HONG KONG -- Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), with Marines of the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, arrived in Hong Kong for a scheduled port visit, April 7.The port visit will allow the Sailors and Marines to experience the local culture and conduct community relations...

WASHINGTON (Army News Service) -- The outgoing commander of I Corps said work on Pacific Pathways and a strong relationship with the Air Force have been highlights of his tenure at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.Lt. Gen. Stephen Lanza spent the last five years in the Pacific Northwest, first...

WASHINGTON, DC -- Vice President Mike Pence will travel to the Republic of Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Australia, and Hawaii from April 15-25, 2017. This trip will serve as the Vice President’s first official travel to the Asia-Pacific region. During his trip, the Vice President will emphasize...

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan -- Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 conducted hot-reload exercises at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 6, 2017.This signified the first time the squadron loaded ordnance onto a running F-35B Lightning II aircraft at the air...

PACIFIC OCEAN (NNS) -- The amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) completed a live-fire exercise by destroying a drone utilizing the ship self-defense Rolling Airframe Missile (RAM) system April 6.The live-fire exercise was part of an Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) Marine Expeditionary Unit...

CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii -- Navy Chiefs worldwide celebrated the 124th birthday of the Chief Petty Officer on April 1st, with a theme that represents them so well: Tradition, Heritage, and Pride. Terms like “Ask the Chief”, deckplate leadership, and history were shared, along with lots of excellent...

YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center (NAVSUP FLC) Yokosuka provided contract support services to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) in the repatriation of remains for three American service members recently recovered by excavation teams.The NAVSUP...

CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan -- The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) and Amphibious Squadron 11 (PHIBRON 11), embarked aboard ships of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, completed their Spring Deployment 2017, returning to White Beach Naval Base, Okinawa, Japan, April 6.The...

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO – LACKLAND, Texas (AFNS) -- While protecting the nation and seeking out the enemy, U.S. military forces must exchange sensitive information safely and securely. The Air Force Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System allows multi-media communications between...

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- “Lab,” an Airman calls over the radio. “Control to call lab,” responds the receiver. “Your vehicle is en route,” says the responder as new fuel arrives for quality control. “Copy,” says the receiver as he prepares for processing a batch of fuel.Fueling an F-16 Fighting...