09 November 2015 U.S., ROK Navies to Conduct Mine Countermeasures Exercise CHINHAE, Republic of Korea -- The U.S. and Republic of Korea (ROK) navies will participate in Exercise Clear Horizon, Nov. 9-13, in waters south of the Korean Peninsula.Clear Horizon is an annual bilateral exercise between the U.S. and ROK navies designed to enhance cooperation and improve...
09 November 2015 Fallen Marines in Nepal Helicopter Crash Honored at US Embassy in Kathmandu U.S. EMBASSY KATHMANDHU, Nepal -- Marine Security Guards serving at the U.S. Embassy Kathmandu, Nepal, came together with State Department and Marine Corps leadership, Nov. 6, 2015, to honor the six Marines killed while saving lives after multiple earthquakes struck Nepal in May. The six Marines,...
09 November 2015 Thousands converge for 16th Kadena Special Olympics KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Approximately 1,700 volunteers from different branches of the U.S. military and the local community helped with the 16th annual Kadena Special Olympic Games Nov. 7, here at the Risner Fitness Center Sports Complex.The games were held as an opportunity for more than 850...
09 November 2015 Carter Discusses Military Rebalance to Asia-Pacific WASHINGTON -- The Asia-Pacific will be the economic driver for the world in the years to come, and that is why rebalancing the U.S. military to the region makes such sense, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said today at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii.“It is the single part of the world that...
06 November 2015 Army, Air Force Deploy Strykers North of the Arctic Circle WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army and Air Force teamed up Nov. 3-4, to deploy Stryker vehicles north of the Arctic Circle for the first time ever, according to a U.S. Army Alaska news release issued today.Operation Arctic Pegasus, a joint, multi-agency exercise tested the rapid deployment capability of the...
06 November 2015 Vigilant Ace 16: Playing Offense, Offense with Security Forces OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- The night erupts with the sudden flare of muzzle flashes and the thundering crack of gunfire as opposing forces swiftly descend upon a defensive fighting position full of unsuspecting Airmen.It's the 51st Security Forces Squadron versus -- the 51st Security Forces...
06 November 2015 U.S., Brunei Conduct Closing Ceremony For Historic Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training MAURA, Brunei (NNS) -- A closing ceremony for the 21st annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei exercise was held at Maura Naval Base, Nov. 6.CARAT is a bilateral exercise series between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations in South...
06 November 2015 U.S. and ROK Navies to Conduct Exercise Clear Horizon CHINHAE, Republic of Korea (NNS) -- The U.S. and Republic of Korea (ROK) navies will participate in Exercise Clear Horizon, Nov. 9-13, in waters south of the Korean peninsula.Clear Horizon is an annual bilateral exercise between the U.S. and ROK navies designed to enhance cooperation and improve...
06 November 2015 18th Wing Commander Visits Gwangju Air Base GWANGJU AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, 18th Wing commander, visited Gwangju Nov. 5 to inspect team Kadena's progress during exercise Vigilant Ace 16.During his visit, Cornish spoke with the leadership of Republic of Korea Air Force's Gwangju Air Base and...
06 November 2015 USS North Carolina Visits Yokosuka during Indo-Asia-Pacific Deployment FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) arrived at Fleet Activities Yokosuka Nov. 5 for a routine visit as a part of its 2015 deployment to the Western Pacific. With a crew of 135, North Carolina will conduct a multitude of...