19 November 2014 PACAF Establishes Integrated Air and Missile Defense Center The Pacific Integrated Air and Missile Defense Center officially commenced operations here Oct. 1, culminating a vision shared by military leaders in the Asia-Pacific region to increase multinational integrated air and missile defense (IAMD) capabilities in the U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM) area of...
19 November 2014 USS Michael Murphy Enhances Maritime Security Patrols with Coast Guard 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...
19 November 2014 Kadena Hosts Local College Students Immersion Program 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...
18 November 2014 VAQ-138 Yellow Jackets Participate in Exercise Max Thunder in Korea 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...
18 November 2014 USS George Washington Hosts Visitors from Iwakuni, Japan 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...