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Local Korean Schoolchildren Meet the Wolf Pack
August 8, 2019 — KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- The 8th Fighter Wing hosted more than 20 school-age children from around the local area during a tour of Kunsan Air Base Aug. 2.For many of the children, the tour... MORE

Airmen, International Partners Attend First Sergeants Symposium
August 8, 2019 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- The 15th Wing-hosted First Sergeants Symposium took place at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, July 22-26, 2019.The five-day course included training... MORE

Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group arrives in Philippines
August 7, 2019 — MANILA, Philippines - The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group arrived in Manila, Aug. 7, for a brief port call that highlights the strong community and military connections between Philippines and the... MORE

190807-N-KP021-0004 MANILA, Philippines (August 9, 2019) The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) anchors outside Manila, Philippines. Ronald Reagan is forward-deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations in support of security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

US, Indonesian Navies Conclude CARAT 2019
August 7, 2019 — SURABAYA, Indonesia – The 25th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia concluded during a ceremony at the Indonesian Navy’s 2nd Fleet Training Command headquarters Aug... MORE

JAVA SEA (August 7, 2019) Senior U.S. and Indonesian Navy delegations formerly greet each other during the closing ceremony of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2019. CARAT, the U.S. Navy's longest running regional exercise in South and Southeast Asia, strengthens partnerships between regional navies and enhances maritime security cooperation throughout the Indo-Pacific.

Wasp Holds Wreath Laying Ceremony in Coral Sea
August 7, 2019 — Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) and embarked Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) gathered in the ship’s hangar bay in the early hours of Aug. 3 to pay... MORE

CORAL SEA (Aug. 3, 2019) – Cmdr. Steven Stougard, command chaplain, USS Wasp (LHD 1), from Vashon Island, Washington, delivers a prayer during a wreath laying ceremony held in remembrance of the aircraft carrier USS Wasp (CV-7) aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1). Wasp, flagship of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is operating in the Indo-Pacific region to enhance interoperability with partners and serve as a ready response force for any type of contingency.

NMCB 4, Indonesian Marines Conduct Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Elementary School During CARAT 2019
August 6, 2019 — NMCB 4, Indonesian Marines Conduct Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Elementary School During CARAT 2019U.S. Navy Story by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kelsey L. Adams, CTF 75 Public AffairsGRESIK... MORE

GRESIK DISTRICT, Indonesia (Aug. 5, 2019) Mark McGovern, U.S. Consul General in Surabaya, Indonesia, Dr. Sambari Halim Radianto, head of Gresik District Government, and Indonesian Navy Kolonel Laut Eka Prabawa, assistant for maritime potential, cut a ribbon to mark the completion of a construction project at the SDN Duduk Sampeyan Elementary School during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2019. During the project, U.S. Navy Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 4 and Indonesian Marines assigned to the 2nd Engineering Battalion built a two-room classroom wired to support 20 computers. 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Steelworker 2nd Class Candace Lightsey)

NAVFAC EXWC Hosts Multi-Agency Contaminated Water Diving Exercise at NBVC
August 6, 2019 — PORT HUENEME, Calif. (NNS) -- Naval Facilities (NAVFAC) Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (EXWC) Dive Locker hosted the newly established Contaminated Water Diving Exercise (CONDIVEX)... MORE

PORT HUENEME, Calif. " Petty Officer 2nd Class Zachary Schulte, NAVFAC EXWC, being decontaminated utilizing the ESSM DECON Kit during a contaminated water dive scenario as part of CONDIVEX 2019. NAVFAC EXWC Dive Locker hosts a Contaminated Water Diving Exercise. The 1-week event included a multi-service emergency response and multiple casualty incident scenario as part of Coastal Trident 2019 to support U.S. Navy science and technology initiatives. EXWC divers and support personnel participated in low-risk diving exercises to help evaluate and develop technologies to meet Fleet needs. (Official Navy photos by: Builder 1st Class Jesus Saucedo) /Released

84th Engineer Civic Action Team Deploys to Palau for 50th Anniversary
August 6, 2019 — SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii – Emerging from the aquamarine waters of the western Pacific Ocean lies a chain of approximately 340 mushroom-shaped islands rich in biodiversity, culture, and history. The... MORE

The 84th Engineer Battalion deploys Civic Action Team Palau 84-06 for the 50th anniversary of the tri-service Civic Action Team program from August 2019 to February 2020. The team works directly with the host nation to provide general engineering support, apprenticeship training, medical outreach, and community programs for the people of Palau.

Military and Civilian Student 2019 Cohort Completes Pacific ALLIES Internship
August 5, 2019 — CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii -- A group of students from the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, the University of Hawaii and Whitman College recently wrapped up a summer internship on the... MORE

USCGC Joseph Gerczak (WPC 1126) Arrives in American Samoa on Patrol
August 5, 2019 — PAGO PAGO, American Samoa -- The Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Gerczak (WPC 1126) arrived in the Port of Pago Pago, Saturday.The crew is participating in Operation Aiga to conduct fisheries law... MORE

US, Mongolia Share Airfield, Emergency Medical Expertise
August 5, 2019 — ULAANBAATAR, MONGOLIA -- The United States and Mongolian military leaders conducted airfield and emergency medical subject-matter expert exchanges to share cultural expertise, technical competency and... MORE

Carrier Air Wing Five-5 Conducts Change of Command
August 5, 2019 — PHILIPPINE SEA -- Carrier Air Wing Five (CVW 5) conducted a change of command aboard the Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Aug. 2.Capt. Michael Rovenolt relieved... MORE

Cadets and Midshipmen Exchange Leadership Skills in Malaysia
August 5, 2019 — KONGKOI CAMP, Malaysia -- While some college students enjoyed their summer break by taking vacations, cadets and midshipmen from the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy and U.S. Naval... MORE

US, Australian Air Forces Conduct First Joint Air Refueling
August 5, 2019 — BRISBANE, Australia -- In the fight for air superiority during Exercise Talisman Sabre 2019, the United States Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) met a major milestone in the airspace off... MORE

US, Indonesia begin Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Exercise
August 1, 2019 — SURABAYA, Indonesia -- The U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard, and the Indonesian Navy and Marine Corps began Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Indonesia 2019 during an opening... MORE

Red Flag-Alaska 19-3 Kicks Off Aug. 1
August 1, 2019 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Red Flag-Alaska 19-3, a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat environment, is scheduled to begin... MORE

8th Theater Sustainment Command's Office of the Staff
August 1, 2019 — FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii -- The 8th Theater Sustainment Command's Office of the Staff Judge Advocate recently relocated to Building T123 on Fort Shafter's historic Palm Circle and celebrated their move as... MORE

Soldiers Help Make Young Man's Wish Come True
August 1, 2019 — SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- At times, remembering what it's like to be a kid can be great. For others, not so much.Many children around the world, including Alexander Hipp, suffer with a critical... MORE