20 January 2017 Tennessee Tanker Fuels Misawa Falcons MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- In order to provide rapid crisis response around the Indo-Asia-Pacific theater to sustain the “fight tonight” motto, the 35th Fighter Wing’s F-16 Fighting Falcons must practice their global reach as if it’s a real-world scenario.With a load of mission essential weapons...
20 January 2017 Acting secretary of the Navy, Other Navy Leaders Announced Following Presidential Inauguration WASHINGTON (NNS) -- The Honorable Sean J. Stackley assumed the responsibilities of acting secretary of the Navy Jan. 20 at noon. Stackley, who served as the assistant secretary of the Navy (Research, Development and Acquisition) for more than eight years, will carry out the day-to-day...
20 January 2017 Republic of Korea Medical Officers Strengthen U.S. Alliance YONGSAN, SEOUL -- The Brian Allgood Army Community Hospital/121st Combat Support Hospital Commander, Col. Erica Clarkson presided over the 123rd cycle graduation of the Integrated Service of Republic of Korea Military Health Care Personnel Program (ISRMHCPP) January 12, 2017 at the BAACH Chapel.The...
20 January 2017 Air Mobility Command Enables First International F-35B Deployment SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Air Mobility Command Airmen helped mark a major milestone by enabling the delivery of Marine F-35B Lightning II aircraft to Japan, Jan. 18 2017.The transfer of the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 aircraft from Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, to MCAS Iwakuni,...
20 January 2017 Yokota Airmen Enhance Search and Rescue Skills YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Cold weather, snow and clouds is not an ideal scenario for a mission, but it served as a proper real world training scenario for members of the 459th Airlift Squadron as they completed hoist training at a landing zone near Mt. Fuji, Japan, Jan. 13. “One of the most...
20 January 2017 13th Expeditionary Air Squadron Sets up Eagle Vision for Bilateral Exchanges with the Philippines CLARK AIR BASE, Philippines -- Typhoons, tsunamis, floods and even mudslides, the Asia-Pacific Region is well-acquainted with the devastation wrought by natural disasters. As populations increase among many Pacific nations, the need for disaster preparedness and response continues to grow. The U.S...
18 January 2017 Lightning II Strikes Iwakuni, F-35B Arrives MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan -- Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121 arrived at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 18, 2017.VMFA-121 conducted a permanent change of station to MCAS Iwakuni from MCAS Yuma, Arizona, and now belongs to Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft...
18 January 2017 Topeka Visits Yokosuka during Indo-Asia-Pacific Deployment YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754) arrived at Fleet Activities Yokosuka Jan. 17 for a visit as part of its Indo-Asia-Pacific patrol.The visit strengthens the already positive alliance between the U.S. and Japan through the crew's interaction with...
18 January 2017 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Members Tour Kadena Munitions Area KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Approximately 30 members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) ordnance school visited the 18th Munitions Squadron Jan. 11, gaining insight as to how U.S. ordnance units operate.The visit allowed ordnance school students, who specialize in logistics and supply, to...
18 January 2017 Secretary Kerry's Remarks with Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc before Their Meeting PRIME MINISTER NGUYEN: (Via translator) Mr. Secretary, it’s a great pleasure to welcome you back to Vietnam. I wish you another successful trip on behalf of the government and people of Vietnam. And on behalf of the government and people of Vietnam, I’m very much thankful to you for your many...