23 January 2015 New Squadron Highlights Importance of Cyber Security Recognizing the growing importance of cyber security in the Air Force and thenation, the 561st Network Operations Squadron Det.1 was deactivated here Jan. 6and activated as the new 690th Cyberspace Operations Squadron.Thesquadron will take advantage of the efficiencies gained from the Air...
23 January 2015 Makin Island and 11th MEU Crew Members Volunteer at Singapore Soup Kitchen Several members from the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) participated in a community relations project (COMREL) by volunteering at the Willing Hearts Soup Kitchen during a scheduled port visit to Singapore, Jan. 19.Lt. Mathew...
23 January 2015 USS Comstock Arrives in Malaysia The amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) and the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit arrived in Sepanggar, Malaysia, Jan. 22 for a scheduled port visit.The port visit marks the second stop for Comstock since departing the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations (AOO) Jan. 9, where...
22 January 2015 Hagel Discusses Alliance Progress with South Korean Counterpart Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel called South Korean Defense Minister Han Min-koo yesterday to discuss recent progress made in strengthening the alliance between their nations and improving deterrence against North Korean provocations and aggression, Pentagon Press Secretary Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby...
22 January 2015 U.S., Thai Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians Share Lessons Learned U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Soldiers trained with Thai military and police EOD technicians here during Exercise Ravens Challenge Jan. 12 - 16.During the "Welcome to Thailand" training lanes, Soldiers from the 53rd EOD Company responded to a variety of scenarios based on lessons learned by...
22 January 2015 Fifth Philippines-United States Bilateral Strategic Dialogue The fifth Bilateral Strategic Dialogue (BSD) between the Philippines and theUnited States was held in Manila, the Philippines, on 20-21 January 2015. Theannual dialogue, which has enriched our bilateral alliance by providing a forumfor strengthening cooperation, addressed medium and long-term...
22 January 2015 Pentagon’s Top Policy Official Praises U.S.-Australia Alliance The long history of the U.S.-Australia alliance has been a linchpin of stability around the world, the Defense Department’s top policy official said here today. Christine E. Wormuth, under secretary of defense for policy, discussed the importance of the U.S.-Australia alliance during remarks at the...
22 January 2015 Yokota Aircrew Practices Survival Tactics in Fuji Foothills Freezing rain pierces already soaked flight suits. Pools of water gather inboots. Hands are numb and stomachs empty. Warmth is a distant memory, but theaircrew isn't focused on the uncomfortable environment surrounding them. Theyare focused on one thing--survival.An aircrew with the 36th...
22 January 2015 USNS Kocak Grounded Near Okinawa, Japan The Military Sealift Command prepositioning vessel USNS Sgt. Matej Kocak (T-AK 3005) ran aground off the East Coast of Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 22, at approximately 11:30 a.m.The vessel is located approximately 6 nautical miles off the coast of Uruma, Okinawa, Japan.The U.S. Navy is working closely with...
22 January 2015 Royal Cambodian Gendarmerie work with US Marines U.S. Marines and the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces begin Royal Preah Khan Jan. 12 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.Royal Preah Khan is a simulated humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise focused on enhancing response capabilities through staff training, crisis action planning, a command post...