29 August 2018 7th Fleet Leadership Welcomes U.S. Forces Korea aboard USS Blue Ridge YOKOSUKA, Japan -- The embarked 7th Fleet staff and crew of USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) hosted a visit and tour for Commander, U.S. Forces Korea, Aug. 28 while the ship is docked in Yokosuka, Japan.Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, commander, United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, U.S. Forces Korea met...
29 August 2018 Mattis, Indonesian Counterpart Reaffirm Defense Relationship WASHINGTON -- Defense Secretary James N. Mattis met with Indonesian Defense Minister Ryamizard Ryacudu at the Pentagon today to reaffirm the long-standing defense relationship between the United States and Indonesia.In a statement summarizing the meeting, chief Pentagon spokesperson Dana W. White...
29 August 2018 3rd Medical Battalion Participates in Navy Medicine Augmentation Program Training CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa, Japan -– A dark-green, tactical vehicle with a large red cross on its side screeches to a halt in front of Medical Simulation Training Center South on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan. Sailors run to the Humvee, yelling for assistance from medical personnel, who rush to pull...
29 August 2018 U.S. Army Garrison Japan Tests Emergency Preparedness with Annual Full-scale Exercise CAMP ZAMA, Japan -- U.S. Army Garrison Japan conducted its annual full-scale exercise Aug. 20 through 23, which included participation from various units on the installation, neighboring cities' first responders, and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.Will Luna, Camp Zama's installation emergency...
29 August 2018 Dunford: U.S. Forces Busy Implementing Defense Strategy Worldwide WASHINGTON -- The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff gave a snapshot of the width and breadth of the U.S. military’s commitment around the globe during a Pentagon press conference today.In his presentation, Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford also emphasized that troops are in these areas as part of a...
28 August 2018 U.S., Timor-Leste Begin Annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Exercise HERA, Timor-Leste -- The U.S. Navy and Timor-Leste Defense Force (F-FDTL) began the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Timor-Leste exercise Aug. 27, with an opening ceremony at Port Hera Navy Base.CARAT Timor-Leste 2018 is designed to address shared maritime security concerns, build...
28 August 2018 Maj. Gen. Luong Takes Command of U.S. Army Japan; Maj. Gen. Pasquarette to Become Army G-8 CAMP ZAMA, Japan -- Maj. Gen. Viet X. Luong assumed command of U.S. Army Japan during a change-of-command ceremony held on Aug. 28, 2018, taking over from the outgoing commander, Maj. Gen. James F. Pasquarette.Luong formerly served as the deputy commanding general of operations for Eighth Army in...
28 August 2018 Senior Leaders Build Camaraderie during Spartan INJE, Republic of Korea -- Warriors covered in mud, sweat and determination conquered the escalating challenges of a grueling obstacle course designed to test their physical strength and inner resolve.Sergeants Major from units throughout the 2nd Infantry Division/Republic of Korea-U.S. Combined...
28 August 2018 Coast Guard Reopens Ports in Hawaii, Lanai Pending Assessment HONOLULU, Hawaii -- The Coast Guard Captain of the Port reopened all remaining commercial ports in Hawaii as of 9 a.m. with the exception of Lanai Saturday following the downgrading of Tropical Storm Lane and completion of port assessments.Honolulu, Maui, and Kauai County ports saw limited impacts...
28 August 2018 Face of Defense: Reserve Hospital Corpsman Serves to Help Others LANAI, Hawaii -- Navy Reserve Petty Officer 3rd Class Carlotta Howard, a hospital corpsman assigned to the Marine Forces Reserve’s 24th Dental Company employed her expertise as a dental technician to assist Air Force dentists with procedures and the handling of dental equipment during Tropic Care...