23 January 2015 Hagel Calls to Congratulate New Japanese Defense Minister Defense Chuck Hagel called Japan’s new defense minister last night to congratulate him on his appointment and to express hope for continued growth of the U.S.-Japan alliance. It was the first conversation between Hagel and Defense Minister Gen Nakatani, Defense Department officials said in a...
23 January 2015 USS Comstock Arrives in Malaysia The amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) and the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit arrived in Sepanggar, Malaysia, Jan. 22 for a port visit.The port visit marks the second stop for Comstock since departing the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations (AOO) Jan. 9, where Comstock had...
23 January 2015 New Squadron Highlights Importance of Cyber Security Recognizing the growing importance of cyber security in the Air Force and thenation, the 561st Network Operations Squadron Det.1 was deactivated here Jan. 6and activated as the new 690th Cyberspace Operations Squadron.Thesquadron will take advantage of the efficiencies gained from the Air...
23 January 2015 Makin Island and 11th MEU Crew Members Volunteer at Singapore Soup Kitchen Several members from the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) and embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) participated in a community relations project (COMREL) by volunteering at the Willing Hearts Soup Kitchen during a scheduled port visit to Singapore, Jan. 19.Lt. Mathew...
23 January 2015 USS Comstock Arrives in Malaysia The amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock (LSD 45) and the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit arrived in Sepanggar, Malaysia, Jan. 22 for a scheduled port visit.The port visit marks the second stop for Comstock since departing the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations (AOO) Jan. 9, where...