19 April 2019 Konetzni Hall: COMSUBRON 15 Dedicates Building to Historic Submariner Piti, Guam (April 19, 2019) – Commander, Submarine Squadron Fifteen formally dedicated Konetzni Hall during a ceremony April 19, in Piti, Guam.The building, named after Vice Adm. (ret.) Albert Konetzni, has served as the CSS-15 and Naval Submarine Training Center Pacific Detachment Guam headquarters...
09 January 2019 Statement by Acting Chief Spokesperson Charles E. Summers on Appointment of Eric D. Chewning as Chief of Staff to the Secretary of Defense WASHINGTON -- Mr. Eric D. Chewning has accepted the position of chief of staff to the secretary of defense. Since October 2017, Mr. Chewning served the administration as the deputy assistant secretary of defense for industrial policy. Mr. Chewning brings an array of military and industry experience...
15 November 2018 Ronald Reagan, John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Groups Operate in Philippine Sea PHILIPPINE SEA -- The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (RRNSG) and John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group (JCSSG) are conducting high-end dual carrier operations in the Philippine Sea.While steaming together, the two carrier strike groups will execute complex air, surface and anti-submarine warfare...
11 September 2018 Osan Honors 9/11 First Responders OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- The 51st Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) fire and emergency services (FES) flight hosted a 9/11 memorial ceremony at the Osan Air Base Fire Department followed by a stair climb at Seoraksan Tower here, Sept. 11, 2018.Both events were held in honor of those who lost...
08 August 2018 DOD Implements Changes to Veterans’ Education Benefits JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- The Department of Defense issued a fundamental change July 12, 2018, to its policy on the transfer of Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits.Effective one year from the date of this change, eligibility to transfer those benefits will be limited to service...
03 May 2018 Coast Guard Welcomes New Admiral to Lead 14th District HONOLULU, Hawaii -- The Coast Guard 14th District held a change of command ceremony bidding farewell to Rear Adm. Vincent B. Atkins and welcoming Rear Adm. Brian K. Penoyer, at Coast Guard Base Honolulu, Wednesday.Vice Adm. Fred M. Midgette, commander, Coast Guard Pacific Area presided over the...
12 April 2018 U.S. Participation in DEFEXPO 2018 Demonstrates Commitment to U.S.-India Major Defense Partnership Relationship CHENNAI, India -- A large and diverse U.S. delegation will attend DEFEXPO 2018, a key defense trade event in India and the region. The delegation will include active duty military officers, government officials, and industry executives – demonstrating the depth and breadth of the commitment of the...
02 April 2018 Coast Guard Decommissions 9th High Endurance Cutter after Nearly 50 Years HONOLULU, Hawaii -- The Coast Guard decommissioned its ninth High Endurance Cutter after nearly 50 years of service as part of recapitalization efforts during a ceremony at Coast Guard Base Honolulu, Thursday.The Coast Guard Cutter Sherman is one of the Coast Guard’s four remaining 378-foot High...
21 February 2018 More than Allies: Immigrant Airman Forges Intercultural Friendships An intelligence analyst by day and cultural envoy by night, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Cesar Ventura grew up one of four siblings of a Hispanic immigrant family in Los Angeles, California. Of his family, “Vinny” and his brothers spoke both English and Spanish.“Mijo, can you come tell me what they’re...
20 February 2018 More Than Allies: Immigrant Airman Forges Intercultural Friendships MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- An intelligence analyst by day and cultural envoy by night, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Cesar Ventura grew up one of four siblings of a Hispanic immigrant family in Los Angeles, California. Of his family, “Vinny” and his brothers spoke both English and Spanish.“Mijo, can you...