WASHINGTON -- The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff gave a snapshot of the width and breadth of the U.S. military’s commitment around the globe during a Pentagon press conference today.In his presentation, Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford also emphasized that troops are in these areas as part of a...

HERA, Timor-Leste -- The U.S. Navy and Timor-Leste Defense Force (F-FDTL) began the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Timor-Leste exercise Aug. 27, with an opening ceremony at Port Hera Navy Base.CARAT Timor-Leste 2018 is designed to address shared maritime security concerns, build...

CAMP ZAMA, Japan -- Maj. Gen. Viet X. Luong assumed command of U.S. Army Japan during a change-of-command ceremony held on Aug. 28, 2018, taking over from the outgoing commander, Maj. Gen. James F. Pasquarette.Luong formerly served as the deputy commanding general of operations for Eighth Army in...

INJE, Republic of Korea -- Warriors covered in mud, sweat and determination conquered the escalating challenges of a grueling obstacle course designed to test their physical strength and inner resolve.Sergeants Major from units throughout the 2nd Infantry Division/Republic of Korea-U.S. Combined...

HONOLULU, Hawaii -- The Coast Guard Captain of the Port reopened all remaining commercial ports in Hawaii as of 9 a.m. with the exception of Lanai Saturday following the downgrading of Tropical Storm Lane and completion of port assessments.Honolulu, Maui, and Kauai County ports saw limited impacts...

LANAI, Hawaii -- Navy Reserve Petty Officer 3rd Class Carlotta Howard, a hospital corpsman assigned to the Marine Forces Reserve’s 24th Dental Company employed her expertise as a dental technician to assist Air Force dentists with procedures and the handling of dental equipment during Tropic Care...

OLD HARBOR, Alaska -- A newly extended runway was opened here August 7, 2018, marking the completion of a six-year Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) project.Soldiers from the Alaska Army National Guard's 207th Engineer Utility Detachment (EUD) joined service members from active and reserve...

SINGAPORE -- The 17th annual Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) exercise commenced Aug. 27 with nine partner nations in Singapore.The exercise focuses on increasing maritime domain awareness through collaborative and coordinated sharing of information toward ensuring a common...

PHILIPPINE SEA -- Ships assigned to the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), with attached 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, partnered with Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) amphibious transport dock ship JS Osumi (LST 4001) to conduct a passing exercise (PASSEX), Aug. 26.During a PASSEX,...

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- More than 130 senior military leaders, intelligence analysts, interagency operators, and Arctic maritime subject matter experts discussed the strategic challenges associated with maritime operations and changing conditions in the Arctic, at the 2018 Arctic...