06 November 2017 Brunei, U.S. Deepen Security Partnerships through Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training MUARA, Brunei -- The armed forces from the United States and Brunei kicked off the 23rd annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) maritime exercise Nov 6 at Muara Naval Base.CARAT Brunei features 5 days of shore-based and at-sea training events designed to address shared maritime...
06 November 2017 President Talks to Troops at Yokota Air Base WASHINGTON -- U.S. and Japanese service members standing shoulder to shoulder have made Yokota Air Base one of the most capable operational bases in Japan and in the world, President Donald J. Trump said in a troop talk there, Nov. 5, 2017.The president has embarked upon an Indo-Pacific trip of...
06 November 2017 USS Chafee Participates in Multilateral Maritime Interdiction Operations Exercise WATERS TO THE EAST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA -- USS Chafee (DDG 90) will join ships from the Republic of Korea Navy and the Royal Australian Navy during a multilateral maritime interdiction operations (MIO) exercise in waters off the coast of the Republic of Korea, Nov. 6-7.This exercise is designed...
06 November 2017 Osan, Korean Emergency Services Train Together, Strengthen Commitment SEOJEONG, Republic of Korea -- The 51st Civil Engineer Squadron Fire and Emergency Services, and local Korean emergency medical services teamed up in a bilateral display of their response and rescue capabilities, Nov. 2, at Kookje College.The mass-casualty exercise simulated a plane crashing into a...
06 November 2017 USS Coronado Departs Singapore after 14-Month Rotational Deployment to Southeast Asia SINGAPORE -- The littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) departed Singapore Nov. 4 after completing a 14-month rotational deployment to Southeast Asia.During the deployment, the ship and crew operated with navies of 16 partner nations, participated in 11 multilateral and bilateral exercises, and...
06 November 2017 Joint Statement from the U.S. Department of State and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka on the Second U.S.-Sri Lanka Partnership Dialogue WASHINGTON -- The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Sri Lanka on the occasion of the second U.S.-Sri Lanka Partnership Dialogue. Begin Text: Sharing a commitment to democracy, rule of law, and the prosperity and well-being of our...
06 November 2017 8th Theater Sustainment Command, U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii recognize Federal Firefighters SCHOFIELD BARRACKS -- The Federal Fire Department recognized nine of its personnel in a small ceremony at Fire Station 15, here, Nov. 1, 2017.Maj. Gen. Susan A. Davidson, commanding general, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, and Command Sgt. Maj. Jacinto Garza, senior enlisted adviser, 8th TSC,...
02 November 2017 Coast Guard Commissions Hawaii's First Sentinel-class Cutter HONOLULU, Hawaii -- The Coast Guard Cutter Oliver Berry (WPC 1124), Hawaii's first Sentinel-class cutter, was commissioned into service at Coast Guard Base Honolulu, Tuesday.Vice Adm. Fred M. Midgette, commander, Coast Guard Pacific Area, presided over the ceremony accepting the first of three...
02 November 2017 Stronger Together: Japan Air Self-Defense Force, U.S. Airmen Build Bonds during Resiliency Day MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Resiliency days are a familiar, recurring concept among the U.S. Air Force community and focus on Comprehensive Airman Fitness to build and maintain a thriving population. The 35th Fighter Wing Staff Agencies took its scheduled day one step further, here, Oct. 27.The 35th...
01 November 2017 USS Ashland Departs Okinawa, Geared Up to Begin Blue Chromite 2018 OKINAWA, Japan -- The amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) departed Okinawa Oct. 31, with embarked 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines, 3rd Marine Division to conduct Blue Chromite 2018.Blue Chromite is a joint field training exercise held annually between the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps to...