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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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Orient Shield Opening Ceremony from 2023-09-19T14:01:27

Orient Shield 23 kicked off their opening ceremony at Camp Higashichitose, Japan, Hosted by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force on Thursday, September 14, 2023. Orient Shield is the largest bilate...

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AFN Pacific Update: Multinational Roundtable from 2023-04-08T15:13:12

Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet hosted a multilateral roundtable with the navies of Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia.

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AFN Pacific Update: Misawa Congressional Visit to Shariki from 2023-04-08T11:49:37

Members of U.S. Congress visit Soldiers in Shariki, Japan.

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AFN Pacific Update: SAS Memorial Day from 2023-04-08T11:48:56

Many Americans celebrate the Memorial Day weekend with barbecues and other summer festivities. Petty Officer Jeremy Graham tells us how sailors at Fleet Activities Sasebo skipped the picnics for so...

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AFN Pacific Update: Iwo Jima from 2023-04-08T11:30:19

One of the perks of being a service member stationed in the pacific region is the ability to visit World War II battle sites. Marines and sailors stationed aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni ...

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AFN Pacific Update: Go Figure Skate from 2023-04-08T07:15:17

Most people wouldn't drive forty minutes to spend their Saturday morning on an ice rink. SrA Nick Dastas shows us one Airmen who won’t let his age get in his way.

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AFN Pacific Update: Final Fight from 2023-04-08T06:53:44

Sometimes when you are at the start line of a race you can’t even imagine what the finish looks like or if you’ll even make it. Army Sgt Matt Krohmer takes us to a group of people trying to cross ...

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AFN Pacific Update: Laurence Pazyra celebrates Forty Years of Military Service from 2023-04-08T01:45:35

Imagine enlisting in the military while president Richard Nixon was just beginning his term in office. Army sergeant frank Sanchez tells us about a person whose service has stood the test of time.

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AFN Pacific Update: MCAS Iwakuni Bilateral K9 Training from 2023-04-07T22:54:35

Marines and Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force sailors came together with their dogs to complete bomb detection training.

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AFN Pacific Update: New Japan Bicycle Laws from 2023-04-07T22:37:40

New Bicycle laws have gone into effect in Japan.

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AFN Pacific Update: LS3 Mitchell from 2023-04-07T22:21:11

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 ho...

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AFN Pacific Update: USS George Washington's 23rd Birthday Celebration from 2023-04-07T21:49:36

USS George Washington celebrated a special birthday while she prepares for Talisman Sabre.

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AFN Pacific Update: HSM-77 Changes Command on Independence Day from 2023-04-07T21:48:53

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.

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AFN Pacific Update: Airmen In-house Maintenance Crew from 2023-04-07T21:45:50

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 Force visits Korean bases from 2023-04-07T21:44:58

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 wai...

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AFN Pacific Update: Iwakuni Marines Participate in Unit Chaser Training from 2023-04-07T21:36:07

When marines get detained in the brig, how do they get to outside appointments? Lance Corporal Justin Glandon-Hall got cuffed to bring you the story.

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AFN Pacific Update: Yokosuka JSA Climbs Mt Fuji from 2023-04-07T20:41:23

Sailors from the Yokosuka Junior Sailor Association climb Mt. Fuji. AFNP PACUP cut.

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AFN Pacific Update: SRTW Response Training from 2023-04-07T20:40:41

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 t...

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AFN Pacific Update: Sailors Leave Sasebo for Exercise from 2023-04-07T20:29:19

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 U...

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AFN Pacific Update: The Newest Leaders from 2023-04-07T19:57:14

Airman at Yongsan get career advice.

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AFN Pacific Update: Otsuchi Friendship Festival from 2023-04-07T19:51:46

Service members at Misawa Air Base take part in Otsuchi Friendship Festival.

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AFN Pacific Update: Osan Water And Fuels from 2023-04-07T19:50:19

Osan water and fuels maintenance personnel give us an insider perspective on the importance of their daily work.

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AFN Pacific Update: JASDF Fire Training from 2023-04-07T19:37:12

Yokota Air Base and Japan Air Self-Defense Force firefighters train together.

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AFN Pacific Update: Changes at Misawa's Dining Facility from 2023-04-07T19:01:09

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.

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AFN Pacific Update: Central Japan Bodybuilding from 2023-04-07T18:58:02

Yokota Air Base Hosts Central Japan Bodybuilding and Figure Championship.

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AFN Pacific Update: Eagle Wrath COMREL-PACUP from 2023-04-07T14:24:38

Sailors and Marines volunteer to help clean up the landscape around Japans YMCA headquarters while at Camp Fuji for Eagle Wrath.

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AFN Pacific Update: Jiu-Jitsu Classes in Yokota from 2023-04-07T14:23:22

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 ...

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AFN Pacific Update: Sasebo's Welcome Wagon from 2023-04-07T14:19:36

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 ...

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AFN Pacific Update: Seahorse Soccer Camp from 2023-04-07T13:09:18

Iwakuni Youth Sports host thier last summer sports camp, giving kids the opportunity to increase thier soccer skills.

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AFN Pacific Update: Common Core Standards in DODEA Korea from 2023-04-07T13:08:40

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 ...

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AFN Pacific Update: Sasebo Hosts Japan-Korea Student Forum from 2023-04-07T13:07:19

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 continu...

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AFN Pacific Update: KSN Adventures with the CAC from 2023-04-07T12:55:13

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

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AFN Pacific Update: TOK The American Experience from 2023-04-07T12:31:21

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.

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AFN Pacific Update: Appreciation from 2023-04-07T12:30:39

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.

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AFN Pacific Update: ISAR from 2023-04-07T11:18:34

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

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AFN Pacific Update: VP70 Joint Band Performance from 2023-04-07T11:17:55

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

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AFN Pacific Update: Yosan Camp Adventure from 2023-04-07T11:05:16

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

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AFN Pacific Update: Navy PFA from 2023-04-07T10:52:23

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 fit...

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Birds of Prey Roost Further During FARP Mission from 2023-04-05T19:36:20

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. T...

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MV-22 Osprey Pioltscarrier Obtain Qualification In Conjunction With Blue Chromite from 2023-04-05T19:21:34

MV-22 Osprey piolts with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262, Marine Air Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, obtain carrier qualification in conjunction with Blue C...

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One Team, One Fight from 2023-04-05T19:20:28

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 ...

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Engineers 'Bridge the Gap' in Blue Chromite from 2023-04-05T19:16:44

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, du...

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Air, Ground Warriors Perfect MAGTF Ops During Blue Chromite from 2023-04-05T19:08:35

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, whi...

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U.S. and Okinawan youth unite during basketball tournament from 2023-04-05T08:10:59

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 ...

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Cobra Gold 18: U.S., ROK and Royal Thai Navy Underwater Construction Teams Conduct Pier Inspection in Sattahip. from 2023-04-02T23:18:28

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. Exercis...

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Cobra Gold 18: U.S., Royal Thai, Malasyian and Japanese Armed Forces Conduct a Non-Combatant Evacuation Operation Exercise. from 2023-04-02T23:14:15

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 Interna...

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Underwater Construction Teams Partner at Exercise Cobra Gold 2018 from 2023-04-02T23:03:46

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 itera...

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General Abrams COVID-19 Radio Interview #6 from 2023-04-02T10:20:49

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

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Commemoration Video from 2023-04-02T09:58:59

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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168th Wing keeping the arctic refueled from 2023-04-02T08:51:07

Master Sgt. Jonathan Legan, Alaska Air National Guard, 168th Wing, boom operator, refuels a C-130, April 12, 2021.

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607th Combat Weather Squadron PACUP ((CLEAN COPY)) from 2021-07-28T13:01:52

The 607th Combat Weather Squadron is essential to USAG Camp Humphreys' mission. Senior Airman Ariel Nevarez Amorin talks about how the squadron works hand in hand with leadership to complete this m...

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607th Combat Weather Squadron PACUP from 2021-07-28T13:01:33

The 607th Combat Weather Squadron is essential for USAG Camp Humphreys' mission. Senior Airman Ariel Nevarez Amorin tells how the squadron works hand in hand with leadership to accomplish this miss...

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Mother's Day Arctic Care Shout Outs to Mom from 2021-06-14T13:01:47

Airman 1st Class Hope Stegkamper, physical medicine technician, 673rd Medical Group, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, shouts out a greeting to her mom for Mother's Day. Stegkamper is curren...

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