PHILIPPINE SEA -- The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) completed underway return to flight operations of the Navy’s unmanned helicopter, the MQ-8C Fire Scout, in the Philippine Sea, April 20.The flights at sea were a conclusion of MQ-8 operational testing to return to...

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- The 176th Wing of the Alaska Air National Guard is prepared to answer the call of the state and nation, no matter the time, no matter the place.This paradigm might elicit thoughts of gray planes in the sky and boots on the ground. What it might not elicit...

PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea -- The fledgling partnership between Papua New Guinea and the Wisconsin National Guard has already proven to be rich in opportunities for initiatives in COVID-19 response, medical services and women’s health.Representatives from the Wisconsin National Guard traveled to...

CHENNAI, U.S. Embassy & Consulates in India -- The U.S. Mission in India (comprising the Embassy in New Delhi and Consulates General in Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad) has released a star-studded video message to celebrate 75 years of U.S.-India relations, with participation by some of the...

PACIFIC OCEAN -- Guided-missile destroyer USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) conducted its first in-class, live-fire missile exercise, April 14, as the crew prepares for their maiden employment.During the live-fire exercises, Zumwalt’s crew engaged live targets with a series of Evolved Sea Sparrow Missile Block...

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- Airmen from the 505th Combat Training Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Florida, executed exercise BLUE FLAG, which tested Pacific Air Forces’ ability to prevail in conflict against a strategic competitor as well as the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command air component’s ability to defend...

KWAJALEIN, Atoll -- U.S. Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll Commander Col. Tom Pugsley thanked the many personnel from the Department of Public Works (DPW) for their support in completing the Emon Beach main pavilion refurbishment project April 16, ahead of schedule.“I am excited about it” Pugsley said...

MILLINGTON, Tenn. -- A Fleet Engagement Team from Navy Personnel Command completed a five-day engagement event in Japan April 15, resulting in 313 newly-rated Sailors in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility.This was the first Professional Apprenticeship Career Track team event in Japan since...

DARWIN, AUSTRALIA. -- Major General Roger Turner, Commanding General of the First Marine Division, visited the Marine Rotational Force-Darwin (MRF-D) and the Australian First Brigade on April 21.“At First Marine Division, we stand on the shoulders of giants, and many of those giants are the...

CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea -- Eighth Army Deputy Commanding General for Sustainment Brig. Gen. Joseph D’costa recognized U.S. Army Garrison (USAG) Daegu for establishing a Culture of Safety and earning the prestigious U.S. Army Pacific Command Exceptional Organization Safety Award for the...