15 May 2017 Misawa F-16s Fully Integrate, Showcase Airpower at Nothern Edge 17 EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Misawa Airmen with the 13th Fighter Squadron wrapped up a two-week, biannual joint training exercise on several military installations and training areas in Alaska, May 12.Northern Edge 2017 based much of its scenarios out of Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, for its...
12 May 2017 Paralegal Soldiers from Across USARPAC Compete in 10th Annual Best Paralegal Competition FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii -- Twenty Soldiers and noncommissioned officers representing eighteen different commands from across the Pacific gathered in Hawaii, April 30 to May 5, 2017, to compete for U.S. Army Pacific Best Paralegal Soldier and Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) of the Year.The tenth annual...
11 May 2017 Misawa Bolsters Northern Edge Air Defense Mission EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Approximately 6,000 U.S. military personnel and more than 200 aircraft gathered at different locations around Alaska for Northern Edge 2017 (NE17).NE17 is a training exercise providing effective, flexible and capable joint forces ready for deployment worldwide. The...
03 May 2017 Northern Edge 2017 Takes to the Skies JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Spring mornings in Alaska are a time and place for moose, mountains and majestic views...and the right weather to host the largest joint training exercise in Alaska.Dozens of 4th and 5th generation fighter jets from across the U.S. military hit the skies...
24 April 2017 We Go Together: U.S._ Republic of Korea Combined Exercise DAEGU AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Sounds of big machinery and shovels moving earth echoed as U.S. and Republic of Korea (ROK) Civil Engineer Airmen worked side by side during the Combined Airfield Damage Repair Exercise, April 17-20, 2017.The annual exercise ensures seamless interoperability...
13 April 2017 Republic of Korea and U.S. Service Members Exercise Combined Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore POHANG, Republic of Korea -- On a bright and windy day, a gray Landing Craft Utility ship slowly makes its way to the Trident Pier causeway while Soldiers and Marines patiently wait.The U.S. Army ship was loaded with tactical vehicles and other mission equipment to support exercise Operation Pacific...
10 April 2017 Misawa Explosive Ordnance Disposal Rockets to the top, Wins Air Force Award MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- The Air Force recently announced the winners of the 2016 Civil Engineer Awards, revealing the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal team as the recipient of the Senior Master Sgt. Gerald J. Stryzak Award.The annual award recognizes the EOD flight that...
21 March 2017 Marine Helicopters Soar Farther than Ever with Auxiliary Fuel Tanks CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa, Japan – Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 267 used new auxiliary fuel tanks to fly the AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom helicopters farther than ever, during flights based from Okinawa, March 10-14.The helicopters demonstrated a 25% range increase, according to Capt...
18 March 2017 Over 261 Years of Military Service Honored at Celebration of Service FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii - On March 16, family, friends, and colleagues of 11 U.S. Army Soldiers came together at historic Palm Circle, Fort Shafter, Hawaii, for a ceremonial expression of appreciation and gratitude for their combined 261 years of federal service to the U.S. Army, the U.S. Army Pacific,...
16 March 2017 U.S. Army Pacific Bids Farewell to Australian Army Maj. Gen Bilton; Welcomes Noble and Anderson FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii -- Australian Army Maj. Gen. Gregory C. Bilton, outgoing Deputy Commanding General-North, U.S. Army Pacific, and Australian Army Maj. Gen. Roger Noble, incoming Deputy Commanding General-North, in concert with U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Doug Anderson, incoming Deputy Commanding...