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USS Anchorage, 13th MEU Conclude Cooperative Deployment with Indian Navy
December 28, 2018 — INDIAN OCEAN -- Amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) concluded a cooperative deployment with Indian Navy destroyer INS Rajput... MORE

Evaluation Team Uses Non-destructive Testing on JBER Airfields
December 28, 2018 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Following the Nov. 30 earthquakes rocking the Anchorage, Alaska area, team Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) immediately leapt into action evaluating,... MORE

Sustaining the Pack: 8th FW PowerPro Keeps Lights on, Aircraft Safe
December 28, 2018 — KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- "Editor’s Note: This is the second article in a series designed to highlight innovative efforts, large and small, that are improving infrastructure at Kunsan Air... MORE

USS Anchorage Sailors and Marines Strengthen Partnership with India
December 23, 2018 — Amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23), with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in Visakhapatnam for a port visit, Dec. 22.During the visit, Sailors and Marines will... MORE

Sailors assigned to the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) and Marines assigned to the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) man the rails during a port visit to Visakhapatnam while on a deployment of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th MEU. The Essex ARG/ 13th MEU is a capable and lethal Navy-Marine Corps team deployed to the 7th Fleet area of operations to support regional stability, reassure partners and allies and maintain a presence postured to respond to any crisis ranging from humanitarian assistance to contingency operations.

U.S. Marines and the 196th California Air National Guard Work Together During UAS Proof of Concept
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Operation Wild Buck: U.S. Unmanned Aircraft Systems proof of concept

USS Rushmore, 13th MEU Strengthen Partnerships in Sri Lanka
December 21, 2018 — Dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47), with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in Colombo, Sri Lanka, for a scheduled port visit Dec. 21.During the visit, Sailors and Marines... MORE

COMPACAF Visit Highlights 70 Years of U.S., Indonesia Relationship
December 19, 2018 — JAKARTA, Indonesia -- “The long-standing partnership between the United States and Indonesia serves as an indicator of the many opportunities we can further cooperate in our shared commitment to a... MORE

U.S., Republic of Korea Teamwork Maintains Clear Skies
December 19, 2018 — OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- In an effort to maintain air superiority, the Air Force requires uninterrupted manning and vigilant eyes at all times a necessity that spreads to multiples jobs... MORE

Operation Christmas Drop 2018 is a Wrap, Until Next Year Micronesia
December 19, 2018 — ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- It’s time to pack up the workshop and for Santa’s helpers to return home as Operation Christmas Drop 2018 is a wrap.Over the past week and a half Santa’s C-130s from... MORE

Chief of Naval Operations Holds Video Teleconference with Chinese Counterpart
December 19, 2018 — WASHINGTON -- Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. John Richardson held a video teleconference (VTC) with Vice Adm. Shen Jinlong, People's Liberation Army (Navy) Commander, Dec. 18.The two leaders... MORE

The U.S. and Vietnam Celebrate 30th Anniversary of Sustained Operations to Account for Americans Missing from War
December 19, 2018 — HANOI, Viet Nam -- On the evening of December 12th, 2018, the United States and Vietnam celebrated 30 years of sustained cooperation to provide the fullest possible accounting for those Americans... MORE

Exercise Enhances Trust, Cooperation between U.S., Indian Air Forces
December 18, 2018 — KALAIKUNDA AIR FORCE STATION, India -- Airmen from the U.S. and Indian air forces marked the successful completion of 12 days of bilateral training and increased mutual cooperation during the Cope... MORE

Marines Showcase Marksmanship Skills at the 2018 Far East Marksmanship Competition on Okinawa
December 18, 2018 — CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan -- The competition allowed Marines stationed in Japan to test and enhance their shooting abilities.“The concept of every Marine a rifleman goes back to our basics,” said... MORE

Joint Communications Support Element Provides Global Support
December 18, 2018 — CHITOSE, Japan -- Whether on a hill, in a dale or on a dusty trail, battlefield communications are essential to every service member no matter their location. Be it the individual service member in... MORE

Japan Minister of Defense visits Yama Sakura 75
December 18, 2018 — CAMP HIGASHI-CHITOSE, Japan-- The Japan Minister of Defense, Takeshi Iwaya, visited Yama Sakura 75 at Camp Higashi-Chitose, Hokkaido, Japan, Dec. 15, 2018.Iwaya toured the facilities of the exercise... MORE

Inspiring Performance: PACAF F-16 Demo Team Wows Crowds in Tsuiki, Nyutabaru
December 18, 2018 — TSUIKI AIR BASE, Japan -- The Pacific Air Forces' F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team from Misawa Air Base, Japan, performed at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Nov. 24 and 25, and Nyutabaru Air Base,... MORE

Friendship Day signifies change for PACAF demonstration team

Unveiled: Lone Sailor Statue Stands Watch in Guam
December 17, 2018 — ASAN, Guam -- Standing at 7 feet tall and gazing toward the Pacific Ocean, the Lone Sailor statue was unveiled during a ceremony at the Ricardo J. Bordallo Governor's Complex in Hagatna, Guam, Dec... MORE

How the Marine Corps is Leading the Way in the Information Environment
December 17, 2018 — CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan -- The III Marine Expeditionary Force(MEF) Information Group (MIG) held the activation of command ceremony for the Communication Strategy (COMMSTRAT) and Operations Company... MORE

Learning to Lead
December 17, 2018 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- In a 2016 Letter to Airmen, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein said, “It is time to revitalize the squadron as the warfighting core of our Air... MORE

Yokota Passenger Terminal; Gateway to the Far East
December 17, 2018 — YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- It’s been over 12 hours since feeling solid ground. Flying from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Washington, to Yokota Air Base, Japan, on board a Patriot Express... MORE