06 October 2015 Andersen technicians combat power shortage, conserve energy In order to beat the island's heat, Guam residents rely on electric fans, refrigerators and air conditioners on a daily basis. All of these appliances require energy to ensure everyone's well-being.Members of Team Andersen were recently reminded how crucial electricity is on the island when Guam...
06 October 2015 Commanding general, 3rd Marine Division and commander, 1st Brigade, Australian Army recognize Marine Rotational Force - Darwin U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin were recognized for completing this year’s deployment with accolades from U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Richard Simcock, commanding general of 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and Australian...
06 October 2015 Taking it to the dirt: 35th CES establishes CATM groundwork Although renowned for their snow-clearing triumphs in the winter, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and construction equipment flight have made their mark in the summer by completing the first step in building a new Combat Arms Training and Maintenance facility.To begin the range's new...
06 October 2015 Eighth Army participates in 2015 ROK Ground Forces Festival Eighth Army Soldiers and equipment, and a lot of Republic of Korea service members and equipment, were on display at the 2015 Republic of Korea Ground Forces Festival at the ROK Military Headquarters Oct. 2-6.Nearly 100 combat vehicles both air and ground along with South Korea's military history...
05 October 2015 Philippine, U.S. Marines execute demolition training during PHIBLEX 15 “Three, two, one,” said U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Corey Jeffers, counting down the seconds before detonating composition C4 plastic explosives, sending shards of metal in all directions. Once the debris clears, helmeted heads peek over a berm to view the damage caused by the explosion. For many in the...
05 October 2015 Charlie Rock says goodbye to Task Force Talon as Dogs of War assume Guam Security Force Mission "Permission to assume the Defense of Guam Mission," echoed through the Coral Reef Fitness Center on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam as Capt. Joshua Geis, commander, Company D, 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade, 25th Inf. Division accepted his new duty as commander of the...
10 July 2015 Face of Defense: Soldier Puts the Count in Accountability It is 15:07. Army Spc. Donna C. Moya stands up."Sir, the number of personnel on the ground is 4,721. In the last 24 hours we received enemy contact at two locations within Task Force Bayonet. Seventy-nine soldiers are being treated, 14 have been medically evacuated. Currently we are still operating...
10 July 2015 USS Bonhomme Richard and 31st MEU Rehearse Amphibious landing for Talisman Sabre 2015 The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and the embarked Royal Australian Defense Force service members began the preliminary stages of Talisman Sabre 2015 off the Northwestern coast of Australia.Bonhomme Richard is a...
10 July 2015 Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific Sailors Rehearse Fleet Sustainment during Talisman Sabre 2015 Sailors assigned to Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific (COMLOG WESTPAC) are supporting exercise Talisman Sabre 2015, July 4-19, by providing critical logistics and sustainment support to U.S. and coalition forces. "Talisman Sabre provides our team with an excellent opportunity to rehearse...
10 July 2015 Sailors from USNS Mercy Visit Kokopp Secondary School during Pacific Partnership A group of Sailors attached to the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) volunteered their time July 6 to help students and teachers refurbish the Kopopo Secondary School in Papua New Guinea during Pacific Partnership 2015.The volunteer event was one of several community outreach projects that took...