YOKOSUKA, Japan -- In April 2022, Rear. Adm. Michael Donnelly, Commander, Task Force 70, congratulated Ticonderoga-class cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) on the ship’s selection as the winner of the 2021 Battle Effectiveness Award from Naval Surface Forces, U.S. Pacific Fleet for Carrier Strike Group...

MANILA, U.S. Embassy in the Philippines -- The U.S. Embassy Civil Affairs Team (CAT) recently donated five intensive care unit (ICU) beds to the provincial government of Batanes to support local COVID-19 and disaster response efforts throughout the province.The ICU beds, which are valued at more...

HONOLULU, Hawaii -- For almost two years, National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from all across the United States supported COVID-19 response efforts, and the Hawaii National Guard (HING) was no exception.The HING tapped Citizen Soldier Col. Mark Young to lead Joint Task Force Medical when it stood up...

WASHINGTON -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi pledged to work together to defend the international rules-based architecture wherever it is threatened.The treaty allies met at the Pentagon today, with the Japanese minister saying that since Russia's...

BUSAN, Republic of Korea -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) held a change-of-command ceremony in Busan, Republic of Korea (ROK), May 1.Cmdr. William M. Bencini relieved Cmdr. Adam C. Soukup as the commanding officer of Sampson.“I will be forever grateful to...

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Arctic Guardians of the Alaska Air National Guard’s 176th Wing will showcase one of its rescue aircraft during the Great Alaska Aviation Gathering at the Warren “Bud” Woods Palmer Municipal Airport May 7 and 8.A 211th Rescue Squadron HC-130J Combat King II...

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- As the largest combat wing in Pacific Air Forces (PACAF), Kadena Air Base strives for excellence in delivering decisive air and cyberspace capabilities, and that excellence was once again recognized by PACAF.The Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA) recognizes units for...

KATHMANDU, U.S. Embassy in Nepal -- Today, the Government of Nepal (GON), through the Ministry of Finance (MOF), and the United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), signed a new Development Objective Agreement.This Assistance Agreement, which will span five years,...

SAN DIEGO -- Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) departed San Diego, May 3, marking the beginning of Pacific Partnership 2022 (PP22).Now in its 17th year, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission...

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Roughly 70 guests from various medical facilities across Japan attended the International Healthcare Symposium April 22, 2022, in the Officer’s Club at Yokota Air Base, Japan.The primary goal of the event was to get to know each other and strengthen partnerships between...