Rescue and recovery operations in a variety ofsituations are a vital component of the United States Army mission. Being ableto function under hostile or austere conditions needs to be experienced on aregular basis to authenticate readiness. In light of recent naturaldisasters within the Pacific...

Pacific Armymariners, divers, military police, and explosive ordnance disposal troops sharedtheir unique capabilities with Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey during hisvisit to U.S. Army Vessel Lt. Gen. William B. Bunker (Logistic Support Vessel,or LSV-4) here, May 12.The 8th Theater Sustainment...

Rear Adm. T.K. Shannon, commander, Military Sealift Command (MSC), visited the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) to meet with Sailors and civil service mariners (CIVMARs) and present the ship with the Captain David M. Cook Food Service Excellence Award, May 12.The Captain David M. Cook Food...

U.S. Army Pacific and the Government of Papua New Guinea kicked off the firstOceania Pacific Resilience Disaster Response Exercise and Exchange on May 11 inLae, Papua New Guinea.The DREE is a five-day exercise, hosted by thePapua New Guinea Defense Force, consisting of presentations and discussions...

Despite the magnitude-7.3 earthquake aftershock today, the Defense Department continues to provide humanitarian assistance and disaster response to the people of Nepal, Pentagon spokesman Army Col. Steve Warren told Pentagon reporters.“Today, a magnitude-7.3 earthquake struck the Dolahka district in...

The U.S. Pacific Fleet will join international forces in the 10th Pacific Partnership mission, scheduled to begin in early June. This annual maritime operation will help improve disaster response preparedness while enhancing relationships among all participants.Led by the U.S. Navy, the Pacific...

An immense fire exploded into the darkness and roared, threatening to char whatever lay in its path. The blaze devoured its fuel and formed a wall of intense heat that posed a challenge for both Australian and Marine firefighters to put out.Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 171, Marine...

The KumGok AcademicoCultural Foundation hosted the 6th Annual Korean Culture Night May 8 at theSheraton Grande Walkerhill Hotel in Seoul, South Korea to introduceService members, Civilians and Family members to Korea's vibrant cultural historyand thank them for their contributions to the US-ROK...

Nepal experienced another significant earthquake at approximately 12:50 pmlocal time on May 12, following a 7.8 earthquake on April 25 and a large 6.7aftershock on April 26. Initial reports from the U.S. Geological Survey indicatea magnitude 7.3 earthquake centered in the Dolakha District of Nepal,...

As Nepal grapples with the impact of the magnitude-7.8 earthquake that struck April 25, the U.S. Agency for International Development is working with multiple organizations -- including U.S. Pacific Command (Pacom) -- and nations from around the world to bring relief.The Nepal earthquake has claimed...