CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: CAMP ZAMA, Japan U.S. Army Soldiers and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members here worked together Nov. 19 to beautify a piece of history on the installation that dates to World War II. The effort marked the first time both groups partnered to clean the large, hand-etched stone, known as the "Sobudai" monument, which sits near the Camp Zama Chapel. The Soldiers, more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 26 -- 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 Nov. 26, 2024 (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

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 (TNSres) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release: A U.S. National Science Foundation-supported researcher developed a machine learning model that uses data stored in paleoclimate archives, such as tree rings, to investigate how shifts in climate impact atmospheric blocking, a weather phenomenon linked to heat waves, cold spells and unusual rainfall events. Christina Karamperidou, an atmospheric scientist at the University of Hawaii Manoa, publish more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Nov. 25 -- The U.S. Pacific Air Forces issued the following news: By Senior Airman Melody Bordeaux, Pacific Air Forces Public Affairs JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Enlisted leaders from air forces across the Indo-Pacific region gathered for the Inter-Pacific Air Forces Academy training at the Binnicker Professional Military Education Center on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii from Nov. 11 - 22, 2024. The training, which focuses on cross-cultural competency, more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii Enlisted leaders from air forces across the Indo-Pacific region gathered for the Inter-Pacific Air Forces Academy training at the Binnicker Professional Military Education Center on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii from Nov. 11 22, 2024. The training, which focuses on cross-cultural competency, resilience, leadership, an more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: DONGDUCHEON, South Korea On a cold winter morning, just one degree below zero, 20 Camp Casey volunteers delivered 2,000 coal briquettes to households on the neighborhood of Sangpae, Dongducheon city, South Korea, Nov. 23. The annual event has been supported by U.S. Army Soldiers in the area since 2007. Early that morning, Dongducheon Volunteer Center and Better Opp more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei The 30th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei maritime exercise concluded Nov. 25, following eight days of enhanced training and collaboration between the Royal Brunei Armed Forces and the U.S. military. Participating U.S. assets in CARAT Brunei 2024 included staff from U.S. 7th Fleet, Commander, Task Force (CT more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: SASEBO, Japan Capt. Michael Fontaine, Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS), Command Master Chief Alan Benavidez and 12 other CFAS personnel along with citizens of Isahaya, Japan and members of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Fleet Air Wing 22 attended a memorial ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the loss of the 11-man crew of the U.S. more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii In a historic visit, Gen. Kevin Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, traveled to Vietnam for the delivery of five T6-C training aircraft to the Vietnamese Air Defence Air Force November 18-21, 2024. Schneider landed in the first T6-C aircraft before providing remarks at the formal acquisition ceremony Nov. 20, hosted by th more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: YOKOSUKA, Japan Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15 returned to Yokosuka, Japan Nov. 22 following deployments aboard USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and USS George Washington (CVN 73). "After the completion of these patrols, DESRON 15 has reaffirmed our underway proficiency," said Capt. Dave Huljack, deputy commodore and sea combat commander for DESRON 15. "We are thrilled t more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: NAVAL BASE GUAM The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Minnesota (SSN 783) arrived to its new homeport of Naval Base Guam, Nov. 26, as part of the U.S. Navy's strategic laydown plan for naval forces in the Indo-Pacific region. Minnesota arrives as the first Virginia-class fast-attack submarine to be forward deployed to Guam. "The entire crew is thrilled to b more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Nov. 25 -- The U.S. Pacific Air Forces issued the following news: By Staff Sergeant Wren Fiontar, PACAF JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- U.S. Air Force Brigadier General Carla Riner, Air National Guard advisor to the Pacific Air Forces Director of Air and Cyberspace Operations, led a Department of Defense delegation at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for an Aceh Tsunami Museum special exhibit honoring US disaster relief after the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami sponsored by th more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii U.S. Air Force Brigadier General Carla Riner, Air National Guard advisor to the Pacific Air Forces Director of Air and Cyberspace Operations, led a Department of Defense delegation at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for an Aceh Tsunami Museum special exhibit honoring US disaster relief after the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami sponsored  more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: ASAN, Guam A partnership between Joint Region Marianas (JRM) and the Dededo Mayor's Office, to address the ongoing issue of abandoned vehicles and illegal dumping in the village, is proving successful. Teams are working to clear debris, abandoned vehicles and waste from the intersection of Ukudu Street and West Santa Monica Avenue up past Marine Corps Base Camp Bla more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. The Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory is at the forefront of shaping future combat capabilities during Keen Sword 2025. Last month this biennial U.S.-Japan exercise provided MCWL a unique opportunity to advance its Campaign of Learning, showcasing cutting-edge technical demonstrations designed to elevate joint readiness, interoperabi more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Nov. 26 -- The U.S. Pacific Air Forces issued the following news: By Staff Sergeant Elizabeth Taranto, PACAF Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii -- In a historic visit, Gen. Kevin Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, traveled to Vietnam for delivery of five T6-C training aircraft to the Vietnamese Air Defence Air Force November 18-21, 2024. Schneider landed in the first T6-C aircraft before providing remarks at the formal acquisition ceremony Nov. 20, hosted by the AD more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Brandon Howey is one of 16 sailors assigned to the Arizona Detachment, a special duty assignment. They're entrusted with ferrying over 2,000 visitors a day to and from the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Howey says the opportunity to educate people about how the USS Arizona is more than a sunken battleship is a great honor. 00:59 Video Player 00:0000:00 | 00:00Caption more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke yesterday and today with several service members from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces to wish them a Happy Thanksgiving. During the conversations, Secretary Austin expressed his deep gratitude to the service members and their families for their unwavering dedication and sacrifice in defense of the nation. He commended their critical more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: MAJURO, Republic of the Marshall Islands From Nov. 6 to 18, 2024, representatives from U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam and U.S. Coast Guard District 14 supported critical engagements with Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) partners, advancing maritime security and fostering collaboration under the Compact of Free Association (COFA). During the vi more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 25 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (AFNS) -- The U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific is celebrating its second birthday by reflecting on the significant strides made in strengthening the U.S. military's space operations and enhancing partnerships in the region. Over the past two years, the first U.S. space service component has tripled in size, established a 24/7 space watch cell, executed three Tier 1 Combatant Command exer more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: CAMP ZAMA, Japan The commander of U.S. Army Garrison Japan joined members of a local organization in harvesting bamboo stalks that will be used to construct a giant kite to be flown next year during a large festival. Col. Marcus Hunter welcomed representatives from the Sagami Giant Kite Preservation Association, Kassaka District, and Sagamihara City's Minami Ward d more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: HALIFAX, Nova Scotia Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, visited Canada from Nov. 22-24, 2024, where he participated in the 2024 Halifax International Security Forum and met with senior military and government officials. The forum was attended by government and military officials, academic experts and business leaders from the U.S. and Ca more PR

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: PORT KLANG, Malaysia The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72), arrived in Port Klang, Malaysia for the second scheduled port call on its 2024 deployment, Nov. 23. Marking the first U.S. aircraft carrier visit to Malaysia since 2012, the visit demonstrates the continuation of a long-standing partnership between the two countries, rooted in clos more PR