IELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Eielson finalized its status as a formidable fifth-generation fighter wing today as the 354th Fighter Wing accepted delivery of its final F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft.With the arrival, the 354th Fighter Wing completed a two-year buildup, resulting in two...

CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii -- On Wednesday April 13 Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Adm. John C. Aquilino met with Indian Minister of Defense Rajnath Singh, at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii.Adm. Aquilino and Minister Singh discussed how to advance the India-U.S. Major Defense Partnership in accordance...

CAMP FUJI, Japan -- More than 150 soldiers with units across U.S. Army Japan (USARJ) and U.S. Army Pacific traversed on foot from one point to another, day, night, and through the rain, fog, with just their knowledge, map, combat gear, and compass during the land navigation portion of the USARJ...

DARWIN, Australia -- The Marine Rotational Force-Darwin (MRF-D) ground combat element (GCE) comes to Australia prepared for operations in any clime or place.Led by Third Battalion, Seventh Marines (3/7), and joined by units from Third Battalion, Eleventh Marines (3/11) and First Combat Engineer...

U.S. Embassy & Consulate in the Republic of Korea -- U.S. Special Representative for the DPRK Ambassador Sung Kim will travel to Seoul from April 18-22. During his visit, Special Representative Kim will meet with Republic of Korea (ROK) Special Representative for Korean Peninsula Peace and Security...

SOUTH CHINA SEA -- The U.S. and Indonesian navies concluded three days of at-sea bilateral operations in the South China Sea from April 12-14.The operations included the U.S. Navy's guided-missile destroyer USS Momsen (DDG 92) and the Indonesian Navy, known as Tentera Nasional Indonesia - Angkatan...

DARWIN, Australia -- The Marine Rotational Force-Darwin (MRF-D) Air Combat Element (ACE) is critical to accomplish Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) missions and tasks. As one of the Major Subordinate Elements of the MAGTF, the ACE offers much more than just aircraft in the skies.Led by Marine...

HONOLULU, Hawaii -- The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Jospeh Gerczak assisted four mariners aboard the disabled 38-foot sailing vessel Shyska 180 nautical miles off Hawaii Island, Wednesday.The vessel became disabled after damage to its rudder and the Joseph Gerczak crew towed the vessel until...

CAMP ZAMA, Japan -- Installation Management Command – Pacific’s senior enlisted leader had a simple, yet powerful message to deliver to the U.S. Army Garrison (USAG) Japan total workforce during a recent visit: “What you do matters!”Command Sgt. Major Jason R. Copeland, who accompanied IMCOM-Pacific...

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- The 15th Operational Support Squadron (OSS) Radar, Airfield and Weather Systems (RAWS) shop technicians aid in the safety of military aircraft taking off and landing on the flightline to ensure mission success.The Hickam RAWS technicians maintain and install...