27 August 2019 Assistant Secretary David R. Stilwell Travels to Timor-Leste, Indonesia, Brunei, and Singapore U.S. Department of State -- Assistant Secretary David R. Stilwell will visit Timor-Leste, Indonesia, Brunei, and Singapore, August 27 to September 7, 2019 in his first visit to each of these countries in his new role.Assistant Secretary Stilwell will be in Dili August 29 to 31, where he will meet...
27 August 2019 United States Cyber Experts Join Conference in Nadi with Pacific Islands Officials FIJI -- Senior telecommunications and cyber policy makers from six countries across the Pacific attended a two-day conference in Nadi to discuss best practices in establishing long-term national cyber strategies and implementing cybersecurity best practices. The conference, held August 19-20 at the...
27 August 2019 Fleet Logistics Center Yokosuka Program to Strengthen Naval Bond Between U.S. and Japan Graduates Intern YOKOSUKA, Japan -- Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Yokosuka's (FLCY) newest intern from the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) finished a six-month internship program on Aug. 23.A graduation ceremony was held for Lt. Shohei Yamaguchi, the 190th intern to...
26 August 2019 Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group, JMSDF Sail together in Western Pacific PHILIPPINE SEA - The Ronald Reagan Strike Group conducted combined operations with the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) guided-missile destroyer JS Myoko (DDG 175) Aug. 13-23.While sailing together the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group and JS Myoko conducted communication drills, Myoko...
26 August 2019 Pacific Defender Outreach 19-1 Builds Cohesive Joint Force OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Recently U.S. Air Force Security Forces members joined Republic of Korea military police during a subject matter expert exchange at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of Korea, during Pacific Defender Outreach 19-1.The training is intended to enhance strong personal...
26 August 2019 U.S. Coast Guard Commissions the Service’s 2 Newest National Security Cutters in Honolulu HONOLULU, Hawaii -- The U.S Coast Guard’s two newest national security cutters were commissioned Saturday during a ceremony presided over by Adm. Karl Schultz, the Coast Guard’s commandant.The Coast Guard Cutter Kimball (WMSL 756) and the Coast Guard Cutter Midgett (WMSL 757) were ‘brought to life’...
26 August 2019 Airman Assists in Saving Drowned Child KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- For his acts of heroism, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Roger Halle, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron assistant chief of operations, was recognized by Masaharu Noguni, city of Chatan mayor, during a ceremony Aug. 19, 2019, at the Chatan Town Office.Halle was recognized for his use...
26 August 2019 The Crucible of Character: Former POW, Fighter Pilot Shares Leadership Wisdom JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- For several months, a dank 6.5-by-7-foot cell at the Hanoi Hilton served as a crucible that tested the limits of human endurance for retired Air Force Col. Leon Ellis and three of his fellow prisoners.If it wasn’t too cold at night to sleep, if he wasn’t...
23 August 2019 Indonesian, U.S. Marines Enhance Strong Military Relationship MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII -- U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment are conducting a month-long military exchange program with Marines from the Indonesian Korps Marinir (KORMAR) in Eastern Java, Indonesia, and Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, August 6-29, 2019.The exchange...
23 August 2019 US Hosts Experts from 16 Countries at Indo-Pacific Safety Air Forces Exchange JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Members from United States Indo-Pacific Command and Pacific Air Forces hosted the annual Indo-Pacific Safety Air Forces Exchange (ISAFE) in Waikiki, Hawaii, August 19-23.This year, the exchange involved the participation of 16 countries, including the United...