MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, Hawaii -- The Marine Corps activated its first regiment-level Communications Company at a ceremony here, Feb. 24, 2022. The Communications Company will be a subordinate element of the future 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, which will administratively activate in a ceremony on...

U.S. Embassy in Samoa -- U.S. Ambassador to Samoa Tom Udall and Samoan Prime Minister Honorable Fiamē discussed the United States and Samoa’s priorities, values, and relationship during a virtual meeting on Feb. 25, 2022.Ambassador Udall underscored the U.S. commitment to climate action and...

CAMP. H.M SMITH, Hawaii -- On February 27, 2022 U.S. Navy Adm. John C. Aquilino, Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, and U.S. Army Gen. Paul LaCamera, Commander, U.S. Forces Korea, spoke with their counterparts in Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK), respectively, following the latest ballistic...

CAMP. H.M SMITH, Hawaii -- "We are aware of the DPRK's ballistic missile launch this morning and are consulting closely with the Republic of Korea (ROK) and Japan, as well as other regional allies and partners. The United States condemns this launch and calls on the DPRK to refrain from further...

U.S. Navy -- U.S. 7th Fleet leadership recently visited with members of the Subic Bay Port, Philippine Fleet leadership, U.S. Embassy, and Clark Air Base leadership Feb. 21-24.The purpose of the visit was to strengthen the relationship with key Philippine leadership by engaging in staff talks, base...

SUBIC BAY, Philippines -- Army Field Support Battalion-Charleston successfully executed the download of the Army Preposition Stock 3 (APS-3) vessel for the first time in the Indo-Pacific Theater. APS-3, also known as APS Afloat, enables rapid power projection, enhances logistical support globally...

U.S. Navy -- As 3rd Marine Division commences Jungle Warfare Exercise 22, a large-scale, joint force exercise, Marine Wing Fighter Attack Squadron 314 is integrating the capabilities of the F-35C Lightning II. VMFA-314 will be supporting ground operations from their position deployed onboard the...

VIENTIANE, U.S. Embassy in Laos -- U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Country Representative to Lao PDR Michael Ronning presented 220,314 mosquito nets, valued at $416,393 USD, to Deputy Minister of Health Dr. Phayvanh Keopaseuth at a ceremony in Vientiane on February 25, 2022. This...

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- The 35th Fighter Wing is home to the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadrons. Due to advanced and persistent threats in the Indo-Pacific region, having combat ready aircraft is essential for deterrence and stability.The Propulsion Flight is a centralized intermediate repair...

COLOMBO, U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka -- Ambassador Julie J. Chung officially began her tenure as the U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka today after presenting her credentials to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. The ceremony was held at the President’s official residence.“I am honored to serve as the U.S...