09 July 2019 Pacific Angel 19-1 Wraps Up in Bangladesh LALMONIRHAT, Bangladesh -- More than 50 U.S. military personnel, alongside service members from Nepal, Sri Lanka and Thailand, conducted several humanitarian assistance events throughout Lalmonirhat, Bangladesh, during Pacific Angel 19-1, June 22-28, 2019.Throughout that time, the U.S. and partner...
09 July 2019 Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka Welcomes Capt. Jarrett as New Commander YOKOSUKA, Japan -- Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) welcomed the 38th commanding officer during a change of command ceremony at the base auditorium, July 9.Capt. Jeffrey J. Kim was relieved by Capt. Rich Jarrett as the commanding officer of CFAY during a ceremony that was attended by more...
09 July 2019 USAR-J Legal Assistance Office Wins Excellence Award CAMP ZAMA, Japan -- For the past two years, 100 percent of the U.S. Army Japan Legal Assistance Office's Interactive Customer Evaluations have been positive.This year the office received an additional honor--the Army Chief of Staff Award for Excellence in Legal Assistance for fiscal 2018.Kent...
09 July 2019 8th SFS Takes First at Pacific Air Forces Competition KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- A team of 8th Security Forces Squadron defenders took first place, during Pacific Air Forces’ Advanced Combat Skills Assessment competition at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 24 to 28.The 8th SFS team competed against 10 teams of PACAF’s top defenders. Over...
08 July 2019 U.S. Marines, Soldiers, and Airmen Conduct HIMARS Rapid Infiltration in Australia ROCKHAMPTON, Australia -- U.S. Forces conduct High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) Rapid Infiltration (HIRAIN) training in Queensland Australia, during Exercise Talisman Sabre 19, July 6, 2019.The U.S. and Australian bi-lateral training Exercise Talisman Sabre 19 provides an opportunity to...
08 July 2019 Brig. Gen. Joel Carey Takes Helm of Kadena's 18th Wing KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Brig. Gen. Case Cunningham relinquished command of Kadena Air Base’s 18th Wing to Brig. Gen. Joel Carey during a change of command ceremony.Lt. Gen. Kevin Schneider, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, presided over the event held inside a hangar where Airmen,...
08 July 2019 USS Montgomery Arrives in Singapore SINGAPORE -- The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Montgomery (LCS 8) arrived at Changi Naval Base in Singapore July 6 as part of a rotational deployment to the Indo-Pacific area of operations.Montgomery’s arrival in Singapore marks the fourth deployment of littoral combat ships to...
08 July 2019 The Ronald Reagan Strike Group Arrives in Brisbane BRISBANE, Australia -- The Ronald Reagan Strike Group arrived in Brisbane, Australia, on July 5 for a regularly scheduled port visit.The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG 62) pulled into Brisbane July 5, while the...
08 July 2019 The 35th LRS Builds on Lessons Learned from Exercise, Teams Up with Security Forces MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- The 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron conducted an agile combat employment exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 28.The ACE concept challenges Airmen to operate in an austere environment with limited basing, while testing their abilities to quickly and efficiently land,...
03 July 2019 Pacific Fleet Commander Visits Indonesia, Strengthens Partnership PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii -- Adm. John C. Aquilino, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, wrapped up a multi-day visit to Jakarta, Indonesia, July 3, reaffirming the U.S. Navy’s commitment to the bilateral Strategic Partnership between the United States and Indonesia and celebrating 70 years of relations with...