CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii -- Navy Chiefs worldwide celebrated the 124th birthday of the Chief Petty Officer on April 1st, with a theme that represents them so well: Tradition, Heritage, and Pride. Terms like “Ask the Chief”, deckplate leadership, and history were shared, along with lots of excellent...

YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center (NAVSUP FLC) Yokosuka provided contract support services to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) in the repatriation of remains for three American service members recently recovered by excavation teams.The NAVSUP...

CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan -- The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU) and Amphibious Squadron 11 (PHIBRON 11), embarked aboard ships of the Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group, completed their Spring Deployment 2017, returning to White Beach Naval Base, Okinawa, Japan, April 6.The...

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO – LACKLAND, Texas (AFNS) -- While protecting the nation and seeking out the enemy, U.S. military forces must exchange sensitive information safely and securely. The Air Force Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System allows multi-media communications between...

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- “Lab,” an Airman calls over the radio. “Control to call lab,” responds the receiver. “Your vehicle is en route,” says the responder as new fuel arrives for quality control. “Copy,” says the receiver as he prepares for processing a batch of fuel.Fueling an F-16 Fighting...

WAHIAWA, Hawaii -- The Pacific Region of the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command's Best Warrior Competition took place March 26-29, and the winners are preparing to face off in the command-level event May 8-12 in Colorado Springs.Sgt. Justin Thompson and Spc...

BUSAN, Republic of Korea (NNS) -- Adm. Scott Swift, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, highlighted the importance of the Republic of Korea (ROK) and U.S. Navy partnership when he visited the peninsula, April 3-5.During his visit, the third since assuming command of Pacific Fleet, Swift met with senior...

HONOLULU -- Having blood on hand is very important during training with live ammunition, especially when held in remote locations where hospitals are out of immediate reach.The U.S. Pacific Command Armed Services Blood Bank Center is hosting blood drives across Okinawa the first three weeks of April...

SINGAPORE -- The USS Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group (CSG) hosted a reception for local guests while in Singapore during a port visit, April 4.During the reception, Rear Adm. James Kilby, commander, Carrier Strike Group 1, and Capt. Doug Verissimo, commanding officer, USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70),...

PACIFIC OCEAN -- The amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) successfully completed the Navy's Total Ship Survivability Trial (TSST) off the coast of California during a four-day evolution spanning from March 30 to April 2.TSST is performed only for new classes of ships, and its purpose is to...