28 March 2023 U.S. Coast Guard Serves Partners in Commonwealth of Northern Marianas SANTA RITA, Guam -- The crew of USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) returned to Guam on March 20, 2023, following a three-week deployment to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands as part of the ongoing Operation Rematau.During the patrol, the crew aided U.S. Government partners and conducted...
26 March 2023 USINDOPACOM Statement on DPRK Missile Launches We are aware of the ballistic missile launches and are consulting closely with our allies and partners. While we have assessed that this event does not pose an immediate threat to U.S. personnel or territory, or to our allies, the missile launches highlight the destabilizing impact of the DPRK's...
24 March 2023 USS Asheville Welcomes Guests on Board in Western Australia U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Australia -- The U.S. Navy submarine USS Asheville welcomed Australian and United Kingdom visitors on board while in Perth this week, with pierside tours and a day ride out off the Western Australian coast.Docked at HMAS Stirling Naval Base near Rockingham, the...
24 March 2023 353 SOW from Kadena Visits Yokota for Isochronal Inspection YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Airmen from the 353rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (SOAMXS) at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, visited their counterparts at Yokota Air Base, on mainland Japan, to conduct an isochronal inspection on an MC-130J Commando II, from Feb. 22 to March 13.The...
23 March 2023 Navy, Coast Guard Begin Oceania Maritime Security Initiative Patrol SAN DIEGO, California -- The U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard began their joint patrol in the Western Pacific under the Oceania Maritime Security Initiative (OMSI) to reduce and eliminate illegal, unregulated, unreported fishing, combat transnational crimes, and enhance regional security, March...
23 March 2023 U.S. Consulate in Hyderabad Opens for Business in Nanakramguda U.S. Embassy & Consulates in India -- The U.S. Consulate General in Hyderabad has opened operations at its new facility in Nanakramguda.“Today marks a milestone in the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership,” said Jennifer Larson, U.S. Consul General, Hyderabad. “At a cost of $340 million, our new...
23 March 2023 SECNAV Awards Navy Cross to Retired Korean War Veteran SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro awarded the Navy Cross Jan. 20 to retired Navy Capt. Royce Williams for his exploits during the Korean War at a ceremony at the San Diego Air and Space Museum.The Navy Cross is an upgrade of the Silver Star Medal previously awarded to...
23 March 2023 JB Elmendorf-Richardson Selected to Host New Joint Integrated Test and Training Center ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) – The Department of the Air Force selected Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska, to host the Joint Integrated Test and Training Center (JITTC), which is the first center capable of joint and multinational force training.The JITTC will provide the ability for attendees...
23 March 2023 America, Makin Island and 13th MEU Conduct Integrated Operations EAST CHINA SEA – Aircraft assigned to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) conducted forward arming and refueling ship (FARS) operations from amphibious assault ships USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and USS America (LHA 6) on March 16, 2023.The F-35B Lightning II aircraft of Marine Fighter Attack...
23 March 2023 SECNAV Challenges DON Leadership to Champion Navy-Marine Corps Resilience, Readiness WASHINGTON -- Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro hosted a Department of Navy (DON) Resilience off-site March 17 with senior Navy and Marine Corps leaders to discuss opportunities and identify action items that will promote well-being, improve quality of life, advance integrated...