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Coast Guard Ship Visits Hong Kong
April 14, 2019
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Bertholf crew moors the cutter in Hong Kong during the cutter’s Western Pacific deployment under the tactical control of Commander, 7th Fleet, April 15, 2019. The U.S. Coast Guard’s deployment of resources to the region directly supports U.S. foreign policy and national security objectives as outlined by the President in the Indo-Pacific Strategy and the National Security Strategy.
Pacific Partnership Celebrates Arrival in Micronesia
April 14, 2019
CHUUK, Federated States of Micronesia (April 13, 2019) Royal Navy Capt. Paddy Allen, director of mission, speaks during the opening ceremony aboard the Military Sealift Command expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Brunswick (T-EPF 6) during Pacific Partnership 2019. Pacific Partnership, now in its 14th iteration, is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific. Each year, the mission team works collectively with host and partner nations to enhance regional interoperability and disaster response capabilities, increase stability and security in the region, and foster new and enduring friendships in the Indo-Pacific.
USS Wasp, SPMAGTF 4 Arrives in the Philippines Following Exercise Balikatan
April 13, 2019
SUBIC BAY, Philippines (March 30, 2019) Sailors man the rails aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) as the ship arrives in Subic Bay, Philippines in support of Exercise Balikatan. Exercise Balikatan, in its 35th iteration, is an annual U.S., Philippine military training exercise focused on a variety of missions, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, counter-terrorism, and other combined military operations.
NMCB 133 Conducts Demolition Training with Air Force Counterparts
April 12, 2019
ANDERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (April 9, 2019) Debris from an explosion fills the air during joint quarry operations conducted by Sailors assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 133 (NMCB) and Airmen assigned to 554th Red Horse Squadron at Anderson Air Force Base’s quarry. NMCB conducted the demolition in order to maintain proficiency in blast operations that support construction and repair efforts in the region. NMCB-133, provides xpeditionary construction and engineering capabilities that includes maintenance and operation of expeditionary bases and facilities, tactical sustainment bridging, humanitarian assistance through construction civic action details and civic action teams and theater disaster response capabilities in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.
HSC-25 Rescues Two From Sunken Watercraft
April 12, 2019
GUAM (Apr. 11, 2019) Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 1st Class William Medlin lowers Naval Aircrewman (Helicopter) 2nd Class Robert Washington, both assigned to the “Island Knights” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, to rescue two local spear fishermen after their personal watercraft sank off the east coast of Guam. HSC-25 provides a multi-mission rotary wing capability for units in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations and maintains a Guam-based 24-hour search-and-rescue and medical evacuation capability, directly supporting U.S. Coast Guard and Joint Region Marianas. HSC-25 is the Navy’s only forward-deployed MH-60S expeditionary squadron.
U.S. Navy Submarine Hosts Royal Thai Navy Dignitaries During Exercise Guardian Sea
April 11, 2019
PHUKET, THAILAND (April 8, 2019) - Chief Machinist Mate (Weapons) Paul Boweter explains torpedo functionality to Royal Thai Navy leaders during a submarine tour of USS Louisville (SSN 724) in support of Guardian Sea 2019. Guardian Sea is a premier exercise that demonstrates both navies commitment to ensuring that they are ready to counter any threats together.
7th Fleet Flagship, USS Blue Ridge, Returns to Malaysia
April 10, 2019
KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia (April 11, 2019) - Operations Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jasmine Dixon, from Chicago, performs her duties as a lookout aboard U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) as the ship arrives for a port visit to Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. Blue Ridge is the oldest operational ship in the Navy, and as 7th Fleet command ship, is responsible for fostering relationships within the Indo-Pacific Region.
U.S. Navy P-8A and Destroyer Join JSDF Search for Japanese F-35A Pilot
April 9, 2019
MISAWA, Japan (April 10, 2019) Aviation Maintenance Administrationman Airman Roy Vega directs a P-8A Poseidon aircraft assigned to the “Fighting Tigers” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 8, on the flight line of Misawa Air Base after a Search and Rescue mission for a missing Japanese F-35 fighter jet Pilot. VP-8 is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet (C7F) area of operations conducting maritime patrol and reconnaissance operations in support of Commander, Task Force 72, C7F, and U.S. Pacific Command objectives throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific region.
Malaysia Emergency Response Team Conducts Rescue Exercise During PP19
April 8, 2019
KUCHING, Malaysia (April 7,2019) – Malaysian first responders and Royal Air Force Reserves Flight Lieutenant John Carolan-Cullion, lift a civilian with simulated injuries from a boat during a field training exercise as part of Pacific Partnership 2019. The event gives local civil response units an opportunity to practice their reaction to a simulated flood disaster with the assistance of partner nation military personnel. Pacific Partnership, now in its 14th iteration, is the largest annual multinational humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Pacific.
Commander, Joint Region Marianas Briefs Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force
April 8, 2019
SANTA RITA, Guam (April 8, 2019) -Cmdr. Andrew Maurice, repair officer aboard the submarine tender USS Emory S. Land (AS 39) and Chief Electronics Technician Enrique Camacho lead Vice Adm. Tatsuhiko Takashima, Commander, Fleet Submarine Forces for Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force, on a guided tour of the ship's sail shop. During his visit to Guam, Takashima viewed ships, facilities and sites on island including ship repair, quality-of-life facilities for submariners and partnership opportunities in the region.
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