Despite the magnitude-7.3 earthquake aftershock today, the Defense Department continues to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster response to the people of Nepal, Pentagon spokesman Army Col. Steve Warren told Pentagon reporters.“Today, a magnitude-7.3 earthquake struck the Dolahka district in...

The U.S. Pacific Fleet will join international forces in the 10th Pacific Partnership mission, scheduled to begin in early June. This annual maritime operation will help improve disaster response preparedness while enhancing relationships among all participants.Led by the U.S. Navy, the Pacific...

An immense fire exploded into the darkness and roared, threatening to char whatever lay in its path. The blaze devoured its fuel and formed a wall of intense heat that posed a challenge for both Australian and Marine firefighters to put out.Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine...

The KumGok AcademicoCultural Foundation hosted the 6th Annual Korean Culture Night May 8 at theSheraton Grande Walkerhill Hotel in Seoul, South Korea to introduceService members, Civilians and Family members to Korea's vibrant cultural historyand thank them for their contributions to the US-ROK...

Nepal experienced another significant earthquake at approximately 12:50 pmlocal time on May 12, following a 7.8 earthquake on April 25 and a large 6.7aftershock on April 26. Initial reports from the U.S. Geological Survey indicatea magnitude 7.3 earthquake centered in the Dolakha District of Nepal,...

As Nepal grapples with the impact of the magnitude-7.8 earthquake that struck April 25, the U.S. Agency for International Development is working with multiple organizations -- including U.S. Pacific Command (Pacom) -- and nations from around the world to bring relief.The Nepal earthquake has claimed...

The Engineering, Weapons and Air departments aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) conducted testing of critical firefighting systems, May 11-12.Crew members performed tests on the ship's fire suppression systems, also known as the countermeasure wash-down systems,...

U.S. Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit must transport thousands of pounds of equipment all throughout the Asia-Pacific. The force under this weight is a group of Marines with the muscle to move it known as heavy equipment operators.Take Cpl. Abraham Defreitas and Lance Cpl. Reymundo...

After a two-year process, the installation of a Type III hydrant system was officially recognized during a ribbon cutting ceremony here May 11.The system upgrade allows R-12 fuel servicing vehicles to refuel aircraft at Misawa via an underground constant pressure fuel system that transfers fuel...

Marine representatives with 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 2015, attended a memorial service to commemorate the 73rd Anniversary of the Battle of the Coral Sea May 8 at the USS Peary Gun Memorial, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. The ceremony included the...