31 January 2018 Carl Vinson Strike Group Arrives in Guam SANTA RITA, Guam -- The Carl Vinson Strike Group arrived in Guam, Jan. 30-31, for the first scheduled port visit of a Western Pacific deployment.The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) and guided-missile destroyers USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) and USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) arrived with...
31 January 2018 The United Nations Command (Rear) Change of Command YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Royal Australian Air Force Group Captain Adam Williams assumed command of United Nations Command Rear, from Royal Australian Air Force Group Captain Michael W. Jansen during a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 29.The reviewing officer of the...
31 January 2018 Dealing Out Care from Land, Sea and Air KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Medical personnel from the Army, Navy and Air Force conducted a field training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26.The training tested their ability to process a large amount of patients in the event of a disaster or contingency operation.U.S. Army 1-1 Air Defense...
30 January 2018 Secretary of the Air Force Visits Osan, Reaffirms Republic of Korea-U.S. Alliance OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson visited Team Osan while on a trip to the Republic of Korea (RoK) from Jan. 27-30, 2018.Wilson visited to reaffirm commitment to the RoK and U.S. alliance, highlight U.S. Air Force cooperation with allies, and ensure Airmen...
30 January 2018 4th Force Recon Prepares Students for Basic Reconnaissance Course MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, Hawaii -- Reconnaissance Marines with Detachment 4th Force Reconnaissance Company hosted amphibious training events as part of a preparation course for prospective Reconnaissance Marines at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Jan. 22-23, 2018.The course, running from Jan. 3 to Feb...
30 January 2018 Sentry Aloha 18-1 Comes To An End EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Exercise Sentry Aloha 18-1 held at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, ended Jan 24. 2018.The exercise which takes place several times a year is hosted by the Hawaii Air National Guard (ANG) which is the Air Force’s largest ANG wing.Sentry Aloha is held to...
30 January 2018 Shanahan Asks All DoD Personnel to Read, Internalize New Defense Strategy WASHINGTON -- All DoD personnel need to read and internalize the new National Defense Strategy, Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan said here Jan. 19. 2018.“This is not a document; it is a means to an end,” the deputy secretary said in an interview. “The strategy creates alignment and...
30 January 2018 Winter Warrior Challenge Tests 35th Security Forces Squadron Airmen's Readiness MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- A two-day 35th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) Winter Warrior Challenge kicked off Dec. 13, 2017, during a thick snow storm at Misawa Air Base.“I created the Winter Warrior Challenge based off the Pacific Air Forces’ (PACAF) Defenders Challenge that occurs every year in...
29 January 2018 USS Michael Murphy Conducts Passing Exercise with French Navy PACIFIC OCEAN -- The guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) and French frigate FNS Vendemiaire conducted a passing exercise (PASSEX), Jan. 29.During the PASSEX the ships operated in close proximity to one another. The exercise strengthened Sailors' knowledge and practical application...
29 January 2018 First Operational Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35A Makes Its Debut at Misawa Air Base MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Blue skies and snowy mountains welcomed the first operational Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35A Lightning II during an arrival ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Jan. 26.In the upcoming Japanese fiscal year, nine more aircraft will join this one to incept the first...