08 April 2019 Cargo handling battalion demonstrates new capability with Mark VI patrol boat lift SANTA RITA, Guam - Sailors assigned to Navy Cargo Handling Battalion (NCHB) 1, Detachment Guam, conducted a proof of concept lift on/lift off (LOLO) of a Mark VI patrol boat with Military Sealift Command (MSC) Maritime Prepositioning Force ship USNS 2nd LT John P. Bobo (T-AK 3008) in Apra Harbor,...
08 April 2019 Malaysian Students Learn Disaster Preparedness Skills During PP19 KUCHING, Malaysia – Malaysian secondary school students joined Pacific Partnership 2019 participants for an Emergency Preparedness Camp at the Sarawak State Library, April 6.The program uses humanitarian assistance and disaster relief information as a platform for students to enhance their English...
08 April 2019 2ID joins the fight against South Korea wildfire GANGWON, Republic of Korea – At a moment's notice, U.S. Army Soldiers joined the battle against one of South Korea’s worst fires in years.Soldiers with 2-2 Assault Helicopter Battalion and 3-2 General Support Aviation Battalion, 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-U.S. Combined...
08 April 2019 US, Thailand Conducts Anti-Submarine Exercise in Andaman Sea ANDAMAN SEA (NNS) – The U.S. Navy and Royal Thai Navy (RTN) began the 8th iteration of exercise Guardian Sea at the opening ceremony aboard the RTN frigate HTMS Bhumibol Adulyadej in the Andaman Sea, April 7.A U.S. Navy Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine and underway replenishment oiler along...
08 April 2019 Malaysia Emergency Response Team Conducts Rescue Exercise During PP19 KUCHING, Malaysia – Malaysian civilian and military government agencies conducted a field training exercise (FTX) with Pacific Partnership 2019 (PP19) participants in Kuching, April 7.The Malaysian-led evolution simulated a natural disaster relevant to the area.“The goal is to rehearse their...
05 April 2019 Pacific Air Forces Hosts First U.S.-Mongolia Airman-to-Airman Talks JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Pacific Air Forces hosted a delegation from the Mongolian Air Force Command for Airman-to-Airman talks here, March 26-28.The multi-day event marked the first A2A talks between the United States and MAFC, a newly separated branch of the Mongolian Armed...
05 April 2019 Mariner Evacuated by HSC-25 for Medical Emergency ANDERSEN AIR BASE, Guam -- The Guam-based “Island Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 provided emergency medical lift for a Chinese mariner in distress aboard a Panamanian flagged dry bulk cargo vessel Friday morning.U.S. Coast Guard Sector Guam notified HSC-25 Thursday that the...
05 April 2019 Go for Broke: Army Unit's Motto Now a National Day WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Every year, April 5 is celebrated as National "Go For Broke" Day, derived from a saying that's known to mean "wager everything." "Go For Broke" also happens to be the motto of one of the most decorated units in U.S. military history, the Army's 442nd Regimental Combat Team, and...
05 April 2019 Keystone of Innovation KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Since its inception years ago, virtual reality has provided ways to relax, have fun, and is a great way to learn or train in a controlled environment.Now, the 18th Maintenance Group has a new VR training matrix and is currently developing and reinforcing job tasks for...
05 April 2019 U.S. Air Force, Republic of Korea Conduct Joint Training KUNSAN AIR FORCE BASE, Republic of Korea -- Pilots from the 8th Fighter Wing conducted flying operations with the 19th Fighter Wing, from Jungwon Air Base, for Buddy Squadron training event from March 27 to 29.Buddy Squadron, which is held multiple times a year, is training that aims to enhance the...