KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Standing at the edge of the open ramp on an MC-130J Commando II, 13,000 feet above their target with the cold wind whipping through the aircraft, they wait for the green light and the aircraft’s loadmaster to give the go sign allowing them to jump from the ramp and...

WASHINGTON -- In the 15 years since the 9/11 attacks, “Americans have grieved together, held each other close, and looked out for one another,” President Barack Obama said in his proclamation issued today declaring Sept. 9-11, 2016, as National Days of Prayer and Remembrance.Here is the full text of...

PACIFIC OCEAN -- The 11th annual Pacific Partnership mission departed the Western Pacific recently after completing mission stops throughout Southeast Asia.The annual multilateral, multiservice mission saw partner nation counterparts working alongside one another in six countries to improve disaster...

YAKIMA TRAINING CENTER, Wash. -- Snipers from 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, 2-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team and 12th Regiment, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force brought the long-ranged thunder to Yakima Training Center, Wash., Sep. 8. The service members started by zeroing their rifles on top...

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii -- Marines from Bravo Company, “Black Sheep,” 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, participated in exercise Spartan Fury 16.4 at Marine corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 6, 2016. Spartan Fury is a pre-deployment exercise in which service members conduct...