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Marine Fighter Attack Squadron-121 Trains to Fuel Airpower in Contaminated Environments
November 17, 2017 — MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan -- U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 trained to keep aircraft in the fight while working inside a simulated-hazardous environment at... MORE

VMFA-121 trains to fuel airpower in contaminated environment

Carl Vinson Strike Group Completes Sustainment Exercise
November 17, 2017 — PACIFIC OCEAN -- The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group completed a three-week sustainment training exercise off the coast of Southern California, Nov. 16.Completing the exercise indicates the strike... MORE

Combat Logistics Regiment 3 completes Korea Marine Exchange Program 18.1
November 17, 2017 — CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan -- Engines roaring, hydraulics hissing and machinery clanging, the Workhorse of the Pacific returned to its headquarters Nov. 14, 2017 at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan.Combat... MORE

Return of the Workhorse: Combat Logistics Regiment 3 completes Korea Marine Exchange Program 18.1

Under Threat of invasion 75 years ago, Alaskan Natives Joined the Army to Defend Homeland
November 17, 2017 — KWETHLUK, Alaska -- When the Japanese raided and occupied parts of Alaska during World War II, the Army called on native Alaskans to defend the northern territory.Given no pay, more than 6,300... MORE

U.S. Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force to Conduct Annual Exercise
November 16, 2017 — YOKOSUKA, Japan -- The 2017 edition of Annual Exercise, a bilateral maritime field training exercise involving the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and U.S. Navy (USN), will be conducted Nov... MORE

Misawa Airmen Host Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Soldiers during Bilateral Exchange
November 16, 2017 — MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Japan Ground Self-Defense Force service members worked alongside U.S. Air Force Airmen during an exchange program, here, Nov. 14.The 35th Fighter Wing hosted the JGSDF 1st... MORE

Misawa Airmen host JGSDF soldiers during bilateral exchange

Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Center Leads U.S. Effort for 34th Annual Combined Mine Warfare Staff Talks
November 16, 2017 — CHINHAE, Republic of Korea -- Rear Adm. John Wade, commander, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center (SMWDC), met with Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy Rear Adm. Kim, Jong Sam, commander,... MORE

SMWDC Leads U.S. Effort for 34th Annual Combined Mine Warfare Staff Talks with Republic of Korea Navy

106th Rescue Wing Medical Airmen Deploy to Hawaii for Real-world Training Opportunity
November 16, 2017 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Like the fronds of a palm leaf, 28 members of the 106th Rescue Wing Medical Group, fanned out throughout Tripler Army Medical Center for 13 days of training... MORE

U.S., China Participate in Disaster Management Exchange in Portland
November 15, 2017 — PORTLAND, Oregon -- Senior leaders with U.S. Army Pacific, the People's Liberation Army and representatives from various disaster management agencies participated in an expert academic discussion... MORE

Naval Base Guam NGIS Receives Admiral Zumwalt Accreditation Award
November 15, 2017 — SANTA RITA, Guam -- The Navy Gateway Inns and Suites (NGIS) on U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG) was presented the Admiral Elmo R. Zumwalt Accreditation Award for Excellence during a presentation at Gab Gab... MORE

Pacific Air Forces Senior Leaders Discuss Readiness during Fall Conference
November 15, 2017 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- More than 100 senior officers, command chiefs and their spouses from across the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) area of responsibility attended the fall... MORE

PACAF senior leaders discuss readiness during fall conference

USS Halsey visits Guam during 7th Fleet operations
November 15, 2017 — ASAN, Guam -- The guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) completed a scheduled port visit to Guam, Nov. 13.During the port visit, Halsey Sailors participated in a community relations event to... MORE

599th, Joint Services Offload 25th Combat Aviation Brigade Cargo
November 15, 2017 — PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii -- The 599th Transportation Brigade and partners discharged 25th Combat Aviation Brigade cargo and equipment from the M/V Ocean Jazz in support of Operation Pacific Pathways... MORE

599th, joint services offload 25th CAB cargo

U.S. Army Hosts 13th Annual U.S. - China Disaster Management Exchange in Oregon
November 14, 2017 — The 8th Theater Sustainment Command will host the annual U.S. Army Pacific Disaster Management Exchange with the People’s Republic of China, Chinese People’s Liberation Army Southern Theater Command... MORE

USS Olympia Returns from Western Pacific Deployment
November 14, 2017 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (NNS) -- The crew of the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Olympia (SSN 717) returned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii following the... MORE

Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152's Professional Military Education, a Flight You Wouldn't Want to Miss
November 14, 2017 — MCAS IWAKUNI, YAMAGUCHI, Japan -- Sand shifts below service members’ feet as sulfur engulfs the air and humidity lingers across the island. The weight of reality and historical value settles among... MORE

VMGR-152's PME, a flight you wouldn't want to miss

Coast Guard Conducts Long-range Medevac for Citizen of Ecuador from Remote Pacific
November 14, 2017 — HONOLULU, Hawaii -- A 39-year-old citizen of Ecuador arrived in stable condition to Queen's Medical Center, Friday, after being medically evacuated 1,353 miles from Kiribati to Hawaii by the Coast... MORE

First Japanese-built F-35A Lands at Misawa Air Base
November 14, 2017 — MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- A Defense Contract Management Agency government flight representative landed the first Japanese-made F-35A on Misawa AB's runway, Nov. 2.Maj. Elijah Supper piloted the... MORE

First Japanese-built F-35A lands at Misawa AB

U.S. Marines and Members of the Japan Ground Self Defense Force Senior Enlisted Spread Knowledge
November 14, 2017 — CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan -- Service members with the Japan Ground Self Defense Force participated in an educational event hosted by the Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy here Nov. 8.The event... MORE

USMC, JGSDF senior enlisted spread knowledge

Old Glory: Linking the Past and Present
November 14, 2017 — OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- The beaches of Normandy, the ports at Pearl Harbor, atop Mount Suribachi on Iwo Jima, and Ground Zero in New York City; all of these places have one thing in... MORE