Guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) completed its part in exercise Koa Kai 14-1 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Jan. 29. Koa Kai 14-1 is an integrated maritime training exercise to certify independent deployers in multiple warfare areas and provide integrated training in a multi-ship...

Gen. Hawk Carlisle, Pacific Air Forces commander, visited Jan. 21-23 to get a first-hand look at Team Osan members accomplishing the mission.During his visit, General Carlisle met with Airmen from across the base during an Airman's call to discuss force management."I can't tell you enough how much I...

The commander of U.S. 7th Fleet commander visited Fleet Activities Sasebo Jan. 27 to speak with Sailors of 7th Fleet's forward-deployed amphibious and minesweeping ships.Onboard USS Germantown (LSD 42) Vice Adm. Robert Thomas focused on learning about the ship's areas requiring repairs and...

U.S. prosperity increasingly is tied to the Asia-Pacific region, a senior Defense Department official told the House Armed Services Committee here yesterday.Michael D. Lumpkin -- the assistant secretary of defense for special operations and low-intensity conflict, performing duties of the...

The improved Los Angeles-class, fast-attack submarine USS Tucson (SSN 770) arrived in Singapore Jan. 24 for a visit as part of its Western Pacific deployment.With a crew of approximately 147, Tucson will conduct a multitude of missions and showcase the latest capabilities of the submarine fleet."USS...

Alaskan Command/Joint Task Force-Alaska and U.S. Army Alaska hosted an Arctic General Officer/Flag Officer (GO/FO) Conference Jan. 7-11, which included distinguished guests from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Coast Guard, Alaska National Guard and Canadian Forces, to strengthen partnerships,...

U.S. 7th Fleet, U.S. Forces Japan and Japan Self Defense Force (JMSDF) operators will hone their Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) skills in exercise Keen Edge 2014 which runs through Jan. 31.Throughout the exercise, Japanese and U.S. headquarter staffs will simulate the tactical defensive steps that...

The purpose of the visit was to familiarize Sugiyama and JASDF supporters with MCAS Futenma’s role in supporting the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and the Ospreys operated by Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st MAW.“(The visit helps)...

Now getting underway near the Hawaiian Islands (now through January 2014), is an opportunity for our Sailors and their ships to participate in individual and integrated training to make them better sea warriors.Koa Kai offers skill development and assessment in key domains – surface, air and...

The Eighth Army deputy commander for sustainment said the Reserve Officers' Training Corps program molds the future leaders who will defend freedom on the Korean Peninsula.At a ceremony attended by more than 800 South Korean business leaders, assembly members and military officials Jan. 23, Eighth...