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)

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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)

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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.

Pacific Newsbreak 28 February 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.

Pacific Newsbreak March 6, 2018

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

Pacific Newsbreak 27 February 2018

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

Pacific Newsbreak 22 February 2018

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

Pacific Newsbreak 15 February 2018

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

Pacific Newsbreak for September 11th 2017

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.

Pacific Newsbreak for September 12, 2017

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.

Pacific Newsbreak for September 14, 2017

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

Pacific Newsbreak for September 18, 2017

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

Pacific Newsbreak for September 20, 2017

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

Pacific Newsbreak for September 22, 2017

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

Pacific Newsbreak 29 September 2017

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

AFN Pacific Newsbreak 2 October 2017

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