13 December 2022 US Navy Participates in Australian Cyber Skills Challenge Three U.S. Navy teams participated in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) Cyber Skills Challenge (CSC), which was held in Canberra, Australia, Nov. 28 – Dec. 2 and attracted more than 1,100 participants.The ADF’s top cyber event, CSC, is a five day event bringing cyber professionals together from all...
12 December 2022 Yama Sakura 83 Enhances Security Interests of Allies and Partners in Indo-Pacific CAMP ASAKA, Japan -- U.S. Army and Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces (JGSDF) wrapped up Yama Sakura 83 (YS 83), an annual bilateral exercise designed to increase joint force lethality, enhance design and posture, strengthen alliances and partnerships, exercises, experimentation and innovation while...
12 December 2022 Hicks Says U.S. Strengthening Indo-Pacific Alliances WASHINGTON -- Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks spoke at the 2022 Aspen Security Forum yesterday about the DOD's pacing challenge.The 2022 National Defense Strategy names the People's Republic of China as the most comprehensive and serious challenge to U.S. national security.Spotlight:...
12 December 2022 U.S. Coast Guard, Army National Guard Conducting Port Security & Resiliency Assessments in Guam, CNMI SANTA RITA, Guam -- The Port Security and Resiliency Assessment (PSRA) team is in Guam the week of Dec. 5, 2022, and will soon travel to Saipan to conduct comprehensive assessments of the commercial ports and other critical maritime infrastructure to provide insight into potential vulnerabilities...
12 December 2022 U.S. Air Force Officer Builds Trust with Partner Nation Aircrew during Operation Christmas Drop ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- The U.S. Air Force organizes and trains select Air Force officers to be language-enabled, culturally aware, and operationally relevant experts. U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Lucas Crouch, Japan Self-Defense Force (JASDF) exchange officer, has worked as a special liaison...
12 December 2022 READOUT: Pacific Fleet Commander's Travel to Diego Garcia, December 8-9 DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory -- Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander U.S. Pacific Fleet, traveled to Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT), Dec. 8-9, 2022, to review capabilities and facilities and engage with personnel at the strategic outpost.Royal Navy Cmdr. Colvin...
09 December 2022 CTF 70 and 71 Conduct Bi-lateral ASW Training and Logistics Support with JMSDF YOKOSUKA, Japan -- Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51, assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 70 and CTF 71 conducted bi-lateral anti-submarine warfare (ASW) training with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Dec. 6.U.S. Navy Sailors conducted numerous integrated ASW trainings...
09 December 2022 U.S. Department of Defense and Japan Ministry of Defense Joint Statement on Cooperation for Japan’s Next Fighter Aircraft The United States supports Japan’s security and defense cooperation with likeminded allies and partners, including with the United Kingdom and Italy – two close partners of both of our countries – on the development of its next fighter aircraft.The United States and Japan are bolstering our defense...
09 December 2022 POL Fueling the Fight OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea. -- “It’s a beautiful morning in Korea to pump some gas,” shouts Staff Sgt. Zachary Smith as he smiles and looks at his breath in the 19-degree weather on the flight line.A call over the radio confirms A-10 aircraft are in-bound as Smith and other fuels Airmen race...
08 December 2022 Newly Commissioned JMSDF Officers Visit NAF Atsugi NAF ATSUGI, Japan -- Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi welcomed newly-commissioned Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) officers as apart of a command familiarization brief conducted in the command headquarters building, Dec. 7.In all, a total of 29 officers hailing from the JMSDF 203rd Air...