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DOD Medical Officials Outline COVID-19 Testing Approach
July 31, 2020 — WASHINGTON -- Though the rate of confirmed positive COVID-19 tests among those in uniform is lower than that of the nation's civilian population, the most junior service members have a slightly higher... MORE

3rd Wing Airmen Continue to Set New Records
July 31, 2020 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Despite the challenges of operating during the COVID-19 pandemic, the 3rd Wing set a new flying record in June, accomplishing 810 sorties. It is by far the... MORE

U.S. Provides Ventilators to Indonesia to Battle COVID-19
July 31, 2020 — JAKARTA, Indonesia -- The U.S. Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has donated 100 brand-new, state-of-the-art ventilators to Indonesia to assist its... MORE

U.S. Provides Personal Protective Equipment to MOHS Yangon Region to Support COVID-19 Response
July 31, 2020 — YANGON, U.S. Embassy in Berma -- The U.S. Government is proud to announce $90,000 worth of additional assistance to Myanmar to mitigate or prevent the spread of COVID-19.  In addition to the... MORE

US Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Complete Exercise 2JA
July 30, 2020 — SASEBO, Japan -- Mine warfare forces from the U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) completed Mine Warfare Exercise (MIWEX) 2JA 2020 in Mutsu Bay, Japan, July 23."This year's MIWEX... MORE

Innovation Backing Weaves Web-Based Information Dominant Warfare Into Reality
July 30, 2020 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON -- In May 2019, U.S. Air Force Maj. Brad Short, then-3rd Wing chief of weapons and tactics, was conducting mission planning the same way it has been done since the... MORE

Acknowledging Racial Disparity within Our Ranks
July 30, 2020 — KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Since the death of George Floyd, discussing and addressing racial injustice throughout the ranks has become an important part of our total mission success.U.S. Air Force... MORE

Air Force Repair Enhancement Program: Eielson’s Jack-of-all-Trades
July 30, 2020 — EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Tucked away in a corner of the 354th Maintenance Group is a small group of uniquely-skilled Airmen. Virtually any tool one needs to fix a piece of equipment can be... MORE

U.S. Marine Corps Installations Pacific and U.S Naval Hospital Okinawa Leadership Host Media on Camp Foster
July 30, 2020 — CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan - U.S. Marine Corps Installations Pacific (NCIPAC) leadership and medical health professionals were interviewed by Okinawa media reporters to discuss COVID-19 related... MORE

MCIPAC and USNHO leadership host media on Camp Foster

U.S., Australian Officials Reaffirm Strong Alliance
July 29, 2020 — WASHINGTON -- The United States and Australia share a deep and enduring bond, forged by common values and decades of shared sacrifice, having fought together in every major conflict since World War I,... MORE

U.S. Provides Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Assistance to Northern Thailand
July 29, 2020 — U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Thailand -- TheUnited States government donated public health supplies including handwashing stations and personal protective equipment valued at $14,500 USD (approximately... MORE

Yokota Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Training Adapts to Pandemic Constraints
July 29, 2020 — YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Members of the 374th Civil Engineering Squadron Emergency Management team have found a way to continue the mission while limiting the risk of COVID-19 transmission by moving... MORE

Yokota CBRN training adapts to pandemic constraints

Motor-T-Vating | 3rd TSB Marine awarded with Marine Corps Motor Transport Mechanic NCO of the Year award
July 29, 2020 — CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, JAPAN -- Motor Transportation is one of the biggest and most important occupational specialties in the Marine Corps. Each year, Headquarters Marine Corps selects the... MORE

CNO Asks Fleet for Moment of Silence in Honor of USS Indianapolis 75th Anniversary
July 28, 2020 — WASHINGTON -- Today, Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday sent a message to the fleet asking for a moment of silence on July 29, between 11:03 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. EDT, to honor the 75th... MORE

B-1s Conduct Bilateral Training with Koku-Jieitai in Vicinity of Japan
July 28, 2020 — ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- A B-1B Lancer flew from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, to the vicinity of Japan to conduct integration training with the Koku-Jieitai, or Japanese Air Self-Defense... MORE

Task Force Koa Moana 20 Deploys to Strengthen Relationships in Indo-Pacific
July 28, 2020 — MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Task Force Koa Moana 20, composed of U.S. Marines and Sailors from I Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF), deployed to the Indo-Pacific to conduct theater... MORE

Yokota Receives a C-130J Weapons System Training Simulator
July 28, 2020 — YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- After 2 years of construction, what appears a large white box with cables now provides Yokota Air Base, Japan with a fully functional C-130J Super Hercules Weapons System... MORE

DOD Supports Women, Peace and Security Act, Official Says
July 28, 2020 — WASHINGTON -- The Defense Department fully supports the whole-of-government implementation of the Women, Peace and Security Act through the U.S. Strategy on Women, Peace and Security and the... MORE

Hurricane Hunters fly first Pacific hurricane
July 28, 2020 — KONA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Hawaii -- The Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircrews flew five weather reconnaissance missions into Hurricane Douglas, the first hurricane in the Pacific, July 24-27,... MORE

Eielson Fighters Fly South for Training, Boost Interoperability with Alaska Partners
July 27, 2020 — EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- In these uncertain times, day-to-day routines for people across the globe have been upended. There are many things that remain unclear yet even in the face of... MORE