CAM RANH, Vietnam (NNS) -- The U.S. Navy began the 8th Annual Naval Engagement Activity (NEA) with the Vietnam People's Navy, July 5, with the arrival of USS Coronado (LCS 4) and USNS Salvor (T-ARS-52) at Cam Ranh International Port.This five-day collaboration will focus on events and skills...

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan -- U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, established forward operating bases and forward arming and refueling points during exercise Eagle Wrath 2017 at Combined Arms Training Center Camp...

WASHINGTON -- The United States strongly condemns North Korea’s launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile. Testing an ICBM represents a new escalation of the threat to the United States, our allies and partners, the region, and the world.Global action is required to stop a global threat. Any...

TASMAN SEA -- Amphibious ships of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) departed from respective Australian ports, July 3, to begin participation in Talisman Saber 2017.The biennial exercise unites 33,000 U.S. and Australian...

Sulu Sea - The U.S. and Philippine navies completed a coordinated patrol in the Sulu Sea at the invitation of the Government of the Philippines, July 1.During the operation, crews from the littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) and frigate BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF 16) worked closely together to...

SURIGAO STRAIT -- The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) conducted a Battle of Leyte Gulf Commemoration Ceremony on the ship's fantail as it passed through the Surigao Strait, July 3.The Battle of Surigao Strait was fought between the United States, and its allied forces, against Japan from Oct...

SYDNEY, Australia -- The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) departed Sydney following a four-day port visit, July 3.During the visit, Bonhomme Richard Sailors and Marines of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) hosted shipboard tours, participated in community service (COMSERV)...

BOGO CITY, NORTHERN CEBU PROVINCE, Philippines -- This week the Pacific Angel 2017 team arrived in Northern Cebu Province, Philippines, where they will live and work in the community over the next 2 weeks.Over 100 active duty U.S. Air Force, Army and Navy, Nevada Air National Guard as well as five...

MISAWA AIR BASE, JAPAN -- After nearly two months of construction, Misawa Air Base’s runway became fully operational more than a week ahead of schedule, June 26, and both fighter squadrons returned home.Due to teamwork between the entire 35th Fighter Wing, Pacific Air Forces and host nation...

KEY WEST, Fla. -- The Coast Guard accepted the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Oliver Berry (WPC 1124), the 24th Fast Response Cutter built by Bollinger Shipyards, Tuesday morning in a ceremony at Coast Guard Sector Key West.The cutter, which is 154-feet long and has a crew complement of 24, will be home...