighty-five members from various 35th Fighter Wing units forward-deployed alongside six F-16 Fighting Falcons to Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 5 to 8 for an aviation training relocation.“All cargo, personnel and jets landed in the morning then we unloaded, set up operations...
20 November 2018 The Fight for Tarawa: 75th Anniversary of One of the Bloodiest Battles in the Pacific Theater of WWII TARAWA, Kiribati -- It was photographs and video scenes of American casualties lining the beach that would stun the American people in the aftermath of the Battle of Tarawa. Imagery of heavy casualties floating in the surf disturbed the public, setting into motion public protest and angry letters...
20 November 2018 Green Bay Departs Port Moresby after Supporting Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea -- The Navy and Marine Corps team on the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) departed Port Moresby, Nov. 19, after supporting security efforts during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit.Green Bay, with embarked Marine Light Attack...
20 November 2018 USS Alaska Sailors Visit Namesake State ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- USS Alaska (SSBN 732) Sailors participated in a six-day namesake visit to Alaska, November 10-16.Eight crew members, including the boat’s Commanding Officer, Cmdr. Eric Cole, and Chief of the Boat, Master Chief Machinist’s Mate (Auxiliary) Christopher Yacur, traveled to...
20 November 2018 Buddy Squadron Enhances U.S. Air Force - Republic of Korea Air Force Alliance KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- For more than 20 years, the Republic of Korea Air Force – U.S. Air Force alliance has built trust and competency by participating in a joint training event that both nations benefit from annually.The Buddy Squadron Program, formerly known as the Buddy Wing...
19 November 2018 U.S., Brunei Navies Conduct Annual CARAT Maritime Exercise MUARA, Brunei -- The U.S. and Royal Brunei navies conducted their 24th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) maritime exercise, Nov. 12-16.The sea phase took place in the South China Sea with ships and aircraft from both partner navies including the expeditionary fast transport...
19 November 2018 U.S., Japanese Medical Personnel Discuss Key Topics, Issues at Bilateral Conference CAMP ZAMA, Japan -- U.S. Army Medical Activity -- Japan hosted its annual bilateral medical conference here Nov. 14, during which U.S. and Japanese medical personnel received updates on a variety of relevant topics and issues.U.S. Soldiers joined more than a dozen Japan Ground Self-Defense Force...
19 November 2018 374th Security Forces Squadron Completes Expeditionary Field Training YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- One foot after the other, it’s the only way to approach it. Slow and steady the steps add up as obstacles are completed. The rain only getting heavier, the ground muddier, and the logs traversed slicker. The gurney carrying a soaking wet training dummy only adds to the...
19 November 2018 Pacific Fleet Hosts International Senior Enlisted Training Symposium HONOLULU, Hawaii -- U.S. Pacific Fleet hosted participants from twenty-seven nations during the International Senior Enlisted Leadership Training Symposium held at the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies in Waikiki, Hawaii, Nov. 12 - 15.Throughout the week, participants engaged...
19 November 2018 Guam National Guard Plays Role in Moving Supplies to Saipan BARRIGADA, Guam -- Amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) worked with 254th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers (RED HORSE), from the Guam Air National Guard, to transport vehicles and supplies from the Guam Army National Guard to Saipan by both sea and...