ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- The Pacific region is among the most dynamic areas on the globe. To better prepare for future challenges in this ever-changing operational environment, enhanced cooperation with regional partners is a regular part of U.S. Air Force initiatives and is supported by a...

HONG KONG (NNS) -- The amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) departed Hong Kong April 11, following a scheduled port visit.The four-day visit allowed nearly 2,500 Sailors and Marines assigned to the ship and embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit the opportunity to experience Hong Kong's...

POHANG, Republic of Korea -- Combined Forces Command and Republic of Korea forces kicked off a Combined Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore exercise April 10, 2017 at Dogu Beach near the port city of Pohang on the east coast of the Republic of Korea.Officially named Operation Pacific Reach Exercise 2017...

PORT KLANG, Malaysia -- Pacific Partnership 2017, embarked aboard Military Sealift Command expeditionary fast transport USNS Fall River (T-EPF 4), arrived in Port Klang, Malaysia, April 8.The arrival marks Malaysia's 12th year as a participant in Pacific Partnership, as well as its second year as a...

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Members from the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron worked to repair a high voltage transformer starting April 8 at 9 a.m. and finishing April 9 at 4 a.m. at Yokota Air Base, Japan. This created a power outage for certain parts of the base.Approximately 382 facilities on the...

SINGAPORE -- Navy Region Center Singapore (NRCS), welcomed Sailors from the USS Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group (CSG-1) during a port visit to Singapore, April 4-8, 2017.Before continuing their scheduled Western-Pacific deployment, the CSG-1 Sailors took advantage of the various services and...

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- The 35th Fighter Squadron at Kunsan Air Base is receiving new aircraft flow-through shelters. The project started in May 2016 with a cost of $30 million.“Each shelter is a protected area to concurrently load munitions, hot pit refuel and service aircraft to meet...

FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii -- As the third iteration of the 8th Theater Sustainment Command's Young Alaka'i (YA) Leader Development Program comes to a close, the attendees and planners reflect on a great run with the 8th TSC and a bright future, as the mid-career professional development initiative...

SASEBO, Japan -- The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) arrived in Sasebo, Japan, completing its regularly-scheduled patrol in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR), April 10.Bonhomme Richard departed White Beach, Okinawa, after disembarking personnel, vehicles and equipment...

USS CARL VINSON, At Sea -- Adm. Harry Harris, commander, U.S. Pacific Command, has directed the Carl Vinson Strike Group to sail north and report on station in the Western Pacific Ocean after departing Singapore April 8.Carl Vinson Strike Group, including Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl...