Features individual news stories about Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines serving in the Pacific region. Produced by American Forces Network Pacific.
Joining the service is a commitment to be adaptable, changing duty stations every couple years, learning different jobs, and finding new friends with every move. Seaman Krystina Coffey finds out how a Sailor finds something permanent while serving overseas.
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AFN Pacific Update: USS George Washington's 23rd...
The Saberhawks of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron-77 recently conducted a change of command on a very special day, aboard USS George Washington. Petty Officer Everett Allen has more.
The Air Force couldn’t complete its mission without dedicated Airmen, and there are a certain group of Airmen who repair and craft parts that keep the Air Force’s mission up and running…literally.
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AFN Pacific Update: Chief Master Sergeant of the Air...
Just going to work every day is a normal thing that everyone does in the military, but sometimes your regular work day takes on an unexpected turn. Army sergeant Ryan Sharp shows us a surprise waiting around the corner.
Service members perform first response training to prepare for any potential incident where patients need immediate medical attention. Airman First Class Justin Stokes shows how they perform the training on Yokota Air Base.
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AFN Pacific Update: Sailors Leave Sasebo for Exercise
USS Warrior and USS Patriot, forward- deployed minesweepers in Fleet Activities Sasebo, go underway to work together with the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force. Seaman Krystina Coffey sees off USS Warrior for their first international event, Exercise 2JA.
In the last couple years, the Air Force has made changes to their dining facilities around the world. Petty Officer Ben Larscheid learns about some changes and how Misawa is adjusting.
Service members practice martial arts for a variety of reasons. Airman First Class Justin Stokes introduces us to one service member who not only practices Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, but also teaches it as a black belt.
The CFAS Blue Bus operated by the Family Member Assistance Team, or FMAT, is a valuable service to personnel traveling to or from Fukuoka. Petty Officer Michael Sanchez introduces us to one Sailor who adds a personal touch to every trip.