04 July 2017 Bonhomme Richard Departs Sydney SYDNEY, Australia -- The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) departed Sydney following a four-day port visit, July 3.During the visit, Bonhomme Richard Sailors and Marines of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) hosted shipboard tours, participated in community service (COMSERV)...
30 June 2017 Pacific Angel: U.S., Philippines Partnership Continues to Thrive BOGO CITY, NORTHERN CEBU PROVINCE, Philippines -- This week the Pacific Angel 2017 team arrived in Northern Cebu Province, Philippines, where they will live and work in the community over the next 2 weeks.Over 100 active duty U.S. Air Force, Army and Navy, Nevada Air National Guard as well as five...
30 June 2017 Misawa Air Base's Runway Repair Concludes, Fighters Return Early MISAWA AIR BASE, JAPAN -- After nearly two months of construction, Misawa Air Base’s runway became fully operational more than a week ahead of schedule, June 26, and both fighter squadrons returned home.Due to teamwork between the entire 35th Fighter Wing, Pacific Air Forces and host nation...
30 June 2017 Coast Guard Accepts Delivery of 24th Fast Response Cutter KEY WEST, Fla. -- The Coast Guard accepted the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Oliver Berry (WPC 1124), the 24th Fast Response Cutter built by Bollinger Shipyards, Tuesday morning in a ceremony at Coast Guard Sector Key West.The cutter, which is 154-feet long and has a crew complement of 24, will be home...
30 June 2017 U.S. and Philippine Marines Practice Urban Warfare Techniques MANILA, Philippines -- During Maritime Training Activity (MTA) Sama Sama 2017 last week in Zambales, Philippines, U.S. Marines from 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines, 3d Marine Division helped Philippine Marines to improve their basic urban warfare techniques based on feedback from Philippine military...
30 June 2017 USS Chung-Hoon Receives 2016 Secretary of the Navy Safety Excellence Award WASHINGTON (NNS) -- USS Chung-Hoon was recently awarded the fiscal year 2016 Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Safety Excellence Award for the afloat unit category.This is a broad category which include every ship in the Navy - surface ships, submarines, and aircraft carriers. This recognition is a...
29 June 2017 Talisman Saber 17 Commences with At-sea Ceremony Aboard USS Bonhomme Richard SYDNEY, Australia -- Senior leaders of the United States and Australia unfurled the Talisman Saber 2017 ceremonial flag in an at-sea ceremony aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) off the coast of Sydney Australia, June 29.This is the 7th iteration of Exercise Talisman Saber, which is a biennial...
29 June 2017 Indian, Japanese and U.S. Maritime Forces to Participate in Exercise Malabar 2017 YOKOSUKA, KANAGAWA, Japan -- Malabar 2017 is the latest in a continuing series of exercises that has grown in scope and complexity over the years to address the variety of shared threats to maritime security in the Indo-Asia Pacific.The exercise will feature both ashore and at-sea training off the...
29 June 2017 U.S.-Australia Alliance Has Boundless Future, Pacom Commander Says WASHINGTON -- The critical nature of the U.S.-Australia alliance is defined by its storied past and is invigorated by its boundless future, U.S. Pacific Command commander Navy Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr. said at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute in Brisbane, Australia, today, June 28, 2017.The...
29 June 2017 Hawaii Training Increases Soldiers' Adaptability, Readiness POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, Hawaii -- Say the word "Hawaii," and most people envision a relaxing environment with sparkling white beaches and crystal clear waters. For Soldiers from the maneuver elements of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, however, their recent tropical experience...