CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: GUAM Liberation Day is Guam's most significant commemorative event, and July 21st, 2024, marked 80 years since the U.S. military delivered the island from Imperial Japanese occupation during World War II. Soldiers from Task Force Talon, the U.S. Army missile defense unit on the island, had the special honor of not only taking part in this year's festivities, but als  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE BASE DARWIN, Australia In an unforgettable event, the Exercise Pitch Black 2024 Open Day at Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Darwin, Australia, brought together military forces from across the globe, July 20. At the heart of the excitement stood the United States Air Force's F-22A Raptor static display, drawing attendees of all ages.  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release: NAVY Owl International Inc., Global 1st Flagship,* Irvine, California, is awarded a $20,652,538 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-22-C-4204) for the accomplishment of the Inactive Ships Maintenance Pearl Harbor requirement. Work will be performed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and is expected to be completed by August 2025. Fiscal 2024 operations and maintenance (Navy) funds in the amount of $4  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release: NAVY Owl International Inc., Global 1st Flagship,* Irvine, California, is awarded a $20,652,538 modification to previously awarded contract (N00024-22-C-4204) for the accomplishment of the Inactive Ships Maintenance Pearl Harbor requirement. Work will be performed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and is expected to be completed by August 2025. Fiscal 2024 operations and maintenance (Navy) funds in the amount of $4  more

HONOLULU, Hawaii, July 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Hawaii issued the following news release: After a 99-day jury trial before Chief United States District Judge Derrick K. Watson, a federal jury found Michael J. Miske, Jr., 50, of Kailua, Oahu, guilty of racketeering conspiracy, murder, and 11 other felony charges on July 18, 2024, and today determined that as a result of his conviction of the racketeering conspiracy, he should forfeit a variety of assets to the fe  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 22 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: CHUUK, Federated States of Micronesia In a demonstration of solidarity and resilience, U.S. Marines and Sailors from Koa Moana 24 have been instrumental in helping deliver humanitarian aid support across the archipelago of Chuuk, Federated States of Micronesia. Combat Logistics Detachment-West, the resident Koa Moana formation from Combat Logistics Battalion 13, Com  more

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- The Navy Installations Command issued the following news: JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - In June, Cmdr. Charles R. Lux, 43, earned the Meritorious Service Medal for coordination of all aspects of foreign ship visits to the Hawaiian Islands, Wake Island, and American Samoa from May 2022 to June 2024 as the Commander, Navy Region Hawaii (CNRH) foreign ship liaison officer (FSLO). The medal is the highest non-combat related medal or award a military member can rece  more

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: By Master Sgt. Samuel King JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (AFNS) -- On Chief Master Sgt. Jason Childers' first official day of his new job, he flew to Korea for U.S. Space Forces Korea's first-ever change of command ceremony. Only a week later, Childers was front and center for U.S. Space Forces - Indo-Pacific Command's first-ever change of responsibility ceremony. "I'm absolutely honored for the privilege to serve  more

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, July 24 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command issued the following news: By Lorenzo Lopez WHEELER ARMY AIRFIELD, HAWAII - The emphasis on creating new strategic vehicles has been an ongoing goal at Regional Contracting Office - Hawaii (RCO_HI) for several years. On July 10, Mark Dahilig, contracting officer, Risha Walters, contracting specialist, Chelsea Smith, contracting specialist, Melody Clare, contracting specialist, Bronson Abrigo, contracting specialist, and Jo  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSres) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release: From 2023 to 2024, the world experienced a major El Nino event, affecting everything from global weather and climate to ecosystems and economies. Now, with U.S. National Science Foundation support from three grants and a new modeling approach, researchers at the University of Hawaii at Manoa and other institutions can forecast El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) events as much as 18 months in adva  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: KOROR, Palau In a demonstration of sound seamanship and dedication, the crew of the USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) completed the rescue operation of the motor yacht Black Pearl 1 and the 11 crew aboard, ensuring its safe arrival and mooring in the Republic of Palau on July 22, 2024. "Wrapping up this tow and seeing the Black Pearl safely handed off in Palau was incr  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: Tumon, GUAM Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, visited Guam July 18-20, where he met with senior government officials and U.S. service members to reiterate USINDOPACOM's priority of defending the homeland and to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the island. Paparo met with Congressman James Moylan, Gov. Lourdes Aflague Leon Guerrero, Lt.  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: SAIPAN, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, visited Saipan and Tinian in the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands on July 20, 2024, where he met with senior government officials and U.S. service members, underscoring the enduring commitment to homeland defense and honoring shared history in the Pacific. CNMI is   more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 20 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: KOROR, Palau Joint forces with U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, allies and partners concluded the tenth iteration of exercise Valiant Shield, June 18, 2024, following 12 days of multilateral operations in Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Republic of Palau, and at sea around the Mariana Island Range Complex. Combat Logistics Regiment 17, 1st Mar  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: The U.S. Navy achieved a significant milestone at the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024 exercise with the successful launching and testing of Poniard rockets from a Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle (CUSV). The 12 July test is part of the Navy's mission to continually enhance and expand its maritime capabilities and operational flexibility via security cooperation and innovation with allies and partners. Multiple Poni  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 22 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: HONOLULU, Hawaii The U.S. Navy achieved a significant milestone at the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024 exercise with the successful launching and testing of Poniard rockets from a Common Unmanned Surface Vehicle (CUSV). The 12 July test is part of the Navy's mission to continually enhance and expand its maritime capabilities and operational flexibility via security  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: SASEBO, Japan Military Sealift Command's (MSC) commercial charter oiler MT Badlands Trader conducted ships qualification training (SQT) with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) oiler JS Hamana (AO-424), in which the ships performed a simulated consolidated cargo replenishment at sea (CONSOL), at sea West of Kyushu, Japan, July 22-23, 2024. "The U.S. and Japan  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii The Pacific Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Center hosted the fifth United States-Republic of Korea (ROK) Tabletop Academy (KTTA), marking a significant step in strengthening ROK-U.S. defense cooperation. The event, held from July 8 to 19, brought together key components of the ROK's defense branches, including the RO  more