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Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between the United States and Vietnam
July 15, 2020 — U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Vietnam -- In 2020, we mark a quarter century since the United States and Vietnam established diplomatic relations.It was a historic step—one that first required us to face... MORE

35th Fighter Wing Guidon Passed to New Commander
July 14, 2020 — MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Col. Kristopher W. Struve relinquished command of the 35th Fighter Wing to Col. Jesse J. Friedel at the 35th FW change of command ceremony at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July... MORE

HSC-25 Rescues Stranded Hiker
July 14, 2020 — ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (July 8, 2020) – The Guam-based “Island Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 responded to a search and rescue (SAR) request for a stranded hiker on July... MORE

United States Donates Life-Saving Equipment for Water Rescues
July 14, 2020 — BENTOTA, Sri Lanka -- U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Maldives Alaina B. Teplitz handed over a donation of rescue boat engines and other lifesaving equipment to Mr. Asanka Nanayakkara, President of... MORE

Historic Thai-U.S. Alliance Plans for 21st Century Challenges
July 14, 2020 — U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Thailand -- General James C. McConville, the Chief of Staff of the United States Army, visited the Kingdom of Thailand July 9 -10. General McConville met with General... MORE

Beans, Bullets, Bandages and Care Packages - Fleet Logistics in the Indo-Pacific
July 13, 2020 — SINGAPORE -- The 7th Fleet is the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed fleet, with hundreds of ships, submarines and aircraft in the theater on any given day. That steady presence would not be... MORE

736th Security Forces Squadron Integrates Operations
July 13, 2020 — ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- The 736th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) has officially relocated to Northwest Field. Prior to the move, the squadron was split, with the Squadron HQ and the... MORE

Partnership in the Pacific – Army Reserve Nurse Provides Medical Care for Coast Guard Unit
July 13, 2020 — HONOLULU, Hawaii -- A surgical nurse with the functional specialty team in the 322nd Civil Affairs Brigade, 9th Mission Support Command, began her voyage on the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Gerczak,... MORE

Air Detachment brings Extended Combat Capability to Rotationally Deployed LCS
July 13, 2020 — WESTERN PACIFIC -- With advanced technology, the air detachment aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) is an integral part of crew complement, delivering... MORE

Naval Mobile Construction Battalion-5 Steadfast for 9 Months on Indo-Pacific Deployment
July 13, 2020 — OKINAWA, Japan -- Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 5’s originally planned six-month deployment was extended due to COVID-19, and the U.S. Navy Seabees continue to press on in the... MORE

SecAF Beholds Alaska Airpower during Visit, Emphasizes Arctic’s Importance to National Security
July 10, 2020 — EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett toured Arctic locations and visited with Airmen from the 354th Fighter Wing and 168th Wing July 7-9, 2020.While at Eielson,... MORE

Air Detachment Brings Extended Combat Capability to Rotationally Deployed littoral Combat Ship
July 10, 2020 — U.S. 7th FLEET– With advanced technology, the air detachment aboard Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Gabrielle Giffords (LCS 10) is an integral part of crew complement, delivering... MORE

USS Theodore Roosevelt Returns Home from Deployment
July 10, 2020 — SAN DIEGO -- The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) returned to San Diego July 9, marking the end of their deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.More than... MORE

Team Kadena’s Intel, Recon Squadrons Outsmart COVID-19
July 10, 2020 — KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- The COVID-19 pandemic has birthed many obstacles, but the ingenuity and fighting spirits of Team Kadena’s 82nd Reconnaissance and 390th Intelligence Squadrons have persevered... MORE

Mine Countermeasure Squadron SEVEN Conducts Change of Command
July 10, 2020 — SASEBO, Japan – Capt. Derek Brady relieved Capt. Adrian Ragland as commodore of Commander Mine Countermeasures Squadron (COMCMRON) Seven during a change of command ceremony held on the morning of 10... MORE

3rd Wing Logs 168 Sorties in Four Days
July 10, 2020 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Recently, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson’s 90th Fighter Squadron and 90th Aircraft Maintenance Unit logged a whopping 168 sorties in just four days.“The... MORE

Pacific Air Forces Welcomes New Commander
July 9, 2020 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Pacific Air Forces’ Airmen welcomed Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach and bid farewell to Gen. CQ Brown Jr. as Pacific Air Forces’ commander during a change of command... MORE

734 AMS Keeps C-17s Ready after Joint Forcible Entry Operation Exercise
July 9, 2020 — ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- Multiple C-17 Globemasters appeared in the early-morning sky over Andersen Air Force Base carrying hundreds of paratroopers that flew directly from Joint Base... MORE

Bunker Hill, Russell Return From Deployment
July 9, 2020 — SAN DIEGO -- The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) and the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Russell (DDG 59) returned to San Diego July 8 after a... MORE

Navy Updates Face Covering Rules: What You Need to Know
July 9, 2020 — WASHINGTON -- Since April 5, the Navy has required the wearing of cloth face coverings for all military, Navy civilian and contractors as well as family members while on DoD property, installations... MORE