21 July 2015 PACFLT Commander Reaffirms US and ROK Navy Alliance SEOUL, Republic of Korea (NNS) -- Adm. Scott Swift, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, visited South Korea July 19-20, to meet with senior military and government leaders and reaffirm the U.S. Navy and Republic of Korea's enduring alliance as a cornerstone of Indo-Asia-Pacific regional...
21 July 2015 Talisman Sabre 2015 Concludes Aboard USS Blue Ridge BRISBANE, Australia (NNS) -- The biennial joint U.S.-Australian exercise Talisman Sabre 2015 concluded with a ceremony aboard the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), in Brisbane, Australia, July 20.This was the sixth iteration of the exercise, which focused on joint training of a...
21 July 2015 Marine Corps Community Services Supports Marines in Exercise Dragon Fire 2015 Out in the field where Marines may lack showers, laundry mats or even mess halls, Marine Corps Community Services’ Tactical Field Exchange comes through, bringing happiness like a glass of cold water in the summer.Combat Logistics Company 36, stationed aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan,...
21 July 2015 Guardsmen Contribute to Theater Gateway Operations for Biennial Training Exercise ROCKHAMPTON, Australia - More than 20 Alaska National Guardsmen are supporting theater gateway operations for Exercise Talisman Sabre 15 in Australia June 21-July 31.Talisman Sabre 15 is a combined biennial military exercise that aims to improve combat training, readiness and interoperability by...
20 July 2015 US Navy Ship Rescues Filipino Mariners Manila - The Impeccable-class ocean surveillance ship USNS Impeccable (T-AGOS-23) rescued 11 fishermen while in route to Subic Bay July 19. Impeccable sailors spotted personnel on a partially submerged ship and noted debris in the water. The Impeccable Master immediately deemed assistance was...
20 July 2015 George Washington Carrier Strike Group Strengthens Alliance with Australia, New Zealand during Talisman Sabre TIMOR SEA (NNS) -- The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWCSG) concluded its participation in exercise Talisman Sabre 2015 (TS15), July 18."During TS15 we demonstrated our pacific partnership with the Australians and Kiwis," said Cmdr. Michael Posey, lead TS15 planner, Commander Task Force...
20 July 2015 Combined Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore 2015 CHINHAE PORT, Republic of Korea -- A Maritime Prepositioning Force is one of many facets of the Marine Corps amphibious capabilities. It provides rapid and expeditionary deployment of personnel and equipment, which allows III Marine Expeditionary Force to maintain operations and meet mission goals...
20 July 2015 Bonhomme Richard ESG Completes Talisman Sabre 2015 INDIAN OCEAN (NNS) -- After two weeks of dynamic maneuvering schemes and elevated command and control, USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), flagship to Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7 commanded by Rear Adm. Hugh D. Wetherald, completed Exercise Talisman Sabre July 18.Bonhomme Richard, with USS Green Bay...
20 July 2015 599th Team Shines during Fisher Offload at Pearl Harbor PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii -- The 599th Transportation Brigade and its partners offloaded 25th Infantry Division cargo and equipment July 9-12 from the USNS Fisher here as it returned from Joint Readiness Training Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana.In addition to 599th headquarters personnel, Military Surface...
17 July 2015 I Corps, Royal Australian Army Wrap Up Exercise Talisman Sabre 15 GALLIPOLI BARRACKS, Australia -- I Corps and the Royal Australian Army have completed the sixth iteration of Exercise Talisman Sabre 15 here.I Corps attempted to certify as Combined Force Land Component Command. Approximately 300 I Corps Soldiers participated in the largest Pacific Command exercise...