05 July 2016 8th Theater Sustainment Command Operational Design for Expeditionary Corps Support Expeditionary sustainment commands (ESCs) are incredibly flexible, scalable, and tailorable organizations. They enable freedom of action in support of unified land operations by providing expeditionary mission command for theater opening, sustainment, distribution, and reception, staging, and onward...
04 July 2016 As Nation Celebrates Independence Day, Carter Thanks DoD Personnel WASHINGTON — As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day, Defense Secretary Ash Carter issued a message today thanking the men and women of the Defense Department for upholding the principles upon which the nation was founded...
29 June 2016 U.S., Japanese Service Members Build Strategic Partnerships at Kadena Air Base KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Ground Self-Defense Force toured the 353rd Special Operations Group here June 21, in order to create partnerships between military members from both nations.The JASDF and JGSDF officers started their day with a briefing on the...
29 June 2016 Corps Archeologist Leads Expedition to Recover a Vietnam War-era Pilot's Remains SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Dripping sweat and coughing on dusty air, Joe Griffin prepares to make yet another trek up a rocky hillside. Over the course of a month, he will take this short hike hundreds of times. Luckily, the altitude of Laos's mountainous Xiangkhoang Province provides a small measure of...
29 June 2016 Army Specialist Fulfills Dream of Becoming an Army Medical Officer The late Eleanor Roosevelt once said, "the future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." For Ki Suk (Peter) Eum that dream was to become a medical officer in the United States Army. Last week, the 29-year old Army Specialist finally reached his goal when he was discharged from...
29 June 2016 Marines Dive with Great Whites PORT LINCOLN, SOUTH AUSTRALIA, Australia — Frigid waters from the coast of South Australia took Marines’ breathe away as they stepped into a underwater cage. Braving cold waters confined in the cage was the least of their worries once they came face to face with a great white shark.Over 170 U.S...
29 June 2016 Ambassador Kennedy Speaks at Nuclear Disarmament Working Group AMBASSADOR KENNEDY: Good morning. Minister Kikawada, distinguished guests, I want to thank the government of Japan for hosting this third plenary of the International Partnership for Nuclear Disarmament Verification, and for its important and practical leadership in pursuit of a world without...
21 January 2016 Secretary of Defense Ash Carter Statement on Marine Helicopter Tragedy WASHINTON - Our hearts go out to the loved ones and family members of 12 Marines missing since an apparent helicopter collision off the coast of Hawaii last week. While there is no way to comprehend the grief their families feel today, this we do know: these proud Marines died as they lived, in...