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AFN Pacific Update

Features individual news stories about Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines serving in the Pacific region. Produced by American Forces Network Pacific.

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AFN Pacific Update: Common Core Standards in DODEA Korea

AFN Pacific Update ·

2023/04/07

DOD schools in Korea are implementing a new set of not so “common” core of standards that parents should feel comfortable and eager getting to know more about. Army Sergeant Jared Daun is on scene for more details.

AFN Pacific Update: Sasebo Hosts Japan-Korea Student...

AFN Pacific Update ·

2023/04/07

Tomorrow’s Leaders Meet in Sasebo. Petty Officer Michael Sanchez shows us how students from both countries have come to CFAS to learn about the US Navy’s role in the region and how they can continue to improve international relations.

AFN Pacific Update: KSN Adventures with the CAC

AFN Pacific Update ·

2023/04/07

Kunsan Air Base has many entertainment opportunities. SrA Elizabeth Taranto tells us about one option airmen shouldn’t overlook.

AFN Pacific Update: TOK The American Experience

AFN Pacific Update ·

2023/04/07

In Japan, many of the locals visit American military bases for fun. Airman First Class Justin Stokes takes us to Yokota Air Base, where Japanese children got to see what it’s like to be an airman.

AFN Pacific Update: Appreciation

AFN Pacific Update ·

2023/04/07

You don’t have to settle for less, if the services aren’t up to par. Sgt Kevin Spence tells us about a place that’s throwing a party in korea to celebrate change.

AFN Pacific Update: ISAR

AFN Pacific Update ·

2023/04/07

The Fleet Assistance Program at Iwakuni keeps the indoor small arms pistol range running.

AFN Pacific Update: VP70 Joint Band Performance

AFN Pacific Update ·

2023/04/07

The Air Force Band of the Pacific plays to honor the 70th anniversary of Victory in the Pacific.

AFN Pacific Update: Yosan Camp Adventure

AFN Pacific Update ·

2023/04/07

Yosan Air Base runs a summer adventure camp for military kids.

AFN Pacific Update: Navy PFA

AFN Pacific Update ·

2023/04/07

Physical fitness has always played a major role in military careers. Petty Officer Dean Cates speaks with Misawa’s Navy fitness leaders about the major overhaul to the Navy’s bi-annual physical fitness assessment.

Birds of Prey Roost Further During FARP Mission

AFN Pacific Update ·

2023/04/05

Marines from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 and Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269 executed a spider forward arming and refueling point mission in Okinawa, Japan, October 28, 2015. The FARP mission facilitates small aircraft to operate longer, resupply in a shorter time frame and provide close air support more frequently. The event was part of Blue Chromite 2016. Because Blue Chromite is an amphibious training exercise that draws primarily from III Marine Expeditionary Force's

MV-22 Osprey Pioltscarrier Obtain Qualification In...

AFN Pacific Update ·

2023/04/05

MV-22 Osprey piolts with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, Marine Air Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, obtaincarrier qualification in conjunction with Blue Chromite 2016, a large-scale amphibious exercise in Okinawa, Japan. Units participating in Blue Chromite benefit from naval training resources in the area while maintaining a forward-deployed posture. Also available in high definition.

One Team, One Fight

AFN Pacific Update ·

2023/04/05

Marines embarked on the USS Germantown October 27, 2015, at White Beach, Okinawa, Japan. The Marines and the Navy worked together on the Germantown to conduct carrier qualifications with an MV-22B Osprey and an amphibious assault with amphibious assault vehicles. Blue Chromite is an amphibious training exercise that draws primarily from III Marine Expeditionary Force’s training resources on Okinawa. Participating units maintain a forward-deployed posture while eliminating travel costs.

Engineers 'Bridge the Gap' in Blue Chromite

AFN Pacific Update ·

2023/04/05

A five-bay, two-story, medium girder bridge sits completely built after a day of hard work from the Marines of 9th Engineer Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, during Blue Chromite 16 at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 30, 2015. According to Cpl. Cole G. White, the 9th ESB bridge master, this bridge will be the first five-bay bridge to ever be lifted on Okinawa, and the second in Marine Corps history. Blue Chromite is a large-scale amphibious exercise that draws

Air, Ground Warriors Perfect MAGTF Ops During Blue...

AFN Pacific Update ·

2023/04/05

Using the MV-22 Osprey, infantry Marines rapidly inserted into the Jungle Warfare Training Center, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 31, 2015, in a massive, regimental air assault during Blue Chromite 2016, which builds cohesion among elements of the Marines Air Ground Task Force. Blue Chromite is a large-scale, cost-effective on-island exercise led by 4th Marine regiment. The Marines, from Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Regiment, are currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd

U.S. and Okinawan youth unite during basketball...

AFN Pacific Update ·

2023/04/05

U.S. and Okinawan children face off on the basketball court and then integrate as mixed teams during a youth basketball tournament on Camp Schwab, Jan. 16, 2016. The even fosters the importance of teamwork with different nationalities and cultures through sportsmanship and friendly competition.

Cobra Gold 18: U.S., ROK and Royal Thai Navy...

AFN Pacific Update ·

2023/04/03

U.S., ROK and Royal Thai Navy Underwater Construction Teams conduct pier inspections on the Thung Prong Pier on the Thung Prong Bay, Sattahip Naval Base, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 14, 2018. Exercise Cobra Gold 2018 is an annual exercise conducted in the Kingdom of Thailand held from Feb. 13-23 with seven full participating nations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erickson B. Magno)

Cobra Gold 18: U.S., Royal Thai, Malasyian and...

AFN Pacific Update ·

2023/04/03

U.S., Royal Thai, Malasyian and Japanese Armed Forces conduct a Non-Combatant Evacuation Operation and Rescue of Japnese Nationals Overseas Exercise as a part of Cobra Gold 18 at the Utapao International Airport in Rayong, Kingdom of Thailand, Feb. 17, 2018. Exercise Cobra Gold 2018 is an annual exercise conducted in the Kingdom of Thailand held from Feb. 13-23 with seven full participating nations. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Erickson B. Magno)

Underwater Construction Teams Partner at Exercise...

AFN Pacific Update ·

2023/04/03

Sailors assigned to Underwater Construction Team (UCT) 2, partner with Republic of Korea Navy and Royal Thai Navy UCT for Exercise Cobra Gold in Sattahip, Thailand Feb. 12-23, 2018. This 37th iteration of Cobra Gold is the first multilateral UCT exercise between U.S., RTN, and Republic of Korea UCT, and is an important element of the United States and participating nations seeking to maintain readiness, develop capabilities, and enhance security and stability. (U.S. Navy Combat Camera video by Mass

General Abrams COVID-19 Radio Interview #6

AFN Pacific Update ·

2023/04/02

The United States Forces Korea command team went on American Forces Network radio to discuss the COVID-19 virus.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Commemoration Video

AFN Pacific Update ·

2023/04/02

Naval Forces Korea and Naval Region Korea Sailors reflect on the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

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