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USS Milius Returns To Yokosuka after a Successful Deployment
December 21, 2022 — YOKOSUKA, Japan -- The forward-deployed Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) returned to Yokosuka, Japan Dec. 21, concluding their successful deployment in the 7th Fleet... MORE

Deputy Secretary of Defense Dr. Kathleen Hicks' 2022 Holiday Message
December 21, 2022 — WASHINGTON -- The holiday season is a time of gratitude, and before 2022 comes to a close, I want to personally express my gratitude to our total force — our service members, military families,... MORE

USS Shoup Joins Commander, Task Force 71 / DESRON 15
December 20, 2022 — YOKOSUKA, Japan -- Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Shoup (DDG 86) arrived in its new forward-deployed location of Yokosuka, Japan Dec. 19, joining Commander, Task Force (CTF... MORE

Three Years of Space Force- Reflections and the Future for Bilateral Space Operations in Japan
December 20, 2022 — YOKOTA AIR BASE, TOKYO, Japan -- In 1921, Italian General Giulio Douhet claimed that “he who controls the air controls everything,” speaking to the importance of air superiority in armed conflict... MORE

U.S. Delivers an Additional 50,000 Doses of Pfizer COVID-19 Pediatric Vaccine to Bhutan
December 20, 2022 — THIMPHU, BHUTAN, U.S. Embassy & Consulates in India -- The United States government has donated over 671 million COVID-19 vaccine doses as a part of its commitment to defeating the COVID-19 pandemic... MORE

USINDOPACOM Celebrates 75th Anniversary
December 19, 2022 — CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii - This year, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command celebrates its 75th anniversary. Established on Jan. 1, 1947, USINDOPACOM is the oldest and largest U.S. geographic combatant command and... MORE

CAMP H. M. SMITH, Hawaii (Dec. 13, 2022) Retired Adm. Thomas B. Fargo, former Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command from May 2002 to Feb. 2005, speaks at a panel discussion during the USINDOPACOM Commander’s Summit. Adm. John C. Aquilino, current USINDOPACOM Commander, invited former Commanders to discuss lessons learned since their tenure and to celebrate the command’s 75th anniversary. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Anthony J. Rivera)

USINDOPACOM Statement on DPRK Missile Launch
December 17, 2022 — We are aware of the ballistic missile launches and are consulting closely with our allies and partners. While we have assessed that this event does not pose an immediate threat to U.S. personnel or... MORE

DESRON 15 Completes 2022 Deployment with USS Ronald Reagan
December 16, 2022 — YOKOSUKA, Japan -– Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 completed its 2022 deployment aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) after the strike group returned to Yokosuka, Japan, Dec. 16.DESRON 15 is comprised of... MORE

Space Force Activates Component Field Command for U.S. Forces Korea
December 16, 2022 — OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- The U.S. Space Force officially activated and assigned U.S. Space Forces – Korea (SPACEFOR-KOR) to the U.S. Forces Korea sub-unified command in a ceremony Dec. 14... MORE

US, Australian Fighter Integration Soars to New Heights during PACIFIC EDGE 23
December 16, 2022 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- The Hawaii Air National Guard’s 154th Wing hosted its largest exercise on Hickam Field from Nov. 28 through Dec. 9 during the second iteration of PACIFIC... MORE

Littoral Combat Ship Integrates with Marine and Unmanned Steel Knight 23 Assets
December 16, 2022 — SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Jackson (LCS 6) returned to Naval Base San Diego Dec. 12 after leading a manned-unmanned team and integrating with Marine Corps... MORE

U.S. Navy and Republic of Korea SEALs Conclude Bilateral Training Exercise
December 16, 2022 — CORONADO, Calif. -- A West Coast-based SEAL Team concluded a bilateral training engagement with the Republic of Korea Naval Special Warfare Flotilla on Dec. 9.The two-week training exercise provided... MORE

Secretary of Defense Austin Statement on Japan's Release of its New Strategy Documents (National Security Strategy, National Defense Strategy, and Defense Buildup Program)
December 16, 2022 — U.S. Department of Defense -- We welcome the release of Japan's updated strategy documents – the National Security Strategy, National Defense Strategy, and Defense Buildup Program – which reflect... MORE

Partner Nation Air forces Deliver Humanitarian Aid during Operation Christmas Drop 2022
December 15, 2022 — ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- Five partner nation air forces worked together to deliver humanitarian aid as part of Operation Christmas Drop (OCD) 2022, the Department of Defense’s longest-running... MORE

New Zealand Receives First of Four P-8A Poseidons
December 15, 2022 — NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND PATUXENT RIVER, Md. -- New Zealand accepted its first P-8A Poseidon during a ceremony held in Seattle, Washington, Dec. 7. This is the first of four P-8A deliveries to the... MORE

Coast Guard, Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Unit Complete Joint Training
December 15, 2022 — HONOLULU, Hawaii -- Coast Guard Station Honolulu and the Hawaii Department of Transportation Airport Division Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) Unit completed five days of joint training with the... MORE

Joint Press Statement of the 19th meeting of the India-USA Counter Terrorism Joint Working Group
December 15, 2022 — U.S. Embassy & Consulates in India -- The 19th meeting of the India-USA Counter Terrorism Joint Working Group and the 5th session of the India-USA Designations Dialogue were held on December 12-13,... MORE

Anchorage Arrives in Surabaya for CARAT Indonesia
December 14, 2022 — SURABAYA, Indonesia -- Amphibious transport dock USS Anchorage (LPD 23) arrived in Surabaya, Indonesia, for a scheduled port visit, Dec. 12.Anchorage is scheduled to participate in Cooperation Afloat... MORE

U.S. Naval Forces and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Conduct Joint Mine Warfare Exercise
December 14, 2022 — SASEBO, Japan -- The U.S. Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), conducted Mine Warfare Exercise (MIWEX) 3JA 2022 off the coast of southeastern Japan, Nov. 10-20, 2022.MIWEX 3JA is part... MORE

U.S. Naval Forces and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Conduct Joint Mine Warfare Exercise
December 14, 2022 — COX’S BAZAR, Bangladesh -- The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Oakland (LCS 24) participated in International Fleet Review (IFR) 2022 organized by the Bangladesh Navy in the waters off... MORE

USS Oakland Participates in Bangladesh IFR 2022