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USS Santa Fe Visits Western Australia following Training
February 26, 2019 — STIRLING, Australia -- The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Santa Fe (SSN 763) arrived at HMAS Stirling for a scheduled port visit this week.Santa Fe’s visit followed the completion of a... MORE

Wreckage of WWII Destroyer USS Strong Discovered in Solomon Sea
February 26, 2019 — PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii -- Wreckage of World War II destroyer USS Strong (DD 467) was discovered, Feb. 6, resting 300 meters (nearly 1,000 feet) below the surface of Kula Gulf, north of the island of New... MORE

Airmen and Soldiers Optimize Mission Readiness by Enhancing the Army’s Combatives Program
February 26, 2019 — Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii -- U.S. Air Force Maj. Frederick Cruz from the Hawaii Air National Guard, pins down fellow Airman on shallow ocean waves as water splashed after each body hit... MORE

Air Defense Soldier Inducted into Sergeant Audie Murphy Club
February 26, 2019 — SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- For some, responsibility may not be the first thing on the mind of a child. Some are able to enjoy their youthful years without much worry within their household. Growing... MORE

374 Civil Engineer Squadron, Medical Group Team Up for Quality Care
February 26, 2019 — YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Approximately 150 feet of weather-resistant corridor designed to safely transport patients from one area of the hospital to another now stands in front of the hospital at... MORE

USS Ashland Visits Malaysia during 7th Fleet Operations
February 25, 2019 — KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia -- The amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) arrived in Kota Kinabalu for a port visit, Feb. 23, as the crew continues working to strengthen regional... MORE

Sailors, Marines Visit Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan High School, Malaysia
February 25, 2019 — KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia -- The amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) arrived in Kota Kinabalu for a port visit, Feb. 23, as the crew continues working to strengthen regional... MORE

US Military Personnel, Aircraft Attend Aerospace & Defence Exposition and Airshow 19
February 25, 2019 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Approximately 130 U.S. military personnel and aircraft are scheduled to attend the 2019 Australian International Airshow and Aerospace and Defence Exposition... MORE

U.S. Marine Applies Basic Lifesaving Skill to Help Civilian in Okinawa
February 25, 2019 — OKINAWA, Japan -- Sitting on Miyagi Coast in Okinawa, Japan, is a well-loved establishment called Transit Café where people gather to eat and enjoy the scenery of Okinawa. It was February 19, 2019, a... MORE

Coast Guard, Emergency Services Conduct 2 Joint Medical Evacuations in 2 Days throughout Main Hawaiian Islands
February 25, 2019 — HONOLULU, Hawaii -- The Coast Guard conducted two joint medical evacuations in last two days throughout Main Hawaiian Islands.Wednesday, the Coast Guard and Hawaii Disaster Medical Assistance Team... MORE

U.S., Federated States of Micronesia Conduct Bilateral Engagement; 75th Commemorate Operation Hailstone
February 22, 2019 — HONOLULU, Hawaii -- Continuing Coast Guard commitment in the Indo-Pacific Region, Rear Adm. Kevin Lunday joined the U.S. Delegation lead by Chargé d' Affaires Heather Coble who met in Chuuk, Federated... MORE

U.S., Federated States of Micronesia Conduct Bilateral Engagement; Commemorate Operation Hailstone

Ronald Reagan Hosts Iwakuni Chamber of Commerce and Industry
February 22, 2019 — YOKOSUKA, Japan -- The Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), hosted the Iwakuni Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) Feb. 21.ICCI chairman, Mr. Masato Yasumoto, and... MORE

COPE North Airmen Demonstrate Agility during Typhoon Wutip Evacuation
February 22, 2019 — ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- COPE North 2019 paused Feb. 22 as a precautionary measure due to hazardous conditions and potentially damaging winds caused by Typhoon Wutip.For the safety and... MORE

Sri Lanka Air Force, Japan ASDF, Meet with U.S. Air Force Search and Rescue
February 22, 2019 — YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan – Representatives of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) and Japanese Ministry of Defense were hosted by the 459th Airlift Squadron on February 13, 2019 at Yokota Air Base as part of... MORE

Thai-U.S. Combined Arms Live-Fire Exercise Concludes Cobra Gold 19
February 22, 2019 — SUKHOTHAL PROVINCE, Kingdom of Thailand -- The 38th iteration of Cobra Gold, the largest multilateral exercise in the Indo-Pacific region, concluded with a combined arms live-fire exercise in... MORE

Pacific Submarine Force Welcomes New Commander
February 22, 2019 — PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii - Commander Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMSUBPAC) held a change of command ceremony at the historic submarine piers on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Feb. 21.Rear Adm... MORE

Essex Amphibious Ready Group Visits Pearl Harbor
February 21, 2019 — PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii - The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), other ships of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), and embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) visited Pearl... MORE

Cobra Gold 19: USAF Executes Full-spectrum Readiness Exercise, Advancing Indo-Pacific Partnerships

Iron Support Battalion Hosts ROK Army Deputy Chief of Staff for Sustainment
February 21, 2019 — CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea -- Katchi Kapshida! (We Go Together!); a call to action symbolizing the alliance fortified in the 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-U.S. Combined Division.Maj. Gen. Sung, Il,... MORE

Kunsan Airman First U.S. Active Duty Grandson to Return Japanese Battle Flag
February 21, 2019 — KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- The values of family, heritage and honor are central to the Air Force, and highly valued in many cultures.For Senior Master Sgt. William Lowell Armstrong, 8th... MORE

Cobra Gold 19: Royal Thai, US Conduct First Ever Cyber Range
February 21, 2019 — BANGKOK, Thailand -- The Royal Thai Armed Forces alongside the U.S. Marine Corps and Washington Air National Guard executed the first Cobra Gold Cyberspace Field Training Exercise (FTX) at the Royal... MORE