ATSUGI, Japan (NNS) -- The "Eagles" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115 departed Naval Air Facility Atsugi for the final time on Sunday, September 10.The squadron's F/A-18E Super Hornets launched from Atsugi to begin a regularly scheduled patrol aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) in support of...

WASHINGTON -- Defense Secretary Jim Mattis hosted Australian Defense Minister Marise Payne for a bilateral meeting at the Pentagon yesterday, Sept. 20, 2017, to discuss the defense relationship between their nations and the regional security challenges they continue to face, chief Pentagon...

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- For many military members stationed in Korea, the day-to-day operations are much more intensive than that of their stateside counterparts. Between daily tasks and sustaining the warfighter mission this is especially true during base-wide exercises.Team Osan’s...

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- The 35th Maintenance Squadron (MXS)armament flight maintains launching and releasing devices while ensuring explosive equipment is correctly delivered onto an F-16 Fighting Falcon, ultimately providing direct support to the “Wild Weasel” mission.In addition to performing...

INCHEON, Republic of Korea -- Sailors assigned to Commander, U.S. Naval Forces, Korea (CNFK), participated in the 67th Annual Incheon Amphibious Landing Operations Commemoration Ceremony Sept. 15-17.The landing, codenamed Operation Chromite, occurred Sept. 15, 1950, when General Douglas MacArthur,...

FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii -– Gunshots rang out throughout the hallways of the 8th Theater Sustainment Command’s headquarters Thursday, September 14 as the command conducted an active-shooter exercise.The training scenario involved a disgruntled employee moving throughout the building in search of his...

TAM KY, QUANG NAM PROVINCE, Vietnam -- Pacific Angel 17 concluded September 18 with a closing ceremony here at the Truong Thcs Phan Tay Ho School.“Pacific Angel (PACANGEL) events are a cornerstone of Pacific Air Forces relief efforts,” said U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. James Eifert, Air National Guard...

WASHINGTON -- Over the next several months, some 820 equipment programs -- including combat vehicles, aircraft, and even gear worn or carried by Soldiers -- are expected to be rank ordered by their importance to the Army's warfighting mission, as a way to determine if the Army is spending its...

POCHEON, South Korea - Units travel from all over South Korea to refine their warfighting skills at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex. For many, this means conducting large-scale tactical movements, rifle ranges, or firing missiles. For vertical engineers, this means construction and project...

VANUATU - Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47), with embarked U.S. Coast Guard maritime law enforcement personnel, anchored off the coast of Vanuatu for a scheduled port visit, Sept. 15.During the visit, the crew provided tours of the ship, allowing visitors the...