Pacific Newsbreak

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 25th Division Artillery, 25th Infantry Division, fire a 155 mm artillery round from an M777 howitzer in support of Operation Lightning Strike on Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, May 16, 2018. Operation Lightning Strike is a combined arms live-fire exercise that increases unit interoperability and synchronization in an effort to concentrate combat power on the battlefield. (U.S. Army video by 1st Lt. Ryan DeBooy and Sgt. Ian Morales)

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 25th Infantry Division work together in support of a combined arms live-fire (CALFEX) on Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, May 16, 2018. The CALFEX increases unit interoperability and synchronization in order to concentrate combat power on the battlefield. (U.S. Army video by Sgt. Ian Morales and 1st Lt. Ryan DeBooy)

The U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self Defense Force, and the Royal Australian Air Force are working together as part of Exercise Cope North 2018 and C-130J Super Hercules from the 36th Airlift Squadron from Yokota, Japan, are airborne delivering goods and personnel. In Thailand Exercise Cobra Gold 2018 shifts focus to its humanitarian aid and disaster relief pillar. The U.S. Coast Guard based in Valdez, Alaska simulated a search of a yacht suspected of picking up radiological materials as a part of the state wide exercise, Arctic Eagle 2018.

The amphibious assault ship U-S-S Wasp departed Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo on deployment to strengthen regional alliances and provide rapid-response capability. More than 1000 participants from over 30 countries are currently training in Bangladesh as a part of Exercise Shanti Doot Four. Kadena Airmen of the 18TH Civil Engineer Squadron hosted their Japan Air Self Defense Force partners to conduct rapid airfield damage repair training.

US Army Japan Soldiers compete in the Best Warrior Competition and exercise Cobra Gold continues in Thailand.

US, Thai, and Republic of Korea forces team up during exercise Cobra Gold and Navy Divers is Sasebo work underwater.

Exercise Cobra Gold kicks off in Thailand and the Air Force Chief of Staff visits Andersen Air Force Base.

In this Pacific Newsbreak, soldiers in South Korea train in a virtual environment, and Sasebo sailors lend a hand to their Japanese neighbors.

In this Pacific Newsbreak, U.S. and Japan ground forces commemorate the opening ceremony for Exercise Orient Shield, and local media in Indonesia get a chance to learn about the P-3 Orion during Exercise CARAT Indonesia.

In this Pacific Newsbreak, U.S. Navy and Indonesian bands team up for the local community during Exercise CARAT Indonesia, and Osan's Air Mobility Airmen are recognized by the Commander of U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center.

The Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy visits Marines and sailors in Okinawa and selected sailors receive their anchors in Sasebo.

The U.S. Army strengthens Pacific partnerships with the start of Exercise Yudh Abhyas and the Pacific Armies Chief Conference in Seoul.

U.S. soldiers train with a bang during Orient Shield in Japan and with their Indian counterparts for exercise Yudh Abhyas.

US Soldiers and Gurkha Rifles train as part of exercise Yudh Abhyas and golfers take part in a tournament at Tama Hills.

US Soldiers and their Indian counterparts clear rooms on Joint Base Lewis-McChord and Misawa Airmen keep their runaway always ready.

The Arctic Wolves complete Pacific Pathways 17 in Japan and the III Marine Expeditionary Force's Brass Band performs at a local school in Surabaya, Indonesia during CARAT Indonesia.

The Fleet Activities Yokosuka community remembers the 10 USS John S. McCain Sailors who lost their lives in a collision at sea.

Armaments Airmen showcase their readiness and Iwakuni brings attention to domestic violence.

No injuries result from an emergency helicopter landing in Okinawa, and Marines train with Philippine parters during exercise KAMANDAG.

In this Pacific Newsbreak, Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 trains in the field to improve their skills during exercise Kamashika Wrath 2017.

Japan says sayonara to their last active duty C-130H's with a ceremony on Yokota Air Base, before flying to their new homes.

U.S. Pacific Command Commander Admiral Harry Harris speaks at the Fullerton Lecture in Singapore, and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson gives remarks on the continued relationship between the U.S. and India.

The USS Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group 5 arrives at Busan, Republic of Korea, and Navies from around the Pacific discuss mine warefare capabilities.

Air Force F-35's make their mark in the Pacific as they travel to Okinawa and cold weather test in Alaska.

Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis travels to the Philippines for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations meeting and Exercise Active Shield kicks off in Iwakuni.

Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis Visits the Republic of Korea and Soldiers defend the skies

In this Pacific Newsbreak, distressed mariners are rescued by USS Ashland and brought to Okinawa, Japan.

In this Pacific Newsbreak, Yokota Security Forces airmen prepare for President Trump's arrival, and Iwakuni defenders keep the waterways safe.

President Donald Trump visits Yokota Air Base, Japan. SSgt Mariko Frazee tells us about the visit and gives us a look at the President's speech to Servicemembers at Yokota.

President Donald Trump departs Japan for the Republic of Korea and Exercise CARAT Brunei 2017 kicks off.

In this Pacific Newsbreak, President Trump arrives in the Republic of Korea and meets with US Forces Korea Commander General Vincent Brooks, South Korean President Moon Jae-in, and other senior leaders, and CARAT Brunei kicks off, and USS Ashland participates in Exercise Blue Chromite.

In this Pacific Newsbreak, President Trump is in the Philippines for an ASEAN summit, U.S. and Bruneian medical forces team up in the jungle, and 3 Carrier Strike Groups conduct combined operations in the Western Pacific.

In this Pacific Newsbreak, Iwakuni Marines visit Iwo Jima, and Guam prepares for the Marine relocation.

In this Pacific Newsbreak, F-35s arrive to Okinawa from Hill AFB, Utah, and U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidons work with Bruneian partners during CARAT Brunei.

In this Pacific Newsbreak, U.S. Forces in Japan updates the liberty policy for all service members and Sailors and Marines in Iwakuni conduct realistic training on land and in the water.

Sailors in Yokosuka attend training following the fatal incident in Okinawa and Sasebo sailors train on amphibious operations.

U.S. Soldiers and the Chinese People's Liberation Army exchange tactics for natural disaster management and the last of the F-35's land on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni.

Sailors and Marines on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni take on the elements during realistic training day and night.

37th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron B-1's travel down under and Sailors fly into Iwakuni to reunite with their families.

In this Pacific Newsbreak, Yama Sakura 73 kicks off in Camp Sendai, Japan, and 230 aircraft from the U.S. and Republic of Korea forces gather on the Korean Peninsula for Exercise Vigilant Ace.

In this Pacific Newsbreak, U.S. Ambassador to Japan William Hagerty and U.S. Forces Japan Commander Lt Gen Jerry Martinez visit U.S. and JGSDF service members during Exercise Yama Sakura, and C-130s from the U.S., JASDF, and RAAF arrive to Guam in preparation for Operation Christmas Drop.

Service members dialed in on their artillery tactics during Exercise Yama Sakura and the Guam community worked together building bundles preparing for Operation Christmas Drop.