22 June 2015 Millinocket arrives in Micronesia for Pacific Partnership The Military Sealift Command joint high speed vessel USNS Millinocket (JHSV 3) arrived in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, June 21 for the ship’s second stop of Pacific Partnership 2015.Millinocket and embarked Task Force Forager, led by an expeditionary command element from the Navy's 30th...
22 June 2015 U.S. Strategic Command Commander Visits Asia-Pacific Region OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. – U.S. Navy Adm. Cecil D Haney, U.S. Strategic Command commander, arrived in the Asia-Pacific region to continue building and maintaining enduring relationships with partner nations and other combatant commands, June 19.The trip, which will include stops in Hawaii, the...
19 June 2015 Ambassador Kennedy's Meeting with Okinawa Governor Onaga Ambassador Caroline Kennedy welcomed Okinawa Governor Takeshi Onaga to the U.S. Embassy on June 19. In their meeting, she expressed sincere appreciation to Okinawa for its vital contributions to the U.S.-Japan Alliance, which is the cornerstone of peace and stability in East Asia.During the meeting,...
19 June 2015 Electronic Warfare Technicians Send the Right Signals The success of exercises such as NORTHERN EDGE and RED FLAG-Alaska, rely on electronic attack pods to simulate threats and allow pilots from all over the world learn to adjust their sortie when an attack occurs.As technology advancements are made in the enemy's electronic attacks, pilots learn to...
19 June 2015 Kunsan surge operations generate 350 sorties The 8th Fighter Wing tested its flying and maintenance operations during Surge Week here June 15-18.F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots from the 35th Fighter Squadron "Pantons," 80th FS "Juvats" and the 175th FS "Lobos," deployed here from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, flew together generating over 350 sorties...
19 June 2015 Green Bay Recovers Distressed Mariners in Makassar Strait Amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) rendered assistance to distressed mariners in the waters between the Indonesian islands of Kalimantan and Sulawesi June 19. Shipboard lookouts first spotted the distressed mariners waving a black flag approximately 3 to 5 nautical miles from the...
19 June 2015 Kiribati Phase of Pacific Partnership Mission Completed Task Force Forager embarked aboard the Military Sealift Command joint high speed vessel USNS Millinocket (JHSV 3) wrapped up its first visit of Pacific Partnership 2015 with a closing reception June 17.While only in the Republic of Kiribati for 15 days, the crew made a significant impact on the...
19 June 2015 Mercy Completes First Pacific Partnership Mission Stop in Fiji The hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) left the shores of Fiji June 19, to continue its Pacific Partnership 2015 mission after working alongside Fijian military, government and health professionals treating thousands of patients, conducting public health engagements and constructing new school...
18 June 2015 U.S., South Korea Conduct Combined Ministry Exercise A chaplain's role in many Hollywood movies is often depicted during the most trying times for the Soldiers, often providing "combat ministry" to those in need. In these moments, which sometimes play out on the battlefield, chaplains and their assistants areexpected to perform the difficult task of...
18 June 2015 USS Santa Fe Visits Singapore during Western Pacific Deployment Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) arrived in Singapore June 18 for a visit as a part of its deployment to the Western Pacific. With a crew of approximately 150, Santa Fe will conduct a multitude of missions and showcase the endurance and flexibility of the submarine...