17 January 2019 From Haiti to the Greatest Air Force in the World KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Every Airman has their own story, unique with diverse educational backgrounds, mixed upbringings and different heritages.For Master Sgt. Larwens Subtil, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron first sergeant at Kunsan Air Base, his Air Force story begins in Haiti.“Things...
17 January 2019 Marines Save Airman’s Life in Okinawa OKINAWA, Japan -- Seven United States Marines played a vital role in saving the life of a U.S. Airman with 353rd Special Operations Maintenance Squadron in Okinawa, Japan Dec. 31.The airman, whose name is being withheld out of respect for the family’s privacy, was involved in a motor cycle accident...
16 January 2019 American, British Navies Sail together in South China Sea SOUTH CHINA SEA -- The Arleigh-Burke guided missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) and Royal Navy Type 23 frigate HMS Argyll (F231) conducted operations together in the South China Sea, Jan. 11-16.At sea, McCampbell and Argyll conducted communication drills, division tactics, and a personnel...
16 January 2019 Republic of Korea Officials Visit USS Barry YOKOSUKA, Japan -- Senior Republic of Korea (ROK) officials visited the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) Jan. 15 as part of a United Nations Command (Rear) tour while at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka naval base.Lt. Gen. Inchol Won, Vice Chairman ROK Joint Chiefs...
16 January 2019 Regional Health Command Pacific Continues Global Health Mission in Palau JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. -- Regional Health Command Pacific rounded out its 2018 global health engagements with a recurring humanitarian mission to Palau in December. Tripler Army Medical Center, part of RHC-P's community of military treatment facilities, sent four team members from the...
16 January 2019 Defense Intelligence Agency's China Military Power Report Details Leaders’ Strategy WASHINGTON -- China’s military rise is well-planned, and Chinese leaders are following a strategy they believe will lead to greater power and influence both regionally and globally, according to an unclassified report released today by the Defense Intelligence Agency.The 125-page report, “China...
16 January 2019 New Space, Cyber Battalion Activates at Joint Base Lewis McChord JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. - The Army’s space, cyber and electronic warfare capabilities came together for the first time in a single unit during a brief ceremony at Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington Jan. 11.The activation of the new Intelligence, Information, Cyber, Electronic Warfare and...
15 January 2019 Chief of Naval Operations to Visit China BEIJING, China -- Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson met with People's Liberation Army (Navy) (PLA(N)) commander Vice Adm. Shen Jinlong in Beijing, Jan 14.The two heads of navy discussed professional interactions at sea, specifically addressing risk reduction and adherence to rules...
15 January 2019 U.S. Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Conduct Cooperative Deployment East China Sea OFF THE COAST OF KYUSHU -- Ships assigned to the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) joined Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) amphibious transport dock ship, JS Kunisaki (LST 4003), for a cooperative deployment, Jan. 11-12.During the cooperative deployment, ARG ships and JS Kunisaki conducted...
15 January 2019 Engineers, Airfield Managers Fight Snowy Weather, Keep Misawa Runway Open MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Misawa averaged more than 147 inches of snow over the past six years and experiences freezing and drifting precipitation from the Pacific Ocean. It takes a lot of coordination to keep the flight line clear and remains a top priority for the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron and...