07 December 2017 Medical Department Activity Alaska Campuses Now Tobacco Free FORT WAINWRIGHT, Alaska -- Medical Department Activity -- Alaska campuses officially became tobacco-free Dec. 1 with the signing of the tobacco-free policy by MEDDAC-AK commander, Col. Christopher Jarvis.Campuses at Ft. Wainwright include Bassett Army Community Hospital, Preventive Medicine,...
21 November 2017 West Point Cadets Experience Cultural Lessons Firsthand WARRENTON, Oregon – Participants in the 13th annual U.S.-China Disaster Management Exchange (DME) experienced many firsts, but this year marked first time U.S. Military Academy West Point cadets participated in the event. U.S. Army Pacific hosts the annual event to promote strategic dialogue with...
15 November 2017 599th, Joint Services Offload 25th Combat Aviation Brigade Cargo PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii -- The 599th Transportation Brigade and partners discharged 25th Combat Aviation Brigade cargo and equipment from the M/V Ocean Jazz in support of Operation Pacific Pathways 17-2/3 here from Oct. 29-31.Transporters unloaded the cargo during 24-hour-a-day operations. The ship...
06 November 2017 8th Theater Sustainment Command, U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii recognize Federal Firefighters SCHOFIELD BARRACKS -- The Federal Fire Department recognized nine of its personnel in a small ceremony at Fire Station 15, here, Nov. 1, 2017.Maj. Gen. Susan A. Davidson, commanding general, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, and Command Sgt. Maj. Jacinto Garza, senior enlisted adviser, 8th TSC,...
25 October 2017 Airmen Upholding Wild Weasel Mission Gain Perspective MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- A critical piece in the preparation to fly in an F-16 Fighting Falcon is to ensure the pilots are equipped for any situation.The 35th Operations Support Squadron's aircrew flight equipment technicians fix helmets, oxygen masks, harnesses and all life-saving equipment,...
17 October 2017 Beverly Pack 18-1: Maintaining Muscle Memory KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- The Korean Peninsula and the U.S. bases which help make up its combined defense posture feature prominently in worldwide headlines, given current tensions.For U.S. air power on the Peninsula, the recent news focused on military postures and readiness to strike...
04 October 2017 Fleet Activities Yokosuka Honors USS John S. McCain YOKOSUKA, Japan -- More than 2,000 service members, civilians and families lined the streets of Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka, Oct. 4, rendering salutes and showing support for the families and crew of USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) as they caravanned to an on-base memorial for their fallen...
02 October 2017 VMFA-251 Pilots Maintain Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Equipment Skills during Training Drills MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan -- Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251, also known as the “Thunderbolts”, stationed at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, South Carolina, continue to showcase unit readiness through training for every possible scenario, while forward deployed to MCAS...
02 October 2017 USS Ashland Arrives in Yokosuka for Training-Focused Stop in Indo-Asia-Pacific Deployment YOKOSUKA, Japan -- The amphibious dock landing ship, USS Ashland (LSD 48), pulled into Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Oct. 2, for a training availability and to complete shipboard assessments and certifications.More than 150 Ashland Sailors-a significant portion of the crew-will take part in over five...
29 September 2017 Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji Provides a Premier Training Venue for U.S. Forces and Japan Self-Defense Force CATC CAMP FUJI, SHIZUOKA, JAPAN -- Located at the base of the highest mountain in Japan, Mount Fuji, is a premier training venue that is put to great use by U.S. armed forces and the Japan Self-Defense Force.Combined Arms Training Center (CATC) Camp Fuji in Shizouka, Japan, provides training...