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USS Rafael Peralta, Russell Visit Sasebo, Japan
February 10, 2020 — SASEBO, Japan -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) and the USS Russell (DDG 59), arrived in Sasebo for a port visit, Feb. 8.During the port visit, Sailors... MORE

Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade Embarks for the First Time with America ESG, 31st MEU
February 10, 2020 — PHILIPPINE SEA -- The embarked forces conducted boat raid scenarios over a few weeks’ time to improve tactics and techniques between Marines of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and the... MORE

USS Theodore Roosevelt, Pinckney Arrive in Guam for Port Visit

USS Bunker Hill visits Saipan on Indo-Pacific deployment
February 10, 2020 — SAIPAN - The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) arrived in Saipan for a port visit, Feb. 7.During the port visit, Bunker Hill Sailors will get the opportunity to... MORE

Cold Training, Warm Farewell as Exercise Northern Viper 2020 comes to an End
February 10, 2020 — HOKKAIDO, Japan -- U.S. Marines from across III Marine Expeditionary Force, and members of 5th Brigade, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, say goodbye as exercise Northern Viper 2020 comes to an end,... MORE

Chief of Naval Operations Hosts Chief of Royal Australian Navy for Counterpart Visit
February 10, 2020 — WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday hosted Chief of Royal Australian Navy Vice Adm. Michael Noonan for a formal counterpart visit, Feb. 6-7.During the two-day visit... MORE

Chaplains, Religious Affairs Specialists Get Strength to Build Bonds at Training Event
February 10, 2020 — CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea -- The Eighth Army Chaplain Directorate conducted a "Strong Bonds Local Curriculum Certification Course" Feb. 4-7 at Camp Humphreys, South Korea.The main purpose of the... MORE

USS Theodore Roosevelt, Pinckney Arrive in Guam for Port Visit
February 7, 2020 — APRA HARBOR, Guam - The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) and guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91) arrived in Guam for a port visit, Feb. 7.While in Guam, Theodore Roosevelt... MORE

Blue Ridge, 7th Fleet Medical Teams Conduct a Demonstration for Republic of Korea Navy
February 7, 2020 — Busan, Republic of Korea -- Medical staff from U.S. 7th Fleet flagship, USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19) and Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy led a medical evacuation demonstration for the ROK Navy Fleet Surgeon... MORE

Eielson Stands Up Field Training Detachment, Hosts First F-35 Courses
February 7, 2020 — EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- The 372nd Training Squadron’s Detachment 25 stood up the first F-35 field training detachment (FTD) in the Pacific Air Forces command and completed its first F-35... MORE

Guam National Guard supports America's National Defense Strategy
February 7, 2020 — YIGO, Guam -- Guam National Guard members make vital contributions to the Joint Force team executing the nation's National Defense Strategy, the National Guard's most senior general told Soldiers and... MORE

Yokosuka Command Opens Interactive Weapons Training Simulator
February 7, 2020 — YOKOSUKA, Japan -- Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the introduction of a new interactive shooting simulator, the MILO Range.The MILO Range is a... MORE

U.S. Army Garrison Japan Fire Department Named Best Large Department in Pacific, Again
February 7, 2020 — CAMP ZAMA, Japan -- For the third year in a row, Installation Management Command -- Pacific has recognized U.S. Army Garrison Japan Fire and Emergency Services as the best large fire department in the... MORE

USAG Japan Fire Department Named Best Large Department in Pacific, Again

US, Japan Bomber-fighter Integration Showcases Alliance, Global Power Projection
February 6, 2020 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- U.S. Air Force aircraft from the Pacific theater and the continental United States integrated with the Koku Jieitai (Japan Air Self Defense Force or JASDF) to... MORE

Secretary of the Army Visits 403rd Army Field Support Brigade in South Korea
February 6, 2020 — ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill. -- Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy, and Gen. Paul J. LaCamera, commanding general of U.S. Army Pacific, were among the dignitaries who visited Camp Carroll, South... MORE

Building Partnerships: U.S., Bangladesh Air Forces Conduct Tactical Airlift Exercise
February 6, 2020 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Airmen from the 374th Airlift Wing, Yokota Air Base, Japan, and the Bangladesh Air Force participated in exercise Cope South 20 Feb. 1- 6 at BAF Kurmitola... MORE

Shogun Maintainers Cool Off with New Shorts
February 6, 2020 — KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- As the Okinawa sun beats down on the flight line, Airmen at Kadena Air Base, Japan, must get creative in order to beat the heat and humidity. To help Airmen combat the... MORE

USS Blue Ridge Arrives in South Korea for Port Visit
February 5, 2020 — BUSAN, Republic of Korea -- U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrived in Busan for a regularly scheduled port visit, Feb. 5.While in port, the crew and staff will have an opportunity to... MORE

Commander Task Force-72 Wraps Up Sea Dragon 2020
February 5, 2020 — ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- The U.S. Navy and its maritime partners concluded operations for the multilateral exercise Sea Dragon 2020, Jan 30.Maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft (MPRA)... MORE

Alaska Army National Guard Recruiter Earns Meritorious Service Medal
February 5, 2020 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Alaska Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Kimberly Houser received a Meritorious Service Medal during the Director’s Strength Maintenance and Awards Ceremony... MORE

US Military Brings Aerial Demonstrations, Static Aircraft to Singapore Airshow 2020
February 4, 2020 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- U.S. military aircraft will participate in the Singapore Airshow 2020 with aerial demonstrations and static displays at Changi Air Base (East), Republic of... MORE