With 24 hours of daily sunlight in their favor, a team of seismic technicians traveled to Antarctica at the southernmost point on Earth to conduct annual maintenance of the equipment they use to monitor global nuclear treaties.Six members of the Air Force Technical Applications Center based here...

Combat medics, led by a flight medic, rushed to a UH-60 Black Hawk carrying a litter to medically evacuate a Soldier, here, Jan. 10.However, the Soldier wrapped up on the litter was only a simulated casualty for the combat medics assigned to the 29th Brigade Engineer Battalion, “Wayfinders,” 3rd...

All U.S. Navy ships are required to conduct an LOA prior to going to sea at the conclusion of a CNO Phased-Maintenance Availability (PMA) or any significant maintenance period that is 120 days or greater in length.Boxer’s LOA was scheduled at the end of a 14-month PMA, and is one of several...

The newest Independence-variant littoral combat ship and future USS Omaha (LCS 12) arrived Jan. 19 after successfully completing her maiden voyage from Mobile, Alabama.Following construction and acceptance trials at the Austal USA shipyard in Mobile, the ship completed a rigorous schedule that...

PEARL HARBOR -- U.S. and Indian navy leadership met in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Jan. 17-19, to discuss engagements between the two nations throughout the year.Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Vice Adm. Phil Sawyer co-chaired the executive steering group with Indian Assistant Chief of Naval Staff Vice Adm. G...

PACIFIC OCEAN -- Two naval aviators aboard USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) joined an elite group after achieving a major career milestone when they completed their 1,000th arrested landing on the aircraft carrier, Jan. 18.Capt. Tom Barber, the commander of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2, and Cmdr. Jason...

WASHINGTON -- The new National Defense Strategy announced on Jan. 19, 2018 is aimed at restoring America’s competitive military advantage to deter Russia and China from challenging the United States, its allies or seeking to overturn the international order that has served so well since the end of...

Yokota Air Base, Japan -- The priority of safety and security of Yokota Air Base and its residents is second to none, and on the front lines of the base’s defense are some of the hardest working four legged members of Team Yokota.The 374th Security Forces Squadron’s (SFS) military working dogs (MWD)...

KUCHING, Malaysia -- The expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Brunswick (T-EPF-6) concluded a port visit to Kuching, Malaysia, Jan. 17.The crew took advantage of the opportunity to experience Malaysia’s rich culture following a port visit to Lumut, Malaysia.“It is important for our Sailors to...

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- U.S. Air Force and Republic of Singapore (RSAF) Air Force personnel are training together during the annual, bilateral exercise Commando Sling 18 at Paya Lebar Air Base, Singapore.Six F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 8th Fighter Wing, 80th Fighter Squadron at...