WASHINGTON -- The second round of the U.S.-India Maritime Security Dialogue (MSD) was held May 9-10, 2017 at the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. The MSD is a unique bilateral forum that brings together civilian and military representatives from both governments.The U.S. delegation was...

FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii -- Twenty Soldiers and noncommissioned officers representing eighteen different commands from across the Pacific gathered in Hawaii, April 30 to May 5, 2017, to compete for U.S. Army Pacific Best Paralegal Soldier and Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) of the Year.The tenth annual...

Press ReleasePoint of Contact:USPACOM Public Affairs Officepublicaffairs.pacom@navy.mil808-477-1341, 808-228-3934CAMP SMITH, Hawaii (May 11, 2017) -- U.S. Pacific Command representatives met with Chinese counterparts to discuss air and maritime forces’ interaction during the semiannual Military...

JUNEAU, Alaska -- The guided-missile destroyer USS O'Kane (DDG 77) is scheduled to arrive in Juneau, May 13, for a portvisit following participation in exercise Northern Edge 2017.While in port, the crew of O'Kane will have opportunities to participate in community service projects and sporting...

FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) arrived at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, May 11, for a visit as part of its Indo-Asia-Pacific deployment.The visit strengthens the already positive alliance between the U.S. and Japan through the...

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Approximately 6,000 U.S. military personnel and more than 200 aircraft gathered at different locations around Alaska for Northern Edge 2017 (NE17).NE17 is a training exercise providing effective, flexible and capable joint forces ready for deployment worldwide. The...

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Twice a day during NORTHERN EDGE 2017 (NE17), maintainers work to ensure each pilot’s jet is prepped, properly fueled and ready to fly.Up in the air, members from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron out of Kadena Air Base, Japan, take over and ensure the training...

TAWI-TAWI, Philippines -- During a visit to Tawi-Tawi on May 11, 2017, U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Michael S. Klecheski handed over a Law Enforcement and Community Medical Facility to the Philippine National Police Maritime Group (PNP MG), the Philippine Navy, and the Philippine Marines in support...

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- The RQ-4 Global Hawk’s first take off from Yokota Air Base occurred May 5, 2017.The Global Hawk is temporarily deployed to Yokota from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, to support U.S. intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance priorities, operational plans and contingency...

HONOLULU, Hawaii -- Each year Regional Health Command-Pacific's (RHC-P) Best Warrior Competition (BWC) identifies Soldiers who demonstrate commitment to the Army values, embody the warrior ethos and represent the force of the future."The Na Koa Best Warrior Competition selects the non-commissioned...