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Nimitz Carrier Strike Group Concludes Cooperative Deployment with Royal Australian Navy
November 25, 2020 — INDIAN OCEAN -- The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, consisting of USS Nimitz (CVN-68), Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) and Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS... MORE

Thanksgiving Feed-the-Troops Tradition Continues Despite COVID-19
November 25, 2020 — WASHINGTON -- Thanksgiving is going to look a lot different for just about everyone this year thanks to the global pandemic. Unfortunately, that includes our service members stationed overseas.Large... MORE

5th Air Force Vice Commander Visits Misawa Air Base
November 25, 2020 — MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Brig. Gen. Leonard J. Kosinski, the 5th Air Force vice commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Kathleen McCool, the 5th AF command chief, wrapped up their visit to Misawa Air Base,... MORE

C-130J Super Hercules refuels F-22 Raptors Using Aerial Bulk Fuel Delivery System
November 25, 2020 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii --A C-130J Super Hercules conducted a hot-pit refuel of a pair of F-22 Raptors Nov. 24 at Koror Palau International Airport using an Aerial Bulk Fuel Delivery... MORE

Andersen AFB to Host 69th Annual Operation Christmas Drop
November 25, 2020 — ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- Operation Christmas Drop is a U.S. Pacific Air Forces-sponsored multinational training and humanitarian assistance mission based out of Andersen Air Force Base, Guam... MORE

USS John S. McCain Conducts Freedom of Navigation Operation
November 24, 2020 — PETER THE GREAT BAY -- On Nov. 24 (local time) USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) asserted navigational rights and freedoms in the vicinity of Peter the Great Bay in the Sea of Japan. This freedom of... MORE

Chief of Space Operations Completes First Official Visit to Pacific Air Forces
November 24, 2020 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- U.S. Space Force Gen. John W. Raymond, Chief of Space Operations, had discussions with U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces commander, Space... MORE

U.S. National Security Advisor Reaffirms Alliance, Announces Military Assistance and Typhoon Relief during Philippines Visit
November 24, 2020 — MANILA, Philippines -- U.S. National Security Advisor (NSA) Robert C. O’Brien met with Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, Secretary of Foreign Affairs Teodoro Locsin Jr., Secretary of Finance... MORE

Marine Corps Installations Pacific Marines Stay Mission Ready with Training Exercise Frost
November 24, 2020 — CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan -- U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Installations Pacific (MCIPAC ) conducted Training Exercise Frost at Camp Hansen Nov. 18.Training Exercise Frost was executed by Marines... MORE

Eielson Concludes Phase I Exercise, Launches 12 F-35As
November 24, 2020 — EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Airmen from the 354th Fighter Wing completed Arctic Gold 21-1, a Phase 1 readiness exercise, Nov.19, 2020.The primary objective of the exercise was to test and... MORE

Virtual Conference Addresses Challenges to Indo-Pacific Armies in Urban Environments
November 23, 2020 — FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii -- Army leaders from 26 nations across five continents virtually joined the 44th Indo-Pacific Armies Management Seminar (IPAMS XLIV) and the 6th Senior Enlisted Leaders Forum... MORE

USS Barry Returns to the South China Sea
November 23, 2020 — SOUTH CHINA SEA -- After conducting its fourth routine transit through the Taiwan Strait this year, Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) returned to South China Sea, Nov... MORE

US Marine Corps Working together with Okinawa Prefectural Government for COVID-19 Control Effort
November 23, 2020 — OKINAWA, Japan -- Since late March, the U.S. Marine Corps in Okinawa has been implementing strict safety measures including restricting activities off base to minimize the spread of COVID-19. After... MORE

Nimitz Strike Group Concludes Malabar 2020 with Australia, India and Japan
November 20, 2020 — INDIAN OCEAN -- Maritime forces from Australia, India, Japan, and the United States completed Phase II of the multi-lateral naval exercise, Malabar 2020, November 20.The exercise improved integration... MORE

Holiday Season Guidance to Minimize Spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019
November 20, 2020 — WASHINGTON -- On Tuesday, the department released the Holiday Season Guidance to Minimize Spread of the Coronavirus Disease 2019, which supplements existing guidance in DOD Force Health Protection... MORE

Rapid Utility Repair Kit Training Empowers Japanese Partners
November 20, 2020 — MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- The 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Water and Fuels Systems Maintenance Flight, commonly known as the Dirt Boyz, conducted Rapid Utility Repair Kit (RURK) training with Japan... MORE

Office of Special Investigations Hosts Subject Matter Expert Exchange with Federated States of Micronesia Police
November 20, 2020 — ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- The Office of Special Investigations (OSI) 6th Field Investigations Region Special Missions Branch in Guam hosted a virtual subject matter expert exchange with members... MORE

Space Force to Remain 'Lean, Agile, Fast'
November 19, 2020 — WASHINGTON -- Space Force Gen. John W. "Jay" Raymond, chief of space operations, spoke today about the Space Force at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics conference."We anticipate... MORE

U.S. Forces Korea and United Nations Command Emphasize Commitment to ROK-US Alliance
November 19, 2020 — USAG HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea -- United States Forces Korea and United Nations Command hosted several members of South Korea’s National Assembly Defense Committee with roundtable discussions, a... MORE

Guarding Cyberspace
November 19, 2020 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii --Security is important on a military installation, from gates and guards to fences and ID checks, but another aspect of base security involves communications... MORE