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...
18 June 2015 Exercise Khaan Quest 2015 Mongolian Armed Forces and U.S. Pacific Command have announced their participation in Exercise Khaan Quest 2015, scheduled to be held at Five Hills Training Area and the city of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, June 20 – July 1.Khaan Quest is a regularly scheduled, multinational exercise co-sponsored by U.S...
18 June 2015 Operational Mission Complete for Screaming Eagles Members of the 96th Air Refueling Squadron launched four KC-135 Stratotankers to conduct their final mission, or "Fini" flight, here June 11.According to Lt Col. Jason Work, 96th ARS commander, due to the upcoming deactivation of the squadron, this was the last operational mission for them.To mark...
18 June 2015 Battalion Landing Team Marines Conduct Weapons Training at Sea Waking up to the sight of the sun rising on the distant horizon over the vast waters of the Pacific ocean might be a paradise for some, but for Marines embarked on a U.S. Navy vessel at sea, it is just another opportunity to sight in on their weapons and fire rounds down range.In the early morning...
18 June 2015 Okinawa Uruma City Police, Marines Conduct Bilateral Security Training Marines with Camp Courtney camp guard and the Provost Marshal’s Office participated in a bilateral security training simulation with the Uruma City Police Department June 11, 2015 at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan.The training provided an opportunity for the UCPD, Camp Guard and PMO Marines to...