07 March 2023 Yokota Airman Recognized for Contributions to US-Japan Alliance YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- The Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association (JAAGA) recognized Maj. Lance Mazzella, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron director of operations, during the 2022 JAAGA Award ceremony held at the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Air Defense Command at Yokota Air Base,...
07 March 2023 Joint Statement of the Quad Ministerial Meeting in New Delhi U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE -- Joint Statement of the Quad Ministerial Meeting in New DelhiThe following is the joint statement released by the Secretary of State of the United States and the Foreign Ministers of the Governments of Australia, India, and Japan on the occasion of the Quad Foreign...
07 March 2023 Jungle Warfare Exercise 23 OKINAWA, Japan -- Marines across III Marine Expeditionary Force rehearsed and refined operating as a Stand-in Force while working alongside joint partners at Jungle Warfare Exercise (JWX) 23 across the island of Okinawa, Feb. 12-17, 2023.JWX 23 is large-scale field training exercise focused on...
07 March 2023 The Long Wait Is Over: Vietnam Veteran to Receive Medal of Honor WASHINGTON -- The White House announced retired Army Col. Paris Davis will receive the Medal of Honor for his acts of bravery as a commander during the Vietnam War.President Joe Biden will present the award to Davis during a ceremony at the White House Friday.Davis commanded American Special Forces...
07 March 2023 U.S. Hosts Regional Maritime Sanctions Enforcement Workshop in Manila MANILA, U.S. Embassy in the Philippines -- The United States government recently hosted a workshop for customs, coast guard, and legal officials from the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Taiwan to strengthen regional cooperation in enforcing international maritime sanctions.Organized from...
06 March 2023 USS Rafael Peralta Conducts Jeju, Republic of Korea Port Visit JEJU, Republic of Korea -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) departed Jeju, Republic of Korea following a scheduled port visit March 3.Rafael Peralta’s visit underscores the strategic importance of Republic of Korea to an enduring free and open...
06 March 2023 U.S. Coast Guard Conducts Search and Rescue Exercise with Partners in Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia WENO, CHUUK, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) -- Members of U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam conducted a search and rescue exercise in Weno, Chuuk, FSM, from Feb. 20 to 23, 2023.In attendance were 27 members from various agencies, including the Chuuk Department of Public Safety in...
06 March 2023 New Deputy Commander Position Accelerates PACAF’s Allies and Partners Connection JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) continues to find new ways to embrace the “accelerate change or lose” charge given by U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. Charles Q. Brown, when he penned his August 2020 letter to Airmen.In early 2023, PACAF welcomed Royal...
06 March 2023 USS John Finn Joins Task Force 71 in Japan YOKOSUKA, Japan -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS John Finn (DDG 113) arrived in its new forward-deployed location of Yokosuka, Japan, March 4, joining Commander, Task Force (CTF 71)/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15.The forward presence of USS John Finn enhances the national...
04 March 2023 U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Travels to India, Speaks at Raisina Dialogue Adm. John C. Aquilino, Commander U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, visited India on an overseas trip March 1-4, 2023, where he met with senior military and government leaders and participated in the Raisina Dialogue. During his visit, Aquilino met with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Defence...