The Navy made aviation history Nov. 3 as an F-35C Lightning II carrier variant Joint Strike Fighter conducted its first arrested landing aboard an aircraft carrier off the coast of San Diego. Navy test pilot Cmdr. Tony Wilson landed F-35C test aircraft CF-03 at 12:18 p.m. aboard USS Nimitz's (CVN...

U.S. Army Soldiers endeavor to qualify for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Marksmanship badge, during Orient Shield 14 here, Nov. 1.It’s a rare occasion for a U.S. Army Soldier to have the opportunity to qualify for a foreign marksmanship badge; however, the Soldiers from the 2nd Stryker...

The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) pulled into Changi Naval Base for a scheduled port call following completion of Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 2015."Peleliu and my crew are prepared for any operational tasking that we may be called upon to fulfill, as such, we are afforded the...

U.S. Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force aviation personnel exchanged helicopter refueling procedures during Orient Shield 14 here Oct. 28.“Having this type of training allows us to identify each other’s capabilities, share techniques and build relationships now, so if we need to come...

U.S. Army Aviators are working and flying side-by-side with their Japanese counterparts throughout Orient Shield 14 here, Oct 27 - Nov. 7.The aviation Soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, 25th Combat Aviation Regiment based out of Wheeler Field, Hawaii, are partnering with Japan Ground Self-Defense...