MARINE CORPS TRAINING AREA BELLOWS, Hawaii, Feb. 24 -- The U.S. Marine Corps issued the following official news: By Sgt. Jacqueline Parsons, 3rd Marine Division With modernization and pacing threats challenging the Marine Corps to improve in new ways, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment remains at the forefront of innovation. One such advancement in the regiment's training methodologies and warfighting tactics is the Littoral Reconnaissance Team concept. From January 18-25, 2024, Marines with 3d Litto  more

MARINE CORPS TRAINING AREA BELLOWS, Hawaii, Feb. 24 -- The U.S. Marine Corps Recruiting Command issued the following news: By Sgt. Jacqueline Parsons, 3rd Marine Division With modernization and pacing threats challenging the Marine Corps to improve in new ways, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment remains at the forefront of innovation. One such advancement in the regiment's training methodologies and warfighting tactics is the Littoral Reconnaissance Team concept. From January 18-25, 2024, Marines wit  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 23 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 22, 2024, entitled "Fatal Work Injuries in Hawaii - 2022": * * * Fatal work injuries totaled 25 in 2022 for Hawaii, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the number of work-related fatalities in Hawaii was up from 15 the previous year. (See chart 1.) Fatal  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Feb. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - The U.S. Department of Defense will participate in the Singapore Airshow 2024 with aerial demonstrations and static displays at Changi Exhibition Center, Republic of Singapore, Feb. 20-25. SA2024 is one of the largest defense exhibitions and tradeshows in the Pacific and this year it continues with over 1,000 exhibitors ex  more

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii, Feb. 20 -- The U.S. Pacific Air Forces issued the following news: The U.S. Department of Defense will participate in the Singapore Airshow 2024 with aerial demonstrations and static displays at Changi Exhibition Center, Republic of Singapore, Feb. 20-25. SA2024 is one of the largest defense exhibitions and tradeshows in the Pacific and this year it continues with over 1,000 exhibitors expected to participate. Some of the DoD aircraft and equipment schedu  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Feb. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: BARRIGADA, Guam - About 20 Airmen from the Guam Air National Guard's 254th Security Forces Squadron "Defenders" are on active-duty orders to secure fighter jets operating from the Guam International Airport during Cope North 24, during the month of February. Among those charged with the security mission are Master Sgts. Jordanna Escobar and Misty Palomo, commanded   more

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Feb. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Hawaii issued the following news release: In January 2024, the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Hawaii ("USAO") obtained an order forfeiting $307,523.32 to the United States. The forfeiture order was obtained as part of a settlement in a civil forfeiture action filed in 2020 against a residence located at 1649A Paula Drive in Honolulu. The United States alleged the residence was purchased using i  more

HAWAII NATIONAL PARK, Hawaii, Feb. 24 -- The National Park Service Hawaii Volcanoes National Park issued the following news release: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is asking for input on a plan that will address congestion, safety, resource protection and improve the visitor experience in the busy Kilauea summit area. The Kilauea Summit Area and Corridor Management Plan will identify management strategies and solutions to reduce conflicts among cars, buses, motorcycles, bicyclists (including e  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Feb. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Indian Ministry of Defense (MoD) participated in the second India-U.S. Defense Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X) Summit today in New Delhi, India. Speakers at the INDUS-X Summit explored opportunities to co-produce advanced military capabilities, create resilient defense supply chains, and enhance U.S.-India military interoperability in support  more

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii, Feb. 22 -- The Commander of the Hawaii Navy Region issued the following news release: By Patrick Gordon, NAS Patuxent River Public Affairs Officer NAS Patuxent River announces its Sailors of the Year, marking the command's top Sailors for 2023. "I am regularly impressed by the commitment our Pax Sailors show to their command, their Navy, and each other," said NAS Patuxent River Commanding Officer Capt. Douglas Burfield. "The Sailors chosen as this year's Sailors of the Y  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Feb. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: OKINAWA, Japan - Just under four nautical miles from Motobu Peninsula, Okinawa, Japan U.S. Marines with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, traveled from Camp Hansen to Ie Shima, a remote island off the coast of Okinawa. Working alongside Marines from 3rd Intelligence Battalion, III MIG, the team conducted train  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Feb. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea - The 8th Civil Engineer Squadron participated in a 554th Red Horse Squadron-led rapid airfield damage repair training exercise at Kunsan Air Base Republic of Korea, Feb. 13, 2024. Airmen trained on core competencies that could be applied during contingency operations. The 544th RHS traveled to Kunsan from Andersen Air Force Base  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Feb. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: AURORA, Colorado - The Commander of U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific, Brig. Gen. Anthony Mastalir, participated in an international senior-leader panel during the Air and Space Forces Association's Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colorado, Feb. 13. The four-person panel, with more than 4,000 people in attendance, focused on the imperative of thwarting present and evolv  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release: Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control, Deterrence, and Stability, Mallory Stewart, will travel to Hawaii February 26-March 1 to co-chair the Strategic Policy Dialogue with Australian government officials. Discussions will focus on strengthening extended deterrence and enhancing regional risk reduction measures. Additionally, Assistant Secretary Stewart will meet with Department of Defense and civil soci  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Feb. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: VISAKHAPATNAM, India (NNS) - U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) joined ships, aircraft and personnel from India and numerous other navies to begin Exercise MILAN 2024 in the Bay of Bengal, Feb. 19. This year marks the second time the U.S. has participated in the biennial exercise in order to build combined interoperability w  more

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii, Feb. 24 -- The U.S. Pacific Air Forces issued the following news: By Tech. Sgt. Jimmie D. Pike, Pacific Air Forces Public Affairs Pacific Air Forces hosted leaders from the Philippines Air Force for a bilateral discussion and subject matter expert exchange on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Feb. 13-15, 2024. Also known as Airmen-to-Airmen Talks (A2ATs), these events enable PACAF personnel to expand foreign relations with allies and partners across the I  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Feb. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: BAY OF BENGAL - The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) conducted a trilateral exercise with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and Royal Australian Navy (RAN) to strengthen interoperability and readiness between the three nations, in the Bay of Bengal, Feb. 17-18. The exercise included the Takanami-class destroyer JS Sazana  more