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USS John S. McCain Joins Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group
October 16, 2020 — SOUTH CHINA SEA -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) has teamed up with the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group in support of a free and open... MORE

Esper Discusses New Technologies Designed to Give Warfighters the Advantage
October 16, 2020 — WASHINGTON -- Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper spoke today about Army modernization efforts that harness new technologies that will benefit the warfighter. His remarks were given during the... MORE

Five Eyes Defence Ministers' Meeting – Press Release
October 16, 2020 — WASHINGTON -- Canada’s Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, chaired a videoconference of defence ministers from the Five Eyes nations - Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom,... MORE

Remarks by Deputy Secretary Stephen E. Biegun at India-U.S. Forum
October 16, 2020 — U.S. Embassy & Consulates in India -- It is a great to be back in India in advance of, COVID-permitting, Secretary Pompeo and Secretary Esper’s important 2+2 ministerial with Minister Jaishankar and... MORE

Returns to South China Sea for Third Time of 2020 Deployment
October 15, 2020 — SOUTH CHINA SEA -- The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group has returned to the South China Sea for the third time of its 2020 deployment.The carrier strike group includes the Navy's only... MORE

USS Barry Transits the Taiwan Strait
October 15, 2020 — PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii -- The Arleigh-Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) conducted a routine Taiwan Strait transit Oct. 14 (local time) in accordance with international law.The... MORE

U.S., South Korea Reaffirm Shared Defense Cooperation
October 15, 2020 — WASHINGTON -- Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper welcomed South Korean Defense Minister Suh Wook, reaffirming the strength of the U.S.-South Korea alliance, during an enhanced honor cordon and... MORE

Range Day Showcases Wild Weasel Mission
October 15, 2020 — MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Members of Team Misawa attended the annual Range Day event hosted by the 35th Operations Group at Draughon Range outside Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 9, 2020.Range Day is a... MORE

Navy Medicine Supports Guam Civilian Hospital with Telehealth
October 15, 2020 — WASHINGTON -- For the U.S. territory of Guam, situated in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, the isolation can be challenging when help is needed. The U.S. Naval Hospital there is part of the emergency... MORE

Indo-Pacific Deployment Completed with Zero COVID Cases
October 14, 2020 — JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. -- More than 100 First Corps Soldiers returned Oct. 1 from the Indo-Pacific Theater of operations 100% COVID-free after a four-week series of Joint Force... MORE

Expeditionary Advanced Basing Capabilities on Display during Exercise Noble Fury
October 14, 2020 — OKINAWA, Japan -- Marines and Sailors with 3d Marine Division and 1st Marine Aircraft Wing showcased expeditionary advanced basing capabilities Oct. 7 to 8, 2020 as part of Exercise Noble Fury 21,... MORE

USS Paul Hamilton Returns Home from 9-month Deployment
October 14, 2020 — SAN DIEGO - The guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) crew had extra cause to celebrate the Navy’s birthday this year, as the ship returned to San Diego, Oct. 13, from a successful... MORE

The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, Revolutionizing Motor Transportation in the Marine Corps
October 14, 2020 — OKINAWA, Japan -- The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle is integrated into training on Okinawa, and it is already changing the way the Marines envision motor transportation.The JLTV will cut down thousands... MORE

JLTV, Revolutionizing Motor Transportation in the Marine Corps

DOD Kicks Off World’s Largest Dual-Use 5G Testing Effort
October 14, 2020 — WASHINGTON -- Defense Department officials announced yesterday the awarding of $600 million in contracts to 15 prime contractors to perform testing and evaluation of 5G technologies at five military... MORE

U.S. Navy joins Japan’s Kaga, Ikazuchi for Integrated Operations
October 13, 2020 — SOUTH CHINA SEA -- Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) joined Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Escort Flotilla 2 during integrated operations in the South... MORE

Eielson Names First F-35A Dedicated Crew Chiefs, First F-16 DCCs in 4 Years
October 13, 2020 — EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- The 354th Maintenance Group awarded the title of Dedicated Crew Chief to 29 maintainers in a ceremony Oct. 9, 2020, on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska.354th Aircraft... MORE

Eielson names first F-35A DCCs, first F-16 DCCs in 4 years

USS Comstock Embarks Mark VI Patrol Boats and ExMCM for Maritime Security Operations
October 13, 2020 — PHILIPPINE SEA -- USS Comstock (LSD 45) is underway after loading Mark VI patrol boats and expeditionary mine countermeasure (ExMCM) elements in Guam to integrate Navy expeditionary forces aboard the... MORE

USS Comstock, Maritime Security Operations

U.S. Government Provides Food Assistance for Conflict-Affected Families in Mindanao
October 13, 2020 — MANILA, Philippines -- The U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has provided an additional Php73 million ($1.5 million) in food assistance to... MORE

Ronald Reagan CSG Conducts Maritime Security Operations in Indian Ocean
October 13, 2020 — INDIAN OCEAN -- The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group began maritime security and stability operations in the Indian Ocean, Oct. 9.The carrier strike group, including the Navy’s only forward-deployed... MORE

Ronald Reagan CSG, maritime security operations in Indian Ocean

Navy EOD technicians conduct virtual exchange with Brunei counterparts
October 9, 2020 — SANTA RITA, Guam -- Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians from Task Force 75 and troop commanders from the Royal Brunei Land Force participated in a real-time, virtual EOD subject matter expert... MORE