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Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2019 Continues on Joint Base Lewis-McChord
September 16, 2019 — JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – U.S. Army Soldiers from the 1-2 SBCT and Indian Army soldiers have reached the mid-point of exercise Yudh Abhyas 19.The U.S. Army Pacific-sponsored exercise is... MORE

Admiral Visits Cordova as Part of Navy's Arctic Expeditionary Exercise
September 16, 2019 — CORDOVA, Alaska -- Rear Adm. Scott Gray, commander of Navy Region Northwest, visited Cordova Sept. 13 and 14 while in Alaska for an Arctic expeditionary exercise.The U.S. Pacific Fleet Band "Harbor... MORE

New 7th Fleet Admiral Visits USS Ronald Reagan
September 16, 2019 — PHILIPPINE SEA -- The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) welcomed aboard the new operational commander of the Navy's largest overseas fleet Sept. 14.Vice Adm. William R. Merz, who took... MORE

P-8A Poseidon Finds Missing Vessel in South Pacific; All Passengers Safe
September 16, 2019 — SANTA RITA, Guam - The U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, Federated States of Micronesia Police, and good Samaritans teamed to successfully rescue seven people adrift on their 18-foot vessel... MORE

Alaska Unit Succeeds in Arctic Test of Unmanned Vehicles, Anti-Mine Systems
September 13, 2019 — ADAK, Alaska -- Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit One (EODMU-1) successfully tested its ability to operate unmanned underwater vehicles and conduct expeditionary mine countermeasures in very... MORE

Osan Hosts Fighter Logistics and Safety Symposium for PACAF
September 13, 2019 — OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Air Force officers from allied and partner nations across the Pacific visited Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, took part in the 2019 Fighter Logistics and Safety... MORE

Educating Allies on Nisei Soldiers' Toughest Fight-to be American
September 13, 2019 — SEATTLE, Wash. -- "Beyond Reconciliation," hosted by the Nisei Veterans Committee and the Japan-American Society of the State of Washington, celebrated the contributions and service of Nisei veterans... MORE

U.S., Republic of Korea Air Force medical experts conduct Subject Matter Expert Exchange
September 13, 2019 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- The United States Air Force and Republic of Korea Air Force conducted the first-ever Aeromedical Evacuation (AE) Subject Matter Expert Exchange at Osan Air... MORE

Information Warfare Training Site Yokosuka Modernizes Training with Stallion 3.1 Upgrade
September 13, 2019 — YOKOSUKA, Japan -- Information Warfare Training Site (IWTS) Yokosuka recently received new equipment, upgrading and modernizing its Stallion system to the newest 3.1 version.Stallion was developed by... MORE

Royal Thai Army First to Receive Strykers
September 12, 2019 — Thailand -- Senior leaders with U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) and the Royal Thai Army (RTA) joined together for a Stryker handover ceremony Sept. 12, 2019 at the RTA Headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand... MORE

USS Emory S. Land Arrives in Fremantle, Australia
September 12, 2019 — FREMANTLE, Australia – The submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) arrived in Fremantle, Australia, Sept. 11 as part of the ship’s fall deployment to foster positive relations with regional... MORE

130th Engineer Recognized for Leadership during Joint
September 12, 2019 — WASHINGTON D.C. -- The Sea Service Leadership Association hosted The Joint Women's Leadership Symposium Aug. 21-23, bringing together the largest gathering in the nation of women in uniform with a... MORE

U.S. Marines Complete Simulated Sequential Expeditionary Operations at Ie Shima Training Facility
September 12, 2019 — CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa -- U.S. Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit executed a simulated airfield seizure from ships of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group to Ie Shima Training Facility in order... MORE

U.S. Builds Bonds in Papua New Guinea during Pacific Angel 19-4
September 11, 2019 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- The United States will conduct health service outreach, engineering civic action programs and subject matter exchanges Sept. 9 to 13 in Lae in Marabe... MORE

USS Comstock Arrives in Kodiak, Alaska
September 11, 2019 — KODIAK, Alaska -- The amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) arrived in Kodiak, Alaska, Sept. 10 for a port visit in conjunction with Arctic Expeditionary Capabilities Exercise (AECE)... MORE

Camp Zama, Neighboring City Enhance Readiness during Disaster Drill
September 11, 2019 — CAMP ZAMA, Japan -- The sound of a blaring siren signaled the start of an annual disaster drill, held Sept. 7 in Zama City, and involving the participation of Camp Zama emergency services... MORE

Joint Task Force Kicks Off 64th Year of DoD Antarctic Mission Support
September 11, 2019 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- A U.S. Air Force Globemaster III, assigned to the 304th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., landed at McMurdo Station,... MORE

Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka Responds to Typhoon Faxai
September 11, 2019 — YOKOSUKA, Japan -- Typhoon Faxai made landfall east of Tokyo bringing heavy rain and winds of more than 124 miles per hour to Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY), Sept. 9.The typhoon passed... MORE

31st MEU Completes MAGTF-level Sequential Islands-seizure Rehearsal from Amphibious Shipping
September 11, 2019 — CAMP HANSEN, Okinawa -- The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and Amphibious Squadron 11 (CPR-11) conducted a series of sequential operations rehearsing naval expeditionary combined-arms maneuver from... MORE

Sniper Teams Give New Meaning to Friendly Fire
September 10, 2019 — YAKIMA, Wash. -- As a crackle echoes through the sun-drenched valley, a strong male voice can be heard. "Hit." Another crack. "Miss." Another three rounds land, a voice with a strong Japanese accent... MORE