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MRF-D 22 Ground Combat Element Integrates Into 1st Brigade To Enhance Combined Littoral Lethality
September 7, 2022 — The Marine Rotational Force-Darwin 22 ground combat element, led by 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, participated in exercise PREDATOR’S RUN, integrating into the Australian Defence Force’s 1st... MORE

DARWIN, Australia – U.S. Marines with Marine Rotational Force-Darwin 22 and Australian Army soldiers secure an objective during exercise Predator's Run 22 at Mount Bundey Training Area, NT, Australia, Aug. 27, 2022. Predator's Run 22 is a multinational exercise that simulates littoral combined arms maneuver in a large-scale force-on-force environment.

Littoral Combat Ships Conduct Joint Oceania Maritime Support Initiative
September 7, 2022 — PACIFIC OCEAN – Independence-variant littoral combat ships USS Jackson (LCS 6) and USS Oakland (LCS 24) deployed to the Oceania region with embarked U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Tactical Law Enforcement... MORE

PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 18, 2022) – Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Oakland (LCS 24) stations behind a fishing vessel while Tactical Law Enforcement Team Pacific Coast Guardsmen conduct an Oceania Maritime Support Initiative (OMSI) vessel compliance boarding, Aug. 19, 2022. Oakland is deployed in support of the Oceania Maritime Support Initiative, a secretary of defense program leveraging Department of Defense assets transiting the region to increase the Coast Guard’s maritime domain awareness, and law enforcement operations in Oceania. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Ian Zagrocki)

Navy Engineers Busy as Bees Throughout Solomon Islands
September 6, 2022 — SOLOMON ISLANDS -- U.S. Navy engineers, known as Seabees, are conducting repairs and enhancement projects throughout Honiara as part of Pacific Partnership 2022.“Seabees are providing construction... MORE

Asst. Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Dr. Ratner's Travel to India & Vietnam
September 6, 2022 — WASHINGTON -- Department of Defense Spokesperson Lt. Col. Martin Meiners provided the following statement:Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Dr. Ely Ratner will depart... MORE

Osan Hosts NASA operations
September 6, 2022 — OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- This year Osan is hosting numerous national scientific agencies in support of the Asian Summer Monsoon Chemical and Climate Impact Project (ACCLIP) from late July... MORE

Third Tranche of U.S. Government-Donated COVID-19 Vaccines Arrive in Kiribati
September 6, 2022 — SUVA, U.S. Embassy in Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga, and Tuvalu -- A total of 10,350 COVID-19 Pfizer vaccines donated by the U.S. government arrived today in Kirimati (also known as Christmas Island),... MORE

U.S. Navy Completes First BQM-177A Target Intercept during Missile Launch
September 6, 2022 — PHILIPPINE SEA -- The U.S. Navy’s next-generation subsonic aerial target (SSAT), the BQM-177A, reached full operational capability during a successful standard missile launch and intercept while... MORE

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Call With Philippines Senior Undersecretary and Officer in Charge of the Department of National Defense Jose Faustino, Jr.
September 6, 2022 — WASHINGTON -- Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Philippines Senior Undersecretary and Officer... MORE

One-of-a-kind U.S. Army Laboratory Strengthens Partnership with South Korean Allies
September 1, 2022 — SEOUL, South Korea -- A one-of-a-kind U.S. Army medical laboratory has worked to build stronger ties and forge greater interoperability with South Korean counterpart commands on the Korean... MORE

U.S. Coast Guard Arrives for Planned Port Visit in Cairns, Australia
September 1, 2022 — CAIRNS, Australia -- The Sentinel-class fast response cutter USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) crew arrived in Cairns on Aug. 31, for engagements with Australian Defence and Home Affairs partners and... MORE

U.S., Philippines Conduct Training on Chemical, Biological, Radioactive, and Nuclear Threat Response
September 1, 2022 — MANILA, U.S. Embassy in the Philippines -- The United States government, through the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), partnered with the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and the Southern... MORE

MRF-D 22 Ground Combat Element Integrates into 1st Brigade to Enhance Combined Littoral Lethality
September 1, 2022 — DARWIN, Australia -- The Marine Rotational Force-Darwin (MRF-D) 22 ground combat element (GCE), led by 3d Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment (3/7), participated in exercise PREDATOR’S RUN, integrating... MORE

Pacific Air Forces Deputy Commander Recognizes Kadena Innovation Milestones
September 1, 2022 — KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- U.S. Air Force Deputy Commander of Pacific Air Forces, Lt. Gen. James Jacobson, visited Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 16-19, 2022, to learn about Kadena operations on Okinawa... MORE

PACAF deputy commander recognizes Kadena innovation milestones

U.S.-Singapore Law Enforcement and Homeland Security and Safety Cooperation Dialogue
September 1, 2022 — U.S. Embassy in Singapore -- The US Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice and the Singapore Ministry of Home Affairs have agreed to renew the US – Singapore Law Enforcement and... MORE