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Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl Travels to USINDOPACOM, the Republic of Korea, and Japan
June 12, 2023 — WASHINGTON -- Department of Defense Spokesman Lt. Col. David Herndon provided the following readout:Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Dr. Colin Kahl departed for travel to the Indo-Pacific today... MORE

U.S., Philippine, Japan Coast Guards Conduct Trilateral Engagements in the Philippines
June 12, 2023 — MANILA, Philippines -- The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) and crew departed the Philippines Thursday following the first trilateral engagements between the U.S., Philippine, and Japan... MORE

USINDOPACOM Senior Enlisted Leader Visits Yokota
June 12, 2023 — YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- U.S. Navy Fleet Master Chief David Isom, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Senior Enlisted Leader (CSEL), visited Yokota Air Base, on June 1, as well as several other bases in the... MORE

Through Shared Culture, Soldiers Build Interoperability, Teamwork
June 12, 2023 — SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- With his face still covered in green and black camouflage, Lt. Col. David Forsha sat back in his chair at his office on a mild May afternoon.Hours earlier on May 17, the... MORE

Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo Returns
June 9, 2023 — MAKASSAR, Indonesia -- The United States Navy joined 20 navies from around the globe in the return of the Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) in and around Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia... MORE

Pentagon Spokesman Addresses Indo-Pacific, Ukraine and Race
June 9, 2023 — WASHINGTON -- Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder resumed briefing today after a grueling around-the-world trip with Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III.Ryder addressed the... MORE

US Army Mobile Laboratory Forges Enduring Partnership with South Korean Command
June 9, 2023 — SEOUL, Republic of Korea -- American Soldiers from the U.S. Army’s only mobile medical laboratory trained with their South Korean Armed Forces counterparts to strengthen alliance interoperability for... MORE

Came to Train, Stayed to Help: 3rd MAW Marines Assist in Typhoon Recovery Efforts
June 9, 2023 — Pacific Ocean -- Marines and Sailors of Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 16 embarked aboard Wright-class Aviation Logistics Support Ship, SS Curtiss (T-AVB 4) partnered with the U.S. Coast... MORE

AFJROTC Cadets Experience 176th Wing Mission during JBER Visit
June 9, 2023 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- As part of a week-long camp, Air Force Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadets from three local high schools toured multiple aircraft and Alaska Air... MORE

Yokota Airlifts Supplies to Guam After Typhoon Mawar
June 8, 2023 — YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Team Yokota sprung into action and coordinated a delivery of over 36,000 pounds of frozen foods and refrigerated perishable items to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, to aid in... MORE

U.S. Transcom Commander Touts Partnerships as Key to Global Mobility
June 8, 2023 — WASHINGTON -- Air Force Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, U.S. Transportation Command commander, said our allies and commercial partners are key to the U.S. maintaining its capability to move troops and... MORE

Agile Combat Employment Course Prepares Airmen for Strategic Engagements in Indo-Pacific
June 8, 2023 — MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. (AFNS) -- The National Defense Strategy and the U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy identify the Indo-Pacific as a priority theater vital to the nation’s security and... MORE

ACE course prepares Airmen for strategic engagements in Indo-Pacific

Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, 13th MEU Return to Home Port San Diego
June 8, 2023 — SAN DIEGO, California -- The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, led by commander, Amphibious Squadron 7 and comprised of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and amphibious transport... MORE

Makin Island ARG, 13th MEU Return to Home Port San Diego

U.S. Embassy Celebrate Malaysian Cadets’ Admission to the U.S. Air Force Academ
June 8, 2023 — U.S. EMBASSY in Malaysia -- The U.S. Embassy in Kuala Lumpur hosted a send-off ceremony on June 8 to recognize the cadets and celebrate their admission to U.S. service academies. U.S. Ambassador to... MORE

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Pentagon Official Says Next Generation of Leaders Key to Solving Security Challenges
June 7, 2023 — WASHINGTON -- Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Colin H. Kahl underscored today the critical role future leaders will have in addressing increasingly complex security challenges.Speaking to an... MORE

Eielson Continues to Build on the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Program
June 7, 2023 — EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Pacific Air Forces Chief Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Officer, Tony Cruz, visited Eielson Air Force Base and met with base leadership and Airmen May... MORE

Collaboration and Standardization Are Key to DOD's Battery Strategy, Meeting U.S. Energy Objectives
June 7, 2023 — WASHINGTON -- Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks has made clear a healthy battery supply chain is essential for military capabilities and national security — and when it comes to batteries,... MORE

Remarks by U.S. Ambassador Peter Haas Terrorism Financing Investigation and Intelligence Course
June 7, 2023 — U.S. Embassy & Bangladesh - (As prepared for delivery) Good morning. It is my pleasure to open this week’s Terrorism Financing Investigation and Intelligence Course and to speak with you all, the... MORE

Malaysian and U.S. Forces Strengthen Security Ties at Bersama Warrior Exercise
June 6, 2023 — KUANTAN, Malaysia -- The ninth annual Bersama Warrior exercise commenced here June 6, 2023, with an opening ceremony officiated by Malaysian Armed Forces Joint Force Headquarters Deputy Assistant... MORE

US Facilitates Japan Air Operations Center Training
June 6, 2023 — YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Three years in the making, the 505th Training Squadron fulfilled a request by the government of Japan to assist with understanding how an air operations center plans and... MORE