06 February 2015 ROK, US Interoperability Improves with Counter-fire Exercise On a fateful Sunday in June 1950, the Northern invasion of the Korean peninsula broke out and signaled the tragic warfare that lasted for three years. Although cornered by the enemy at first, brave Soldiers from different countries fought side-by-side to defend Korea’s freedom from communist...
06 February 2015 USAF, JGSDF Helicopter Crews Create Cohesiveness for Future Missions Service members from the 459th Airlift Squadron invited Japan GroundSelf-Defense Force members from Camp Higashi-Tachikawa to ride along in two UH-1Huey helicopters Jan. 29 near Tokyo, Japan.The ride along gave JGSDFmembers a better understanding of the Air Force's aerial formations, maneuversand...
06 February 2015 Statement by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel on the 2015 National Security Strategy President Obama's 2015 National Security Strategy (NSS) provides a comprehensive blueprint for defending and advancing America's interests at home and around the world. It is clear-eyed about our nation's challenges as well as our strategic opportunities. The strategy wisely calls for drawing on all...
05 February 2015 45th Sustainment Brigade Reassumes Pacific Logistics Mission after Afghanistan Deployment The 45th Sustainment Brigade uncased its headquarters’ colors today symbolizing its reintegration from its Afghanistan deployment and reuniting all of the unit’s elements under one brigade flag for the first time in more than four years.During the ceremony, the headquarters reassumed command of...
05 February 2015 USAF, ROKAF Strengthen Bonds at Buddy Wing 15-2 Airmen from the 8th Fighter Wing sharpened combat skills and gained insight fromtheir ROK Air Force counterparts during Exercise Buddy Wing 15-2 at Daegu AB,ROK, Feb. 3 to 6.During this iteration of Buddy Wing, Wolf Pack Airmendeployed to Daegu to train alongside Airmen of the 11th Fighter Wing,...
05 February 2015 Chief of Naval Operations: Here's What We Need for the Future Force Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert outlined his thoughts Feb. 4 on three science and technology objectives for the Navy and Marine Corps of the future, at the Naval Future Force Science and Technology (S&T) EXPO in Washington, D.C.Speaking before nearly 3,000 attendees from...
05 February 2015 Hawaii Visits Yokosuka during Western Pacific Deployment The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Hawaii (SSN 776) returned to Fleet Activities Yokosuka Feb. 5 for a visit as part of its deployment to the Western Pacific. Hawaii's crew of 134 has been underway in the Pacific on a successful deployment for several months. "The Hawaii crew has been...
05 February 2015 Navy Creates Designation to Identify Officers with Pacific Region Expertise The Navy has created five Additional Qualification Designators (AQD) to identify officers with experience and education relating to the U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM) area of responsibility (AOR). In an effort to identify and manage the talent that exists in the Navy, Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus...
05 February 2015 Osprey Offers New Experience for Philippine, U.S. Marines during Fast-rope Insertions Philippine Marine Capt. Capt. Rogin Toledo has had a fair share of fast-roping experience, but the same operation from a tiltrotor aircraft like the MV-22B Osprey is anything but routine.“The last time I have done this type of training was six years ago, and it was off of a tower,” said Toledo,...
05 February 2015 Ambassador Campbell Attended a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at the Armed Forces of Mongolia Five Hills Military Training Center Ambassador Campbell attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Armed Forces ofMongolia Five Hills Military Training Center. She participated in the ceremonywith the Minister of Defense, the Honorable Tsolmon, and the Chief of theGeneral Staff, Lieutenant General Byambajav. The U.S. Department of...
04 February 2015 Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken Travel to the Republic of Korea, China, and Japan In his first trip overseas as Deputy Secretary of State, Deputy Secretary Antony Blinken will travel next week to the Republic of Korea (ROK), China, and Japan to meet with a wide range of government officials and non-governmental experts to advance our relationships in these countries.The Deputy...
04 February 2015 Wolf Pack Airmen Provide Safety, Accuracy at Buddy Wing 15-2 Hours before aerial formations can be seen flying over Daegu Air Base, Republicof Korea, 8th Fighter Wing crew chiefs taxi to the runway to prepare forpre-flight inspections. Sortie after sortie, they marshal the pilots and conductpre- and post-flight inspections with 100 percent accuracy,...
04 February 2015 Fort Worth Departs Singapore After Scheduled Maintenance The littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) got underway from Singapore Feb. 2 after completing her first six-day scheduled preventive maintenance period during a maiden 16-month rotational deployment to the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Begun Jan. 19, days after Fort Worth returned from supporting...
04 February 2015 USS San Diego Departs US 5th Fleet, Reunites with Makin Island ARG in US 7th Fleet The amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22), with the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), departed the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations (AOO) and transitioned into the 7th Fleet AOO Jan. 25, 2015.San Diego, a part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), which...
03 February 2015 Buddy Wing 15-2 Kicks Off at Daegu Air Base The 8th Fighter Wing deployed four F-16 Fighting Falcons to Daegu Air Base toparticipate in Exercise Buddy Wing 15-2 alongside the ROK Air Force's 11thFighter Wing, Feb. 3-6, 2015.Buddy Wing exercises are part of a combinedfighter exchange program designed to improve interoperability between USAF...
03 February 2015 The U.S. and Malaysia signed a Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement The United States and Malaysia signed a Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement (CMAA) on Tuesday, markinga significant milestone in collaboration on security and trade facilitationbetween the two countries. U.S. Department of Homeland Security AssistantSecretary Alan Bersin signed the agreement on...
03 February 2015 COPE SOUTH 15 Successfully Ends U.S. and Bangladesh Air Forces personnel joined together for the closingceremony of Exercise COPE SOUTH 15 here Jan. 29.Airmen from each forcetook the opportunity to thank each other for the teamwork, pro-fessionalism andclose cooperation that was displayed during the exercise."COPE SOUTH isa prime...
03 February 2015 Japanese Forces Train with 1st Recon to Enhance Amphibious Capabilities The cold and gloomy morning starts with troops fighting against the waves of a surf line and feeling a rush of the cold ocean water drenching their bodies as they strategically ride in Combat Rubber Raiding Crafts along the coast of southern California.Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st...
02 February 2015 Cavalry Division from Fort Hood to be Replaced by Rotational Unit to Republic of Korea The 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, has been on the Peninsula continuously since 1965. During that time, it has built a shared history with the Republic of Korea Army and the local population. Through combined training and operations, Iron Brigade has stood shoulder to should...
02 February 2015 Australia Gives Philippines Two Naval Landing Craft Australia announced Sunday that it is donating two decommissioned military landing craft to the Philippines after the archipelago struggled with relief efforts following Super Typhoon Haiyan.The vessels, which were decommissioned in November, will be refurbished with modern safety and navigation...