09 July 2015 Bilateral Press Release Commander, U.S. Pacific Command, Admiral Harry B. Harris, Jr., met with Japan Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff, Joint Staff, Admiral Katsutoshi Kawano in Hawaii on 18 and 19 June 2015 to discuss the security environment in the Asia-Pacific region and strengthening the U.S.-Japan alliance. The...
08 July 2015 US Service Members Head Down Under for Talisman Sabre 15 ROCKHAMPTON, Australia -- More than 400 Army paratroopers, from the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, parachuted from seven C-17 Globemasters onto Kapyong Air Field, Australia, as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 15, July 8.Talisman Sabre is a biennial exercise, which provides an...
08 July 2015 Pacific Partnership Concludes Successful Mission in Federated States of Micronesia KOLONIA, Pohnpei – The citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and the members of Pacific Partnership 2015 celebrated a successful visit to the country with a closing ceremony and Fourth of July celebration in Kolonia, Pohnpei. The celebration, co-hosted by the United States Embassy,...
08 July 2015 Rockhampton Hosts U.S., Australian Militaries for Talisman Sabre Opening Day ROCKHAMPTON, Australia -- Australian and United States service members marked the start of Talisman Sabre 15 with Opening Day events at the Rockhampton Showgrounds July 5, 2015.Talisman Sabre brings U.S. and Australian forces together for large-scale training events to focus on partnership and...
08 July 2015 Anti-submarine Warfare Exercise Promotes Stability, Security during Talisman Sabre TIMOR SEA (NNS) -- The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWCSG) participated in a multi-unit anti-submarine warfare exercise (ASWEX) as part of Talisman Sabre 2015 (TS15), July 7-8.During the exercise the strike group executed ASW search and tracking tactics against live submarine targets."The...
08 July 2015 Australia, U.S. Partnership Rakes It to the Outback JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Next week, the 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry (Airborne), 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division is scheduled to jump with Australian jumpmasters as part of the joint forcible entry operation dubbed Operation Talisman Saber.The...
07 July 2015 New Commander of U.S. Pacific Command Visits in New Zealand The Commander of United States Pacific Command, Admiral Harry B. Harris arrives in New Zealand this week for discussions with the Government and senior defense officials. Though he has been to New Zealand before, this is Harris’ first visit to New Zealand since taking up his new post in May."I'm...
07 July 2015 George Washington Carrier Strike Group Kicks Off Talisman Sabre 15 TIMOR SEA (NNS) -- Sailors from the George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWCSG) began their portion of Talisman Sabre 2015 off the north coast of Australia, July 7.Exercise Talisman Sabre is a biennial training activity aimed at improving Australian and U.S. combat readiness and...
07 July 2015 Combined Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore 15 Team Keeps Trident Pier Mission Going Seagulls are heard but not seen, waves crash against the shoreline and a bulldozer roars loudly as it fires up. In the distance, a squeaking sound echoes across the waves from a metal floating pier. Preparations begin. Soldiers from 331st Transportation Company, 11th Transportation Battalion, 7th...
07 July 2015 Pacific Partnership, Federated States of Micronesia Host Wreath Laying Ceremony POHNPEI, Federated States of Micronesia (NNS) -- Pacific Partnership and the government of the Federated States of Micronesia hosted a wreath laying ceremony July 1 at the Fallen Hero's Memorial at Pohnpei State Airport.The ceremony honored the men and women of Micronesia who gave their lives in...