Japan and US service members get certified, and a personal journey through the Air Force.

Daegu soldiers get lucky with upgraded barracks, and winter driving safety from Misawa.

A ceremony honors 71 years of peace later this month, and Marines train in the jungle of Thailand at Cobra Gold.

Defense Secretary Ashton Carter addresses challenges in the Asia-Pacific region, and U.S. Pacific Command Commander Admiral Harry Harris speaks on ambitions to deepen military ties between the U.S. and India.

Moves in the 7th Fleet as USS Barry replaces USS Lassen, and joins John C. Stennis Strike Group in patrols of the South China Sea, plus the US and Japan work together to improve their emergency response in Okinawa.

On this edition of Pacific Newsbreak, women continue to rise in the Air Force, and reading books brings service members closer to home.

Marines at Iwakuni get an air boost, and escaping the enemy becomes second nature for airmen at Misawa.

The USS John C. Stennis Strike Group arrives in the Republic of Korea for Exercise Foal Eagle, and the Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Paul Selva kicks off a USO tour at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa.

US and Japanese forces train for crisis response in Guam and Angkor Sentinel kicks off in Cambodia.

On this edition of Pacific Newsbreak, US and Japanese amphibious forces train together on Okinawa, and Misawa pilots tell their story that led to a prestigious award.