U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE -- U.S. engagement with the ten member states of ASEAN has never been stronger. The United States welcomed ASEAN’s Indo-Pacific Outlook, and its close complementarity with America’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, as well as the regional approaches of our allies and partners. The...

OKINAWA, Japan -- Airmen and family members with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron and the 31st Rescue Squadron conducted a five-mile memorial ruck in honor of two fallen pararescuemen.U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Sean Barton, from the 320th STS, and Tech. Sgt. Peter Kraines, from the 24th Special...

SASEBO, Japan -- The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Pioneer (MCM 9) sailed around Sasebo harbor for their Family and Friends Day cruise in Sasebo, Japan, November 1.Family and friends of the Pioneer crew had the opportunity to experience what life underway is like for their sailors. A...

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Since arriving in Hawaii about a year ago, the Barkemeyers try to live their best Hawaii life by going on hikes, visiting the beach and exploring the other islands.Mr. and Mrs. Barkemeyer are also both C-17 pilots who work toward stability and security in...

HENOKO, Japan -- U.S. Marines with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, and Okinawa residents participated in the 46th Annual Henoko District Citizen’s Track and Field Meet Sports Day in Henoko, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 3, 2019.Personnel from Camp Schwab have been included in the track and field...

CHATTOGRAM, Bangladesh -- The U.S. and Bangladesh navies kicked off Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Bangladesh 2019 with an opening ceremony held at the School of Maritime Warfare and Tactics (SMWT) in Chattogram, Nov. 4.The CARAT exercise series, celebrating its 25th anniversary,...

PHUKET, Thailand – Sailors and Marines from the Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) and embarked 3rd Marine Division arrived in Phuket, Thailand, Nov. 3.“It’s great to be able to bring our blue and gold team to one of Thailand’s beautiful cities,” said Cdr. Christopher...

PHILIPPINE SEA -- The Ronald Reagan Strike Group and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Escort Division 12 conducted bilateral exercise at sea in support of regional security and stability in the Indo-Pacific, Oct. 24 through Nov. 2.The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and U.S. Navy executed...

NEW DELHI - The commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet visited India, Oct. 26-31, to expand the maritime partnership between the two countries, and emphasize the importance of a free and open Indo-Pacific.During a stop in New Delhi, Adm. John C. Aquilino met with India’s Chief of Naval Staff Adm...

Japan -- "Leaders are made, not born" Vince LombardiThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is an Army organization that is predominately civilian. The majority of these civilian employees are technical experts. They have honed their skills in multiple disciplines including various types of...