News

Enhancing Interoperability, Readiness at Yama Sakura 87
November 12, 2024 — In early fall, servicemembers from Japan, the United States, and Australia gathered at Camp Zama to initiate the trilateral planning conference for Yama Sakura 87, a simulated exercise that has consistently grown in purpose since its inception in 1982... MORE

Service members from the U.S. Army, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and the Australian Army, renders a salute to the national anthems of each country at the opening ceremony for Yama Sakkura 85 in Camp Asaka, Saitama, Japan, Dec. 4, 2023.

First In, Last Out: 15th MEU Celebrates the Marine Corps Birthday Twice
November 12, 2024 — On Nov. 10, 2024, there was only one Marine Corps unit that had the privilege to recognize itself as the first unit in the world to celebrate the Marine Corps birthday – the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit – and also the very last unit in the world that day... MORE

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Sean Dynan, commanding officer of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and a native of Massachusetts, cuts the ceremonial birthday cake during a ceremony aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4) in the Pacific Ocean Nov. 10, 2024.

Pacific Air Forces commander honors service members in Veterans Day address
November 12, 2024 — Nestled within the natural “punch bowl” of an extinct volcanic crater and watched over by the figure of Lady Columbia, military veterans were honored and celebrated for their courage, dedication, and enduring legacy of service during a Veterans Day Ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific Nov. 11, 2024... MORE

Gen. Kevin Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, delivers a Veterans Day address during a ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Hawaiʻi, Nov. 11, 2024. Established to honor all who have served, Veterans Day pays tribute to the sacrifices made in the name of freedom and national service.

Statement From Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on Veterans Day
November 12, 2024 — On Veterans Day, we honor the extraordinary selflessness and strength of the American patriots who have served in the U.S. military. Today and every day, we give thanks to the generations of men and women who have answered the call to protect our country. They have defended our freedoms and upheld the values of liberty, justice, democracy, and the rule of law that define us as Americans... MORE

Acting Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment Rosenblum Concludes Trip to Hawaii to Chem-Bio Defense Experiment
November 12, 2024 — Acting Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (A/DUSD) for Acquisition and Sustainment, Ms. Deborah Rosenblum, traveled to Hawaii last month to observe the 2024 Beholder’s Gaze (BG24) experiment with United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM). ... MORE

Japan-ROK-U.S conduct second Exercise Freedom Edge
November 12, 2024 — Japan, the Republic of Korea, and United States will execute the second iteration of exercise Freedom Edge, a trilateral multi-domain exercise, Nov. 13, 2024... MORE

Pacific Fleet Submarine Force Commander Joins Submarine Institute of Australia Conference Panel
November 12, 2024 — Rear Adm. Rick Seif, commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, spoke as part of a trilateral submarine officer panel during the 12th Submarine Institute of Australia (SIA) Biennial Conference 2024, in Canberra, Australia, Nov. 6... MORE

Rear Adm. Rick Seif, commander of Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet, attends the 12th Submarine Institute of Australia Biennial Conference 2024.

The 249th Marine Corps Birthday Message
November 10, 2024 — On November 10, 2024, U.S. Marines around the globe will celebrate 249 years of success on the battlefield and a legacy defined by honor, courage and commitment... MORE

31st MEU | Marines awarded for heroic actions
November 10, 2024 — The beaches of Okinawa are a peaceful escape for both locals and service members stationed on the island. The high temperatures, clear skies and gentle breezes create the perfect conditions to enjoy a day off work swimming in the clear, turquoise waters surrounding the island... MORE

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Rein.), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, pose for a photo next to an UH-1Y Venom helicopter during an award ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 6, 2024.

KAMANDAG 8: No Better Friend
November 9, 2024 — U.S. Marines assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit train alongside Philippine Marines assigned to 3rd Marine Brigade during exercise KAMANDAG 8 in Palawan Province, Philippines, Oct. 12-22, 2024... MORE

U.S. Coast Guard wraps up support for Operation Kurukuru 2024, joins Niue in celebrating 50th Constitution Day
November 9, 2024 — The U.S. Coast Guard recently concluded its support for the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Forum Fisheries Agency's (FFA) Operation Kurukuru, a vital annual operation led by Pacific Island countries across the region's vast maritime territory from Oct. 21 to Nov. 1, 2024... MORE

Members of an HC-130 Hercules airplane crew from Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point and Coast Guard Fourteenth District staff pose for a photo with members of the Royal New Zealand Navy at Hanan Niue International Airport in Alofi, Niue, Oct. 19, 2024.

Running festival in Yokohama fosters camaraderie among US, Japanese competitors
November 9, 2024 — The Yokohama North Dock Running Festival, a showcase of athleticism and camaraderie, brought together nearly 3,000 Japanese and American runners Nov. 3 to compete in the event... MORE

Runners take off at the start of the Yokohama North Dock Running Festival, held Nov. 3 on the installation. The event drew nearly 3,000 competitors for its 5K, 10K and half-marathon races.

Transfer of Knowledge: CARAT Malaysia 2024
November 8, 2024 — Service members with the Royal Malaysian Armed Forces, along with U.S. Marines attached to Marine Rotational Force-Southeast Asia, and U.S. Navy Sailors with Destroyer Squadron 7 conduct Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2024 at Lumut Naval Base, Lumut, Malaysia Oct. 31 - Nov. 5, 2024... MORE

Command Collaboration: USFK and CFC Put Electromagnetic Capabilities on Display
November 8, 2024 — U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Elliot Rappoport, 2nd Infantry Division, G-6, Eighth Army, presented capabilities and best practices of a PR-200 spectrum analyzer, during a Combined Republic of Korea – United States Information Operations teambuilding event, held on Oct. 10, 2024... MORE

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Elliot Rappoport, 2nd Infantry Division, G-6, Eighth Army, presented capabilities and best practices of a PR-200 spectrum analyzer.

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command representatives meet with the People's Liberation Army counterparts for the Military Maritime Consultative Agreement working group and plenary session
November 8, 2024 — Representatives from U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. Pacific Air Forces, and U.S. Coast Guard traveled to Qingdao, China to meet with the People's Republic of China (PRC) People's... MORE

Representatives from U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, U.S. Pacific Fleet, U.S. Pacific Air Forces, and U.S. Coast Guard traveled to Qingdao, China to meet with the People's Republic of China (PRC) People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy and Air Force for the semi-annual working group and annual plenary session of the Military Maritime Consultative Agreement (MMCA), Nov. 6-8, 2024. (Courtesy Photo)

U.S. Navy Reserve 3rd Fleet Leads NALE at POLAR VORTEX
November 7, 2024 — During Operation POLAR VORTEX, a Naval and Amphibious Liaison Element (NALE) led by U.S. 3rd Fleet and supported by U.S. Fleet Forces was embedded into the bi-national Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Region to manage the integration of naval and air activity at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska... MORE

WRAIR shares behavioral health trainings with allied forces
November 7, 2024 — The 65th Medical Brigade in the Republic of Korea invited Dr. Amy Adler, Senior Scientist with the Center for Military Psychiatry and Neuroscience at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR), and Capt. George Mesias, Clinical Social Work Researcher at WRAIR, to give talks on behavioral health at the 38th Parallel Healthcare Training Symposium in October 2024... MORE

U.S. and Malaysian Armed Forces Deepen Cooperation through CARAT Malaysia 2024
November 6, 2024 — The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps joined forces with the Royal Malaysian Navy to conclude the 2024 Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise in Lumut, Perak... MORE

LUMUT, Malaysia (Nov, 5, 2024) U.S. Navy Capt. Pasit Somboonpakron, defense attché to U.S. Embassy Kuala Lumpur, middle, speaks with members of the Royal Malaysian Navy at the closing ceremony of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia 2024, Nov. 5. CARAT Malaysia 2024 is a biennial exercise that seeks to enhance collaboration focused on shared maritime security challenges in the region. In its 30th year, CARAT 2024 highlights the longstanding role of regular collaboration as a credible venue for regional Allies and partners to address shared maritime security priorities. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Hannah Fry/Released)

USS Emory S. Land visits Republic of Palau
November 6, 2024 — The submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) departed the Republic of Palau after a regularly scheduled port call, Oct. 27. The Republic of Palau was the ninth port call of Emory S. Land’s current deployment, which began May 17... MORE

DOD Announces New Director for Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies
November 6, 2024 — Pentagon spokesperson Maj. Pete Nguyen provided the following statement:... MORE