CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: DAEGU GWANG'YEOGSI [TAEGU-KWANGYOKSHI], South Korea The Korean American Friendship Circle (KAFC), now in its 20th anniversary and embarking on its 35th cycle, is a significant program that solidifies the ironclad ROK-US alliance. The KAFC brings together Daegu-area college students and local families with U.S. military Soldiers and their families, fostering bonds of more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following news release: The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a non-commercial backyard flock (non-poultry) in Honolulu County, Hawaii. This is the first case of HPAI in domestic birds in Hawaii during this outbreak, which began in February 2022.  more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: Pentagon spokesperson Maj. Pete Nguyen provided the following statement: The United States (U.S.) Department of Defense (DoD), along with the Australian Department of Defence and the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence (MOD), today announced the signing of an agreement to enhance testing of hypersonic vehicles and accelerate implementation of related technologies. Under AUKUS Pillar I more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Richard Marles, Japanese Minister of Defense Nakatani Gen, and United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III convened the fourteenth Trilateral Defense Ministers' Meeting (TDMM) on 17 November 2024 in Darwin, Australia. Through this fourteenth meeting, we affirm the longevity and enduring commitment of our partnership. G more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: PHILIPPINE SEA The four strike fighter squadrons of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 departed the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) and returned to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni this week, with the primary fly-off taking place on Nov. 17, 2024. The air wing is forward-deployed to Japan and is embarked aboard the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed ai more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Pacific Air Forces issued the following news: By Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Taranto, Headquarters Pacific Air Forces PHAN THIET AIR BASE, Vietnam -- General Kevin Schneider, commander of Pacific Air Forces, attended a ceremony here Nov. 20, 2024, marking the historic delivery of the first three T-6C Texan II aircraft to the Vietnam Air Defence Air Force. The delivery signifies a milestone for the U.S. Air Force and the Vietnam ADAF, with the full complement of  more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: Headquarters Pacific Air Forces General Kevin Schneider, commander of Pacific Air Forces, attended a ceremony here Nov. 20, 2024, marking the historic delivery of the first three T-6C Texan II aircraft to the Vietnam Air Defence Air Force. The delivery signifies a milestone for the U.S. Air Force and the Vietnam ADAF, with the full complement of 12 T-6C aircraft sc more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: Today the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) announced contract awards to select software developers supporting the Replicator initiative. These vendors are playing a key role in advancing resilient command and control (C2) and collaborative autonomy solutions for all domain attritable autonomous (ADA2) systems. "We believe that best in breed commercial software solutions can significantl more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: Pentagon spokesperson Maj. Pete Nguyen provided the following statement: Today the Department of Defense's Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs (IPSA) announced the Maritime Security (MARSEC) Consortium, a new public-private initiative focused on transforming maritime security in Southeast Asia. The MARSEC Consortium brings together defense more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: AOMORI, Japan Leadership is a necessity in times of war and adversity, and few understand this better than retired U.S. Air Force Col. Leon "Lee" Ellis. For him, leadership goes beyond authority and decision-making--it is a profound commitment to resilience, selfless service, and inspiring others, even in the face of overwhelming adversity. Ellis's journey is one o more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced today that the president has made the following nominations: Marine Corps Col. Timothy S. Brady Jr. for appointment to the grade of brigadier general. Brady is currently serving as assistant chief of staff, G-3, Marine Forces Pacific, Camp H. M. Smith, Hawaii. Marine Corps Col. Dustin J. Byrum for appointment to the grade of brigadier general. Byrum is currently  more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind Grissom aircrew and maintainers travelled to Yokota AB, Japan to fuel the fight for Keen Sword 25 Oct. 23-Nov 1. Keen Sword is a joint bilateral exercise Japan designed to increase readiness and interoperability while strengthening the U.S.-Japan Alliance. From a command perspective, Keen Sword allowed Air Force Reserve Command member more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: MAUI, Hawaii Lucille "Cille" MacDonald, a Maui resident who was recognized by Congress for her work building ships during World War II and escaped the 2023 Lahaina fire, died Friday just weeks short of what would have been her 99th birthday. Pacific Historic Parks, an organization dedicated to preserving military history of the Pacific, announced MacDonald's death  more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii The Indonesian Army-U.S. Army Staff Talks held on November 18-19, 2024, at Fort Shafter, Hawaii, represent a crucial milestone in the military partnership between the United States and Indonesia, underscoring our commitment to enhancing defense cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. This annual dialogue between the U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC)  more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: PACIFIC OCEAN The Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary mobile base USS John L. Canley (ESB 6) set sail through the Pacific Ocean with the Hawaiian island chain visible on the horizon. From October 4 to 21, 2024, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 24, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing led exercise Warrior Voyage. This exercise aimed to evaluate more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, MD This month, U.S. Cyber Command launched the second iteration of the International Coordinated Cyber Security Activity (INCCA), a focused defensive cyberspace operation aimed at strengthening Department of Defense (DoD) networks and enhancing global cybersecurity partnerships. INCCA is a key part of USCYBERCOM's mission to protect DoD inform more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii The Quarterly National Guard Commander's Update Brief (NG CUB), held at Fort Shafter, Hawaii, on November 14, 2024, highlights a vital effort to synchronize National Guard activities with the strategic objectives of U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) and the Indo-Pacific Command. USARPAC Commanding General Gen. Ronald P. Clark's engagement with Army N more PR

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii, Nov. 23 -- The Commander of the Hawaii Navy Region issued the following news: From Raquel Cloma, Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) inspects, investigates, or inquires into matters of importance to the Department of the Navy with respect to fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, and command operations. The OIG provides support and guidance that enables management to evaluate the economy, effici more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Pacific Air Forces issued the following news: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam -- General Kevin Schneider, commander of Pacific Air Forces, is embarking on a visit to Vietnam this week, marking the first visit of a sitting PACAF commander since 2017. Schneider's visit follows the successful execution of August's Pacific Partnership - Pacific Angel 2024 event, reinforcing the shared vision of a more robust and comprehensive U.S.-Vietnam partnership. This visit un more PR

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command issued the following news: By Lorenzo Lopez Wheeler Army Airfield, HAWAII - The practice of planning and executing a budget is technical and detailed, requiring regular training to keep skills current. The added benefit is often, no matter how senior someone is, everyone is still susceptible to their own "a-ha" moment. On 29 Oct, the Regional Contracting Office - Hawaii partnered with the 921st Contracting Battalion to pr more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: "Celebrating a New Era of U.S.-Japan Alliance Modernization" 2024 Mt. Fuji Dialogue Thank you, Chairman Mogi, the Japan Center for Economic Research, and the Japan Institute of International Affairs for the privilege to address you here at my first Mt Fuji Dialogue. And I am so very glad to be here, to acknowledge and celebrate the strength of the U.S.-Japan Alliance, to mark the t more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Pacific Air Forces issued the following news: JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Republic of Korea Air Force Brig. Gen. Yeon Ju Ryou, ROKAF Chief of the Military Police Agency, visited the Pacific Air Forces to meet with leaders and Airmen from the Security Forces Division to strengthen collaboration with U.S. Air Force security forces, Nov. 13, 2024. Brig. Gen. Ryou worked with U.S. Air Force Col. Jacob Foley, PACAF Security Forces Division chief,  more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: BATAM, Indonesia On Nov. 19, a combined force of nearly 600 personnel from the U.S. Marine Corps' Marine Rotational Force Southeast Asia (MRF-SEA), and the 10th Marine Infantry Battalion of the Korps Marinir Republik Indonesia (KORMAR), or Indonesian Marine Corps, concluded Keris Marine Exercise (MAREX) 2024 in a ceremony held aboard Yonif 10 Marinir, Batam, Indones more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: MAJURO, Republic of the Marshall Islands U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam (FM/SG) personnel joined the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) and other U.S. leaders for the Joint Committee Meeting in Majuro from Oct. 13 to 17, 2024, to strengthen bilateral maritime partnerships and chart future initiatives supporting RMI's maritime security and resilie more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration issued the following news release: Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $600,000 grant to the Maui Economic Development Board, Inc., in Kihei, Hawaii, to support advanced manufacturing and increased economic capacity. This grant will support an assessment of the existing advanced manufacturing infrastructure in Maui, the creation of workforce  more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: ASAN, Guam U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Senior Military Official in Guam and Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) Rear Adm. Greg Huffman, commander, Joint Task Force-Micronesia (JTF-M), the FSM Secretary Department of Foreign Affairs Lorin S. Robert, and the U.S. Ambassador to the FSM Jennifer Johnson hosted a bilateral FSM-U.S. Joint Committee Meeting (JCM), Nov. 13-1 more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei The U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and Royal Brunei Armed Forces (RBAF) commenced Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei 2024, Nov. 18. CARAT Brunei 2024 is a bilateral exercise designed to promote regional security, cooperation, maintain and strengthen maritime partnerships, and enhance interoperability between the two  more PR