26 October 2015 Marines, Japanese Soldiers Bridge Gaps While Training MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan -- Marines and 1st Company, 46th Infantry Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force soldiers came together for Exercise Guard and Protect at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct 20-23, 2015.Guard and Protect is a joint security force operation that...
26 October 2015 The commanding General of U.S. Army Pacific Visits Korea SEOUL, South Korea -- The commanding general of U.S. Army Pacific spent three days visiting various installations throughout Korea Oct. 19-21 during his Pacific Pathways Tour.Gen. Vincent Brooks, commanding general, USARPAC, arrived in Korea Oct. 19. His first stop was Osan Air Base where he was...
26 October 2015 Army Mariners Complete Trans-Pacific Voyage Supporting Pacific Pathways JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (Oct. 23, 2015) -- Logistic Support Vessel-2, the U.S. Army Vessel CW3 Harold C. Clinger, returned here, Oct. 22, after completing the first Army-watercraft trans-Pacific voyage in support of Pacific Pathways 15.2.Pacific Pathways 15.2 involves joining...
23 October 2015 State of Hawaii, Coast Guard Partnership Completes Statewide Safety Network HONOLULU - “Full operating capability” has been achieved on shared infrastructure designed by state of Hawaii and U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) engineering professionals to provide robust and survivable communication links and facilities throughout Hawaii.The ANUENUE Interisland Digital Microwave Network...
23 October 2015 Bridging the Gap CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea -- A bridge can serve a multitude of functions and can have a variety of meanings. It can allow vehicles to travel over water or holes. It can even help guide our roads and infrastructure, but one of the most important bridges is the one we use to close a gap in our...
23 October 2015 18th Security Forces Squadron Opens Facilities to Okinawan Police OKINAWA, Japan - The 18th Security Forces Squadron hosted an open house event for Okinawan law enforcement members Oct. 22, throughout various SFS facilities.Various interactivities were held to let the local police see Kadena’s police practices and to maintain a healthy relationship between both...
23 October 2015 Pacific Thunder Tests Combat Search and Rescue Exercise Capabilities, Trains Multiple Units OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- The combat search and rescue exercise, Exercise Pacific Thunder 15-02, came to a close Oct. 23 after nearly two full weeks of constant training.Exercise Pacific Thunder brought together U.S. forces from the Air Force, Marines, and units from the Republic of Korea...
23 October 2015 Republic of Korea, U.S. Airmen Receive Specialized Aircraft Balance Training OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea- -- The Republic of Korea air force joined up with U. S. Air Force quality assurance technicians to undergo specialized aircraft systems training here Oct. 14, 2015.The joint training covered the weight and balance procedures specifically for the F-16 Fighting...
23 October 2015 Fleet Activities Chinhae Navy Gateway Inns and Suite Recognized for Excellence CHINHAE, Republic of Korea (NNS) -- CHINHAE, Republic of Korea -Commander, Fleet Activities Chinhae (CFAC), received the 2015 Admiral Elmo R. Zumwalt Award, for excellence in Bachelor Housing Management.Seventy-two Navy Gateway Inns and Suite installations were graded similar to commercial hotel...
22 October 2015 U.S. and Korea Navy Bands Combine Again for Strong Duet BUSAN (NNS) -- The U.S. 7th Fleet and Commander of Republic of Korea Fleet (COMROKFLT) bands held a joint concert in Busan to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the ROK Navy, Oct. 22.The concert, attended by more than 2,000 U.S. and ROK Sailors and guests, highlighted the longstanding partnership of...