31 December 2014 USS Sampson Contributes to AirAsia Search Efforts USS Sampson (DDG 102) is supporting the ongoing Indonesian-led search and recovery operations for the downed AirAsia flight QZ8501 and assisted in locating the crash debris field yesterday.At the request of the Indonesian government, Sampson arrived on station in the Java Sea in the early afternoon...
31 December 2014 Japanese Thank Soldiers for Tsunami, Earthquake Recovery Assistance March 11, 2011 is a date Command Sgt. Maj. Ron Joshua, and his wife, Maj. Rachel Joshua will never forget.They were in central Tokyo on their way to a Strong Bonds marriage retreat, sponsored by an Army chaplain, he said, when suddenly the ground shook violently.Joshua turned to his wife and said,...
31 December 2014 Soldiers "High Five," Give Back to Local Community When living in another country, understanding differences in culture can be one of the biggest concerns people have. Getting along harmoniously with local nationals might seem intimidating and the language barrier makes it even more so. However, getting together with the community to lend a helping...
31 December 2014 Signal Soldiers Conduct Joint Training with ROK Army Soldiers of the 304th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, 1st Signal Brigade and Republic of Korea Army Soldiers of the 51st Signal Communication Battalion gathered to participate in joint signal communications training at Base 51, here on Dec. 16.The joint signal communications training was designed to...
30 December 2014 U.S. Marines train with Japan Law Enforcement Police officers and security guards participated in anti-terrorism force protection training here Dec. 24.The police officers, with the Urasoe Police Department, and the Marines and Japanese security guards with the Camp Kinser Provost Marshal’s Office coordinated during a mock scenario in which...
29 December 2014 USS Sampson to Assist in Air Asia Search YOKOSUKA, Japan – At the request of the Government of Indonesia and as directed by U.S. Pacific Command, U.S. Pacific Fleet has authorized U.S. 7th Fleet to position USS Sampson (DDG 102) in the general search area for missing Air Asia Flight QZ8501 to support search operations. Authorities in the...
29 December 2014 France to honor Maui WWII veterans WAILUKU, Hawaii — Eighteen Mauians, members of the famed 100th Infantry Battalion and 442nd Regimental Combat Team, are among 50 World War II veterans in Hawaii who have been approved for the Legion of Honor, France's highest decoration. The 18 men, three of whom will be honored posthumously, were...
29 December 2014 Air Defense and Airspace Management Cell shelter training CAMP CASEY, South Korea — Soldiers assigned to the 210th Field Artillery “Thunder” Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, regularly train to fire long-range artillery at specified targets from long distances. Although this remains the brigade’s main focus, Soldiers from the Headquarters and Headquarters...
29 December 2014 Coast Guard Rescues 2 after Skiff Grounds in Alaska Two boaters who were thrown overboard when their skiff ran aground near Sitka in Southeast Alaska were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard Saturday night.A man and a woman were traveling in a 17-foot boat when it hit shore near Kanga Bay, approximately 10 miles south of Sitka, the Coast Guard said in a...
28 December 2014 Surgical disaster team trains for real-world contingencies OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Battlefield injuries can be unpredictable for service members. The 51st Medical Operations Squadron surgical disaster team has trained for real-world contingencies by providing medical care for service members with simulated injuries during Exercise Beverly...