PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii -- Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet hosted the 2022 Submarine Warfare Commanders Conference (SWCC) at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, May 2-4, 2022.The SWCC serves to strengthen a free and open Indo-Pacific region through expanded cooperation between submarine...

MISAWA AIR BASE, AOMORI, Japan -- Misawa’s First Sergeant Council held the spring First Sergeant Symposium at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 25-29, 2022. The purpose of the symposium is to train Airmen in the ranks of Tech. Sgt. and above, who are interested in being first sergeants, on roles,...

SUBIC BAY, Philippines -- U.S. Army Pacific employed Army Prepositioned Stock (APS) 3, also known as APS Afloat, for the first time during recent exercises in the Philippines.Two units from the U.S. Army Sustainment Command planned, oversaw and executed the successful download, inventory, issue and...

FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii -- The Land Forces Pacific (LANPAC) Symposium, May 17-19 at the Sheraton Waikiki, is a professional development forum sponsored by the Association of the United States Army (AUSA).Through a panel discussion format, U.S. Army leaders alongside joint and regional partners discuss...

WASHINGTON -- Two top U.S. intelligence officials testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee today on global threats to the United States and its allies emanating from China, Russia and Iran as well as terrorist organizations.Army Lt. Gen. Scott D. Berrier, director of the Defense...

HONOLULU, Hawaii -- The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter William Hart assisted one mariner and two dogs aboard the disabled 32-foot sailboat Wind Rush north of Oahu, Monday.The Wind Rush was disabled with fouled sails, rigging, and an inoperable motor 5-miles off Kaena Point. The William Hart crew...

TAIWAN STRAIT -- The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Port Royal (CG 73) conducted a routine Taiwan Strait transit May 10 (local time) through international waters in accordance with international law. The Ship transited through a corridor in the Strait that is beyond the territorial sea...

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- The U.S. and the United Kingdom have long had a “special relationship,” fighting side-by-side in numerous conflicts since the mid-19th century. Service members continue that relationship here at RED FLAG-Alaska 22-1.Residents of Joint Base...

U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Australia -- “Eighty years ago, the United States and Australia formed an unprecedented partnership just months after the attack on Pearl Harbor and the bombings of Darwin and Broome. This partnership has endured and strengthened as our nations have commemorated the 80th...

SAN DIEGO -- As 3rd Marine Division recently commenced Jungle Warfare Exercise 22 (JWX 22), a large-scale, joint force exercise, Marine Wing Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 314 integrated the capabilities of the F-35C Lightning II. VMFA-314 supported ground operations from their position deployed...