TOWNSVILLE, Australia (April 14, 2016) -- The “Eagles” of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA)115th participated in three weeks of close air support exercises with the Australian Defence Force from March 26 - April 15. The squadron’s detachment of eight F/A-18E Super Hornets operated from Royal...

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan -- MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, arrived at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, April 17 to provide operational airlift support for the Government of Japan’s relief efforts following...

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan -- For the first time in history, two MV-22B Ospreys deployed in support of humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations in Japan April 18, 2016.The Ospreys are with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit,...

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- The 374th Airlift Wing sent two C-130 Hercules aircraft and aircrew to the Kyushu region today, supporting the Government of Japan in their relief efforts for the series of earthquakes that took place in Kumamoto Prefecture and surrounding areas.The Yokota aircraft are...

EVERETT, Wash. (NNS) -- Guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92) departed her homeport of Naval Station Everett for a scheduled deployment to the Western Pacific, April 15.Momsen will join guided-missile destroyers USS Spruance (DDG 111) and USS Decatur (DDG 73), and the embarked "Devil Fish"...

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- U.S. Air Force, Army, Marine Corps and Navy personnel and aircraft will train with Republic of Korea Air Force counterparts in the bilateral training exercise Max Thunder 16, at Kunsan AB, April 15 to 29. Exercise Max Thunder is held annually, and is the largest...

DAEGU, SOUTH KOREA -- Soldiers of the headquarters and headquarters company, 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command are known for taking care of Team 19 using administrative skills in an office setting. However, the fighting Eagles showcased their tactical capabilities by establishing a robust...

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Pacific Air Forces Airmen stood up the first rotation of an Air Contingent at Clark Air Base, Philippines, April 16, following a joint announcement by Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and Philippine Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin in Manila that highlighted...

Japan - Two MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit delivered relief supplies to Hakusui Sport Park on the island of Kyushu, Japan today in support of the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force relief efforts after a series of earthquakes...

WASHINGTON — As part of its role in the ongoing rebalance to the Asia-Pacific, the Defense Department is making new investments in the region and linking its bilateral relationships there to bilateral and trilateral arrangements, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said today. The secretary is on a...