20 May 2020 U.S. Government Provides Additional US$9.9 Million to Support COVID-19 Efforts in the Pacific Islands Region SUVA, Fiji – The U.S. Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing an additional US$9.9 million to help Pacific island countries respond to COVID-19, bringing the total USAID assistance for the region to nearly US$12.2 million. USAID has also...
19 May 2020 Misawa Defenders Remember the Fallen MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- The 35th Security Forces Squadron hosted National Police Week 2020 to recognize those who lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 11 to 15.The 2020 Police Week consisted of a 5K ruck march and a final guard...
19 May 2020 USS Kidd Conducts Crew Swap, Transitions to Next Phase of COVID-19 Response SAN DIEGO - The Navy has transitioned into the next phase of its aggressive response to the COVID-19 outbreak on board the guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd (DDG 100).On May 18, the Navy transferred nearly 90 confirmed healthy Sailors from quarantine onto the Kidd to replace the caretaker crew that...
19 May 2020 Weather Flight Forecasts Rain Down in South Korea KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Inclement weather can rain on anyone’s parade, including flying operations, physical training and more. The 8th Operations Support Squadron weather flight monitors the sky to keep the Wolf Pack looking on the bright side at Kunsan Air Base.The 8th OSS weather...
19 May 2020 U.S. Military Provides Php10 Million in Medical Supplies to Philippine Frontliners MANILA, Philippines -- Service members from the U.S. Army, Marines, and Air Force delivered over Php10 million ($203,000) in personal protective equipment (PPE) and medical supplies to hospitals in ten provinces across the Philippines, working in partnership with the Philippine Coast Guard, Army,...
19 May 2020 Camp Zama Celebrates National Day of Prayer with Drive-in Service CAMP ZAMA, Japan -- Chaplain (Capt.) Danny Black drew from the Bible and the Soldier’s Creed as he prayed for Soldiers at a drive-in National Day of Prayer observance here May 14.“Lord, grant our Soldiers in the medical profession the warrior spirit of King David, as we stand ready to deploy, engage...
19 May 2020 U.S. Donates $175,000 in COVID-19 Relief Supplies to the Government of Fiji SUVA, Fiji – The United States Ambassador donated over FJD 175,000 worth of locally-sourced COVID-19 relief supplies to the government of Fiji at the Strategic Headquarters for the Republic of Fiji Military Forces.Ambassador Cella said, “It is a joy to be able to help the people and government of...
18 May 2020 Carrier Strike Group 11 Changes Command at Sea Aboard USS Nimitz PACIFIC OCEAN -- Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 11 held a change of command ceremony aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68), May 16.Rear Adm. James A. Kirk relieved Rear Adm. Yvette M. Davids and assumed duties as CSG-11 commander.Davids assumed command of CSG-11 in May 2019. During her tenure,...
18 May 2020 Army General to Co-Lead 'Operation Warp Speed' for COVID-19 Vaccine WASHINGTON -- President Donald J. Trump today announced that Army Gen. Gustave F. Perna, the commander of Army Materiel Command, will co-lead an effort, dubbed Operation Warp Speed, to find a vaccine for COVID-19 by January 2021.Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper said the Defense Department is very...
18 May 2020 USS Theodore Roosevelt Conducts Fast Cruise in Guam NAVAL BASE GUAM - Sailors aboard USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) are simulating being at sea while moored at Naval Base Guam. During the simulation, or “fast cruise,” the crew will simulate normal underway conditions while testing the critical systems required to sustain the ship during its upcoming...