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...
24 December 2014 Taiwan Launches Its Largest-Ever Missile Ship Taiwan on Tuesday launched its largest ever missile ship Tuesday as the island strives to modernize its armed forces in response to a perceived threat from China.The 500-ton corvette named "Tuo Chiang" — Tuo River — is the first of its kind ever produced by Taiwan and was touted by defense minister...
24 December 2014 Stethem Enhances Anti-submarine Warfare Skills during SHAREM Exercise Sailors aboard the Arleigh-burke class guided-missile destroyer USSStethem (DDG 63) participated in the Ship Anti-submarine Warfare (ASW)Readiness and Evaluation Measurement (SHAREM) exercise, Dec. 8-12.Stethem was joined by guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) and aVirginia-class submarine...
24 December 2014 Marines Tackle Marine Combat Instructor of Water Survival Training Marines dived in to the face the challenges of Marine Combat Instructor of Water Survival course, which concluded Dec. 19, 2014 at Marine Corps Base Hawaii’s pool.Those who passed the 15-day course earned both Marine Corps and civilian certifications for water rescues. A total of 18 Marines trained...
23 December 2014 USS Halsey Visits Thailand During Deployment The crew of the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) arrived in Laem Chabang, Thailand, Dec. 22, to enjoy a port visit during the holiday season."This visit gives Halsey Sailors the opportunity to experience the Thai community,” said Cmdr. Linda Seymour, Halsey’s commanding officer. “We can...
23 December 2014 Defense Department Leaders Release Holiday Messages Defense Department leaders and their spouses have released a series of holiday videos to thank troops and their families for their sacrifices.“This month, as you gather with family and friends, Lilibet and I want to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and happy holidays,” Defense Secretary Chuck...
23 December 2014 U.S. Air Force Brings Holiday Cheer to Islanders More than 2,000 kilometers from the nearest urban civilization, a man stands on a beach wearing only his lavalava. He lifts the bright orange flag with yellow brim and stakes it in the ground, marking the spot to ensure it is easily seen, especially from the air.The 80-degree weather [27 degrees...
23 December 2014 Experiencing a Ride on the Marine Corps Osprey Firsthand "I would like to describe the experience we had recently with flying in the MV-22B Osprey from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma to northern Okinawa over water and around Ie Shima island before returning to the MCAS Futenma.The first thing I realized was how wrong the media and others were wrong...
23 December 2014 RED HORSE joins Navy, local Guam Engineers for Concrete Course Several Airmen from the 554th RED HORSE Squadron and Guam Air National Guard's, 254th RED HORSE Squadron teamed up with U.S. Navy Sailors from Naval Base Guam to participate in the island's first joint concrete American Concrete Institute field concrete testing program Dec. 9 through 12.The program...
22 December 2014 USS Fort Worth Arrives in Jakarta for First Southeast Asia Port Visit Littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) arrived in Jakarta, Indonesia, Dec. 22 as part of a 16-month rotational deployment in support of the Indo-Asia-Pacific rebalance. The port visit is Fort Worth's first in Southeast Asia, and also marks the first LCS visit to Indonesia, an archipelagic...