25 August 2017 Japan Air Self Defense Force to Conduct Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Training at U.S. Installations in Japan YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- The Japan Air Self Defense Force will temporarily deploy Patriot missile batteries to several U.S. installations in Japan beginning Aug. 29, 2017, to practice and refine their ability to rapidly respond to North Korean missile threats.The installations currently scheduled...
25 August 2017 Pearl Harbor Arrives in Goa, India GOA, India -- The amphibious dock landing ship USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52), with embarked 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), arrived in Goa for a scheduled port visit and subject matter expert exchange, Aug. 24.USS Pearl Harbor is a Whidbey Island-class (cargo variant) amphibious dock landing ship...
25 August 2017 Washington Signs with Malaysia as State Partners KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia -- Gathered in an open foyer of the Malaysian Ministry of Defense overlooking the sprawling and complex skyline of Kuala Lumpur, the leaders of the Malaysian Armed Forces and Washington National Guard signed a written agreement pledging each other's commitment to build...
25 August 2017 Philippine and U.S. Air Forces Learning Together Yokota Air Base, Japan -- Different uniforms, different languages, it made no difference as members of the Philippine Air Force and U.S. Air Force learned how to tear down and build up a C-130H Hercules engine during a training course conducted by the 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 15.Recently,...
25 August 2017 New 7th Fleet Commander Arrives in Yokosuka, Japan YOKOSUKA, Japan -- Vice Adm. Phil Sawyer, commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, arrived in Yokosuka Aug. 25, after assuming command Aug. 23.Prior to arrival, he participated in the International Maritime Security Symposium hosted by the Indonesian Navy in Bali, Indonesia.A career submariner, Sawyer has...
25 August 2017 Aviation Subject Matter Exchange Unites U.S., Philippine Airmen CLARK AIR BASE, Pampangas, Phillippines -- On August 16, 2017 airmen from Pacific Air Forces reunited with their counterparts from the Philippine Air Force (PAF) at Clark Air Base, Pampanga, Philippines as part of an ongoing series of air contingent exchanges between military professionals.This...
24 August 2017 Commander of U.S. Pacific Command Visits the Philippines MANILA, Philippines -- The Commander of the United States Pacific Command Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr. visited the Philippines August 23 to 24 to meet with Philippine military and government leadership.Most notably, Adm. Harris met with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte at Malacañan to discuss U.S...
24 August 2017 U.S., South Korean Military Leaders Reinforce Alliance WASHINGTON -- Top U.S. and South Korean military leaders spoke to reporters yesterday at Osan Air Base near the South Korean capital of Seoul to reinforce the alliance between the two countries and their combined resolve to deter North Korean threats.In attendance were Army Gen. Vincent K. Brooks,...
24 August 2017 America Amphibious Ready Group aboard USS San Diego Conduct Community Relations in Thailand THAILAND -- The Mike Matthews Learning Center offers educational services to local Burmese children. The children are taught how to read and write in English, Burmese and Thai to further their futures.“This education they get at the learning center can change the children’s lives and give them a...
24 August 2017 Northern Viper Tests Team Misawa's Readiness MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Military exercises bring teams’ strengths and weaknesses to light, providing vital feedback used to ultimately overcome challenges and stretch flexibility while executing the mission.Exercise Northern Viper 17 did just that throughout the month of August, testing Team...