WASHINGTON, January 6, 2016 — Defense Secretary Ash Carter and South Korean Defense Minister Han Min-koo spoke by phone today to discuss potential responses by the alliance to the apparent nuclear test conducted by North Korea yesterday, Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook said. In a Defense...

YOKOSUKA, Japan -- The Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) leaves Yokosuka, Japan, after nearly 10 years in the Forward Deployed Naval Forces, Jan. 6. She will conduct her last patrol in the western pacific before heading to her new homeport of Mayport, Florida...

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan -- Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 geared up for small arms weapons ranges July 21. It can take several days to properly prepare for range operations, and every Marine, from the newest private to the most senior warrant officer, focus on...

SASEBO, Japan (NNS) -- The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Charlotte (SSN 766) arrived at Fleet Activities Sasebo, Jan. 5, for a port visit as part of its Indo-Asia-Pacific deployment. Charlotte is on a six-month deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Charlotte will...

The Japanese ship JS Suzunami, working for Combined Task Force (CTF) 151, recently undertook a dramatic medical emergency rescue at sea. A medical emergency distress call was received from the MV Hawassan, which was transiting through the Indian Ocean. One of the crew members from India was...

PHUKET, Thailand (NNS) -- The littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) arrived in Phuket, Thailand for the first time Dec. 30 for a scheduled port visit. The visit allows the independently deployed ships the opportunity to experience the local culture and customs, enjoy a variety of recreational...

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, HAWAII (Jan. 4, 2016) -- Picture a hot summer day in Afghanistan, and a company of 25th Infantry Division Soldiers preparing to move to a new area of operation. Instead of using their legs and backs, these Soldiers are fortunate enough to have a small robot to help them on the...

DAEGU, SOUTH KOREA -- Community leaders, including the commander of the 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, or ESC, rang in the New Year in Gukchae-bosang Memorial Park here at midnight, Dec. 31. The most significant part of the ceremony occurred at midnight. Selected representatives from...

CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan -- “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit,” said Aristotle, an ancient Greek philosopher credited with laying much of the groundwork for Western philosophy.U.S. Marines and sailors with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit put...

HONOLULU -- 2015 was a monumental year for the Regional Health Command-Pacific (RHC-P); a year filled with transformation, development, growth and recommitment to excellence. The RHC-P will continue to be committed to excellence in the upcoming year. Here is a look back at what happened over the...