24 April 2023 USS Benfold Conducts Busan, Republic of Korea Port Visit BUSAN, Republic of Korea -- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) departed Busan, Republic of Korea, April 22 following a scheduled port visit.Benfold’s visit highlights the strength of the U.S.-Republic of Korea (ROK) alliance and follows a trilateral exercise with...
24 April 2023 U.S. Navy, JMSDF Conduct Training Torpedo Exercise in Japanese Waters NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan -- Aircrews from the “Saberhawks” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 77 conducted anti-submarine warfare (ASW) torpedo training in Sagami Bay, April 13.This training was the second time the U.S. Navy launched an inert training torpedo with Japan Maritime...
24 April 2023 Statement by U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken on Anzac Day U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Australia -- On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I am honored to join the people of Australia and New Zealand in commemorating Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) Day on April 25.On this day, we remember the brave members of the defense...
24 April 2023 Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on Australia's Defence Strategic Review WASHINGTON -- We welcome the release of Australia's Defence Strategic Review (DSR) — it is the latest example of the pivotal role Australia plays in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific, including through participation in AUKUS and the Quad. The DSR demonstrates Australia's commitment to being at...
21 April 2023 Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group Completes Group Sail in Hawaiian Islands Operating Area PACIFIC OCEAN -- The Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group (CSG) completed Group Sail in the Hawaiian Islands operating area April 17, in preparation for an upcoming deployment.Group Sail is an integrated training exercise conducted between units assigned to Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1. The exercise...