More than 300 people from the local veteran, military and Korean communities turned out Saturday, June 20, here to recognize the beginning of a long and enduring relationship between two countries.The 65th Korean War Commemoration at the Washington state capital's Korean War Memorial was held to...

Less than two weeks after completing an eight-hour basic lifesaving course, third-year nursing student Abbie Hinneifa used cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to save the life of a young boy.Hinneifa attended the course, taught by Army nurses from the 62nd Medical Task Force and received refresher...

Thailand Ministry of Defense (MOD) and Ministry of Environment/Natural Resources co-hosted U.S. Pacific Command's fifth annual environmental security forum in Bangkok, Thailand 8-11 June 2015.  More than 200 attendees from 22 nations, including government civilians, United Nations representatives,...

The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Michigan (SSGN 727) arrived at Busan for a visit as a part of its deployment to the Western Pacific, June 23.With a crew of approximately 165, Michigan will conduct a multitude of missions and showcase the latest capabilities of the submarine fleet. "I...

Its wide muzzle, short black broad nose with large nostrils and deep set dark eyes grimace intimidation across the patch on the right shoulder of the pilot boarding his aircraft while preparing to engage an enemy in the joint interoperability environment that is Northern Edge 2015.The intimidation...

More than 30 Soldiers from the 540th Quartermaster Co., 45th Sustainment Brigade participated in a field competition June 15 - 17, here, that helped them fine tune their shower and laundry set-up skills, exercise their warrior tasks and drills, and overall increase their ability to rapidly respond...

Aboard an Alaska National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, the team breaks through the clouds and acquires the first glimpse of the beauty Alaskan glaciers offer. For many miles all that is seen is ice 50 to 100 feet high with crevasses highlighted in a light bluish color. Upon landing on the...

Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) arrived in Singapore June 18 for a visit as a part of its deployment to the Western Pacific. With a crew of approximately 150, Santa Fe will conduct a multitude of missions and showcase the endurance and flexibility of the submarine...

Mongolian Armed Forces and U.S. Pacific Command have announced their participation in Exercise Khaan Quest 2015, scheduled to be held at Five Hills Training Area and the city of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, June 20 – July 1.Khaan Quest is a regularly scheduled, multinational exercise co-sponsored by U.S...

Members of the 96th Air Refueling Squadron launched four KC-135 Stratotankers to conduct their final mission, or "Fini" flight, here June 11.According to Lt Col. Jason Work, 96th ARS commander, due to the upcoming deactivation of the squadron, this was the last operational mission for them.To mark...