23 June 2023 Defense Part of Deepening Overall U.S.-India Relationship WASHINGTON -- The United States and India have made tremendous progress toward promoting peace and security not only in the Indo-Pacific region, but globally, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder said during a news conference today.Ryder spoke after President Joe Biden welcomed...
23 June 2023 U.S. Coast Guard Completes First Patrol following Typhoon Mawar to Safeguard Those at Sea, Enhance Maritime Security in Mariana Islands SANTA RITA, Guam -- Serving partners in the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam, the USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) crew returned to Guam in time for Father's Day, completing a patrol from June 12 to 18 in the Mariana Islands.During the patrol, the Oliver Henry crew dedicated efforts to serve neighbors...
23 June 2023 U.S.-Indonesia Air Forces Hold First Bomber Landing Joint Exercise U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Indonesia -- In a historic first, two U.S. B-52 bombers landed in Indonesia on June 19 to execute training exercises with Indonesian Airforce (TNI-AU) F-16 aircraft. The landing at Kualanamu airport in Medan and subsequent operations mark the first time U.S. B-52s have...
23 June 2023 Non-destructive Inspection Airman Chips in to Keep Cope West 23 Going ROESMIN NURJADIN AIR FORCE BASE, Indonesia -- Sometimes what feels like a small piece of the puzzle can play a huge role in the success of a mission.That can be especially true for non-destructive inspection Airmen such as U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Daniel Lara, 8th Maintenance Squadron NDI...
22 June 2023 US Army Pacific Kicks off Khaan Quest 23 in Mongolia, Strengthening International Cooperation ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia -- Soldiers from the U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) joined forces with soldiers from across the Pacific region for a momentous occasion—the opening ceremony of Khaan Quest 23 (KQ23), June 19 at the Five Hills Training Facility outside Ulaanbaatar.KQ23 will focus on a Command Post...
22 June 2023 VMU-3 Takes Off – MQ-9A Certified Safe for Flight MCAS KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii -- Today Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3 (VMU-3) safely and successfully tested and flew its first MQ-9A remotely piloted aircraft. The squadron is now certified to independently operate the MQ-9A. VMU-3 received its first two MQ-9A remotely piloted aircraft at the...
22 June 2023 U.S. Coast Guard Ensures Compliance and Port Security: Successful Examination of the Cargo Vessel Kota Raja in Guam SANTA RITA, Guam -- On June 15, 2023, a U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia Sector Guam team conducted a port state control examination on the 472-foot Singapore-flagged commercial cargo vessel Kota Raja in the Port of Guam.Examiners found no significant deficiencies aboard. This achievement...
22 June 2023 Pacific Air Forces Hosts Combat Support Rehearsal of Concept Symposium FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii -- Alongside the joint force, U.S. Airmen continue to push the envelope in terms of integration opportunities and seamless combat support to frontline warfighters, as Pacific Air Forces recently hosted a Combat Support Rehearsal of Concept (CSROC) symposium May 31 – June 2.More...
22 June 2023 Launch of the India-U.S. Defense Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X) WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Defense and the Indian Ministry of Defense launched the India-U.S. Defense Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X) today at a catalyst event hosted by the U.S.-India Business Council. Launched against the backdrop of Prime Minister Modi’s State Visit to the White House...
22 June 2023 Pacific Air Forces Command Chief Visits Osan OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) command chief, visited Osan and Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea for an immersion tour June 9-16, 2023.During his visit, Wolfe received a first-hand look at the bases’ missions and...