07 May 2018 B-52H Bombers Conduct Training Missions Over Alaska, Hawaii JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers, deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, participated in two Continuous Bomber Presence (CBP) missions over Alaska and Hawaii, May 1 and May 4, 2018.During each mission, one B-52H bomber integrated with Red...
07 May 2018 USS Milius Visits Pearl Harbor En Route to Japan PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) arrived in Pearl Harbor, May 4, for a port visit.The crew manned the rails as Milius passed the USS Arizona Memorial, while friends and spectators were waiting for them on the pier, giving the ship a warm...
04 May 2018 US Navy Joins 30-Plus Nations for Multinational Exercise Komodo LOMBOK, Indonesia -- The U.S. Navy is scheduled to join more than 30 nations, May 4-9, for the Multinational Exercise Komodo on and in the waters near Lombok Island, Indonesia.The exercise is slated to bring together navies from across the world to rehearse scenarios focused on collaborative...
04 May 2018 Seabees Increase Fresh Water Storage Capability in Marshall Islands CARLSON, Marshall Islands -- Fourteen Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11 Construction Civic Action Detail (CCAD) Marshall Islands landed on Carlson Island to begin the construction of their second water catchment project April 17.The structure consists of a 31 foot by...
04 May 2018 Columbia Visits Yokosuka During Routine Patrol YOKOSUKA, Japan -- Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Columbia (SSN 771) arrived in Yokosuka, May 4, for a routine visit during its deployment to the Indo-Pacific.The visit strengthens the already positive alliance between the U.S. and Japan through the crew's interaction with the Japan Maritime...
04 May 2018 U.S. Government Announces Additional Php182 Million to Support Marawi Humanitarian Response MANILA, Philippines -- The U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), announced an additional Php182 million ($3.5 million) to support ongoing humanitarian relief in Marawi. This brings the total U.S. government contribution to the Marawi response to...
04 May 2018 324th IS Airman Brings Leadership Skills from Royal New Zealand Air Force to Hickam JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Staff Sgt. Jessica Yeck, assigned to the 324th Intelligence Squadron, received a unique professional development opportunity when she was selected to attend the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) Sergeants Promotion Course.The RNZAF Sergeants Promotion...
03 May 2018 USNS Millinocket Marks First Visit to Makassar, Indonesia MAKASSAR, Indonesia -- The expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Millinocket (T-EPF-3) departed, Makassar, Indonesia May 4 marking the first visit by the Navy.The port visit served to strengthen the U.S.-Indonesia partnership while reinforcing mutual commitment to bilateral and multilateral...
03 May 2018 Coast Guard Welcomes New Admiral to Lead 14th District HONOLULU, Hawaii -- The Coast Guard 14th District held a change of command ceremony bidding farewell to Rear Adm. Vincent B. Atkins and welcoming Rear Adm. Brian K. Penoyer, at Coast Guard Base Honolulu, Wednesday.Vice Adm. Fred M. Midgette, commander, Coast Guard Pacific Area presided over the...
03 May 2018 Team Andersen completes Joint Casualty Evacuation training on Guam ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- Team Andersen recently completed a Joint Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC) training event at Andersen South.Airmen from the 644th Combat Communications Squadron participated in the training alongside Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Two-Five (HSC-25) utilizing their UH-60...