01 February 2018 Leaders Walk Toward Unity MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan -- U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard F. Fuerst, commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Christopher J. Garza, sergeant major of MCAS Iwakuni and Yoshihiko Fukuda, mayor of Iwakuni City, and other Japanese government...
16 January 2018 Army Secretary Visits 25th Infantry Division SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- Army Secretary Mark Esper visited Soldiers at the 25th Infantry Division Jan. 11 to gain an understanding of the division's capability to train and support Soldiers and conduct successful operations in the Pacific area of responsibility.Esper, the 23rd Secretary of the...
10 January 2018 III Marine Expeditionary and 7th Fleet Come Together for Staff Talks in Yokosuka YOKOSUKA, Japan -- Leaders from U.S. 7th Fleet and III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) joined for staff talks at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka Jan. 8-9, to strengthen the relationship between the Navy and Marine Corps teams forward deployed to the Indo-Asia-Pacific.The talks provided an...
05 January 2018 Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Flies Navy Jack in 2018 'Forged with Purpose' PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii -- Sailors hoisted the colors crisp and promptly to start the New Year Jan. 1. Throughout 2018 the First Navy Jack will rise under Old Glory, renewing a culture of tradition and resolve at Pearl Harbor.Rear Adm. Brian P. Fort, commander, Navy Region Hawaii, ordered the flying of...
26 December 2017 Army Strengthens Allied Partnerships in 2017 with Joint, Multinational Exercises WASHINGTON -- Across the globe, the U.S. Army is strong, dependable ally and partner for many countries. This level of seamless cooperation was on strong display in 2017, as the U.S. conducted multiple training exercises and operations with its allies abroad to promote international security. Here...
21 December 2017 Double Down: Vipers Pack 2X The Ordnance U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 (HMLA-367) received three upgraded AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters at Marine Corps Air Station, Kaneohe Bay, Dec. 19, 2017. The AH-1Z aircraft is an updated version of the AH-1W, bringing new capabilities and features into the arsenal of...
19 December 2017 Operation Christmas Drop Unites Air Forces, Strengthens Operations ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- Imagine living on one of the most remote islands in the world where the primary means of transportation on, off and around your home is by boat; and every December you see bundles drop from aircraft providing you with essential supplies to help with your daily...
18 December 2017 U.S. Air Force C-130J Makes Christmas Drop Debut YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- The U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules has made its debut in Operation Christmas Drop (OCD) 2017.Over the past year, Yokota Air Base has transitioned from the C-130H Hercules to the newer C-130J model. This is the first OCD that will utilize U.S. J-models, learning from...
13 December 2017 Santa’s on His Way: 66th Operation Christmas Drop Launches from Andersen Air Force Base ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- The 66th iteration of Operation Christmas Drop took to the sky Dec. 11 as military leaders ceremoniously pushed the first pallet of donated toys, food, supplies and educational materials into a C-130J Super Hercules.The ceremony marked the continuation of the longest...
12 December 2017 Operation Christmas Drop 2017 in Full Flight ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- Operation Christmas Drop 2017 officially took off with the ceremonial "push" of the first pallet at Andersen Air Force Base (AFB) Guam Dec. 11.Operation Christmas Drop is the longest ongoing U.S. Department of Defense operation and humanitarian airlift in the world...