CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Jan. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: MANILA, Philippines - Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70), flagship of Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1, embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 2, Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Princeton (CG 59) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Kidd (DDG 100) and USS Sterett (DDG 104) arrived in the Philippines for a scheduled port visit J  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Jan. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: The Office of the Secretary of Defense Chief Digital and AI Office, Defense Innovation Unit, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, U.S. Army Pacific Command and the U.S. Air Force will host a multi-classification hackathon open to all U.S. citizens, Feb. 5 - 9, 2024. A hackathon is an innovation event commonly employed by technology companies in which teams develop prototypes in response to ente  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news: The Department of Defense has released the 2024 Basic Allowance for Housing rates. Basic Allowance for Housing rates will increase an average of 5.4 percent when the new rates take effect on Jan. 1, 2024. While average BAH rates increased, different rental markets experienced different market trends, and the 2024 BAH rates reflect those geographic market condition differences. The Department c  more

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Jan. 4 -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news: By Kathryne Gest Luz Perinon, Allen Mallory, and Dr. Gary Crispell were named 2023 PHC-P Employees of the Year for categories I, II, and III, respectively, on Dec. 18, 2023. "Our civilian employees are a true force multiplier and a significant reason why the PHC-P Trident Team is so strong," said Col. Greg Reppas, PHC-P deputy commander. "It is a genuine pleasure working side-by-side with these dedicated professiona  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Jan. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: SOUTH CHINA SEA - U.S. Navy's Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1, led by its flagship, Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) and the Philippine Navy (PN) are conducting a Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) in the South China Sea, reaffirming both nations' commitment to bolstering regional security and stability, Jan. 3. The MCA is designed to support ou  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Jan. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: Department of Defense spokesperson Lt. Col. Martin Meiners provided the following readout: U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Ely Ratner spoke today via telephone with his newly appointed counterpart from the Republic of Korea (ROK), Deputy Minister for National Defense Policy Cho Chang-rae. Both officials discussed the security situation on the Kor  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Jan. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: Jill and I are praying for the people of Japan who have been impacted by the terrible earthquake. My administration is in touch with Japanese officials, and the United States stands ready to provide any necessary assistance for the Japanese people. As close Allies, the United States and Japan share a deep bond of friendship that unites our people. Our thoughts are with the Japanese peo  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Jan. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: CHIANG MAI PROVINCE, Thailand - Members of the U.S. Special Operations Command Pacific Civil Affairs Team-Thailand donated utility equipment, medical supplies, and education materials to three schools and two immigration facilities in the Chiang Mai Province Nov. 29 - Dec. 1. The Chiang Khong and Mae Sai Department of Disease Control received medical supplies to he  more

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Jan. 5 -- The U.S. Pacific Air Forces issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Samantha White, 374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs Team Yokota joined the Fussa Police Department and members of the local community for the annual Year-End Joint Patrol in Fussa, Japan, Dec. 22. The joint patrol is conducted through the streets of Fussa at the end of each year to promote safety and highlight the partnership between the U.S. Air Force and its neighboring communities. During t  more