13 February 2020 USS Maine Successfully Tests Trident II D5LE Missile PACIFIC OCEAN -- The U.S. Navy conducted a scheduled, one-missile test flight of an unarmed life-extended Trident II (D5LE) missile from USS Maine (SSBN 741), an Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine, on the Western Test Range off the coast of San Diego, California, Feb. 12.This was part of a...
13 February 2020 Nuclear Forces Simultaneous Operations Demonstrate Global Strike Capabilities BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. – February got off to a busy start for Air Force Global Strike (AFGSC) Command, with a Bomber Task Force mission to the Indo-Pacific Theater, and an unarmed Minuteman III developmental test launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California, taking place within days of...
13 February 2020 207th Engineer Utilities Detachment Implements Water Immersion Training JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Soldiers of the Alaska Army National Guard’s 207th Engineer Utilities Detachment (EUD) implemented new cold water immersion training at Gwen Lake here Feb. 8. The purpose of the cold water immersion training is to ensure Soldiers are aware and capable of...
13 February 2020 Aviation Brigade Practices “Fat Cow” Fueling Operation WHEELER ARMY AIRFIELD, Hawaii — “If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” - African ProverbWorking together is exactly what petroleum supply specialists from Echo Co. 2nd Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, 25th Infantry Division and 3rd Battalion, 25th Aviation...
11 February 2020 U.S. Navy, Japan Maritime Self Defense Force Sign Logistics Interoperability Framework WASHINGTON -- Vice Adm. Rick Williamson, deputy chief of naval operations for fleet readiness and logistics (N4), and Rear Adm. Masatomi Dairiki, director general of the Logistics Department of the Maritime Support Office, Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF), signed a revised framework to...
11 February 2020 Ceremony at Osan Commemorates Pivotal Battle at Hill 180 OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- On Feb. 5, 1951, Capt. Lewis Millett fought enemies until he reached the top of Hill 180, which was a significant turning point of the Korean War. Battle of Bayonet Hill was the last major bayonet charge in American history, according to the organizers of a...
11 February 2020 Sailors Aboard USS Oklahoma City Receive Battle ‘E’ Award Apra Harbor, Guam -- The leadership and crew of the Los Angeles class fast-attack submarine, USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723) were presented with the Commander, Submarine Squadron Fifteen Battle “E” Award in a ceremony held at Naval Base Guam, Feb. 7.Each year one submarine from each squadron is...
11 February 2020 Soldier for Life-Transition Assistance Program Provide Soldiers Tools for Success JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Transitioning from a military career to civilian life can be a challenging and stressful occurrence – the Soldier for Life-Transition Assistance Program (SFL-TAP) is here to help mitigate those concerns by providing Soldiers with the necessary tools to...
10 February 2020 Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade Embarks for the First Time with America ESG, 31st MEU PHILIPPINE SEA -- The embarked forces conducted boat raid scenarios over a few weeks’ time to improve tactics and techniques between Marines of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and the soldiers of Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade (ARDB) boat platoon, in coordination with the Whidbey...
10 February 2020 USS Bunker Hill visits Saipan on Indo-Pacific deployment SAIPAN - The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) arrived in Saipan for a port visit, Feb. 7.During the port visit, Bunker Hill Sailors will get the opportunity to experience the local culture, through events sponsored by Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR). One of those...