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Navy Establishes Long Requested ROTC Program at UH Mānoa
August 26, 2020 — WASHINGTON -- The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa has signed a memorandum of agreement with the U.S. Navy to establish a Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) unit at the University on the... MORE

U.S. Government Assistance to Boost Davao City’s Campaign Against COVID-19
August 26, 2020 — MANILA, Philippines -- The U.S. government donated personal protective equipment (PPE) and hygiene kits to support Davao City’s efforts to address COVID-19. U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim... MORE

In the Navy, Every Day is Women’s Equality Day
August 26, 2020 — WASHINGTON -- As a Navy, we celebrate the women who have and continue to serve in our ranks. The numerous accomplishments women have achieved in the Navy were made through hard work and grit. Their... MORE

Exercise Rim of the Pacific Allows Dewey Sailor to Carry On Family Legacy
August 25, 2020 — PACIFIC OCEAN (August 22, 2020) -- U.S. Navy Fire Controlman 2nd Class Damian Castillo–Sakihara, from Killeen, Texas, is assigned to Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105)... MORE

USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) Flight Operations
August 25, 2020 — U.S. Navy -- The “Shadowhawks” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141 held an inflight change of command ceremony Aug. 26, while embarked aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).Cmdr... MORE

Maintaining Bomber Lethality, Readiness during COVID-19
August 25, 2020 — NAVAL SUPPORT FACILITY, Diego Garcia -- COVID-19 is changing operational practices throughout the Air Force, forcing innovative adaptions in order to remain combat ready. For the members of the 393rd... MORE

United States Government Funds Donation of COVID-19 Diagnostic Kit to Sri Lanka
August 25, 2020 — COLOMBO, Sri Lanka -- On June 15, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) handed over a U.S.-funded COVID-19 test kit to the Faculty of Medicine, University of Colombo. The test kit carries... MORE

DOD Crowdsources Efforts to Promote Diversity, Inclusion
August 25, 2020 — WASHINGTON -- The Defense Department is crowdsourcing to find better ways to promote diversity and inclusion.Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper asked for the process as part of his Board on Diversity... MORE

USINDOPACOM and Republic of Fiji Military Forces to Co-host Virtual 2020 Chiefs of Defense Conference
August 24, 2020 — CAMP H.M. SMITH, HAWAII -- The annual Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense (CHOD) conference, co-hosted by the Republic of Fiji Military Forces and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, will take place virtually from... MORE

USS Ronald Reagan Visits Naval Base Guam for Safe Haven Liberty
August 24, 2020 — NAVAL BASE GUAM -- USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) pulled into U.S. Naval Base Guam for a Safe Haven Liberty port visit, Aug. 22.The visit is the fifth of its kind, enhancing liberty options for 7th Fleet... MORE

USS Chung-Hoon Conducts GUNEX with the Royal Australian Navy Frigate Stuart
August 24, 2020 — U.S. Navy -- U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) conducted a gunnery exercise with the Royal Australian Navy frigate HMAS Stuart (FFH 153) August 19 during Exercise Rim of the... MORE

United States of America’s Partnership with the World Food Program Brings Critical COVID-19 Supplies for the Pacific Islands Region
August 24, 2020 — U.S. Embassy in Fiji, Kiribati -- U.S. Embassy, Suva Deputy Chief of Mission Antone Greubel travelled to Nadi International Airport on Monday, August 24 to meet a U.S. government-supported flight... MORE

Coast Guard Cutter Munro Joins RIMPAC Following 37-day Alaska Patrol
August 24, 2020 — PACIFIC OCEAN -- Coast Guard Cutter Munro (WMSL-755) began participation Monday, August 17, in this year’s exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) following a 37-day Alaska patrol.Ten nations are... MORE

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Named 2020 Winner of Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence
August 24, 2020 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- The Department of Defense has announced Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) as a winner of the 2020 Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation... MORE

7th Communications Battalion Competes in Global Capture the Flag Cyber Contest
August 21, 2020 — CAMP COURTNEY, Okinawa, Japan -- Marines with Defensive Cyberspace Operations - Internal Defensive Measures Company, 7th Communications Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group,... MORE

Former Army Nurse, 100, Recalls World War II Experiences
August 21, 2020 — WASHINGTON -- World War II was raging in 1944. American troops were instrumental in the effort to take back France, including the beach landings in Normandy that caught the Germans off guard. American... MORE

Department of Defense Offers DiversiDepartment of Defense Offers Diversity, Inclusion Counseling Resourcesty, Inclusion Counseling Resources
August 21, 2020 — WASHINGTON -- The Department of Defense responded to interest from service personnel by providing its members with diversity and inclusion resources for those who experienced racism, bias and... MORE

From Fiji to 5th Fleet: Sterett Sailor Works Hard to Make Dreams Reality
August 21, 2020 — U.S. Navy -- A Sailor from Fiji reflects on his journey from an island in the ocean to sailing oceans across the globe, on a U.S. Navy ship.The Red Sea is a long way from Fiji, where Retail Services... MORE

Female Commander of Australian Maritime Task Force at RIMPAC Makes History
August 20, 2020 — PACIFIC OCEAN -- Capt. Phillipa Hay of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) will lead Task Force One during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2020. In a historic position, Hay is the first non-U.S... MORE

25th Infantry Division Conducts the First Joint Artillery Exercise with the Marine Corps on the Island of Oahu
August 20, 2020 — SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- Soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, 7th Field Artillery Regiment (FAR), 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, and Marines of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing... MORE