Pacific Newsbreak

American and Japanese Airmen display aeromed-evac capabilities at Yokota; and leadership training gets physical at Yokosuka.

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter​ speaks on military children; and Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo Japan​ Sailors train to fight shipboard fires.

CARAT Indonesia begins and a Japanese community honors the memory of fallen airmen.

We go to the opening ceremony of CARAT Indonesia; and the Yokota Air Base​ commissary adapts to the poultry embargo.

U.S. Forces respond to destruction in Saipan; and the commander of Pacific Air Forces focuses on priorities in Japan.

U.S. Forces respond to destruction in Saipan; and the commander of Pacific Air Forces focuses on priorities in Japan.

Guam's contingency response Airmen deploy to Saipan; and USS Fort Worth Sailors train VBSS at ‪‎Carat Indonesia‬.

Coming up on AFN Pacific Newsbreak, a retired Marine continues to serve at Iwakuni, and veterinary services keep pets up-to-code at Yongsan.

Keris Aman 2015 kicks off in Malaysia; and Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni hosts their last summer sports camp.

On this edition of Pacific Newsbreak, Okinawa marines assist Saipan after Soudelor, and Misawa airmen keep the RQ-4 Global Hawk flight ready.

Keris Aman continues in Malaysia; and Camp Fuji service members reach out to the local community.

Keris Aman carries on in Malaysia; and an important World War II memorial service in Australia.

Team Andersen assists in landing aircraft during Tropical Storm Goni; and VP70 continues in Australia

Typhoon Goni approaches Okinawa; and Kadena Air Base Emergency Management shares vital information on how to prepare for the upcoming storm.

‎Keris Aman 2015‬ continues in Malaysia; and a group of Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo Japan Sailors push their limits training to face any threat against their ship.

Crews contain a fire in Sagami City, Japan; and a team of Marines keep aircraft in fighting shape at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni.

Crocodile Strike carries on in Australia; and North Carolina National Guard fires up the kitchens at Camp Henry​.

Garuda Shield 2015 continues in Indonesia; and a retired Marine continues to serve at Iwakuni.

On this edition of Pacific Newsbreak, Garuda Shield 2015 kicks off in Indonesia, and a USO tour full of familiar characters hits Yokota.

U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander, Adm. Scott Swift addresses key issues in the Asia-Pacific during a stop at the U.S. Embassy in Malaysia.

Exercise Crocodile Strike takes an explosive turn in Australia; and musicians in Yokota spread an important message.

An exercise in teamwork at ‪‎CARAT Thailand‬; and training for real world threats at Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka.

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter​ speaks on the importance of the Asia-Pacific; Navy divers take the mission below the surface in Thailand; and gamers get serious at Omnicon.

On this edition of Pacific Newsbreak, EOD technicians practice tactical training at Misawa, and Sailors and Airmen compete in the 2015 Boat Regatta.

U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander, Adm. Scott Swift commemorates the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II; and USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76).

On this edition of Pacific Newsbreak, firefighters train to fight aircraft fires Osan and a fresh start for everyone at Sasebo Elementary.

Marines help keep planes in the air at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni; and Yokota Air Base, Japan plays its role in the Pacific Alliance.

Vice Admiral Joseph Aucoin assumes command of U.S. 7th Fleet in Yokosuka; and Pacific Endeavor kicks off in the Philippines.

Pacific Newsbreak: ‪Pacific Endeavor 2015‬ continues to make connections in the Philippines; and get your questions ready for President Barack Obama. Tune in to AFN|News at 0400 Japan/Korea Time Saturday. Use ‪#‎AskPOTUS‬.

An island-wide drill on Okinawa; and a Marine squadron from Arizona lands its birds in Iwakuni.

Bases around the region commemorate 9-11; and don't miss your chance to learn what's coming to your TV this fall on AFN.

Sailors go the distance in an Olympic triathlon in Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka; and ‪Citadel Pacific‬ kicks off in Misawa Air Base.

Vietnam welcomes its first Asia-Pacific Military Health Exchange; and we make a stop at the Misawa Air Base​ air show.

Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter on collaboration in the Pacific; and a Marine sergeant breaks boundaries at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni.

Naval Air Facility Misawa​ Airmen go the extra mile during POW/MIA Day; and a chief pinning ceremony in Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka​.

On this edition of Pacific Newsbreak, Yokota Air Base shows its support to Kanuma City, and a mass casualty drill in Yokosuka.

The Friendship Festival draws crowds at Yokota Air Base​; and big changes at your post office.

Gema Bhakti provides common ground for partner nations; and a bicycle rodeo at Osan Air Base​.

The annual U.S. Army Garrison Japan full scale exercise at Camp Zama​; and a test of strength at Yokota Air Base​.

USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76)​ heads to Japan; and USAG Daegu​ community unwinds for an evening outdoors.

Soldiers and Sailors practice water rescue in Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka​; and radar approach control ensures aircraft safety in Kunsan Air Base​.

USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76)​ Sailors train during General Quarters; and Commander Task Force 76 visits Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo Japan​.

The very first subject matter expert exchange in Indonesia; and a Navy spouse adapts to the military lifestyle.

Pacific Newsbreak: Secretary of Defense Ash Carter signs a SOFA agreement with Japan's Foreign Minister; Sailors strengthen partnerships at ‪CARAT‬ Bangladesh; USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) arrives at Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka.

The 6th annual CISM Games kick off in South Korea; and an inside look at the C-12W Huron at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni.

CARAT Bangladesh takes to the skies; and Soldiers participate in Mangudai 3.

‎PHIBLEX2015‬ is underway in the Philippines; and the Navy Exchange in Guam takes the top prize.

The Osan fire department takes the fight beyond flames; and the Yokota fire department ignites goals.

Pacific Newsbreak: Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training at Bangladesh and a Soldier shares his passion for football at Yongsan.

Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 preps for convoy training, and a Misawa Air Base petty officer values his Hispanic traditions during ‪‎National Hispanic Heritage Month‬.