26 February 2019 Airmen and Soldiers Optimize Mission Readiness by Enhancing the Army’s Combatives Program Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii -- U.S. Air Force Maj. Frederick Cruz from the Hawaii Air National Guard, pins down fellow Airman on shallow ocean waves as water splashed after each body hit. Sparring with Airman 1st Class Christian Torres they alternated control with each movement. Both...
26 February 2019 Air Defense Soldier Inducted into Sergeant Audie Murphy Club SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- For some, responsibility may not be the first thing on the mind of a child. Some are able to enjoy their youthful years without much worry within their household. Growing up in a single parent household, Staff Sgt. Paul Navarrete was introduced to responsibility early,...
26 February 2019 374 Civil Engineer Squadron, Medical Group Team Up for Quality Care YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Approximately 150 feet of weather-resistant corridor designed to safely transport patients from one area of the hospital to another now stands in front of the hospital at Yokota Air Base, Japan.Two days prior it was just a parking lot, now it stands as not only a symbol of...
25 February 2019 USS Ashland Visits Malaysia during 7th Fleet Operations KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia -- The amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) arrived in Kota Kinabalu for a port visit, Feb. 23, as the crew continues working to strengthen regional partnerships.Since the first American ship, USS Bennington, visited Sabah in Sandakan on June 28, 1899, U.S. naval...
25 February 2019 Sailors, Marines Visit Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan High School, Malaysia KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia -- The amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) arrived in Kota Kinabalu for a port visit, Feb. 23, as the crew continues working to strengthen regional partnerships.Since the first American ship, USS Bennington, visited Sabah in Sandakan on June 28, 1899, U.S. naval...
25 February 2019 US Military Personnel, Aircraft Attend Aerospace & Defence Exposition and Airshow 19 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Approximately 130 U.S. military personnel and aircraft are scheduled to attend the 2019 Australian International Airshow and Aerospace and Defence Exposition at Avalon Airport, Victoria, Australia, Feb. 26 - March 3, 2019.This year's airshow will feature...
25 February 2019 U.S. Marine Applies Basic Lifesaving Skill to Help Civilian in Okinawa OKINAWA, Japan -- Sitting on Miyagi Coast in Okinawa, Japan, is a well-loved establishment called Transit Café where people gather to eat and enjoy the scenery of Okinawa. It was February 19, 2019, a normal weekday afternoon, the sun was shining, the blue ocean waves were crashing and Staff Sgt...
25 February 2019 Coast Guard, Emergency Services Conduct 2 Joint Medical Evacuations in 2 Days throughout Main Hawaiian Islands HONOLULU, Hawaii -- The Coast Guard conducted two joint medical evacuations in last two days throughout Main Hawaiian Islands.Wednesday, the Coast Guard and Hawaii Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) personnel conducted a medical transport of a 35-year-old man from Hilo, while Tuesday a Station...
22 February 2019 U.S., Federated States of Micronesia Conduct Bilateral Engagement; 75th Commemorate Operation Hailstone HONOLULU, Hawaii -- Continuing Coast Guard commitment in the Indo-Pacific Region, Rear Adm. Kevin Lunday joined the U.S. Delegation lead by Chargé d' Affaires Heather Coble who met in Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), for a bilateral meeting with the Honorable Secretary Lorin Robert, FSM...
22 February 2019 Ronald Reagan Hosts Iwakuni Chamber of Commerce and Industry YOKOSUKA, Japan -- The Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), hosted the Iwakuni Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) Feb. 21.ICCI chairman, Mr. Masato Yasumoto, and 16 committee members travelled almost 500 miles north to visit Ronald Reagan and help strengthen the...