YOKOSUKA, Japan -- Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday visited Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Nov. 7.The visit to CTF 71 was part of the...

SANTA RITA, Guam -- The USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) crew kicked off Operation Rematau conducting a two-week, nearly 2,000 nautical mile deployment to the high seas and the Federated States of Micronesia countering illegal fishing and strengthening partnerships from Oct. 24 to Nov. 6."Operation...

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces commander, visited Team Osan for an immersion tour, Nov. 4, 2022. He received a first-hand look at the innovations being made to the base's vehicles and infrastructure to improve Osan's capabilities.One of the main innovations...

COMBINED ARMS TRAINING CENTER CAMP FUJI, Japan -- Before any hand grenades could blast more shrapnel into a pockmarked range, anticipation filled the air as 60 live grenades were taken out of their cardboard canisters and distributed to Soldiers.From a concrete pit that overlooked the small range,...

JAKARTA, U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Indonesia -- Key U.S. defense industry leaders and trade representatives are participating in the Indo Defence Expo & Forum (Indo Defence 2022), Indonesia’s official Tri-service Defense, Maritime and Security event, hosted by the Indonesian Ministry of Defense...

We are aware of the ballistic missile launch and are consulting closely with our allies and partners. While we have assessed that this event does not pose an immediate threat to U.S. personnel or territory, or to our allies, the missile launches highlight the destabilizing impact of the DPRK’s...

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Team Eielson exercised the capability to accomplish their mission while countering chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN ) threats during Golden Raven 23-1 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.“The exercise is designed to allow the 168th Wing and 354th...

WASHINGTON -- The challenge of the National Defense Strategy is to ensure U.S. deterrence at a time of profound change, Colin Kahl, the undersecretary of defense for policy, told an audience at the Brookings Institution.Kahl, who spoke Friday, said the defense strategy fully supports the National...

RIMBA AIR BASE, Brunei -- Combat Aircrew (CAC) 9 of the “Red Lancers” Patrol Squadron (VP) 10 joined the Royal Brunei Navy (RBN) and USS Charleston (LCS 18) for the 28th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise on Rimba Air Base, Brunei, Oct 24 – 31.Hosted by the Royal...

ROYAL NEW ZEALAND AIR FORCE BASE OHAKEA, New Zealand -- The ‘Red Lancers’ of Patrol Squadron (VP) 10 demonstrated the capabilities of the P-8A Poseidon for the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) on Royal New Zealand Air Force Base Ohakea, October 19-27.One P-8A aircraft, along with nine aircrew...