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Hawaii Guard Teams with Indonesia for Key Mission Planning
August 28, 2019 — JAKARTA, Indonesia -- The Hawaii National Guard State Partnership Program facilitated an operation design seminar recently in Jakarta, Indonesia. Participants from the Hawaii Army and Air National... MORE

Marines with Course 205-19 Endure and Complete the Grueling 3-week MAI Course
August 28, 2019 — CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan – After three rigorous weeks of obstacle course line-drills, aquatic training, and countless hours of free sparring, six Marines earned their instructor tab signifying they... MORE

Army Offers More Than $80,000 in Re-up Bonuses
August 28, 2019 — WASHINGTON -- Effective Sept. 9, Soldiers willing to reenlist in some of the Army's most in-demand careers have the chance to receive up to $81,000 in lump-sum bonuses -- the highest amount in more... MORE

Coast Guard Cutter Stratton Arrives in Chennai, India
August 27, 2019 — CHENNAI, India – The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton arrived Friday in Chennai following previous engagements with Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and Malaysia.Stratton’s crew will work... MORE

Chief Petty Officer Legacy Academy Graduates 39 on Battleship Missouri Memorial
August 27, 2019 — PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii -- The Battleship Missouri Memorial Chief Petty Officer Legacy Academy graduated its 20th iteration of future chief petty officers aboard the vessel, Aug. 23.The 39 first class... MORE

Assistant Secretary David R. Stilwell Travels to Timor-Leste, Indonesia, Brunei, and Singapore
August 27, 2019 — U.S. Department of State -- Assistant Secretary David R. Stilwell will visit Timor-Leste, Indonesia, Brunei, and Singapore, August 27 to September 7, 2019 in his first visit to each of these countries... MORE

United States Cyber Experts Join Conference in Nadi with Pacific Islands Officials
August 27, 2019 — FIJI -- Senior telecommunications and cyber policy makers from six countries across the Pacific attended a two-day conference in Nadi to discuss best practices in establishing long-term national cyber... MORE

Fleet Logistics Center Yokosuka Program to Strengthen Naval Bond Between U.S. and Japan Graduates Intern
August 27, 2019 — YOKOSUKA, Japan -- Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Yokosuka's (FLCY) newest intern from the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) finished a six-month internship... MORE

Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group, JMSDF Sail together in Western Pacific
August 26, 2019 — PHILIPPINE SEA - The Ronald Reagan Strike Group conducted combined operations with the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF) guided-missile destroyer JS Myoko (DDG 175) Aug. 13-23.While sailing... MORE

Pacific Defender Outreach 19-1 Builds Cohesive Joint Force
August 26, 2019 — OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Recently U.S. Air Force Security Forces members joined Republic of Korea military police during a subject matter expert exchange at Gwangju Air Base, Republic of... MORE

U.S. Coast Guard Commissions the Service’s 2 Newest National Security Cutters in Honolulu
August 26, 2019 — HONOLULU, Hawaii -- The U.S Coast Guard’s two newest national security cutters were commissioned Saturday during a ceremony presided over by Adm. Karl Schultz, the Coast Guard’s commandant.The Coast... MORE

Airman Assists in Saving Drowned Child
August 26, 2019 — KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- For his acts of heroism, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Roger Halle, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron assistant chief of operations, was recognized by Masaharu Noguni, city of Chatan... MORE

The Crucible of Character: Former POW, Fighter Pilot Shares Leadership Wisdom
August 26, 2019 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- For several months, a dank 6.5-by-7-foot cell at the Hanoi Hilton served as a crucible that tested the limits of human endurance for retired Air Force Col... MORE

Indonesian, U.S. Marines Enhance Strong Military Relationship
August 23, 2019 — MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII -- U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment are conducting a month-long military exchange program with Marines from the Indonesian Korps Marinir (KORMAR) in... MORE

US Hosts Experts from 16 Countries at Indo-Pacific Safety Air Forces Exchange
August 23, 2019 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Members from United States Indo-Pacific Command and Pacific Air Forces hosted the annual Indo-Pacific Safety Air Forces Exchange (ISAFE) in Waikiki, Hawaii,... MORE

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Change of Command
August 23, 2019 — MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, (Aug. 23, 2019) -- U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard Fuerst, the offgoing MCAS Iwakuni commanding officer, relinquished command to Col. Lance Lewis, the MCAS Iwakuni... MORE

Korean National Police Visits Kunsan, Tours Security Forces Squadron
August 23, 2019 — KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Members of the Korean National Police Gunsan City branch visited the 8th Fighter Wing to meet with base leadership and tour the 8th Security Forces Squadron... MORE

Gilday Relieves Richardson as Chief of Naval Operations
August 22, 2019 — WASHINGTON -- Adm. Mike Gilday relieved Adm. John Richardson as the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) in a ceremony, Aug. 22, at the Washington Navy Yard.Gilday became the 32nd CNO, the U.S. Navy's most... MORE

38th Air Defense Artillery Brigade Maintains 'Fight Tonight' Readiness
August 22, 2019 — SAGAMIHARA, Japan -- With the onset of recent events, 'Fight Tonight' readiness remains a top priority in the Pacific Region. Especially to those involved in counter measures.Soldiers with U.S. Army... MORE

Alaska Army and Air Guard Members Help Fight Wildfires
August 22, 2019 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- The Alaska Army and Air National Guard have been assisting the Division of Forestry with fire suppression and additional support on the McKinley and Swan... MORE