FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA, Japan -- The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Key West (SSN 722) participated in the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Tri-Lateral Submarine Competition (SUBCOMP) exercise in waters south of Japan, which also included participation by a Royal Australian Navy...

KOROR, Republic of Palau -- The U.S. Air Force Civic Action Team (CAT) Palau 36-02 was relieved of duty by U.S. Navy CAT 133-27 during a change of charge ceremony Aug. 11, 2017, at the Ngarachamayong Cultural Center, located in Palau’s Koror state.This team was comprised of 13 Airmen from the 36th...

WASHINGTON -- The United States places great importance on building a vibrant defense partnership with India, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said in a press conference with India’s Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman following their bilateral discussions in New Delhi, Sept. 26, 2017.“This is a...

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska -- At the heart of every deployment from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) – no matter the branch, unit or aircraft – one detachment holds the responsibility as the last step before flight.“Nothing flies without a joint inspection, nothing gets loaded,...

Philippines -- U.S. Ambassador Sung Kim talks about recently concluded Tempest Wind drill during a joint press conference with Philippine Secretary of National Defense Delfin Lorenzana on September 26, 2017.Ambassador Kim: Thank you all for joining us this afternoon. I am always pleased to stand...

BOISE, Idaho -- A team of subject matter experts and senior leaders from the Idaho National Guard were in Cambodia from Sept. 9 -17 working and learning with members of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces.During the subject matter expert exchange, Soldiers and Airmen experienced in medical, engineer,...

WASHINGTON -- Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers from Guam and Air Force F-15C Eagle fighter escorts from Okinawa, Japan, flew in international airspace over the waters east of North Korea, Sept. 23, Defense Department spokesman Army Col. Rob Manning said, Sept. 25, 2017.In a show of force, Manning told...

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. -– Dozens of Soldiers from the 593rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command (ESC) deployed to South Korea in August to participate in Ulchi Freedom Guardian (UFG), an annual 10-day defensive exercise designed to enhance readiness, protect the region, and maintain stability...

WASHINGTON -- Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is traveling to India to underscore the enduring U.S. commitment to its strategic partner, Defense Department officials said, Sept. 25, 2017.The four-day trip marks the first time a cabinet member from the current administration has visited India, where...

SASEBO, Japan (NNS) -- The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) returned to Sasebo, Japan, after completing a four-month deployment in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR), Sept. 25.While deployed to the South Pacific, Bonhomme Richard, with the embarked 31st Marine...