Health workers attending exercise Balikatan’s First Responder Training Course prepared to put their patient care skills to the test as an announcement echoed throughout the training Coliseum.“You are in a supermarket in Zamboanga,” said a voice over loudspeaker. “You heard an explosion. Your team is...

The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723) arrived at Fleet Activities Yokosuka April 22, for a port visit during its deployment to the Western Pacific. This was the first port visit for Oklahoma City's crew during its current deployment.Measuring more than 360 feet...

In the aftermath of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami in 2011, JapanAir Self-Defense Force members walked dazedly through the remains of MatsushimaAir Base, Japan. The remains of aircraft lay flooded along the flightline, manyof them F-2 Fighter jets destroyed by massive waves.Two months...

The Australian and New Zealand Consulates inHawaii will hold a commemorative service to observe the centenary ofAustralia-New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) Day on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 10a.m. at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl, in Honolulu.  ANZAC Day marks the...

An exercise is underway that aims to advance United States Government (USG) coordination and response following a natural disaster impacting a foreign partner nation. The exercise, called “Nine Innings 2015,” is taking place in Quantico, Virginia, from April 20 to 23. Nine Innings brings together...