PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii, April 16 -- The Commander of the Hawaii Navy Region issued the following news release: By Katie Hewett, Public Affairs Specialist Galleys across the Navy follow strict guidelines to ensure sailors have access to nutritious food options through the Go for Green program; a DoD-wide initiative designed to help service members easily identify healthier food options. The Go for Green program was implemented across all services in 2016. It requires foods in dining facilities a more PR

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii, April 20 -- The Commander of the Hawaii Navy Region issued the following news release: By Patrick Gordon, NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs Officer Aviation Ordnanceman 2nd Class Isaiah Mercado is no stranger to high-stress scenarios. As a Navy armament weapons support equipment technician with Navy Munitions Command Atlantic Detachment Patuxent River (NMCLANT DET Pax) his duties include supporting both air- and surface-launched weapons by performing intermediate level ma more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, April 17 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska - The 673d Air Base Wing enhanced its ability to project forces in support of the 3rd Air Expeditionary Wing's exercise Agile Reaper 24-1 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 1 through 17. Agile Reaper is Team JBER's effort to exercise agile combat employment, certify Air Force force-generation requirements, re more PR

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii, April 20 -- The U.S. Pacific Air Forces issued the following news: By Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson, Pacific Air Forces Public Affairs Air Force weather officers from the U.S., Japan, Republic of Korea, and Germany gathered at the Tradewinds Conference Center to discuss key lines of effort across the Indo-Pacific at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, April 9 - 11. Moreover, the U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force signed a Terms of Reference ag more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, April 16 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: MANILA, Philippines - The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the U.S. military will conduct the 39th iteration of Balikatan, the largest annual bilateral training exercise between the two Allies, from April 22 to May 10. The exercise directly supports the U.S.-Philippine Mutual Defense Treaty by enhancing military cooperation and readiness between the two m more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, April 16 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Admiral Dong Jun, Minister of National Defense of the People's Republic of China (PRC), spoke today via video teleconference. The two officials discussed U.S.-PRC defense relations and regional and global security issues. Secretary Austin emphasized the importan more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, April 15 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: YOKOSUKA, Japan - Rear Adm. Pat Hannifin turned command of Task Force 70 and Carrier Strike Group 5 over to Rear Adm. Greg Newkirk during a ceremony at U.S. Fleet Activities Yokosuka Friday morning, April 12. The guest speaker at the event was Adm. John C. Aquilino, Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, while the presiding officer was Vice Adm. Fred Kacher, Commander of U.S. 7th F more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, April 15 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: TINIAN, Northern Mariana Islands - The remote island of Tinian, located in the western Pacific Ocean, represents a vital chapter in military and world history. The island once was home to the U.S. military's largest B-29 Superfortress fleet, which launched the two bombers carrying the atomic bombs "Little Boy" and "Fat Man" that brought an end to World War II in 1945. Today, the U.S. more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, April 17 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: YAP, Federated States of Micronesia - Following a high-profile rescue of three mariners from Pikelot Atoll, the U.S. Coast Guard, operating through the USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) and coordinated by U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam with U.S. Embassy and USAID partners, continued their vital service in the Pacific by conducting a critical medical ev more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, April 19 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: TAIWAN STRAIT - A U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon transited the Taiwan Strait in international airspace on April 17 (local time). By operating within the Taiwan Strait in accordance with international law, the United States upholds the navigational rights and freedoms of all nations. The aircraft's transit of the Taiwan Strait demonstrates the United States' commitment t more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, April 16 -- The U.S. Pacific Air Forces issued the following news: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met at the White House with President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan yesterday to participate in discussions related to strengthening the U.S. and Japan relationship. "Our defense and security ties with Japan form the core of our alliances and are the cornerstone of regional peace and security in the Indo-Pacific," Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force more PR

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii, April 20 -- The U.S. Pacific Air Forces issued the following news: By Tech. Sgt. Hailey Haux, Pacific Air Forces Public Affairs Airmen from the United States and Republic of Singapore Air Forces gathered for the Pacific Air Forces-RSAF Dialogue (PRD) to discuss continued partnership, and identify opportunities for collaboration and integration, April 10-11. The PRD is designed to foster military-to-military relationships with Singapore and pave the way  more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, April 19 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea - Approximately 200 U.S. and Republic of Korea special operations forces personnel participated in a static-line Airborne training operation today as part of Korea Flying Training 24, a combined ROK and U.S. exercise running April 12-26. The jumpers, assigned to the ROK Special Warfare Command and U.S. Special Operations Command K more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, April 15 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: NORTHERN LUZON, Philippines - In a historic first, the 1st Multi-Domain Task Force successfully deployed the Mid-Range Capability (MRC) missile system to Northern Luzon, Philippines, on April 11, 2024, as part of Exercise Salaknib 24. This landmark deployment marks a significant milestone for the new capability while enhancing interoperability, readiness, and defense capabilities in  more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, April 19 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: MARINE CORPS AIR STATION KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii - Today, U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 268, Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), departed Marine Corps Base Hawaii for Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in preparation for their upcoming deployment to the 13th annual iteration of Marine Rotational Fo more PR