BOISE, Idaho -- A team of subject matter experts and senior leaders from the Idaho National Guard were in Cambodia from Sept. 9 -17 working and learning with members of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces.During the subject matter expert exchange, Soldiers and Airmen experienced in medical, engineer,...

WASHINGTON -- Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers from Guam and Air Force F-15C Eagle fighter escorts from Okinawa, Japan, flew in international airspace over the waters east of North Korea, Sept. 23, Defense Department spokesman Army Col. Rob Manning said, Sept. 25, 2017.In a show of force, Manning told...

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash. -– Dozens of Soldiers from the 593rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command (ESC) deployed to South Korea in August to participate in Ulchi Freedom Guardian (UFG), an annual 10-day defensive exercise designed to enhance readiness, protect the region, and maintain stability...

WASHINGTON -- Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is traveling to India to underscore the enduring U.S. commitment to its strategic partner, Defense Department officials said, Sept. 25, 2017.The four-day trip marks the first time a cabinet member from the current administration has visited India, where...

SASEBO, Japan (NNS) -- The amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) returned to Sasebo, Japan, after completing a four-month deployment in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR), Sept. 25.While deployed to the South Pacific, Bonhomme Richard, with the embarked 31st Marine...

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan -- The Fleet Readiness Center Western Pacific (FRCWP) Detachment Iwakuni inducted its first aircraft for maintenance in its new hangar at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, Japan, Sept. 22, 2017.The center’s new hangar increases MCAS Iwakuni’s readiness...

NAVAL BASE WELISARA, Sri Lanka -- U.S. Navy Sailors and Sri Lanka Marines and Sailors came together for two weeks to exchange medical capabilities during Sri Lanka Health Engagement 17 at Naval Base Welisara, Sri Lanka, Sept. 11-22, 2017.Since 2014, the U.S. and Sri Lanka navies have annually worked...

DAEGU, South Korea -- "The Battle of Nakdong Perimeter was unique," said retired Army Col. William M. Alexander, the 2nd Infantry/Republic of Korea-U.S. (ROK-U.S.) Combined Division historian. "In conjunction with Operation Chromite, it was a big victory because previous to that UN forces had been...

HONOLULU, Hawaii -- The Coast Guard Cutter Oliver Berry (WPC 1124) arrived in Honolulu Friday becoming the first of three 154-foot fast response cutters stationed in Hawaii.The cutters are designed to patrol coastal regions and feature advanced command, control, communications, computers,...

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- The chatter of machine guns, the booming of artillery and the sounds of cannon fire from helicopters signaled the live-fire portion of Bronco Strike throughout Battle Area Complex (BAX), here, in September.Bronco Strike was held by the 3rd Brigade Combat Team (BCT),...