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Airmen Upholding Wild Weasel Mission Gain Perspective
October 25, 2017 — MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- A critical piece in the preparation to fly in an F-16 Fighting Falcon is to ensure the pilots are equipped for any situation.The 35th Operations Support Squadron's aircrew... MORE

Defense Secretary Affirms Commitment to Asia-Pacific Region
October 25, 2017 — WASHINGTON - Defense Secretary Jim Mattis participated in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Defense Ministers’ Meeting-Plus today in Clark, the Philippines, chief Pentagon spokesperson Dana... MORE

Defense Secretary Mattis speaks at meeting.

Dawn Blitz Brings Realistic, Relevant Training to Navy-Marine Corps Team
October 25, 2017 — SAN DIEGO, California - Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 3 and 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) kicked off amphibious exercise Dawn Blitz 2017, Oct. 20.Dawn Blitz 2017 is a scenario-driven... MORE

(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Roderick Jacquote)

United States, Japan, and Korea Conduct Trilateral Maritime Exercise to Bolster Mutual Defense
October 24, 2017 — YOKOSUKA, Japan -- The maritime forces of the United States, Japan, and Republic of Korea are conducting a trilateral link exercise (LINKEX) Oct. 24 - 25 in seas east of the Korean peninsula and... MORE

(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jeremy Graham/Released)

Southern Katipo Underway in New Zealand
October 24, 2017 — ROYAL NEW ZEALAND AIR FORCE BASE OHAKEA, New Zealand -- U.S. Air Force aircraft took off for their first mission during Exercise Southern Katipo, here, Oct. 20.A U.S. Air Force C-130H assigned to the... MORE

(U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Nathaniel Roesler / Released)

Seoul ADEX 17 Concludes, Partnerships Thrive
October 24, 2017 — SEOUL AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- the Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition 2017 wrapped up here, Oct. 22. More than 150 personnel and over 10 different aircraft from the U.S... MORE

1/8 Marines Train Through Tough Weather, Terrain
October 24, 2017 — COMBINED ARMS TRAINING CENTER, Camp Fuji, Japan – Marines are an expeditionary force, expected to train and operate under many conditions in the air, ground and sea. U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion... MORE

Marines posing for a photo after finishing the live fire platoon attack range.

Theodore Roosevelt Strike Group Arrives in 7th Fleet
October 24, 2017 — PACIFIC OCEAN - The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) and the Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group (TRCSG) entered the 7th Fleet area of operations (AOO), Oct. 23, to conduct... MORE

(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Spencer Roberts/Released)

U.S. Air Force's F-35A Lightning II Scheduled for First Operational Deployment to Indo-Asia-Pacific
October 23, 2017 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Approximately 300 Airmen and 12 F-35A Lightning IIs from Hill Air Force Base, Utah’s 34th Fighter Squadron are set to deploy to Kadena Air Base, Japan for a... MORE

Mattis in Philippines to Strengthen Ties with ASEAN, Discuss North Korea
October 23, 2017 — WASHINGTON -- Strengthening ties with allies, increasing defense capabilities in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region and discussions about the threat of North Korea are among the topics Defense Secretary Jim... MORE

Anchorage Conducts High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Shoot during DB17
October 23, 2017 — PACIFIC OCEAN – The High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) was fired from the flight deck of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) during Dawn Blitz 2017,... MORE

Anchorage Conducts HIMARS Shoot During DB17

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U.S. Air Force B-1s Conduct Flyover during Seoul Aerospace & Defense Exhibition
October 23, 2017 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, HI -- Two U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers conducted a flyover during the 2017 Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition (Seoul ADEX 17) at Seoul Airport,... MORE

U.S. Air Force B-1s conduct flyover during Seoul ADEX

Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group Visits South Korea
October 23, 2017 — BUSAN, Republic of Korea - The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group arrived in Busan for a port visit, Oct. 21.The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) with embarked staff of Commander, Task... MORE

Vietnam Deputy Defense Minister Makes Historic Carrier Visit
October 23, 2017 — PACIFIC OCEAN -- Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) hosted the highest ranking Vietnamese official to ever embark a U.S. aircraft carrier, Oct. 19.Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen... MORE

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Expands Its Refueling Capabilities
October 23, 2017 — MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan -- U.S. Marines with Logistics Department Fuels Division conducted the first hot refuel utilizing the new Aircraft Direct Fueling System with Marine Aerial... MORE

THAAD Battery Reflags to Align with Air Defense Artillery Brigade in South Korea
October 23, 2017 — SEONGJU, South Korea - From the high desert of El Paso, Texas to the rolling hills of Seongju, South Korea, Delta Battery, 2nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment conducted a reflagging ceremony Oct. 19 to... MORE

THAAD battery reflags to align with 35th ADA Brigade in South Korea

Secretary Mattis Travels to Philippines, Thailand, and South Korea
October 21, 2017 — Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis will embark on Saturday, Oct. 21, to re-affirm the enduring U.S. commitment to the Asia-Pacific.Secretary Mattis will begin his engagements during the Association of... MORE

Hill Maintainers Support F-35A First Asia Appearance during Seoul ADEX 17
October 20, 2017 — HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- Twenty-seven Hill Air Force Base maintainers and accompanying support equipment loaded into a C-17 Globemaster III Oct. 13, 2017, bound for Northeast Asia’s largest air... MORE

Active Shield Tests Mission Readiness between American, Japanese Forces
October 20, 2017 — MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan -- U.S. Marines conducted joint training with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF)soldiers during exercise Active Shield at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni,... MORE

Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Squadron-3 Tests Ability to Fly in System and Launch UAV within Hours
October 20, 2017 — MARINE CORPS AIR STATION KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii -- U.S. Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3 (VMU-3) conducted an unmanned aerial systems training event at Landing Zone Westfield,... MORE

VMU-3 tests ability to fly in system and launch UAV within hours