Commander, Naval Air Force Reserve Public Affairs -- HSC-85’s most recent detachment returned from a six-month deployment out of Kadena, Japan, Sep. 29. The homecoming marked only the second time all “Firehawks” have been stateside since their first deployment in 2013, with only a small break in...

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Kunsan’s strategic location in the Indo-Pacific region provides an edge over our adversaries and enables a quick response to threats. However, with that comes unique weather challenges that can threaten the safety of personnel and assets.To prepare for and work...

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ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- For the first time ever, six members from the 36th Security Forces Squadron recently graduated from a Special Enforcement Tactics (SET) course, an elite course held by local law enforcement.SET is specialized training designed to give individuals the skills needed to...

U.S. Embassy & Consulate in the Republic of Korea -- The United States welcomes the Republic of Korea’s adoption of its new Indo-Pacific Strategy as a reflection of our shared commitment to the region’s security and growing prosperity. The strategy sets forth a comprehensive approach that...

SANTA RITA, Guam -- Guam is home to three 154-foot fast response cutters commissioned in 2021. These ships are built in Lockport, Louisiana. After initial workups, they sailed from Key West through the Panama Canal, more than 10,000 miles to Guam. In the time since the crews have stayed busy...

WASHINGTON -- Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke today over video-teleconference with service members from each branch of the armed forces to thank them and wish them happy holidays.The Secretary expressed his appreciation for their service in defense of the nation and the support they...

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Members of the 374th Maintenance Group (MXG) visited the Mizuho town hall Dec. 22, 2022, to donate over 200 books and toys.Every year, the 374th MXG donates educational materials to the town of Mizuho as part of their ongoing partnership.“We greatly appreciate the support...

CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii -- U.S. Indo-Pacific Command hosted military officers from Bangladesh and Nepal for its first Operational Risk Management (ORM) training course from Dec. 5-16, 2022 at Marine Corps Base Hawaii as part of the U.S. Global Peace Operations Initiative (GPOI).The purpose of the...

HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii -- Two B-52 Stratofortress bombers from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, arrived at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 18, 2022 in support of a three day bomber task force (BTF) mission to the USINDOPACOM area of responsibility before returning home to Barksdale...