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3rd Marine Division conducts Exercise Samurai 1-20
November 1, 2019 — Marines patrol during Samurai 20-1 on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, JapanMarines patrol during Samurai 20-1 on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan... MORE

U.S. Marines, Sailors move a generator during their Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Camp Hansen
October 31, 2019 — U.S. Marines and Sailors with 3rd Supply Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group move a generator during their Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Camp Hansen... MORE

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kinyetta Alfred, left, Lance Cpl. Elijah Ovalle, center, and Lance Cpl. Serik Sippola prepare to ship gear during the 3rd Supply Battalion Marine Corps Combat Readiness Evaluation on Camp Hansen

The USS Olympia transits the Puget Sound to begin the inactivation and decommissioning process
October 31, 2019 — The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Olympia (SSN 717) transits the Puget Sound, arriving in Bremerton, Washington, and is scheduled to begin the inactivation and decommissioning process at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard... MORE

The 35-year-old Olympia was commissioned on Nov. 17, 1984.

U.S. Airmen, family members conduct a memorial ruck march at Kadena Air Base, Japan
October 31, 2019 — U.S. Airmen and family members with the 320th Special Tactics Squadron and the 31st Rescue Squadron conduct a memorial ruck march at Kadena Air Base, Japan... MORE

Team Kadena Operators Honor Ultimate Sacrifice

U.S., Royal Brunei Navy ships transit in formation during CARAT Brunei
October 31, 2019 — The Royal Brunei Navy offshore patrol vessel KDB Darulaman (DMN 8), inshore patrol vessel KDB Syafaat (SYA 19) and Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport USNS Millinocket (T-EPF 3), transit in formation for a visit board search and seizure (VBSS) exercise in support of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei... MORE

This year marks the 25th iteration of CARAT, a multinational exercise designed to enhance U.S. and partner navies' abilities to operate together in response to traditional and non-traditional maritime security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.

USS Boxer and 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit Arrive in Guam
October 30, 2019 — SANTA RITA, Guam -- USS Boxer (LHD 4) and the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived at Naval Base Guam for a port visit, Oct. 30.“Our visit is a chance for our Sailors and Marines to... MORE

Navy Underwater Construction Team Widens Channel in Micronesia
October 30, 2019 — SAPWAUHFIK, Federated States of Micronesia - Sailors from Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 2 significantly reduced the size of an underwater obstruction in Sapwauhfik Atoll, Oct. 11-29, widening a... MORE

A Life of Service
October 30, 2019 — YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- A new leash hangs by the door ready to go on long walks, toys spread out across the home left exactly where they were last played with, a Tempur-Pedic memory foam bed in the... MORE

Naha Port Undergoes First Dredging in 30 Years
October 30, 2019 — NAHA, Okinawa, Japan -- Naha Military Port here is currently undergoing its first dredging operation since 1989.Home to the 835th Transportation Battalion, one of 599th Transportation Brigade's three... MORE

Angels in the Arctic: Alaska Air National Guardsmen Rescue Bear-mauling Victim
October 30, 2019 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Blood buys time and spans the vast distances of the Alaska landscape when someone is critically injured in the remote wilderness.The moment a hunter was... MORE

Angels in the Arctic: Alaska Air National Guardsmen Rescueg Bear-mauling Victim

Coast Guard Cutter Stratton Conducts Fisheries Patrol en route Guam from Philippines
October 29, 2019 — APRA HARBOR, Guam — On the heels of their operations combatting United Nations sanctions violations in support of the U.S. Navy’s Seventh Fleet, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton (WMSL 752) arrived... MORE

1st Marine Aircraft Wing Rapid Deployment Exercise
October 29, 2019 — MCAS FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan -- 1st Marine Aircraft Wing rapidly deployed more than 25 aircraft to austere, expeditionary locations and then returned those aircraft and forces to Marine Corps Air... MORE

Strengthening Partnerships through the Bilateral Exchange Program
October 29, 2019 — YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Yokota Air Base Airmen participated in the Bilateral Exchange Program (BEP), in which Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Airmen experience working with U.S. Air Force... MORE

109th Airlift Wing to Support Science Missions in Antarctica
October 29, 2019 — STRATTON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, SCOTIA, N.Y -- The New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing launches its 32nd year of support of U.S. Antarctic Program research Oct. 28, when the first of... MORE

U.S. Air Force, Republic of Korea AF Legal Teams Celebrate Friendship Day
October 29, 2019 — OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Members of the U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Forces (ROKAF) paralegal teams gathered at Osan Air Base, ROK, to celebrate a Friendship Day Oct. 23.The purpose of... MORE

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Medical Liaison Officer Inducted into Order of Military Medical Merit
October 29, 2019 — CAMP ZAMA, Japan -- A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force officer was inducted into the Order of Military Medical Merit, an honor normally reserved for U.S. Army Medical Department professionals, during... MORE

Pacific Fleet Commander Visits Singapore to Strengthen Partnerships
October 28, 2019 — SINGAPORE - Adm. John C. Aquilino, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, visited Singapore Oct. 23-25 to help expand the maritime partnership between the two countries and to highlight the importance of a... MORE

835th Transportation Battalion Pitches and Catches for Garuda Shield
October 28, 2019 — JAVA, Indonesia -- The 835th Surface Warriors played an integral role in the success of U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) Pacific Pathways exercise Garuda Shield. Members of the 835th Transportation... MORE

USS John S. McCain's Return to Warfighting Readiness
October 28, 2019 — YOKOSUKA, Japan -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) completed her necessary repairs and is underway to conduct comprehensive at sea testing.During the... MORE

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Airman Saves a Life
October 28, 2019 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- The Air Force prides itself in being always ready and providing countless hours of training each year to ensure its Airmen are prepared to act at a moments... MORE