PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii -- Two days after returning from Guam, the U.S. Pacific Fleet’s senior leaders stressed their appreciation and confidence in the multi-service, multi-agency response to the Navy’s COVID-stricken aircraft carrier.“After being able to get to Guam and seeing the operation in...

WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Appearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. expressed support Thursday for meeting the National Defense Strategy, for expanding to 386 squadrons, refining and modernizing joint warfighting capabilities while safeguarding “the well-being of...

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- The 7th Bomb Wing’s readiness was on full display supporting Pacific Air Forces’ Bomber Task Force mission despite the COVID-19 pandemic.Approximately 200 Airmen and four 9th Bomb Squadron B-1B Lancers from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, arrived at Andersen Air Force...

SOUTH CHINA SEA -- The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8) and the Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo ship USNS Cesar Chavez (T-AKE 14) conducted presence operations in international waters and airspace near Panamanian flagged drill ship, West Capella, May 7.Through...

YOKOSUKA, Japan -- Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) and tenant command Ombudsman create a program to assist eligible active duty families with essential tasks during the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic entitled the Family Partner Program (FPP).In an effort to reduce interaction...

WASHINGTON -- The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic brought an invisible enemy to our shores and changed the way we operate as a Navy. The fight against this virus is a tough one. But our Sailors are tougher, and each of you plays a critical role in defeating this virus.We have embraced...

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- The 8th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) flight conducted routine land mine detection training at Kunsan Air Base, April 28. EOD technicians perform explosive ordnance disposal operations by locating, identifying, disarming and...

WASHINGTON -- The Defense Department has used thermal imaging in myriad ways over the decades. Now, it's being enlisted to detect COVID-19.Thermal imaging uses heat signatures to form an image or video based on differences of temperature.As part of the COVID-19 response, three Army programs — the...

MANILA, Philippines -- The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines announced today that the U.S. government is providing an additional Php298 million ($5.9 million) to help support the Philippines in the fight against COVID-19, bringing the total amount of U.S. pandemic assistance to the Philippines to more...

WASHINGTON -- A new contract to facilitate the movement of household goods, an integral part of any move to a new duty location, is expected to make things easier for both service members and their families.The U.S. Transportation Command awarded the contract to American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier...