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Readout: Pacific Fleet Commander's Travel to Japan, April 20-21
April 26, 2023 — PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii -- Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander U.S. Pacific Fleet, visited Japan, April 20-21, 2023, to reaffirm the U.S.-Japan Alliance as the cornerstone of security in the... MORE

Army Medal of Honor Recipient and Korean War Veteran Remains Identified
April 26, 2023 — WASHINGTON -- The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency has positively identified the remains of Army Corporal Luther H. Story, a Medal of Honor recipient from Buena Vista, Georgia, who was killed in... MORE

3rd MLG Marines Awarded 2022 Marine Corps Ground Safety Awards
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American, South Korean Nuclear Teams Improve Interoperability on Korean Peninsula
April 26, 2023 — SEOUL, South Korea -- Highly specialized nuclear teams from the United States and South Korea strengthened their interoperability during NDT-NCT Partnership VIII on the Korean Peninsula, March 20 –... MORE

Total Force MAF Leaders Execute Rehearsal of Concept for Mobility Guardian ’23
April 25, 2023 — MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) -- Air Mobility Command hosted Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin and senior leaders from seven major commands at Phoenix Warfighter, MacDill Air Force... MORE

USS Ronald Reagan Wins Carl Scheufele, Doris Miller Excellence Awards
April 25, 2023 — YOKOSUKA, Japan -- After winning the 2023 Captain Edward F. Ney Memorial Food Service Award, the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), was announced as the 2022... MORE

Guam National Guard Hosts Chief of Staff Advisory Council
April 25, 2023 — BARRIGADA, Guam -- National Guard chiefs of staff from seven states visited Guam this week as part of ongoing efforts to prioritize Guam in regional and national defense strategy.The seven U.S. Army... MORE

First Sergeant Symposium Paves the Way for New Leaders
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USS Nimitz Records 350,000th Arrested Landing
April 24, 2023 — SOUTH CHINA SEA -- USS Nimitz (CVN 68), the oldest-serving U.S commissioned aircraft carrier in the world, successfully completed its 350,000th arrested aircraft landing while sailing in the South... MORE

USS Benfold Conducts Busan, Republic of Korea Port Visit
April 24, 2023 — BUSAN, Republic of Korea -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) departed Busan, Republic of Korea, April 22 following a scheduled port visit.Benfold’s visit... MORE

U.S. Navy, JMSDF Conduct Training Torpedo Exercise in Japanese Waters
April 24, 2023 — NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan -- Aircrews from the “Saberhawks” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77 conducted anti-submarine warfare (ASW) torpedo training in Sagami Bay, April 13.This... MORE

Statement by U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken on Anzac Day
April 24, 2023 — U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Australia -- On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I am honored to join the people of Australia and New Zealand in commemorating Australian and New... MORE

Advisor Course Comes to Guam
April 24, 2023 — ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- Eleven instructors with the 421st Combat Training Squadron, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, flew out to the Pacific Regional Training Center-Andersen, Guam, to... MORE

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on Australia's Defence Strategic Review
April 24, 2023 — WASHINGTON -- We welcome the release of Australia's Defence Strategic Review (DSR) — it is the latest example of the pivotal role Australia plays in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific, including... MORE

Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group Completes Group Sail in Hawaiian Islands Operating Area
April 21, 2023 — PACIFIC OCEAN -- The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group (CSG) completed Group Sail in the Hawaiian Islands operating area April 17, in preparation for an upcoming deployment.Group Sail is an integrated... MORE

Nimitz Carrier Strike Group to Visit Thailand April 24-29, 2023
April 21, 2023 — U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Thailand -- The U.S. Navy Nimitz Carrier Strike Group (CSG-11) will make a scheduled visit to Thailand April 24-29, 2023. U.S. Navy port visits are an opportunity to... MORE

Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, Republic of Korea Navy Conduct Bilateral Maritime Exercise

Pacific Air Forces Hosts Command-wide First Sergeant Conference, Executes Diamond Care Initiative
April 21, 2023 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Active duty, National Guard, Air Force Reserve and tenant Air Combat Command (ACC) first sergeants stationed throughout the Indo-Pacific attended the annual... MORE

Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Before Their Meeting
April 21, 2023 — TOKYO, Japan -- PRIME MINISTER KISHIDA: (Via interpreter) Well, Secretary Blinken, first of all, allow me to welcome you back to Japan.SECRETARY BLINKEN: Thank you.PRIME MINISTER KISHIDA: (Via... MORE

DoD Releases Fiscal Year 2022 Freedom of Navigation Report
April 21, 2023 — WASHINGTON -- Today, the Department of Defense (DoD) released its annual Freedom of Navigation (FON) Report for Fiscal Year 2022. During the period from October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2022,... MORE

DOD Produces Climate Assessment Tool, Strengthens Climate Cooperation With Six Allies
April 20, 2023 — WASHINGTON -- Two years ago at the Climate Leaders Summit led by President Joseph R Biden Jr., Honorable Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III committed to produce tailored versions of the DOD... MORE