21 August 2024 MV Cape Hudson Arrives at Indonesia for Super Garuda Shield 24 Offload Military Sealift Command (MSC) chartered Motor Vessel (MV) Cape Hudson (T-AKR 5066) arrived at the port of Banyuwangi, Indonesia, to offload equipment in support of exercise Super Garuda Shield 2024, August 12-13, 2024...
21 August 2024 MRF-D 24.3: U.S. Marines, Sailors participate in Pacific Airshow Gold Coast U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 (Reinforced), Marine Rotational Force – Darwin 24.3, participated in the Pacific Airshow Gold Coast, held along the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, Aug. 16-19...
21 August 2024 U.S. Coast Guard successfully rescues a disabled fishing vessel crew near Satawal Atoll, FSM On Aug. 18, 2024, the USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) crew successfully rescued six fishermen and towed their disabled fishing vessel to Satawal Atoll in the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), marking the end of a coordinated search and rescue operation showcasing strong international and local...
21 August 2024 On the Prowl: Wolf Pack integrates into Ulchi Freedom Shield The 8th Fighter Wing recently began integrating into Ulchi Freedom Shield, an annual joint, combined, and interagency exercise Aug. 19...
20 August 2024 51st Fighter Wing integrates with Ulchi Freedom Shield 24 For the first time in recent history, the 51st Fighter Wing at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, is incorporating its recurring wing readiness exercise into Ulchi Freedom Shield 24. The 51st FW readiness exercise started on Aug. 19 and will continue until Aug. 23, 2024...
20 August 2024 Strengthening the joint medical force: U.S. Army combat medics and Navy corpsmen conduct dynamic cross-training during Pacific Fortitude On August 13, 2024, U.S. Army combat medics assigned to 4th Battalion, 70th Armor Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, and U.S. Navy corpsmen assigned to 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, engaged in a rigorous cross-training exercise during Pacific...
20 August 2024 B-2 Spirit stealth bombers deploy to Australia in support of Bomber Task Force mission to the Pacific A Bomber Task Force deployment of U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit stealth bombers, Airmen and support equipment from the 509th Bomb Wing and 131st BW, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, has began at Royal Australian Air Force Base Amberley, Australia, Aug. 16, 2024...
20 August 2024 Pacific Partnership 2024-2 Concludes Second Mission Stop in Legazpi, Philippines Pacific Partnership 2024-2 (PP24-2) concluded its second mission stop in Legazpi, Philippines, Aug. 13, at a closing ceremony hosted aboard the expeditionary fast transport ship USNS City of Bismarck (T-EPF 9) at the Legazpi City Port...
20 August 2024 US Airman Returns World War II Artifacts Back to the Japanese people. Lt. Col. Cichon's mission to return these artifacts reflects the United States' unwavering commitment to its allies. The dedication he demonstrated in ensuring these artifacts reached Japan is a testament to the values of respect, understanding, and cooperation that underpin U.S. foreign relations...
19 August 2024 US, Allies Execute Pacific Dragon 2024 Exercise Allied navies joined the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Missile Defense Agency to conduct the Pacific Dragon 2024 (PD24) ballistic missile defense exercise from July 29-Aug. 13, 2024, in waters around the Hawaiian Islands...