MANILA, Philippines -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines and Philippine Marine Corps have invited U.S. Marines and Sailors from the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade and Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group to participate in the 33rd iteration of the Philippines Amphibious Landing Exercise...

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. - Soldiers from across the Pacific competed in the Regional Health Command – Pacific’s Best Medic Competition on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. Sept.19-23.The competition tested their tactical and medical skills and prepared Soldiers for an Army-wide competition at...

WATERS EAST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA -- The U.S. and Republic of Korea navies (ROKN) joined forces to conduct a combined maritime operation in waters East of the Korean Peninsula, Sept. 26. The operation is in response to recent North Korean provocations and is designed to send a strong message of...

SAIPAN (NNS) -- Guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92) arrived in Saipan for a regularly scheduled port call, Sept. 24. The port call provided Momsen's crew an opportunity to refresh after four months of operations in the Western Pacific and South China Sea as part of a U.S. 3rd Fleet Pacific...

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- In support of the government of the Philippines, and with their approval and invitation, the United States is conducting a third iteration of a rotational Air Contingent in the Philippines Sept. 25. As part of this contingent, the U.S. Air Force is sending...

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaksa -- The 354th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and the 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron joined together to complete a “hot pits” training Sept. 20.The hot pit, according the Staff Sgt. Eric Sandberg, a 354th AMXS crew chief, is the refueling of an aircraft while it is...

APRA HARBOR, Guam (NNS) -- Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) arrived in Guam for a routine port visit Sept. 24. While in Guam, Chancellorsville Sailors have the opportunity to experience the culture and take part in Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) events. The...

CAMP CASEY, South Korea -- Soldiers conducted ground and air resupply training missions to ensure they could “Fight Tonight” in South Korea – with written exams and other challenges during various exercises in July and August. Soldiers from the Forward Support Company H, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry...

PHILIPPINES -- Humanitarian civic assistance efforts, an amphibious landing exercise and live- fire training featuring artillery are just a few of the many team building opportunities during PHIBLEX 33, all designed to advance cooperation, improve interoperability and assist in strengthening...

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- Forces from the U.S. Pacific Command concluded exercise Valiant Shield Sept. 23. 18,000 personnel and more than 180 aircraft from the U.S. Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps, and nine surface ships came together on Guam and around the Marianas Island Range Complex for...