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Team Misawa Agile Combat Employment Week Enhances Multi-Capable Airmen Capabilities
December 18, 2020 — MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- U.S. Airmen from various units in the 35th Fighter Wing conducted a weeklong Agile Combat Employment (ACE) training exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, 6 through 11 Dec.Six... MORE

Team Misawa ACE week enhances MCA capabilities

Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard Release Maritime Strategy
December 17, 2020 — WASHINGTON ̶ The U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard released a new tri-Service maritime strategy today, entitled Advantage at Sea.The document provides strategic guidance on how the sea services... MORE

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Kadena’s Critical Care Air Transport Team – One of a Kind
December 17, 2020 — KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- The 18th Medical Group Critical Care Air Transport Team (CCATT) holds a unique role compared to other CCATTs in the Air Force. Serving out of Kadena Air Base, Japan, the team... MORE

PLA a ‘No-Show’ for Operational Maritime and Aviation Safety Dialogue
December 16, 2020 — Press Release 201216-01 December 16, 2020... MORE

USS Topeka Arrives in Hawaii for Change of Homeport
December 16, 2020 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM -- The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754) arrived at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam following a change of homeport from Guam, Dec. 15.“I am... MORE

Marines from 1st MAW Participate in Yama Sakura 79
December 16, 2020 — OKINAWA, Japan -- U.S. Marines from Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing participated in Yama Sakura 79 with Marines from 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) as well as soldiers... MORE

U.S. and Philippine Military Personnel Partner for First Responder Training and Medical Assistance Provision in Palawan
December 16, 2020 — MANILA, U.S. Embassy in the Philippines -- From December 5 to 8, members of the U.S. Civilian Military Support Element – Philippines (CMSE PHL) provided medical humanitarian assistance and conducted a... MORE

Tiberius Platform Aids COVID-19 Logistics, Delivery
December 16, 2020 — WASHIGTON -- While Star Trek's Capt. James Tiberius Kirk said he grew tired of explaining the origins of his middle name, Operation Warp Speed officials are eager to highlight their version of... MORE

First in, Last Out: Marines from 7th Communication Battalion participate in Yama Sakura 79
December 15, 2020 — OKINAWA, Japan -- U.S. Marines from 7th Communication Battalion (Comm Bn), III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group participated in Yama Sakura 79 with Marines from 3D Marine Expeditionary... MORE

“Let’s get after it” – Brig. Gen. Ellison to the 3D MEB and ARDB staff of Yama Sakura 79

Guam, Hawaii Share COVID-19 Best Practices With Philippines
December 15, 2020 — WASHINGTON -- The Guam and Hawaii National Guard participated in a virtual subject matter expert exchange on COVID-19 with the Armed Forces of the Philippines as part of the Guard's State Partnership... MORE

Army Reserve and National Guard Soldiers Partner in the Pacific
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The Alaska National Guard safely delivers Christmas gifts to three remote villages, honoring Op Santa 65-year tradition
December 15, 2020 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- The Alaska National Guard shared their time-honored tradition of Operation Santa Claus by spreading goodwill and joy to remote Alaskan communities again this... MORE

U.S., Singapore Militaries Join for Bilateral Amphibious Training during CARAT Exercise
December 14, 2020 — SINGAPORE -- U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and Republic of Singapore Navy partnered in the 26th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) maritime exercise, in international water of the... MORE

U.S. Builds Partnership Capacity with Air Chiefs in Indo-Pacific
December 14, 2020 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Gen. Ken Wilsbach, Pacific Air Forces commander, hosted senior leaders from the Indo-Pacific theater during the quarterly Pacific Air Chiefs (PAC) Video... MORE

B-1 Lancers Train with F-22s in South China Sea
December 14, 2020 — ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- A B-1B Lancer launched from Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, to conduct a Bomber Task Force (BTF) mission in the Indo-Pacific, Dec. 10, 2020.The 28th Bomb Wing,... MORE

The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade Hits the Ground Running
December 14, 2020 — OKINAWA, Japan -- The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s (JGSDF) Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade (ARDB) is taking part in Yama Sakura 79 alongside III Marine Expeditionary Force’s 3D Marine... MORE

The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s ARDB hits the ground running

U.S. Resumes Small Boat Operations “Train the Trainer” Program for Philippine Coast Guard
December 14, 2020 — MANILA, Philippines -- In support of U.S.-Philippine cooperation to enhance maritime law enforcement capability, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) instructors conducted a Small Boat Operations course for 16... MORE

Japanese and U.S. military work to improve interoperability
December 11, 2020 — The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade is taking part in Yama Sakura 79 alongside III Marine Expeditionary Force’s 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Dec. 9 to Dec. 14, 2020. Leading the ARDB in this exercise is Maj. Gen. Takanori Hirata. ... MORE

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Warrant Officer Masanobu Murawaki, command sergeant major of the Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, left, Maj. Gen. Takanori Hirata, commander of the Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade, and U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kyle B. Ellison, commanding general of 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade, and Sgt. Maj. Adan Moreno, sergeant major of 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade conduct the opening ceremony of Exercise Yama Sakura 79 on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 8, 2020. Yama Sakura 79 allows Marines, and their Japanese counterparts to maintain their interoperability, and readiness to respond to any crisis or contingency in the Indo-Pacific region.

Australian, Canadian Forces Join U.S. Counterparts for Fleet Synthetic Training
December 11, 2020 — PEARL HARBOR – U.S. military forces partnered with Australian and Canadian military units for a Fleet Synthetic Training – Joint Exercise (FST-J) that began Dec. 7.The week-long virtual exercise... MORE

New Zealand, U.S. Navies Operate Together in the Eastern Pacific
December 11, 2020 — Anzac-class frigate HMNZS Te Kaha (F77) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) conducted combined operations in the eastern Pacific, Dec. 8 through Dec. 9. ... MORE

201209-N-MQ703-1091 PACIFIC OCEAN (Dec. 9, 2020) Sailors aboard the arleigh-burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) render honors to HMNZS Te Kaha (F77), an Anzac-class frigate from the Royal New Zealand Navy. Te Kaha and Michael Murphy conducted combined operations in the eastern Pacific, December 8 through 9.