30 September 2016 US Joins Allies, Partners in Singapore for Deep Sabre 2016 SINGAPORE (NNS) -- U.S. personnel from across the U.S. Pacific Command joined nation partners and allies in Singapore for Exercise Deep Sabre, Sept. 27-30. Deep Sabre is a multinational proliferation security initiative (PSI) and maritime security exercise involving nations of the Asia-Pacific...
30 September 2016 On USS Carl Vinson, Carter Highlights Asia-Pacific Rebalance WASHINGTON, Sept. 29, 2016 — The rebalance to the Asia-Pacific region is a critical national commitment that focuses on regional prosperity and sharpening the U.S. military edge, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said today in San Diego.Asia-Pacific remains the "single most consequential region for...
30 September 2016 Air Contingent Promotes Preparedness, Cooperation CEBU, Philippines -- Senior military representatives from both the United States and the Philippines were on hand to kick off the joint and bilateral U.S.-Philippine mass casualty response training here as part of U.S. Pacific Command’s Air Contingent Sept. 26. The Air Contingent is helping build...
30 September 2016 Pilots Plunge into Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape Water Survival Course MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Flying sorties over the largest body of water on Earth increases the possibility of an emergency water landing for 35th Fighter Wing pilots, which creates a need for refresher water survival training to prepare for the unpredictable. Misawa, as with most bases, retains two...
30 September 2016 USS Germantown Visits Manila MANILA, Philppines -- USS Germantown (LSD 42) with embarked Marines of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit will visit Manila, Philippines, to provide the crew and Marines an opportunity to experience the rich culture of the Philippines. The Germantown and embarked 31st MEU, part of the Bonhomme...