HONOLULU, Hawaii -- Imagine an enemy intent on destroying U.S. ships, say, somewhere in the Western Pacific. A novel but technologically feasible concept called multi-domain battle (MDB) could frustrate that intent, said Gen. David G. Perkins.Perkins, commander at the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine...

WASHINGTON -- Defense Secretary Jim Mattis arrived in Singapore today to speak at the Shangri-La Dialogue, an Asia-focused defense summit of ministers and delegates from more than 50 countries, to discuss security challenges and opportunities.‎Mattis will meet with regional allies and counterparts...

BREMERTON, Wash -- USS Nimitz (CVN 68), USS Kidd (DDG 100) and USS Shoup (DDG 86) departed their homeports of Naval Base Kitsap and Naval Station Everett, respectively, June 1, for a regularly scheduled deployment.This is a previously planned, routine deployment and is not in response to any...

CAM RANH INTERNATIONAL PORT, Vietnam -- Senators John McCain III, Christopher Coons, and John Barrasso visited the forward-deployed Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) during a routine technical stop in Cam Ranh International Port, Vietnam,...

ATSUGI, Japan -- The last E-2C Hawkeyes from Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 115 "Liberty Bells" departed Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi Japan June 1st, marking the end of a 44-year storied legacy of service and achievements for one of the Navy's longest-serving forward deployed...

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Usually the Misawa Air Base community hears the roaring of the F-16 Fighting Falcons, but since early May, the sounds of jack hammers and construction machines fill the air as a makeover occurs on the flight line.The 35th Civil Engineer Squadron and the 35th Security Forces...

CAMP MURRAY, Wash. -- The Department of Defense State Partnership Program (SSP) recently selected the Washington National Guard to serve as the U.S. partner for the country of Malaysia."The State Partnership Program allows us to leverage the deep and trusting ties the National Guard has built with a...

HONOLULU, Hawaii -- Army Gen. Robert B. Brown, the U.S. Army Pacific commander, held an early morning trilateral meeting here May 23 with South Korean Army Chief of Staff Gen. Jang Jun-Gyu and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff Gen. Toshiya Okabe ahead of the 2017 Land Forces in the...

SINGAPORE -- The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Key West (SSN 722) arrived in Singapore, June 1, for a visit as part of its deployment to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.With a crew of approximately 140, Key West will conduct a multitude of missions and maintain proficiency of the latest...

OSAN AIR BASE, South Korea -- Soldiers assigned to 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade brought some excitement and their game faces to the Pyeongtaek Local Children's Center May 30 as part of a community outreach program.The brigade's unit ministry team planned the event after meeting with numerous...