PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii, Oct. 30 -- The Commander of the Hawaii Navy Region issued the following news: From MC1 Louis Lea Barefoot and cross legged on mats woven from lauhala leaves Western Kauai lineal descendants gather under the setting sun with PMRF personnel for a Aha 'Awa ceremony, October 10, 2024, which rededicated the Lua Kupapa'u O Nohili (crypt) expansion to accept iwi kupuna (ancestral remains). "Throughout my years at PMRF, I realized that we needed a proper protocol for a reverent   more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: OKINAWA, Japan Members and F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard deployed to the 18th Wing at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan from July to October 2024. While deployed, the Minnesota Air National Guard members were known as the 179th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron. "The 148th Fighter Wing provided a dynamic force emp  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: 1. The 56th United States (U.S.)-Republic of Korea (ROK) Security Consultative Meeting (SCM) was held in on October 30, 2024. U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and ROK Minister of National Defense Kim Yong Hyun led their respective delegations, which included senior defense and foreign affairs officials. On October 17, 2024, the U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff,   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: * * * EPA's Clean Ports Program to fund 55 zero-emission port equipment, infrastructure, and planning projects across the nation to tackle climate change, reduce air pollution, promote good jobs, and advance environmental justice * * * Today, October 29, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the   more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: SHIZUOKA, Japan As the sun set, the III Marine Expeditionary Force Band gathered for a ceremonial performance at the conclusion of the Fuji Friendship Festival. Earlier in the day, the III MEF brass band entertained festival attendees with a set, featuring songs such as "In the Stone," "Song a Song," "Getaway," and "Crescent City." The locals and Marines cheered and  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: CAMP ZAMA, Japan A combined "Trunk-or-Treat" and "Haunted Hangar" event brought both on-base community members and Japanese guests to the installation Saturday for an evening of fun and frightful Halloween festivities. The U.S. Army Aviation Battalion Japan and U.S. Army Garrison Japan co-hosted the annual event, in which they transformed the USAABJ aircraft hanga  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: BANGKOK, Thailand The Capabilities Development & Exercises (CAPEX) Working Group 2024 kicked off with a week of collaboration and strategic planning in Bangkok, Thailand, from October 21 to 25. Hosted by U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), this year's CAPEX took place at the JUSMAG-Thai Compound in Bangkok, Thailand, gathering nearly 400 participants from acros  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, delivers a keynote speech at the Pacific Tech / Pacific Defense Contracting 2024 Conference, in Honolulu, Oct. 28. Hosted by Hawaii Technology Development Corporation, PACTECH 2024 is a forum for government and defense industry leaders to build relationships with federal Small Business Innovation Research and Small Busine  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii Members of the Defense Orientation Conference Association (DOCA) toured the Frederick C. Weyand Command Center at Fort Shafter, Hawaii and Joint Base Peral Harbor-Hickam October 23, 2025. The tour featured various demonstrations and experiences, providing an in-depth look at the history, capabilities, and challenges faced by the United States Ar  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: The Department of Defense (DoD) today published the unclassified National Defense Industrial Strategy Implementation Plan (NDIS-IP), detailing how the DoD will achieve the four strategic priorities laid out in the NDIS. Released by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy (OASD(IBP)), the document outlines ongoing and future actions that DoD is takin  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: MANILA, Philippines In a historic first, six nations converged on Filipino soil in the wake of a super typhoon to train, learn, and strengthen their partnership during KAMANDAG 8, reaffirming the exercise's importance to regional peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. The two-week exercise, which concluded on Oct. 25, focused on enhancing defense and humanitarian  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: TOKYO, Japan Defense Contract Management Agency International's Pacific Command continues to reinforce the growing defense cooperation between Japan and the United States. Navy Cmdr. Thomas Miyano, DCMA Japan's commander, recently participated in Japan's Ministry of Defense Industry Day alongside the U.S. Air Force's 374th Contract Squadron. The event, which focu  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: KOROR, Palau The Guam National Guard's new State Partnership program with the Republic of Palau held its first event from Oct. 28-31, with Soldiers and Airmen assessing emergency action plans and communications capabilities around the island. The partnership, formalized between Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. and Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero in April, aims t  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: BURGOS, Philippines A peaceful coastal town in Ilocos Norte, Philippines, showcases a blend of natural beauty and rural charm. Stretching along the northernmost coast of Luzon, it is bordered by the blue waters of the western Pacific Ocean. During October, Burgos became the location where the proverbial rubber met the road as three different nations trained together  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: MANILA, Philippines Marines with Reconnaissance Company, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, partnered with the Philippine Marine Corps' Force Reconnaissance Group and other multinational recon and special forces units for combined training events at Marine Base Gregorio Lim near Manila, Philippines, Oct. 17-23, 2024, during Exercise KAMANDAG 8. KAMANDAG is an annual P  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: PALAWAN PROVINCE, Philippines Philippine Marines with 3rd Marine Brigade and U.S. Marines with elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit established defensive positions at Apurawan Beach to conduct a combined live-fire coastal defense Oct. 22, 2024, during Exercise KAMANDAG 8. The training scenario on Palawan's western shores integrated Philippine and U.S. for  more

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Pacific Air Forces issued the following news: By Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nunez, Pacific Air Forces Public Affairs U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, delivered a keynote address at the TechNet Indo-Pacific 2024 Convention at the Hawai'i Convention Center, Oct. 23, 2024. The host, Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association, is a non-profit with a mission to advance the professional development of its members,  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea More than 50 senior enlisted leaders from the Republic of Korea and United States militaries engaged in , which ran from Oct. 22-24, and included events spanning the lengths of Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, Camp Casey, and Camp Bonifas. Mangudai is an annual three-day training exercise that evaluates senior enlisted leaders' mettle   more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: PACIFIC OCEAN A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 466 delivered critical U.S. Navy support equipment to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's largest ship, the Izumo-class multi-functional destroyer JS Kaga (DDH-184), off the coast of Southern California, Oct. 25, 2024. The mission underscored the operat  more

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii, Nov. 2 -- The Commander of the Hawaii Navy Region issued the following news: From Kyler Hood, Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - As our use and reliance on digital platforms increases, so does our exposure to cybersecurity risks. Every October, the Navy joins government and private industry to focus attention on the importance of cybersecurity, reducing network breaches and ever-evolving threats across cyberspace. The National Cyb  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Navy Installations Command issued the following news: From Kyler Hood, Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - As our use and reliance on digital platforms increases, so does our exposure to cybersecurity risks. Every October, the Navy joins government and private industry to focus attention on the importance of cybersecurity, reducing network breaches and ever-evolving threats across cyberspace. The National Cybersecurity Allianc  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: TWENTYNINE PALMS, California As U.S. forces gear up for the latest iteration of Keen Sword, Navy personnel from across the globe are preparing for one of the largest bilateral military exercises between the United States and Japan. Among those participating are Sailors from Navy Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF) Bravo, currently stationed at Navy Medicine Readin  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: A Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Keyport employee was recently recognized for his work on a Naval Innovation Science and Engineering project enabling the integration of a live range asset into a constructive simulation environment. Allen Couture, deputy division head of Fleet Warfighting Readiness and Operations at the NUWC Division, Keyport Pacific Detachment in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, was awarded the Natio  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii Airmen from Pacific Air Forces Headquarters recently developed a new capability to improve Agile Combat Employment operations across the Indo-Pacific Area of Responsibility. Members of the Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) Directorate created a highly mobile deployable Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communication Sy  more

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Pacific Air Forces issued the following news: By Tech. Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike, Pacific Air Forces Public Affairs JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Airmen from Pacific Air Forces Headquarters recently developed a new capability to improve Agile Combat Employment operations across the Indo-Pacific Area of Responsibility. Members of the Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) Directorate created a highly mobile deployable Joint Worldwide Intellig  more

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Nov. 1 -- The U.S. Pacific Air Forces issued the following news: By Senior Master Sgt. Robert Webb, Pacific Air Forces Public Affairs JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- The Pacific Air Forces commander signed an organizational charter Oct. 30 marking the start of a focused initiative to address readiness and retention barriers faced by female Airmen and their families. U.S. Air Force Gen. Kevin Schneider signed the Iron Athena charter, named after the Greek goddess of  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: HONOLULU, Hawaii On June 16, 2023, U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Sean Olson, administrative clerk, Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, went to China Walls, a favorite cliff-jumping spot on Oahu's coast. The cliffs, known for their stunning ocean views and crystal-clear waters, regularly draws crowds seeking both thrills and relaxation. Th  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: The United States (U.S.) Republic of Korea (ROK) Alliance remains the linchpin of peace and security not only on the Korean Peninsula but also in the Indo-Pacific region. Today the U.S. Department of Defense and ROK Ministry of National Defense announce the following to facilitate deeper collaboration between our two countries and to demonstrate our commitment to maintaining a free,  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: Omni Shoreham Hotel, Good morning, everybody. Thank you, Dr. [Dev] Shenoy, first, for the introduction, and thanks to all of you in the defense research and engineering enterprise, for what you do every day to lead us. It's a privilege to be with all of you for this second annual meeting of the Microelectronics Commons. And it's remarkable to see how much this comm  more

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Nov. 1 -- The U.S. Pacific Air Forces issued the following news: By Seventh Air Force Public Affairs OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- The U.S. and Republic of Korea ai forces conducted large scale aerial maneuvers as part of Freedom Flag 24-1, Oct. 31, 2024. During the training, four U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcons flew in formation with four ROK F-16s, conducting a planned show-of-force mission. FF 24-1 is a combined, large force flying exercise that strengthens the U.S. rel  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea The U.S. and Republic of Korea ai forces conducted large scale aerial maneuvers as part of Freedom Flag 24-1, Oct. 31, 2024. During the training, four U.S. F-16 Fighting Falcons flew in formation with four ROK F-16s, conducting a planned show-of-force mission. FF 24-1 is a combined, large force flying exercise that strengthens the   more

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Pacific Air Forces issued the following news: By Senior Airman Brooke Wise KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Kunsan Air Base hosted its first "cross-servicing" demonstration to showcase interoperability between U.S. Air Force and Republic of Korea Air Force personnel on October 18, 2024. The purpose of cross-servicing training is to equip the U.S. and ROK Air Forces with the capability to receive each services' jets, service them, and send them back i  more

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii, Oct. 30 -- The Commander of the Hawaii Navy Region issued the following news: From Kyler Hood, Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - In August, more than 4,000 active duty and reserve Sailors were selected for advancement to the rank of chief petty officer (CPO). For 131 years, this special role has granted responsibilities and privileges that no other armed force in the world grants to enlisted personnel. Chiefs provide guidance to Sa  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: YOKOSUKA, Japan Vice Adm. Fred Kacher, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, and members of the U.S. 7th Fleet Staff met with key leaders and counterparts of the Indonesian Navy as part of a leadership engagement onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Oct. 23-24. During the two-day visit, Kacher met with First Admiral I Gung Putu Alit Jaya, Head of Naval Operation and   more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: LUMUT, Malaysia The U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and Royal Malaysian Armed Forces commenced Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia 2024, Oct. 29. This marks the beginning of eight days of maritime engagements designed to enhance interoperability and strengthen security ties between the two nations. "This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Cooper  more

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Pacific Air Forces issued the following news: By Tech. Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike, Pacific Air Forces Public Affairs JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- A U.S. Pacific Air Forces delegation led by Col. Richard Ganske, PACAF A5S Campaign Plans Division chief, attended the Bali Air and Space Forum and the Bali Airshow in Indonesia, Sept. 16-18, 2024. The theme of the forum was "Security for all: The future of aerospace technology and its role in humanitarian  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: KUNSAN AIR BASE, South Korea During Freedom Flag 24-1 training conducted Oct. 30, a U.S. MQ-9 Reaper provided "buddy lase" capabilities for two Republic of Korea F-15K Slam Eagles, allowing aircrew to maintain their strong integration and interoperability capabilities in defense of the ROK-U.S. Alliance. Freedom Flag 24-1is a combined ROK and U.S. air force large fo  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: During the 56th U.S.-Republic of Korea (ROK) Security Consultative Meeting (SCM) on October 30, 2024, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and ROK Minister of National Defense Kim Yong Hyun advanced numerous initiatives that deepen our extended deterrence cooperation, modernize our alliance capabilities, and strengthen our contributions to regional security. On October 31,   more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: We are aware of the DPRK's ballistic missile launch and are consulting closely with the Republic of Korea and Japan, as well as other regional allies and partners. The United States condemns these actions and calls on the DPRK to refrain from further unlawful and destabilizing acts. While we have assessed that this event does not pose an immediate threat to U.S. personnel, or territor  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: PACIFIC OCEAN The USS George Washington Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is leading a contingent of Commander, Task Force (CTF) 70 ships, aircraft and personnel participating in exercise Keen Sword 25 from Oct. 23 to Nov. 1, 2024. Keen Sword is the latest in a series of joint-bilateral field training exercises designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability of  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: PACIFIC OCEAN The USS George Washington Carrier Strike Group (CSG) is leading a contingent of Commander, Task Force (CTF) 70 ships, aircraft and personnel participating in exercise Keen Sword 25 from Oct. 23 to Nov. 1, 2024. Keen Sword is the latest in a series of joint-bilateral field training exercises designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability of  more