22 July 2015 Alaska Guard Members Exchange Strength Management Techniques with Australian Defense Force ROCKHAMPTON, Australia – With Talisman Sabre 15 wrapping up, U.S. and Australian service members operating theater gateways for the exercise have an opportunity to exchange ideas for joint reception, staging, onward-movement and integration (JRSOI) operations.Members of the Alaska National Guard,...
22 July 2015 Gone but Not Forgotten CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea – One summer afternoon in Korea, the sun was high and there was not a cloud in sight. The heat could be seen on every person’s face. U.S. and Republic of Korea Soldiers gathered underneath a shaded area to sit in the audience. The ceremony was to begin shortly. Korean War...
22 July 2015 Pacific Harbormaster Soldiers Act as HUB in Combined Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore AMNYEON BEACH, South Korea - Twelve watercraft troops served as the center of gravity for all Combined Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (CJLOTS) 2015 operations on Amnyeon Beach, South Korea, June 29 through July 9.The purpose of CJLOTS 2015 was to allow the U.S. and ROK the ability to transfer solid...
21 July 2015 Key Arctic Countries Address Global Arctic Maritime Security Interests in Tokyo Workshop Subject matter experts and policy experts from ten countries gathered in Tokyo July 14 – 16 for a workshop focused on the growing strategic importance of the Arctic region in maritime security.The workshop titled “Ensuring Maritime Stability, Security and International Collaboration in a Changing...
21 July 2015 Walter S Diehl, Military Sealift Command Far East Provide Aid, Build Friendships in Thailand RAYONG PROVINCE, Thailand (NNS) -- During a scheduled stop here to conduct routine voyage repair (VR) July 7-16, civilian mariners (CIVMARs) from the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Walter S. Diehl (T-AO 193) took the opportunity to visit the local communities in the...
21 July 2015 PACFLT Commander Reaffirms US and ROK Navy Alliance SEOUL, Republic of Korea (NNS) -- Adm. Scott Swift, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, visited South Korea July 19-20, to meet with senior military and government leaders and reaffirm the U.S. Navy and Republic of Korea's enduring alliance as a cornerstone of Indo-Asia-Pacific regional...
21 July 2015 Talisman Sabre 2015 Concludes Aboard USS Blue Ridge BRISBANE, Australia (NNS) -- The biennial joint U.S.-Australian exercise Talisman Sabre 2015 concluded with a ceremony aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), in Brisbane, Australia, July 20.This was the sixth iteration of the exercise, which focused on joint training of a...
21 July 2015 Marine Corps Community Services Supports Marines in Exercise Dragon Fire 2015 Out in the field where Marines may lack showers, laundry mats or even mess halls, Marine Corps Community Services’ Tactical Field Exchange comes through, bringing happiness like a glass of cold water in the summer.Combat Logistics Company 36, stationed aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan,...
21 July 2015 Guardsmen Contribute to Theater Gateway Operations for Biennial Training Exercise ROCKHAMPTON, Australia - More than 20 Alaska National Guardsmen are supporting theater gateway operations for Exercise Talisman Sabre 15 in Australia June 21-July 31.Talisman Sabre 15 is a combined biennial military exercise that aims to improve combat training, readiness and interoperability by...
20 July 2015 US Navy Ship Rescues Filipino Mariners Manila - The Impeccable-class ocean surveillance ship USNS Impeccable (T-AGOS-23) rescued 11 fishermen while in route to Subic Bay July 19. Impeccable sailors spotted personnel on a partially submerged ship and noted debris in the water. The Impeccable Master immediately deemed assistance was...