26 October 2017 USS Ashland Assists Distressed Mariners in the Pacific Ocean PACIFIC OCEAN -- The Sasebo-based amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) rendered assistance to two distressed mariners, Oct. 25, whose sailboat had strayed well off its original course.The mariners, Jennifer Appel and Tasha Fuiaba, both from Honolulu, and their two dogs had set sail from...
25 October 2017 Nimitz Carrier Strike Group Enters 7th Fleet ARABIAN GULF -- The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) with embarked Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 11 and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11, and Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 9 arrived in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations (AOO) Oct. 25, after concluding operations in U.S. 5th Fleet.While in 7th Fleet, the...
25 October 2017 Pacific Thunder 18-1 Kicks Off OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- One of the largest joint Combat Search and Rescue exercises in the Pacific region, Exercise Pacific Thunder 18-1, kicked into full swing on Oct. 23, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea (ROK).This year Pacific Thunder is the largest it has ever been with more than...
25 October 2017 Arctic Gold 18-1 Showcases Icemen Readiness EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Prepare, deploy, and enable Airmen; that is the mission of the 354th Fighter Wing. To ensure preparedness for any contingency operations that may arise, Eielson routinely conducts various exercises to prepare its Airmen.Beginning on Oct. 19, the 354th FW commenced...
25 October 2017 U.S. and Republic of Korea Forces Complete Multinational Mine Warfare Exercise BUSAN, Republic of Korea -- Maritime forces from the U.S. and Republic of Korea (ROK) successfully completed the Multinational Mine Warfare Exercise (MN MIWEX), Oct. 22.USS Chief (MCM 14), staff from Mine Countermeasures Squadron (MCMRON) 7, and Mine Countermeasures Helicopter Squadron (HM) 14...
25 October 2017 Marine Air Support Squadron-2 Completes Direct Air Support Center Operations in South Korea CAMP STORY, Republic of Korea -- More than 130 Marines and Sailors with Marine Air Support Squadron 2, Marine Air Control Group 18, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, deployed the Direct Air Support Center (DASC) and an Air Support Element (ASE) to Camp Story, South Korea, for...
25 October 2017 Airmen Upholding Wild Weasel Mission Gain Perspective MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- A critical piece in the preparation to fly in an F-16 Fighting Falcon is to ensure the pilots are equipped for any situation.The 35th Operations Support Squadron's aircrew flight equipment technicians fix helmets, oxygen masks, harnesses and all life-saving equipment,...
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...