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30 NCR, III MEF Tighten Naval Engineering Relationship
April 19, 2019 — OKINAWA, Japan – The 30th Naval Construction Regiment (30NCR) and III Marine Expeditionary Forces (III MEF) established the Engineers Functional Working Group (EFWG) for the Indo-Pacific Theater,... MORE

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit gets reps in coordinating supporting arms fires
April 19, 2019 — OKINAWA, JAPAN - “As allies, it’s vital that we know how to work together,” says Cpl. Joseph Roche, a joint fires observer with Alpha Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 4th Marines... MORE

Service members with the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force simulate calls-for-fire drills in the Supporting Arms Virtual Trainer on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 9, 2019. This observation and exchange provided opportunities for the 31st MEU Marines, and JGSDF personnel, to increasing understanding and interoperability. The 31st MEU, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible and lethal force ready to perform a wide range of military operations as the premier crisis response force in the Indo-Pacific region. (Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harrison C. Rakhshani/Released)

USS Stockdale Visits Darwin during 7th Fleet Operations
April 18, 2019 — DARWIN, Australia -- The guided-missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG 106) arrived in Darwin, Australia, April 17, for a scheduled port visit.The visit provides Sailors the opportunity to experience... MORE

8th Theater Sustainment Command Hosts First Ever Pacific Theater Munitions Summit
April 18, 2019 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR HICKAM, Hawaii -- More than 40 Pacific based military munitions experts gathered Apr. 4, at the Historic Hickam Officers Club for the first ever Pacific Theater Munitions... MORE

U.S., ROK Military Members Bond through Martial Arts
April 18, 2019 — KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- The traditional martial art of Korea is Taekwondo, and members of the United States Forces-Korea got a chance to experience it firsthand with the Republic of... MORE

U.S. Army Garrison Daegu's Shilla Tower Opens to Residents
April 18, 2019 — CAMP WALKER, Republic of Korea -- A bright yellow ribbon stretches across the front entrance of the newly finished Shilla tower, also known as Tower One to residents of U.S. Army Garrison Daegu. Pfc... MORE

U.S. Military Conducts First Medical Exchange with the Nepal Armed Police Force
April 18, 2019 — Nepal -- U.S. Army Soldiers and members of the Nepal Armed Police Force (APF) teamed up to exchange medical first responder knowledge. The weeklong Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE), which took... MORE

U.S., Australian Navies Conduct Helicopter Deck Landings in Philippine Sea
April 17, 2019 — ANDERSEN AIR BASE, Guam -- MH-60S Sea Hawks from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 conducted deck landing qualifications with Royal Australian Navy guided-missile frigate HMAS Melbourne (FFG... MORE

Exercise Offers Veterinary Outreach to Community in Palau
April 17, 2019 — KOROR, Republic of Palau -- Palauans of the of the four-legged variety are receiving some special attention during a four-day veterinarian health outreach program that started April 15, 2019 in Koror,... MORE

Aggressor Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force Enhance Tactical Skills at Diamond Shield
April 17, 2019 — EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Sometimes it’s good to be bad, and in world of an Aggressor pilot, being the best bad guy is an essential part of their daily operations.The 18th Aggressor Squadron... MORE

Tropic Lightning Division Conducts Multi-Domain Live-Fire Exercise
April 17, 2019 — POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, Hawaii -- Over 2,000 Soldiers from the 25th Infantry Division participated in Exercise Lightning Strike 2019 at Pohakuloa Training Area, April 1-18, 2019 on Hawaii Island. It... MORE

Misawa Maintainers Innovate New Parts for Targeting Pods, Re-achieve 98% Mission Standard Rate
April 17, 2019 — MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- The ALQ-184 electronic countermeasure pod is crucial in a pilot's decision-making loop; they send alerts to a pilot’s display which allows the pilots to choose different ways... MORE

Pacific Partnership Continues Mission in Micronesia
April 17, 2019 — CHUUK, Micronesia -- Multinational service members embarked aboard USNS Brunswick (T-EFP 6) officially kicked off the fourth Pacific Partnership 2019 (PP19) mission stop with an opening ceremony in... MORE

Pacific Partnership Multinational Team Arrives in Micronesia

Exercise Palau 2019 Marks Largest U.S. Army Presence on Palau In Three Decades
April 16, 2019 — Palau -- The exercise will run from the 13th - 19th, and will include community and animal health outreach services at several sites including Koror, Peleliu and Angaur. Also, there will be security... MORE

U.S., Japan Maritime Forces Conduct Replenishment-at-Sea
April 16, 2019 — SOUTH CHINA SEA -- The fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ship JS Suzutsuki (DD 117) conducted a cooperative deployment focused on... MORE

U.S., Indian Navies Practice Submarine Hunting in Indian Ocean
April 16, 2019 — DIEGO GARCIA, British Indian Ocean Territory - P-8 aircraft from the U.S and Indian navies conducted cooperative activities in the Indian Ocean, April 15.The U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer USS... MORE

Sustainers Resupply Units using Aerial Delivery during Lightning Strike
April 16, 2019 — SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- Trucks aren't the only way Sustainers deliver supplies! Chief Warrant Officer 3 Gregory Benson, Airdrop Systems Technician assigned to 25th Division Sustainment Brigade,... MORE

U.S. Coast Guard Patrols Micronesian Waters in Support of Forum Fisheries Agency Operation Rai Balang 2019 to Counter Illegal Fishing
April 16, 2019 — HONOLULU, Hawaii -- Two U.S. Coast Guard cutters crews and a long range HC-130 patrol aircraft crew recently completed combined operations with shipriders from the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM)... MORE

Coast Guard Ship Visits Hong Kong
April 15, 2019 — ALAMEDA, Calif. -- The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf (WMSL 750) moored April 15, in Hong Kong Harbor – the first visit by a Coast Guard cutter in 17 years.While in port, the crew will have... MORE

U.S. Force Korea Commander Awards Soldiers for Efforts Against Wildfire
April 15, 2019 — GANGWON, Republic of Korea - Gen. Robert "Abe" Abrams, commanding general, U.S. Forces Korea, United Nations Command, and Combined Forces Command awarded select Warriors for their dedication to duty... MORE