22 July 2014 US, ROK Build Relationships to Increase Allied Interoperability The Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd (DDG 100), in cooperation with members of the George Washington Carrier Strike Group, participated in a bilateral exercise with the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy, July 15-19."We are allies and close friends, and this exercise is absolutely...
22 July 2014 Royal New Zealand Navy Midshipman Experiences Carrier Operations Aboard USS George Washington The U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) hosted a Royal New Zealand navy Midshipman, July 19-20.Originally from Dannevirke, New Zealand, Midshipman Anna-Marie Garnett, 19, has served one year as a supply officer in the Royal New Zealand navy. After graduating...
22 July 2014 Marines Showcase Osprey in Sapporo Air Show Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, showcased two MV-22 Ospreys as static displays during the Sapporo Air Show at Sapporo Okadama Airport, July 20.The Marine pilots and crew members flew from Okinawa July 18 and made stops at Marine Corps...
22 July 2014 Sailors and Navy Families Build Relationships in the Republic of Korea Sailors and Navy families assigned to Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK) and Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy 1st Fleet improved cultural relations and strengthened the U.S.-ROK alliance through a two day team building event hosted in Donghae, July 20-21. "This trip is a great opportunity for the...
22 July 2014 USS Gary Demonstrates Capabilities during RIMPAC 2014 Working alongside multinational naval forces during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014, the Oliver Hazard Perry-Class guided-missile frigate USS Gary (FFG 51) demonstrated her proficiency in gunnery, maritime interdiction operations, helicopter operations, small boat operations, navigation,...
21 July 2014 Chief of Naval Operations' China Visit Builds Cooperation for Greater US, PLA Navy Relationship Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert departed the People's Republic of China (PRC) Friday after a successful four-day counterpart visit with military leaders, fleet units and leaders of the State Oceanic Administration (SOA). Adm. Wu Shengli, commander in chief of the People's...
21 July 2014 George Washington Conducts Distinguished Embark with Republic of Korea Guests The U.S. Navy's forward deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) hosted distinguished visitors from the Republic of Korea (ROK) July 19.Visitors were taken around the ship to witness flight operations, learn about the ship to further their understanding of aircraft carrier...
21 July 2014 15th MXS Munitions Flight Helps bring Air Power to RIMPAC The 15th Maintenance Squadron C-17 Munitions Flight is working around the clock to provide munitions support for Rim of the Pacific 2014.Since the beginning of the exercise June 26 the flight has checked in munitions for more than 60 aircraft and provided support and infrastructure for more than 100...
21 July 2014 Fitzgerald Strengthens Relations with Japan through Goodwill Port Visit The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) arrived in Fukuoka, Japan, July 18 for a goodwill and friendship building port visit. This marks Fitzgerald's first visit to Japan's sixth largest city. "We are excited to interact and learn more about the beautiful Japanese...
21 July 2014 Operation PACANGEL 14-3 begins in Tonga United States and Tonga will conduct humanitarian assistance operations July 21 - 26 as part of Operation Pacific Angel-Tonga.Operation PACANGEL is a total force, joint and combined humanitarian assistance operation led by Pacific Air Forces. PACANGEL 2014 includes general health, dental,...