The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) completed the first mission of its maiden deployment by aiding the U.S. Coast Guard in patrolling Pacific waters for illegal fishing and other crimes. The Oceania Maritime Security Initiative (OMSI) was conducted during...

A group of 16 students from the Nikkei College of Business in Okinawa City are participating in a five-day English immersion program here Nov. 14 through 20.The visit marked the fourth time Kadena has hosted the Nikkei College of Business and the program was designed to provide the students with an...

Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) hosted guests from Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 17.Rear Adm. John Alexander, Commander, Battle Force 7th Fleet and Capt. Greg Fenton, George Washington’s commanding officer, hosted 22 visitors who toured the ship and were provided a general...

Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) hosted guests from Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 17.Rear Adm. John Alexander, Commander, Battle Force 7th Fleet and Capt. Greg Fenton, George Washington’s commanding officer, hosted 22 visitors who toured the ship and were provided a general...

U.S. Air Force, Army, Marine Corps and Navy personnel and aircraft are training with Republic of Korea Air Force units in the semi-annual, bilateral training exercise, Max Thunder 15-1, at Kunsan AB, Nov. 14 to 22.Exercise Max Thunder 15-1 consists of more than 1,300 Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and...