U.S. Indo-Pacific Command > Media

PH, US Concluded Participation in Tempest Express-27 Multinational Staff Planning Workshop
August 5, 2015 — The Philippines, United States, and other global partners concluded theirparticipation in the Tempest Express-27 (TE-27) multinational Staff Planningworkshop Friday at the Intercontinental Hotel in... MORE

50 Years Ago: Army Executes Rapid Buildup in Vietnam
August 5, 2015 — In early 1965, about 50,000 U.S. troops, mostly advisors, were in South Vietnam.By the end of 1966, that number had grown to 385,000 with the majority beingArmy and by that time, they were on the... MORE

Chicago Visits Subic Bay during Routine Patrol
August 5, 2015 — The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Chicago (SSN 721) arrived inSubic Bay Aug. 3 for a visit as part of its Western Pacific deployment.With a crew of approximately 170 Sailors, Chicago has... MORE

U.S. Marines Show Philippine Forces 'The Ropes'
August 5, 2015 — Staring from the top of the tower, they experience an irrepressible surge of adrenaline. The surge becomes a cold rush as they grab the rope, spin 180 degrees, and slide toward the ground 40 feet... MORE

USNS Mercy Arrives in Subic Bay, Philippines for Pacific Partnership
August 4, 2015 — SUBIC BAY, Philippines - The hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) arrived in Subic Bay, Philippines, Aug. 4, for the second half of its mission stop in the host nation for Pacific Partnership 2015.While... MORE

Expeditionary Marines to Train on Guam, Tinian, Palau
August 4, 2015 — DEDEDO, Guam -- The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit is scheduled to participate in certification exercises on the islands of Guam, Tinian and Palau from Aug. 10-19. During CERTEX, III Marine... MORE

U.S. Navy, JMSDF Sailors Give Back to Community during 39th Annual Friendship Day
August 4, 2015 — YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Yokosuka naval base jointly celebrated their 39th annual Friendship Day, Aug. 1... MORE

Securing Airspace, Alaska Unit Supports Pacific Air Forces Regional Support Center
August 4, 2015 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- All around Alaska, and out into the Pacific, little white domes dot the mountainside, coastlines, and islands-- the only tangible evidence of America's... MORE

Eighth Army, Korean Partners Role out Red Carpet for Korean War Vets
August 4, 2015 — YONGSAN GARRISON, South Korea -- The Pusan Perimeter, the Battle of the ChosinRiver, and the Battle of the Ch'ongch'on River are just a few of the mostintense and hard-fought battles that took place... MORE

Chief of Naval Operations Hosts Japanese Counterpart
August 4, 2015 — WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert hosted Admiral Tomohisa Takei, Chief of Staff, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), for a day-long counterpart visit in... MORE

U.S. and Indonesia Strengthen Maritime Partnerships during CARAT 2015
August 3, 2015 — A U.S. Navy task group comprised of ships, aircraft, Sailors and Marines arrived in Indonesia to commence the 21st annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2015, Aug 3. The... MORE

Mercy Departs Roxas City, Philippines
August 3, 2015 — The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) departed Roxas City, Philippines, Aug. 2 after completing a 16-day mission stop for Pacific Partnership 2015.During the first stop of... MORE

Issuing Army Prepositioned Stocks in Support of Pacific Reach 2015
August 3, 2015 — YOKOHAMA, Japan -- Army Field Support Battalion-Northeast Asia exercisedtheir ability to issue Army Prepositioned Stocks 4 watercraft to 7thTransportation Brigade (Expeditionary) during Exercise... MORE

20th Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives Command Supports Exercise in Australia
August 3, 2015 — The 20th CBRNE Command, or Chemical,Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives, participated in Exercise TalismanSabre in Australia this month.Maj. Amy J. Eastburg, a U.S. Army nuclearand counter... MORE

Tactical Air Control Party Airmen Control Sky Over Guam for Joint Training
August 3, 2015 — Several thousand feet above ground, Air Force pilots see the birds-eye view of the battle field: Every road, building and vehicle is laid out for them.What happens hidden from view, under cover of... MORE

RED HORSE Airmen Lend Helping Hands to Philippines Community
July 31, 2015 — ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- Airmen from the 554th RED HORSE Squadron helped complete a humanitarian assistance project July 30 in the Philippines in support of the State Partnership... MORE

USS Bonhomme Richard Arrives in Bali
July 31, 2015 — BALI, Indonesia - Forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) anchored off the coast of Bali July 31 for a port visit and cultural exchange. Upon arrival, Bonhomme Richard... MORE

Service Members Enhance Land Navigation Skills
July 31, 2015 — COMBINED ARMS TRAINING CENTER CAMP FUJI, Japan - Marines and sailors with Combat Logistics Company 36 refreshed their land navigation skills during Exercise Dragon Fire 2015 at Combined Arms Training... MORE

Patriots and Cameras: Suwon Soldiers Engage the Media
July 31, 2015 — SUWON AIR BASE, South Korea -- As service members serving overseas, Soldiershave the opportunity to represent the Army and the U.S. across the world. Newsagencies clamor to get stories about our... MORE

To Become the Best Medic
July 31, 2015 — PYEONGTAEK, South Korea - The best medic competition is a 72-hour two-Soldierteam competition. It pushes the participants to their physical and mentallimits. What do you think you have to do to... MORE