KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- The 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron Quality Assurance team oversees five units across Kadena and plays a vital role in each.Members of the 18th LRS QA team put every effort into ensuring their squadron’s products are always mission-ready.“Quality Assurance is like a...

KAUAI, Hawaii (NNS) -- The U.S. Navy installed a new AN/SPY-6 radar at the Advanced Radar Development Evaluation Laboratory (ARDEL) at the Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) June 6.The delivery and installation of the AN/SPY-6 radar at ARDEL followed the successful completion of Near Field Range...

TOKYO (NNS) -- A new course to educate and train staff level naval officers from various countries to formulate a plan to conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) operations kicked off June 20 at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Command and Staff College.Twenty-five...

TAURAMA BARRACKS, Papua New Guinea — Since WWII, U.S. Marines have had rich history in the Asia-Pacific region. However, America’s expeditionary, amphibious force hasn’t had the opportunity to operate or train with the Papua New Guinea Defence Force directly since then.U.S. Marines and Sailors with...

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- The Air National Guard is frequently called upon when U.S. Pacific Command needs additional assets to deliver rapid air capabilities in the Pacific region, and Airmen from the 148th Fighter Wing out of Duluth, Minnesota, are currently stepping up to that call. The...