30 March 2017 Dissimilar Air Combat-training Assures PACAF Rebalance Mission MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- U.S. and Japanese pilots with the 35th Fighter Wing and 3rd Air Wing participated in dissimilar air combat-training (DAC-T) as part of their monthly bilateral ritual here, last week.“DAC-T is a practice of using various aircraft while integrating with other national forces...
30 March 2017 Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group Concludes Certification Exercise PHILIPPINE SEA -- The Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (BHR ESG), along with the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), completed certification exercise (CERTEX), March 29.CERTEX is conducted to evaluate the integration of all elements of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike...
30 March 2017 Bringing Marines to the Fight Japan -- Marines and Sailors from III Marine Expeditionary Force joined the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force for exercise Forest Light 17-1, March 5-17, 2017. Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing supported the JGSDF and 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine...
30 March 2017 Frank Cable Departs the Marshall Islands after Successful Port Visit MAJURO, Republic of the Marshall Islands -- The submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) departed the Republic of the Marshall Islands after completing a successful five-day port visit in Majuro, March 17.While in port, the Sailors and Military Sealift Command civilian mariners hosted distinguished...
30 March 2017 Carrier Strike Group 1, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Conduct Bilateral Operations EAST CHINA SEA -- Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) concluded an at-sea bilateral exercise in the East China Sea, March 29.The U.S. Navy and JMSDF operated together March 26-29 to increase proficiency in basic maritime skills and improve response...
30 March 2017 U.S. Army Garrison Daegu Garrison Soldiers Tune Up Weapons Skills DAEGU, Republic of Korea -- The infantry is the main land combat force and backbone of the United States Army. According to Field Manual 3-21.20, the primary mission of the infantry is to close with the enemy by means at fire and maneuver. The infantry are not the only Soldiers that fights; all...
29 March 2017 Warrior Helps Strengthen ROK, US Mine Countermeasure Capability during MCM Exercise WATERS SOUTH OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA, Republic of Korea -- USS Warrior (MCM 10) successfully concluded a mine countermeasure exercise with the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy, March 29.The exercise, designed to enhance the MCM warfare capabilities of both navies, was held, March 19-29, off the coast of...
29 March 2017 Airmen Complete Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Explosives Training YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- In light of an emergency taking place, one center opens up for Airmen to coordinate information and resources to support the installation’s actions before, during and after an incident.Airmen from the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department and emergency management...
29 March 2017 USS Princeton Participates in Show of Force Strait Transit Exercise PACIFIC OCEAN -- The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) participated in a show of force strait transit training exercise around San Clemente Island off the coast of Southern California, March 25.A show of force strait transit training exercise is conducted by a carrier...
29 March 2017 Okinawa College Students Tour USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) ABOARD USS BONHOMME RICHARD (LHD 6), At Sea, Pacific Ocean -- College students from Okinawa International University, Ryukyu University and Toyo Medical Community College toured the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) in the Pacific Ocean, March 25, 2017 as part of a military exchange experience during the...