06 November 2015 U.S. and ROK Navies to Conduct Exercise Clear Horizon CHINHAE, Republic of Korea (NNS) -- The U.S. and Republic of Korea (ROK) navies will participate in Exercise Clear Horizon, Nov. 9-13, in waters south of the Korean peninsula.Clear Horizon is an annual bilateral exercise between the U.S. and ROK navies designed to enhance cooperation and improve...
06 November 2015 18th Wing Commander Visits Gwangju Air Base GWANGJU AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, 18th Wing commander, visited Gwangju Nov. 5 to inspect team Kadena's progress during exercise Vigilant Ace 16.During his visit, Cornish spoke with the leadership of Republic of Korea Air Force's Gwangju Air Base and...
06 November 2015 USS North Carolina Visits Yokosuka during Indo-Asia-Pacific Deployment FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) arrived at Fleet Activities Yokosuka Nov. 5 for a routine visit as a part of its 2015 deployment to the Western Pacific. With a crew of 135, North Carolina will conduct a multitude of...
05 November 2015 Carter Visits USS Roosevelt in South China Sea WASHINGTON, November 5, 2015 — Defense Secretary Ash Carter today toured the USS Theodore Roosevelt in the South China Sea and expressed concern about China's activities in those waters.Carter said the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier’s presence is a "symbol and a sign of the critical role the United...
05 November 2015 36 Fighter Squadron, Aircraft Maintenance Unit Dominate Vigilant Ace 16 OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Night and day, the Fiends of the 36th Fighter Squadron are sending fully-loaded F-16 Fighting Falcons into the skies above the Korean peninsula to test their combat capabilities and readiness during Vigilant Ace 16.Vigilant Ace 16 is a large-scale exercise...
05 November 2015 PACOM Commander Visits Osan, Inspects Dorms OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- U.S. Navy Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., U.S. Pacific Command commander, met with wing leadership regarding the condition of the Osan dormitories, and inspected dorm 708 during a visit here Oct. 31.Adm. Harris' visit to Osan coincided with senior-level, bilateral...
05 November 2015 Crew of USS Anchorage Renders Aid to Stranded Sri Lankan-flagged Fishing Vessel INDIAN OCEAN (NNS) -- San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) rendered assistance and provided aid to the crew of a stranded Sri Lankan-flagged fishing vessel, M/V Lakshan, Nov. 4 at 12:30 p.m. local time. Watchstanders spotted six mariners aboard the vessel waving...
05 November 2015 Exercise Koa Moana Gets Underway in Vanuatu LUGANVILLE, Republic of Vanuatu - The U.S. Ambassador to Vanuatu Walter E. North attended the exercise Koa Moana 15-3 Vanuatu opening ceremony at the Vanuatu Police Force base here, Nov. 4."The waters of the South Pacific are home to some of the riches areas of marine biodiversity and fishery...
05 November 2015 Dunford: U.S. Engagement in Pacific ‘Unprecedented’ TOKYO, November 4, 2015 — Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. met with Japanese leaders here today to discuss freedom of navigation, changes to the U.S.-Japan alliance and threats and opportunities in the region.Dunford met with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, State Minister of Defense...
05 November 2015 Anchorage Assists Stranded Sri Lankan-flagged Fishing Vessel INDIAN OCEAN - San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) rendered assistance and provided aid to the crew of a stranded Sri Lankan-flagged fishing vessel, M/V Lakshan, Nov. 4 at 12:30 p.m. local time. Watchstanders spotted six mariners aboard the vessel waving articles...