06 February 2015 USAF, JGSDF Helicopter Crews Create Cohesiveness for Future Missions Service members from the 459th Airlift Squadron invited Japan GroundSelf-Defense Force members from Camp Higashi-Tachikawa to ride along in two UH-1Huey helicopters Jan. 29 near Tokyo, Japan.The ride along gave JGSDFmembers a better understanding of the Air Force's aerial formations, maneuversand...
06 February 2015 Statement by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel on the 2015 National Security Strategy President Obama's 2015 National Security Strategy (NSS) provides a comprehensive blueprint for defending and advancing America's interests at home and around the world. It is clear-eyed about our nation's challenges as well as our strategic opportunities. The strategy wisely calls for drawing on all...
05 February 2015 45th Sustainment Brigade Reassumes Pacific Logistics Mission after Afghanistan Deployment The 45th Sustainment Brigade uncased its headquarters’ colors today symbolizing its reintegration from its Afghanistan deployment and reuniting all of the unit’s elements under one brigade flag for the first time in more than four years.During the ceremony, the headquarters reassumed command of...
05 February 2015 USAF, ROKAF Strengthen Bonds at Buddy Wing 15-2 Airmen from the 8th Fighter Wing sharpened combat skills and gained insight fromtheir ROK Air Force counterparts during Exercise Buddy Wing 15-2 at Daegu AB,ROK, Feb. 3 to 6.During this iteration of Buddy Wing, Wolf Pack Airmendeployed to Daegu to train alongside Airmen of the 11th Fighter Wing,...
05 February 2015 Chief of Naval Operations: Here's What We Need for the Future Force Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert outlined his thoughts Feb. 4 on three science and technology objectives for the Navy and Marine Corps of the future, at the Naval Future Force Science and Technology (S&T) EXPO in Washington, D.C.Speaking before nearly 3,000 attendees from...
05 February 2015 Hawaii Visits Yokosuka during Western Pacific Deployment The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Hawaii (SSN 776) returned to Fleet Activities Yokosuka Feb. 5 for a visit as part of its deployment to the Western Pacific. Hawaii's crew of 134 has been underway in the Pacific on a successful deployment for several months. "The Hawaii crew has been...
05 February 2015 Navy Creates Designation to Identify Officers with Pacific Region Expertise The Navy has created five Additional Qualification Designators (AQD) to identify officers with experience and education relating to the U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM) area of responsibility (AOR). In an effort to identify and manage the talent that exists in the Navy, Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus...
05 February 2015 Osprey Offers New Experience for Philippine, U.S. Marines during Fast-rope Insertions Philippine Marine Capt. Capt. Rogin Toledo has had a fair share of fast-roping experience, but the same operation from a tiltrotor aircraft like the MV-22B Osprey is anything but routine.“The last time I have done this type of training was six years ago, and it was off of a tower,” said Toledo,...
05 February 2015 Ambassador Campbell Attended a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at the Armed Forces of Mongolia Five Hills Military Training Center Ambassador Campbell attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Armed Forces ofMongolia Five Hills Military Training Center. She participated in the ceremonywith the Minister of Defense, the Honorable Tsolmon, and the Chief of theGeneral Staff, Lieutenant General Byambajav. The U.S. Department of...
04 February 2015 Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken Travel to the Republic of Korea, China, and Japan In his first trip overseas as Deputy Secretary of State, Deputy Secretary Antony Blinken will travel next week to the Republic of Korea (ROK), China, and Japan to meet with a wide range of government officials and non-governmental experts to advance our relationships in these countries.The Deputy...