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Message From 77th Secretary of the Navy
May 29, 2020 — WASHINGTON -- To Sailors, Marines, and all men and women of the Department of the Navy serving across this great world: Today marks the honor of my life, taking the oath of office to become the 77th... MORE

Leaders Describe Lessons Learned From COVID-19 Risk Mitigation
May 29, 2020 — WASHINGTON -- Some practices adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic have benefitted the troops and may be continued after the pandemic abates, Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper said.During a visit... MORE

Camp Zama Hosts Navy Aviators from Atsugi
May 29, 2020 — CAMP ZAMA, Japan – Sailors assigned to the U.S. Navy Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25, Detachment 6, the “Archangels,” have spent the past few weeks conducting training and maintenance with their... MORE

US Government Launches New Disaster Risk Reduction Project in Tonga
May 29, 2020 — U.S. Embassy in Fiji -- The U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing nearly $1.1 million to boost the capacity of Tongan communities to... MORE

Medical Specialists Outline How to Deal With COVID-19 Stress
May 29, 2020 — WASHINGTON -- Handling the symptoms of stress and anxiety begins at home with self-care, a panel of medical experts said during a media roundtable.The experts speaking in yesterday's session said... MORE

US, Japan Bomber-fighter Integration Demonstrates Commitment, Enhances Readiness
May 28, 2020 — ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- A B-1B Bomber Task Force mission on May 26 included important elements for a complex theater – integration with allies and partners – in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific... MORE

Navy Issues COVID-19 Standardized Operational Guidance
May 28, 2020 — WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Navy issued new standardized operational guidance to the Fleet to combat the coronavirus pandemic this week.The guidance lays out minimum actions required for Navy units to... MORE

DOD Plans for Resumption of Normal Operations After Pandemic

Team Hickam supports NASA’s Human Space Flight Program
May 28, 2020 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii-- -- Team Hickam provides ready forces to support a free and open Indo-Pacific region, and that reaches well beyond air, land, and sea.In preparation for the... MORE

Family Nurse Practitioner Gives Back to Army in Face of COVID-19
May 28, 2020 — CAMP ZAMA, Japan -- Lt. Col. Dolores Toney says the U.S. Army has given her so much, so it only makes sense that she has spent her combined 22-year career returning the favor.“I’ve always wanted to... MORE

Camp Zama BOSS Beautifies Park with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Members
May 28, 2020 — CAMP ZAMA, Japan – Members of Camp Zama’s Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers organization and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force teamed up to clean up a historic park here May 27 in honor of... MORE

Pacific Fleet Sea Sailor of the Year Advanced in Rare Ceremony
May 28, 2020 — OKINAWA, Japan -- U.S. Pacific Fleet Sea Sailor of the Year Aviation Ordnanceman 1st Class Jason Webley was meritoriously advanced to the rate of chief petty officer in a pinning ceremony held at... MORE

U.S., Singapore Navies Exercise Together in South China Sea
May 27, 2020 — SOUTH CHINA SEA -- The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) and the Republic of Singapore Navy Formidable-class multi-role stealth frigate RSS Steadfast (FFS 70)... MORE

Chief of Staff Foresees Greater Army Commitment in Indo-Pacific
May 27, 2020 — FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii -- After COVID-19 forced the Army to shutter or curtail major exercises, the service’s top officer said Wednesday that Soldiers will soon return to train with partners in the... MORE

Airmen Learn Tactical Combat Casualty Care
May 27, 2020 — ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- It is true, members of different military branches poke fun at each other- a Marine may call it the Chair Force, and an Airman might cast a joke regarding the flavor... MORE

DOD Officials Unveil COVID-Related Personnel, Move Guidance
May 27, 2020 — WASHINGTON -- Defense Department officials outlined a conditions-based approach to relaxing the stop-movement order that has been in effect since early March due to the coronavirus pandemic.Defense... MORE

USS Blue Ridge Arrives in Okinawa for Limited Port Call
May 26, 2020 — OKINAWA, Japan -- U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and embarked 7th Fleet staff pulled into Okinawa, May 24, making the ship’s first port visit in more than 70 days.While on liberty,... MORE

President Honors Fallen Service Members at Memorial Day Observances
May 26, 2020 — WASHINGTON -- President Donald J. Trump came to ''the noble fortress'' of Fort McHenry in Baltimore to pay tribute on Memorial Day to those who fought and died to keep Americans free.Fort McHenry was... MORE

Talent Management Key to Filling Future Specialized Multi-domain Operations Units
May 26, 2020 — POINT MUGU, Calif. -- The Army is hunting for top talent to fill the ranks of specialized units for multi-domain operations, following the first one standing up last year in Washington state.In 2019,... MORE

USS Portland Conducts Laser Weapon System Demonstrator Test
May 26, 2020 — PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii -- Amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) successfully disabled an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) with a Solid State Laser - Technology Maturation Laser Weapon System... MORE

Wolf Pack Honors the Fallen during National Police Week
May 26, 2020 — KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Wolf Pack Defenders paid tribute to the Air Force’s fallen security forces heroes by recognizing National Police Week at Kunsan Air Base, May 18-22.National... MORE