25 February 2019 Coast Guard, Emergency Services Conduct 2 Joint Medical Evacuations in 2 Days throughout Main Hawaiian Islands HONOLULU, Hawaii -- The Coast Guard conducted two joint medical evacuations in last two days throughout Main Hawaiian Islands.Wednesday, the Coast Guard and Hawaii Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) personnel conducted a medical transport of a 35-year-old man from Hilo, while Tuesday a Station...
22 February 2019 U.S., Federated States of Micronesia Conduct Bilateral Engagement; 75th Commemorate Operation Hailstone HONOLULU, Hawaii -- Continuing Coast Guard commitment in the Indo-Pacific Region, Rear Adm. Kevin Lunday joined the U.S. Delegation lead by Chargé d' Affaires Heather Coble who met in Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), for a bilateral meeting with the Honorable Secretary Lorin Robert, FSM...
22 February 2019 Ronald Reagan Hosts Iwakuni Chamber of Commerce and Industry YOKOSUKA, Japan -- The Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), hosted the Iwakuni Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) Feb. 21.ICCI chairman, Mr. Masato Yasumoto, and 16 committee members travelled almost 500 miles north to visit Ronald Reagan and help strengthen the...
22 February 2019 COPE North Airmen Demonstrate Agility during Typhoon Wutip Evacuation ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- COPE North 2019 paused Feb. 22 as a precautionary measure due to hazardous conditions and potentially damaging winds caused by Typhoon Wutip.For the safety and security of assets, aircraft will either bed down at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, or relocate to...
22 February 2019 Sri Lanka Air Force, Japan ASDF, Meet with U.S. Air Force Search and Rescue YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan – Representatives of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) and Japanese Ministry of Defense were hosted by the 459th Airlift Squadron on February 13, 2019 at Yokota Air Base as part of a trilateral search and rescue (SAR) exchange.The exchange was a free flow of information regarding...
22 February 2019 Thai-U.S. Combined Arms Live-Fire Exercise Concludes Cobra Gold 19 SUKHOTHAL PROVINCE, Kingdom of Thailand -- The 38th iteration of Cobra Gold, the largest multilateral exercise in the Indo-Pacific region, concluded with a combined arms live-fire exercise in Sukhothai Province, Thailand on Feb. 22, 2019.Gen. Pornpipat Benyasri, Royal Thai Armed Forces Chief of...
22 February 2019 Pacific Submarine Force Welcomes New Commander PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii - Commander Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMSUBPAC) held a change of command ceremony at the historic submarine piers on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Feb. 21.Rear Adm. Blake L. Converse relieved Rear Adm. Daryl L. Caudle as COMSUBPAC and commander, Task Force...
21 February 2019 Essex Amphibious Ready Group Visits Pearl Harbor PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii - The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), other ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), and embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) visited Pearl Harbor, Feb. 18-20."Pearl Harbor is rich in military history and its strategic location places it...
21 February 2019 Iron Support Battalion Hosts ROK Army Deputy Chief of Staff for Sustainment CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea -- Katchi Kapshida! (We Go Together!); a call to action symbolizing the alliance fortified in the 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-U.S. Combined Division.Maj. Gen. Sung, Il, deputy chief of staff of sustainment, for the Republic of Korea Army, visited 123rd Brigade Support...
21 February 2019 Kunsan Airman First U.S. Active Duty Grandson to Return Japanese Battle Flag KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- The values of family, heritage and honor are central to the Air Force, and highly valued in many cultures.For Senior Master Sgt. William Lowell Armstrong, 8th Logistics Readiness Squadron deployment and distribution flight superintendent, traveling to Japan to...