25 February 2015 Patrol Squadron 45 Strengthens Partnership in the Philippines The Pelicans of Patrol Squadron (VP) 45 hosted members of the Philippine air force and navy aboard a U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon for a familiarization flight to increase understanding and showcase the capabilities of the Navy’s newest maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft during a detachment to...
25 February 2015 Japanese First Responders Team Up with US Partners during Exercise Japanese first responders teamed up with the various services on Okinawa Feb. 17, to participate in a simulated aircraft mishap exercise at Torii Station designed to review procedures for responding to an off-base incident, while deepening mutual understanding and cooperation between the allied...
25 February 2015 U.S., Republic of Korea Marines Ruck Over Mountains U.S. Marines prepare for a 35- km hike by going through a 10- km looped course every day for a week. They were joined side by side with the Republic of Korea Marines as well. The Marines are hiking through Korean terrain as part of mountain warfare training during Korean Marine Exchange Program...
25 February 2015 US Marines Operate Republic of Korea Weapons Marines step forward onto the firing range, leveling their sites on their targets, they await the command to fire. The command is given and the sound of gunfire rings in nearby ears as targets fall hundreds of meters out.U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine...
24 February 2015 Albuquerque Visits Australia during Final Deployment The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Albuquerque (SSN 706) arrived at Stirling, Australia, Feb. 24, for a scheduled visit as part of Albuquerque's final deployment before being decommissioned. With a crew of approximately 140 Sailors, Albuquerque will conduct a multitude of missions and...
24 February 2015 U.S. Air Force Marks First RQ-4 Global Hawk non-military Base Landing at Australia Air Show A remotely piloted U.S. Air Force RQ-4 Global Hawk aircraft landed under its ownpower Feb. 22, at Avalon Airport, Australia, marking the first time thehigh-altitude asset flew into a non-military air base for viewing by the generalpublic. The aircraft's arrival at the 2015...
24 February 2015 North Wind 2015 Features First-ever Joint Airborne Jump Soldiers from U.S. Army Alaska, or USARAK, and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, or JGSDF, completed Exercise North Wind 2015 here, Feb. 21.To better understand the capabilities of the two countries' forces, the final week of bilateral training focused on conducting a relief-in-place, a platoon...
24 February 2015 US and Indian Army Special Forces Jump Together at Aero India Members of U.S and Indian Special Forces completed a combined freefall jump from a C-17 Globemaster III during Aero India for a parachuting demonstration at Air Force Station Yelahanka, Bengaluru, India, Feb. 20, 2015.This is the third time in three days that U.S. Army Bravo Company, 1st Battalion,...
24 February 2015 Members of the U.S. Congress Visit Kuala Lumpur A delegation of seven members of the United States Congress visited Kuala Lumpuryesterday as part of a trip to the region that also includes Japan andSingapore. While in Kuala Lumpur, the delegation met with Malaysian governmentofficials, including Prime Minister Najib, to discuss economic and...
23 February 2015 Dempsey, Australian Defense Chief Discuss Security Issues The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and his Australian counterpart met here today to examine security challenges and find ways to further strengthen ties as the U.S. military rebalances to the Pacific. The day-long meeting between Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey and the Australian chief of the...