17 May 2021 U.S. Indo-Pacific Command updates mask policy for fully vaccinated personnel U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) has updated its mask policy for vaccinated personnel to align with new Department of Defense (DoD) guidance, and to reinforce Hawaii state guidelines...
17 May 2021 Canada, Mexico, U.S. Ships Conduct Combined Operations SAN DIEGO -- Ships from Canada, Mexico and the United States conducted combined operations off the coast of Southern California, May 13, to enhance partnership and interoperability among the nations' sea services.Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) steamed alongside...
17 May 2021 Readout of Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl's Call with Australian Deputy Secretary of Defence Peter Tesch WASHINGTON -- Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Jamal Brown provided the following readout:Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl spoke with Australian Deputy Secretary of Defence for Strategy, Policy and Industry, Peter Tesch yesterday to reaffirm the strength and resilience of the...
17 May 2021 Thai Exchange 0fficer Rises to Challenges, Broadens Aviation Skills DOBBINS AIR RESERVE BASE, Ga. -- Maintaining robust working relationships with our U.S. network of allies and partners is a key asset for the U.S. Air Force. The international Military Personnel Exchange Program offers one avenue to enduring ties with our global mission partners.Lt. Col. Saksorn...
17 May 2021 The 36th Airlift Squadron Demonstrates Agile Combat Employment Capabilities during Samurai Readiness Inspection KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Aircrew from the 36th Airlift Squadron flew to Misawa and Kadena Air Bases, May 2, to perform Agile Combat Employment procedures, a crucial component of Yokota Air Base’s Samurai Readiness Inspection.The SRI is an annual training exercise that evaluates Team Yokota on a...
14 May 2021 US and Singapore Armies Conduct 40th Annual Tiger Balm Exercise U.S. Army Pacific, Hawaii -- Celebrating a 40-year partnership, Exercise Tiger Balm is the longest running bilateral exercise between the U.S. Army and the Singapore Armed Forces that occurred virtually on Singapore and Oahu, Hawaii, May 6-13, 2021.Exercise Tiger Balm is a U.S. Army Pacific...
14 May 2021 18th AGRS, Joint Partners Replicate Adversary Tactics for Northern Edge 2021 EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- The 18th Aggressor Squadron is pairing up with other U.S. military branches to effectively train the Department of Defense’s assets and personnel by knowing, teaching and replicating adversary tactics during Northern Edge 2021 (NE21).For NE21, the Aggressors will be...
14 May 2021 VP-1 Flies Multi-mission Patrols during Northern Edge 21 JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- "It follows then as certain as that night succeeds the day, that without a decisive naval force we can do nothing definitive, and with it, everything honorable and glorious." – President George Washington, Nov. 15, 1781Ranging from Arctic Alaska to...
14 May 2021 U.S. Concludes Training Series for Philippine Coast Guard MANILA, U.S. Embassy in the Philippines -- U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) instructors conducted three training courses for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) from March 8 to May 14, 2021 to strengthen maritime law enforcement capabilities.The training series included a two-week Boarding Officer Course, a...
14 May 2021 Joint Press Statement for the 19th Korea-U.S. Integrated Defense Dialogue WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and the Republic of Korea Ministry of National Defense (MND) held the 19th Korea-U.S. Integrated Defense Dialogue (KIDD) May 12-13, 2021 in Washington, D.C. Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense (ASD) for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs, Mr. David...