III MEF Marines Sgt Maj Lee D. Bonar Jr. explains the 96-hour stand-down following the recent drowning incidents, and Yokota Air Base, Japan Port Dawgs test their skills at Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji.

U.S. and South Korean leadership show their continued commitment, and the Air Force Chief of Staff visits Osan.

Marines take to the sky during Exercise Blue Chromite, and communities come together in Okinawa.

In this Pacific Newsbreak, Japan Minister of Defense Tomomi Inada remarks on the first-ever Royal Air Force and Japan Air-Self Defense Force exercise, and Iwakuni residents learn about Japanese culture.

In this Pacific Newsbreak, the U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific-Hawaii performs in Anchorage, Alaska, and the Asia team performs for the first time in Yoyogi Park, Tokyo.

This Pacific Newsbreak features the Jungle Warfare Training Center, a crucial course in the Northern Training Area of Okinawa used since 1958. The people of Okinawa and the Government of Japan are set to receive a historic return of land, as nearly 10,000 acres of natural resources are given back, making this the largest return since 1971.

In this Pacific Newsbreak, U.S. Forces Japan Commander and the Chief of Staff of Japan Joint Staff speak about Exercise Keen Sword 17, and the American School in Japan football team claim victory against Kadena High School at the Far East Tournament.

What it takes for a successful DV visit and the Air Force Chief of Staff visits Alaska.

U.S. and Japanese service members train together in Sasebo and CARAT BRUNEI continues.

US service members assist New Zealand with earthquake relief, and PACOM Commander Admiral Harry Harris speaks at Defense One.