Kadena Air Base, Japan -- Alaska Air National Guardsmen from the 176th Wing, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, conducted a long-range search and rescue training exercise with Airmen here from the 31st Rescue Squadron Oct. 31, 2015, near the coast of White Beach Naval Base.A 212th RQS guardian angel...

WASHINGTON, November 4, 2015 — Defense Secretary Ash Carter reiterated today the U.S. call for a peaceful resolution to the tensions in the South China Sea.Carter spoke during a media availability at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Defense Ministers’ Meeting -- Plus in Malaysia’s capital...

SASEBO, Japan – The amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) returned to its forward-deployed home port after completing a four-month patrol, Nov. 4. Their accomplishments during the patrol included several key regional engagements, bilateral exercises and the completion of several...

SUBIC BAY, Philippines (NNS) -- The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Key West (SSN 722) arrived in Subic Bay for a visit as part of its deployment to the Western Pacific, Nov. 4. "I'm incredibly proud of the crew and what we've accomplished over the past couple of months," said Cmdr...

Aspart of a visit scheduled months ago, USPACOM Commander Adm. Harry B. Harris, Jr.conducted official calls with People’s Liberation Army leaders on Nov. 3 tocontinue high level dialogue between the United States and Chinese militaries. Adm. Harris reiterated a United States commitment to sustained...

WASHINGTON, November 3, 2015 — Defense Secretary Ash Carter today met with several counterparts representing nations from across the Asia-Pacific region during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Defense Ministers’ Meeting – Plus, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, according to statements...

BUSAN, Republic of Korea (NNS) -- Sailors from the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) visited the Jung Hwa nursing home for a community relations project during a port visit to Busan, Republic of Korea, Nov. 2.During the visit, Sailors mingled with...

WASHINGTON, November 3, 2015 — The United States and South Korea have an "iron clad" alliance in the face of the "up close, dangerous" threat of North Korea, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said yesterday in Seoul.In a joint press briefing with Korean Defense Minister Han Min-koo, Carter said he and...

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea --  F-16s scream down the runway trailing fire, while A-10s and C-17s slip almost silently onto the airfield. Osan's night sky is filled with the lights and sounds of the myriad aircraft participating in Vigilant Ace 16.As the peninsula-wide readiness exercise kicks...

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- About 800 miles southwest of Guam lies a collection of small islands that make up the nation of Palau. With little contact to the outside world, approximately 18,000 residents live a life nearly untouched by time. Most Palauans live without running water and air...