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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

Misawa’s 610th Air Control Flight Earns USAF “Best Command and Control Crew”
August 22, 2019 — MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- The 610th Air Control Flight won three Pacific Air Forces and two Headquarters Air Force-level awards at Misawa Air Base, Japan, in 2019.The Air Force-level awards include... MORE

Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II Completes Simulated Defensive Combat Air Patrol with Live AIM-9X Missile
August 21, 2019 — USS Wasp, At Sea – Marine fighter pilots with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, launched from the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) to rehearse... MORE

Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force and Commander, Pacific Air Forces, Visit Manila
August 21, 2019 — MANILA, Philippines -- Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, General David Goldfein, and Commander, Pacific Air Forces, General Charles Brown, visited Manila from August 15 to 18, 2019.During their... MORE

Command Sgt. Major Represents the Pride of the Pacific in New Zealand
August 21, 2019 — HONOLULU, Hawaii -- Command Sgt. Major Maria "Jessie" Baird attended the Senior Enlisted Leaders Conference in New Zealand this summer. The conference was a professional development forum that... MORE

USS William P. Lawrence Holds Change of Command Ceremony
August 21, 2019 — YOKOSUKA, Japan -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) held a change of command ceremony, Aug. 16, at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka.Cmdr. Dawn C... MORE

Indo-Pacific Maritime Forces Kick off 18th SEACAT Exercise
August 20, 2019 — SINGAPORE (NNS) -- The U.S. Navy and maritime forces from 10 Indo-Pacific partner nations began the 18th iteration of Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) in Singapore, Aug. 19.The goal of... MORE

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MANILA, Philippines (Aug. 19, 2019) U.S. Coast Guard Cmdr. David Negron-Alicea, Defense Threat Reduction Agency maritime advisor for U.S. Embassy Manila, delivers keynote remarks during the visit, board, search and seizure (VBSS) workshop as part of Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) 2019 at the Philippine Coast Guard Headquarters in Manila. This year marks the 18th iteration of SEACAT, which is designed to enhance maritime security skills by highlighting the value of information sharing and multilateral coordination. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher A. Veloicaza/Released)

U.S., allied forces begin EOD exercise Hydracrab in Guam
August 20, 2019 — SANTA RITA, Guam (NNS) -- Expeditionary forces from Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States conducted the opening ceremony for explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) training exercise... MORE

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SANTA RITA, Guam (Aug. 19, 2019) Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit (EODMU) 5 monitor the drop zone from an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter, attached to the Island Knights of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, during a fast-roping evolution during Exercise Hydracrab. Hydracrab is quadrilateral exercise conducted by forces from Australia, Canada, New Zealand and U.S. Naval forces. The purpose of this exercise is to prepare the participating Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) forces to operate as an integrated, capable and potent allied force ready to respond to a changing and complex maritime environment in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Philip Wagner Jr./Released)

Celebrating 70 years of partnership at the Garuda Shield 2019 Opening Ceremony
August 20, 2019 — Celebrating 70 years of partnership at the Garuda Shield 2019 Opening CeremonyStory and photos by Maj Leah Ganoni, Pfc. Ezra Camarena and Pfc. Lawrence Broadnax, 28th Public Affairs Detachment, 25th... MORE

The 2019 Garuda Shield leaders from both armies pose for a picture with a formation of U.S. and Indonesian forces during the 2019 Garuda Shield opening ceremony Aug. 19, 2019, at Dodiklatpur, Indonesia. Garuda Shield is an annual, bilateral military partnership sponsored by the U.S. Army Pacific and hosted annually by Tentara Nasional Indonesia. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Ezra Camarena, 28th Public Affairs Detachment)

U.S., Malaysia Conduct Closing Ceremony For Historic Maritime Training Activity
August 19, 2019 — LUMUT, Malaysia -- A closing ceremony for the annual Maritime Training Activity (MTA) Malaysia 2019 was held at Lumut Naval Base, 18 Aug.MTA Malaysia 2019 is a continuation of 25 years of maritime... MORE