25 October 2017 Defense Secretary Affirms Commitment to Asia-Pacific Region WASHINGTON - Defense Secretary Jim Mattis participated in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Defense Ministers’ Meeting-Plus today in Clark, the Philippines, chief Pentagon spokesperson Dana W. White said in a statement following the meetings.“Meeting participants recognized the importance...
25 October 2017 Dawn Blitz Brings Realistic, Relevant Training to Navy-Marine Corps Team SAN DIEGO, California - Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 3 and 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) kicked off amphibious exercise Dawn Blitz 2017, Oct. 20.Dawn Blitz 2017 is a scenario-driven amphibious exercise designed to train and integrate the staffs of ESG-3 and 1st MEB. It provides...
24 October 2017 United States, Japan, and Korea Conduct Trilateral Maritime Exercise to Bolster Mutual Defense YOKOSUKA, Japan -- The maritime forces of the United States, Japan, and Republic of Korea are conducting a trilateral link exercise (LINKEX) Oct. 24 - 25 in seas east of the Korean peninsula and waters near Japan to promote communications, interoperability and partnership in the 7th Fleet area of...
24 October 2017 Southern Katipo Underway in New Zealand ROYAL NEW ZEALAND AIR FORCE BASE OHAKEA, New Zealand -- U.S. Air Force aircraft took off for their first mission during Exercise Southern Katipo, here, Oct. 20.A U.S. Air Force C-130H assigned to the 133rd Airlift Wing Minnesota Air National Guard and a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 176th AW...
24 October 2017 Seoul ADEX 17 Concludes, Partnerships Thrive SEOUL AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- the Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition 2017 wrapped up here, Oct. 22. More than 150 personnel and over 10 different aircraft from the U.S. military were in attendance, showcasing their capabilities and strengthening the ironclad alliance with...
24 October 2017 1/8 Marines Train Through Tough Weather, Terrain COMBINED ARMS TRAINING CENTER, Camp Fuji, Japan – Marines are an expeditionary force, expected to train and operate under many conditions in the air, ground and sea. U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion 8th Marine Regiment exemplify what expeditionary means during unilateral training in adverse weather...
24 October 2017 Theodore Roosevelt Strike Group Arrives in 7th Fleet PACIFIC OCEAN - The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) and the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group (TRCSG) entered the 7th Fleet area of operations (AOO), Oct. 23, to conduct maritime security operations, theater security cooperation, and port visits as part of the U.S. Navy's...
23 October 2017 U.S. Air Force's F-35A Lightning II Scheduled for First Operational Deployment to Indo-Asia-Pacific JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Approximately 300 Airmen and 12 F-35A Lightning IIs from Hill Air Force Base, Utah’s 34th Fighter Squadron are set to deploy to Kadena Air Base, Japan for a six month rotation. The aircraft and supporting personnel are scheduled to arrive at Kadena in early...
23 October 2017 Mattis in Philippines to Strengthen Ties with ASEAN, Discuss North Korea WASHINGTON -- Strengthening ties with allies, increasing defense capabilities in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region and discussions about the threat of North Korea are among the topics Defense Secretary Jim Mattis will contend with on his trip to the region, he told reporters traveling with him...
23 October 2017 Anchorage Conducts High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Shoot during DB17 PACIFIC OCEAN – The High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) was fired from the flight deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during Dawn Blitz 2017, Oct. 22.The HIMARS is a weapons system made up of the M142, five-ton chassis vehicle and can carry...