18 June 2018 US, Thailand Continues to Expand partnership with 24th CARAT exercise PATTAYA, Thailand -- The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, and Royal Thai Navy began the 24th iteration of the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise series in Pattaya, June 14.The multi-nation exercise series is organized in bilateral phases with regional nations and is designed to...
18 June 2018 Yokota Airmen Provide Airlift at Red Flag-Alaska JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Airmen assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing flew to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, to provide joint airlift support during the 2-week exercise, Red Flag-Alaska 18-2.Representing the Pacific’s Premiere Power Projection Platform, the Yokota Airmen...
15 June 2018 Alaska Guardsmen Depart for Mongolia JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Alaska National Guardsmen have participated in Khaan Quest since 2003 as part of the State Partnership Program between Alaska and Mongolia, which began the same year.“The Alaska National Guard has been an integral part of this mission, and we’re going to...
15 June 2018 Mattis Calls South Korean, Japanese Counterparts Following Summit WASHINGTON -- Defense Secretary James N. Mattis spoke by phone today to Japanese Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera and South Korean Defense Minister Song Young-moo in two separate calls to discuss the results of the recent summit between the U.S. and North Korea, chief Pentagon spokesperson Dana W...
15 June 2018 Hawaii National Guard Engineers Build Shelters for Volcano Evacuees PAHOA, Hawaii -- Since June 7, engineers with the Hawaii Army National Guard have been constructing a community of emergency "micro-shelter" housing units here for residents displaced by the ongoing Kilauea eruption.Sometimes working in pouring rain and mud, the Soldiers are part of a community...
15 June 2018 White House National Security Council Senior Director for Asian Affairs Travels to Myanmar WASHINGTON -- Senior Director for Asian Affairs at the White House National Security Council, Matt Pottinger, is visiting Myanmar June 14-16 to meet with senior government leaders and civil society to discuss and strengthen the bilateral relationship.Mr. Pottinger traveled to Myanmar from Singapore,...
14 June 2018 U.S,, Thailand Continues to Expand Partnership with 24th CARAT Exercise PATTAYA, Thailand -- The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, and Royal Thai Navy began the 24th iteration of the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise series in Pattaya, Thailand, June 14.The multi-nation exercise series is organized in bilateral phases with regional nations and is...
14 June 2018 Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Japan Holds Emergency Preparedness Town Hall YOKOSUKA, Japan -- The admiral in charge of all U.S. Naval installations in Japan recently hosted a forum in Yokosuka to discuss the region's refocus on emergency preparedness.Rear Adm. Greg Fenton, Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Japan and Navy Region Japan, held a town hall on board U.S. Fleet...
13 June 2018 Pacific Angel 2018 to Feature Humanitarian Assistance for Suai Residents SUAI, East Timor -- Preparations are underway for Pacific Angel 2018 (PAC ANGEL 18), a joint and combined regional humanitarian assistance and disaster relief engagement led by Pacific Air Forces. A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft arriving in Dili on June 6 will bring U.S. military personnel...
13 June 2018 Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific Task Force 73 Changes Command in Singapore SEMBAWANG, Singapore -- Rear Adm. Joey Tynch relieved Rear Adm. Don Gabrielson as commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific (COMLOG WESTPAC), June 12. Tynch also assumed duties as commander, Task Force 73 and Singapore Area Coordinator.Tynch assumed his new post after serving as the assistant chief...