In the future, the Air Force’s core missions will probably not change, but the way they are carried out will, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III said today. Welsh, speaking to the Defense Writers Group, said the Air Force’s missions include air and space superiority, intelligence,...

On the initial overseas stop of his first Asia-Pacific trip as defense secretary, Ash Carter met today in Tokyo with Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani to discuss the alliance and mutual world interests. As the U.S. military rebalances its focus in that part of the world, Carter told reporters...

The Marine Corps’ new commandant came to Okinawa, Japan, March 24-26 to talk with Marines across the island.Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, the commandant of the Marine Corps, wanted to make sure the Marines here know what his expectations are for the present and future of the Corps. “My priorities are to...

Defense Secretary Ash Carter met with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe today in Tokyo in advance of the prime minister's visit to Washington later this month, according to a Defense Department statement issued today. The two leaders reaffirmed the strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance and the...

The Marine Corps marked its return of 124 acres of land to the Government of Japan during a ceremony April 4, in Ginowan City, Okinawa, Japan.The West Futenma Housing Area, formerly home to military families, has been vacant since 2008 and was officially turned over to the GoJ March 31.The turn-over...

Entering its eighth year, PACANGEL ensures the region's militaries are preparedto work together to address humanitarian crises. Since 2007, PACANGEL operationshave improved the lives of tens of thousands of people."Providinghumanitarian assistance is an important part of our United States...

Commander, Submarine Group (COMSUBGRU) 7 conducted bilateral talks with the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) March 31 - April 2 at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.The 41st Submarine Warfare Committee Meeting (SWCM) brought together representatives from the U.S. and ROK navies.Rear Adm. William R. Merz, commander,...

U.S. re-emphasis on the Asia-Pacific region makes sense regionally and globally, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said at Arizona State University today.The secretary spoke at the John McCain Institute in Tempe, Arizona, as the first part of a trip that takes him to Japan, South Korea and Hawaii. The...

Sailors kicked off a series of events in Hawaii April 2 to highlight efforts to achieve energy security and sustainability in recognition of Earth Day and Earth Month.Those efforts include informing the public about operational and technical innovations using biofuels. Joelle Simonpietri of U.S...

U.S. Marines with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company completed integrated fire support coordination and close air support training with Republic of Korea Marines March 23-28 at Susungri Range and Pilsung Range in South Korea.The training is part of Korea Marine Exchange Program 15-14.2, a...