13 October 2016 Honolulu-based Cutter Assists 12 Mariners Aboard Cargo Vessel Off Alaska DUTCH HARBOR, Alaska — The crew of USCGC Morgenthau (WHEC-722) assisted in the rescue and safe transit of a 400-foot cargo vessel with 12 people aboard during a multiple day operation in the Gulf of Alaska. The Resolve Pioneer, a seagoing tugboat based in Dutch Harbor, arrived on scene Saturday and...
13 October 2016 U.S., Philippines Fire Professionals Gather to Build Understanding BRIGADIER GENERAL BENITO N EBUEN AIR BASE, LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines -- United States Air Force fire prevention specialists gathered with Filipino military and civilian fire professionals for an information sharing session on the fire-specific aspects of the C-130 as part of the current iteration...
13 October 2016 Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, US Forces Sharpen Base Defense Skills during Guard and Protect Observation and Exchange Event CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, JAPAN -- Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 15th Brigade joined U.S. service members for the annual Guard and Protect, an observe and exchange event, Oct. 6-8 aboard Camp Foster, and various U.S. military installations across Okinawa, Japan. The three-day event...
13 October 2016 Petty Officer 2nd Class Jose Antonio: "Serving Both My Countries" SANTA ANA, PHILIPPINES -- PHIBLEX is an annual U.S.-Philippine military bilateral exercise that combines amphibious capabilities and live-fire training with humanitarian civic assistance efforts to strengthen interoperability and working relationships.“I was originally scheduled to go to South Korea...
12 October 2016 Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group Departs Subic Bay after Completing PHIBLEX 33 SOUTH CHINA SEA (NNS) -- The Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (BHR ESG), with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, departed the Philippines as scheduled following Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 33, Oct. 12. Launched from ships of the BHR ESG, U.S. Marines trained...
12 October 2016 Soldiers Reenact Battle for Nakdong Honoring 66th Anniversary of Korean War WAEGWAN, South Korea - "Either protect the Nakdong line or die trying..." were the words made famous by Gen. Walton Walker, the first commanding general of the U.S. Eighth Army, during the Nakdong River Battle. U.S. Soldiers from the 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, 35th Air Defense Artillery...
12 October 2016 Air Force Agreement Enables Collaboration on Aircraft Anti-icing Technology Jaclyn Knap...
12 October 2016 USS Frank Cable Arrives in Sasebo, Japan SASEBO, Japan (NNS) -- Submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) arrived at Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan, for a routine visit as part of its deployment in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, Oct. 10. The port visit represents an important opportunity to promote stability and security in the...
12 October 2016 Korean and English Speech Contest Reinforces the Alliance between Republic of Korea and U.S. YONGSAN GARRISON, South Korea -- Hosted by Republic of Korea Army Support Group, the 16th Korean and English speech contest was held for U.S. Soldiers and Korean students on Yongsan Garrison in recognition of the 570th anniversary of Hangul Proclamation Day, Oct 5, 2016."I hope this contest serves...
11 October 2016 US, ROK Navies Hone Mine Countermeasure Capabilities at First Combined Mine Warfare Event CHINHAE, Republic of Korea (NNS) -- Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK) and the Republic of Korea navy (ROKN), will join 10 United Nations Sending States in the first Combined Mine Warfare Event, Oct. 11-22.The event combines the 3rd annual United Nations Command (UNC) Naval Component...