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Mongolian Armed Forces host Khaan Quest 2018 peacekeeping field-training exercise
July 2, 2018 — The Mongolian Armed Forces hosted a United Nations peacekeeping field-training exercise June 14 to 28 at Five Hills Training Area, Mongolia, as part of Khaan Quest 2018.The purpose of Khaan Quest is... MORE

B-52 Bomber Crew Aids in Rescue Off Coast of Guam
July 2, 2018 — The B-52 Stratofortress bomber is world famous for its long-range capabilities, but during a routine June 25 flight near Guam, crew members with the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron stationed at... MORE

USS Oklahoma City Returns to Guam
July 2, 2018 — Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723) returned to its homeport of Apra Harbor, Guam, June 29. Oklahoma City conducted routine patrols throughout the Indo-Pacific region in... MORE

Chancellorsville Celebrates 120 Years of Care
June 29, 2018 — The U.S. Navy has hospital corpsmen on all of its vessels to treat the crew if any medical emergency, injury or illness occurs. The Ticonderoga-class guided- missile cruiser USS Chancellorsville (CG... MORE

Mattis, Chinese Central Military Committee Official Meet in Beijing
June 29, 2018 — Defense Secretary James N. Mattis met with Central Military Commission Vice Chairman Gen. Xu Qiliang of China at the People’s Liberation Army’s Bayi Building in Beijing today, chief Pentagon... MORE

Qatar Armed Forces train in distribution of humanitarian goods at Khaan Quest 2018
June 26, 2018 — FIVE HILLS TRAINING AREA, Mongolia -- When Mongolian Armed Forces soldiers, roleplaying as starving citizens of a war-torn nation, tried to push their way into a simulated United Nations relief... MORE

Senior Officials: U.S. Must Keep Pace with Adversaries in Missile Defense
March 22, 2018 — The fiscal year 2019 budget request for ballistic missile defense seeks to ensure the United States stays ahead of adversaries that are advancing their capabilities, defense officials said on Capitol... MORE

Navy Leaders Host Head of Indian Navy to Expand Partnership
March 22, 2018 — Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson hosted Indian Navy chief Adm. Sunil Lanba at the Pentagon March 21.The two heads of Navy met with Secretary of Navy Richard V. Spencer and discussed ways... MORE

Sterett, Dewey Visit Pearl Harbor
February 21, 2018 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Sterett (DDG 104) and USS Dewey (DDG 105) and their embarked helicopter squadrons arrived in Pearl Harbor for a routine port visit, Feb. 16. This... MORE

Underwater Construction Teams Build Bonds During Cobra Gold
February 21, 2018 — Underwater construction teams from U.S. Navy, Royal Thai Navy and Republic of Korea Navy are operating together in Thung Prong Bay at Sattahip Navy Base in Thailand throughout the 37th annual exercise... MORE

USPACOM Commander Visits Brunei
February 21, 2018 — Admiral Harry B. Harris Jr., the Commander of United States Pacific Command (USPACOM), arrived in Bandar Seri Begawan, February 20.While in Brunei, Admiral Harris had an audience with His Majesty the... MORE

‘Wayfinder’ Medics Conduct MEDEVAC Training on Black Hawk
January 22, 2018 — Combat medics, led by a flight medic, rushed to a UH-60 Black Hawk carrying a litter to medically evacuate a Soldier, here, Jan. 10.However, the Soldier wrapped up on the litter was only a simulated... MORE

Omaha Completes Maiden Voyage, Arrives in San Diego
January 22, 2018 — The newest Independence-variant littoral combat ship and future USS Omaha (LCS 12) arrived Jan. 19 after successfully completing her maiden voyage from Mobile, Alabama.Following construction and... MORE

Japanese neighbors share New Year traditions with Team Misawa
January 18, 2018 — MISAWA CITY, Japan -- In Japan, the New Year celebration, called “shogatsu,” is more than just a time to throw parties; it’s a celebration of tradition, hopes for good luck and a prosperous year.Team... MORE

JSDF, U.S. Military Conduct Japanese and U.S. Medical Expert Exchange Event
December 15, 2017 — CAMP NAHA, Okinawa, Japan – U.S. military personnel with 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group; 18th Medical Group, 18th Wing Support Squadron and U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa, attended a... MORE

Joint Typhoon Warning Center Increases Warnings and Improves Graphics
December 15, 2017 — The first warning on a Southern Hemisphere tropical cyclone was issued Nov. 29, 2017 by the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Dahlia (Tropical Storm 01S) was the first... MORE

Warrior Division Soldiers recognized by US Embassy, USFK
December 15, 2017 — Five Warrior Division Soldiers were formally recognized for saving the life of a North Korean defector Nov. 13 by the Honorable Marc Knapper, charge d'affaires at the U.S. Embassy-Korea, and Gen... MORE

Arming 35th Fighter Wing Operators with Munitions, Purpose
December 13, 2017 — MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- The 35th Maintenance Squadron conducted a weapons and ammunitions tour for operations personnel at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Nov. 8.Maintenance and ammunitions Airmen immersed... MORE

Wolf Pack Completes Pen-wide VIGILANT ACE 18
December 11, 2017 — KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- The 8th Fighter Wing at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, completed its participation in the regularly-scheduled, joint-force training exercise, VIGILANT ACE... MORE