22 August 2022 U.S. Coast Guard, CNMI Partners to Hold Search and Rescue Exercise in Saipan SANTA RITA, Guam -- The U.S. Coast Guard and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands partners will conduct a search and rescue exercise (SAREX) in Saipan, Aug. 23 - 24.Invited agencies include the Department of Public Safety, Department of Fish and Wildlife, Division of Environmental Quality -...
22 August 2022 Dentists from Solomon Islands, Pacific Partnership Brush up on Universal Oral Health Concerns HONIARA, Solomon Islands -- For some, going to the dentist is a bit scary. It seems to be a universal fear, based on discussions between members of the Solomon Islands Dental Association (SIDA) and a Pacific Partnership 22 (PP 22) dentist, currently in Honiara, Solomon Islands, for the humanitarian...
22 August 2022 We Remember Together: U.S., Republic of Korea Honor Soldiers of Hill 303 WAEGWAN, Republic of Korea -- The translator set aside his microphone and stepped away from the podium. For a time, the Americans and South Koreans in the crowd would have no need of his services.Moments of silence have no language barrier.Service members and civilians from the U.S. and the Republic...
22 August 2022 Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies Opens on JBER JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- The Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies held its grand opening ceremony on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Aug. 11.This center is the newest of five existing Department of Defense Regional Centers for Security Studies, and its mission is to...
22 August 2022 U.S., Thai Military Conduct Humanitarian Mine Action EOD training in Kingdom of Thailand OKINAWA, Japan -- U.S. Marines from 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group recently concluded a successful cycle of Humanitarian Mine Action Level 3 Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) training with Royal Thai Military Thailand Mine Action Center (TMAC) counterparts, in Ratchaburi...
22 August 2022 USS Tripoli Embarks 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit PHILIPPINE SEA -- The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) embarked amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7) for tasking in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, July 25, 2022.MEUs regularly embark, train and deploy on Navy vessels to prepare and respond to crises throughout the world, and...
19 August 2022 USS Makin Island Commemorates Namesake PACIFIC OCEAN -- Sailors, and Marines with 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), aboard USS Makin Island (LHD 8), commemorated the 80th anniversary of the ship’s namesake during a celebration aboard the ship, Aug. 16.The daylong celebration began with a 5K run along the flight deck in observance of...
19 August 2022 Wash. Guardsman Helps Strengthen Partnership with Kingdom of Thailand CAMP MURRAY, Wash. -- A Washington National Guard Soldier responsible for building international partnerships credits a chance meeting for his current role.“It was fantastic to have had those introductions,” said Maj. Joel Johnson, who supports the State Partnership Program. “As an active Soldier I...
19 August 2022 36 Logistics Readiness Squadron Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricant Fuels the Forward Edge ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- "Fuels are a big part of the mission here," said Senior Airman Jacob Thompson, 36th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels equipment maintenance technician. "This is a big landing spot for heavy aircraft and training exercises for the Air Force; without fuel they...
19 August 2022 Admiral Samuel Paparo, Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, to Visit Thailand August 18-21, 2022 U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Thailand -- Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet (PACFLT), Admiral Samuel Paparo will visit Thailand August 18-21 to meet with senior leaders and counterparts in the Royal Thai Navy. This will be Admiral Paparo’s first visit to the Kingdom of Thailand since assuming his...