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Carl Vinson Strike Group Arrives in Guam
January 31, 2018 — SANTA RITA, Guam -- The Carl Vinson Strike Group arrived in Guam, Jan. 30-31, for the first scheduled port visit of a Western Pacific deployment.The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) and... MORE

The United Nations Command (Rear) Change of Command
January 31, 2018 — YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Royal Australian Air Force Group Captain Adam Williams assumed command of United Nations Command Rear, from Royal Australian Air Force Group Captain Michael W. Jansen during... MORE

Dealing Out Care from Land, Sea and Air
January 31, 2018 — KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Medical personnel from the Army, Navy and Air Force conducted a field training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26.The training tested their ability to process a... MORE

Dealing out care from land, sea and air

By Staff Sgt. Matthew B. Fredericks, 18th Wing Public Affairs / Published January 31, 2018

Secretary of the Air Force Visits Osan, Reaffirms Republic of Korea-U.S. Alliance
January 30, 2018 — OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson visited Team Osan while on a trip to the Republic of Korea (RoK) from Jan. 27-30, 2018.Wilson visited to reaffirm... MORE

SecAF visits Osan AB, reaffirms RoK-US alliance

4th Force Recon Prepares Students for Basic Reconnaissance Course
January 30, 2018 — MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, Hawaii -- Reconnaissance Marines with Detachment 4th Force Reconnaissance Company hosted amphibious training events as part of a preparation course for prospective... MORE

4th Force Recon prepares students for BRC

Sentry Aloha 18-1 Comes To An End
January 30, 2018 — EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Exercise Sentry Aloha 18-1 held at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, ended Jan 24. 2018.The exercise which takes place several times a year is hosted by the... MORE

Shanahan Asks All DoD Personnel to Read, Internalize New Defense Strategy
January 30, 2018 — WASHINGTON -- All DoD personnel need to read and internalize the new National Defense Strategy, Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan said here Jan. 19. 2018.“This is not a document; it is a... MORE

Winter Warrior Challenge Tests 35th Security Forces Squadron Airmen's Readiness
January 30, 2018 — MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- A two-day 35th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) Winter Warrior Challenge kicked off Dec. 13, 2017, during a thick snow storm at Misawa Air Base.“I created the Winter Warrior... MORE

Winter Warrior Challenge tests 35th SFS Airmen’s readiness

USS Michael Murphy Conducts Passing Exercise with French Navy
January 29, 2018 — PACIFIC OCEAN -- The guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) and French frigate FNS Vendemiaire conducted a passing exercise (PASSEX), Jan. 29.During the PASSEX the ships operated in... MORE

USS Michael Murphy conducts PASSEX with French Navy

First Operational Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35A Makes Its Debut at Misawa Air Base
January 29, 2018 — MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Blue skies and snowy mountains welcomed the first operational Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-35A Lightning II during an arrival ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Jan. 26.In the... MORE

First operational JASDF F-35A makes its debut at Misawa AB

USS Missouri Arrives in Pearl Harbor
January 29, 2018 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR HICKAM -- The Pearl Harbor submarine community welcomed the crew of 160 Sailors and officers, along with their families, of the Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS... MORE

Eielson Enhances Warfighting Readiness, Capabilities to Confront Regional Threats
January 29, 2018 — EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- In late April, 2017, U.S. Navy Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., the commander of U.S. Pacific Command, urged to the House Armed Services Committee that the most viable... MORE

1st Battalion, 21st Infantry 'Gimlets' Honor Fallen Heroes
January 29, 2018 — SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- The air stood still as attendees saluted the flag during the national anthem. Battle buddies, Soldiers, warriors, leaders and all, stood side by side to pay tribute to... MORE

1-21 Infantry ‘Gimlets’ Honor Fallen Heroes

Mattis Describes North Korea Regime as ‘Threat to the Entire World’
January 27, 2018 — The regime of North Korea’s Kim Jong-un remains a danger to the world, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said yesterday in Honolulu, while emphasizing diplomatic efforts to resolve the North Korean... MORE

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James Mullen

Defense Secretary Mattis calls US, Vietnam 'Like-minded Partners'
January 26, 2018 — WASHINGTON -- The United States and Vietnam are "like-minded partners" that have a forward-looking relationship, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said yesterday as he concluded a visit to the... MORE

Okinawa-based Marines Refine Their Skills during Exercise Samurai
January 26, 2018 — KIN BLUE, OKINAWA, JAPAN -- Marines with Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division participated in a five-day exercise called Samurai, Jan. 22-26, 2018.During the exercise, the Marines learned the... MORE

Okinawa-based Marines refine skills during Exercise Samurai

Air Force Biomedical Science Corps Celebrates 53rd anniversary
January 26, 2018 — ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- Each year the Air Force Medical Service (AFMS) celebrates Biomedical Science Corps (BSC) Appreciation Week to honor the hard work, dedication and diversity of BSC... MORE

673d Logistics Readiness Squadron Materiel Management Supplies Arctic Warriors
January 26, 2018 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Like spokes on a wheel, the 673d Logistics Readiness Squadron’s (LRS) Materiel Management Flight provides balance, strength and supply-chain support to help... MORE

673d LRS Materiel Managment supplies Arctic Warriors

Cobra Gold 18: Thailand, U.S. Kickoff Cobra Gold Construction Projects with Pillar Raising Ceremonies
January 25, 2018 — THAILAND -- The Royal Thai Armed Forces, United States Armed Forces, and other regional partner nations held a pillar raising ceremony in two separate locations in the Kingdom of Thailand to signal... MORE

Mattis to Thank Vietnam for Supporting North Korean Sanctions
January 25, 2018 — WASHINGTON -- Defense Secretary James N. Mattis today said, Jan. 24, 2017, he wants to thank Vietnamese officials for their support on the North Korean issue. “They have been supporting the United... MORE