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8th MP Shows Versatility in APS Download Mission
December 6, 2022 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR – HICKAM, Hawaii – The 8th Military Police Brigade executed a week-long mission command operation for the download and staging of approximately 500 pieces of military equipment, as part of Army Prepositioned Stock-3 (Afloat) Fixed-Forward on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Nov. 29 - Dec. 1, 2022. The "Watchdogs" Brigade executed oversight as the Command and Control (C2) authority over the movement of each piece of equipment downloaded from the U.S. Naval Ship Watson... MORE

8th Military Police Brigade Commander, Col. Charles A. Green watched over the execution of his unit's mission of the movement of approximately 500 pieces of military equipment as part of Army Prepositioned Stock-3 on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Nov. 29 - Dec. 1, 2022. The "Watchdogs" Brigade executed oversight as the Command and Control (C2) authority over the movement of each piece of equipment downloaded from the U.S. Naval Ship Watson.

APS-3 Dynamic Employment Begins on Oahu
November 29, 2022 — The U.S. Navy Ship Watson arrived at Joint Base Pearl Harbor – Hickam today for the first time ever to begin the dynamic employment of Army Prepositioned Stock-3 (Afloat) Fixed Forward operations in support of Operation Pathways 23... MORE

Soldiers assigned to 8th Theater Sustainment Command, 25th Infantry Division, 599th Transportation Brigade, 402nd Army Field Support Brigade, Department of Defense Contractors, and elements from the U.S. Navy downloaded military vehicles and containers as part of the Army Prepositioned Stock 3 Fix-Forward (Afloat) from the U.S. Naval Ship Watson at Honolulu, Hawaii, Nov. 29, 2022. The APS-3 mission demonstrates the 8th Theater Sustainment Command’s command and control of the APS-3 operations and assesses the operational flexibility to ensure strategic readiness. As the U.S. Indo-Pacific materiel integrator, the 8th TSC synchronizes capabilities and resources across the theater, enabling both our land forces and those of our allies and partners. Our mission is to plan, integrate, and synchronize theater distribution and sustainment operations with our joint logistics enterprise partners, stabilizing and securing the Indo-Asia Pacific Region. (Photos by Sgt. Kyler L. Chatman, 8th TSC Public Affairs)

8th TSC supports 25th ID during Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 23
November 22, 2022 — FORT SHAFTER, HAWAII - The U.S. Army plays a critical role in enabling the joint force in the Indo-Pacific, and one significant role is in setting the theater. The Army Watercraft Systems are one of the capabilities utilized by the Army in support of the Joint Force. Of that fleet, the Logistical Support Vessels allow a combatant commander to have increased options for positioning military forces in the Indo-Pacific. Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center, the U.S. Army's regional Combat Training Center provides an opportunity for the 8th Theater Sustainment Command to employ this capability. This training center facilitates unit readiness in the region and allows commanders to train their forces in unique environments and conditions where they are most likely to campaign and be employed in the event of crisis or conflict. JPRMC leverages the unique joint training environments and offers allies and partners exceptional, multinational training opportunities in live, virtual, and constructive environments... MORE

Engineers from 84th Engineer Battalion, 130th Engineer Brigade erected partially notional obstacles as defense against a possible counter attack by opposing forces during Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center 23 (JPMRC-23) at Pohakuloa Training Area (PTA) on Big Island, Hawaii Nov. 3, 2022. All obstacles are partially notional on PTA due to restrictions on digging and cutting off roadways.

Yudh Abhyas 22 Opens in the Himalayas
November 19, 2022 — Yudh Abhyas 22 kicked off its 20th year, held for the first time in the Himalayan mountains, with participants from both the 9th Assam Regiment, Indian Army, and Denali Squadron - 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment, under the command of 2nd Brigade, 11th Airborne Division of the US Army, standing in formation at the opening ceremony. Both Colonel Jody Shouse, Commander of 2nd Brigade, 11th Airborne Division, and Brigadier Pankaj Verma, Commander of the 9th Assam Regiment, presented remarks... MORE

Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment form up for the opening ceremony of exercise Yudh Abhyas 22, an annual bilateral exercise held between the US and India. This year, the 9th Assam Regiment of the Indian Army is hosting 1-40th in the Himalayas for extreme high altitude training. Yudh Abhyas 22 is a bilateral training exercise aimed at improving the combined interoperability of the Indian army and 11th Airborne Division to increase partner capacity for conventional, complex and future contingencies throughout the Indo-Pacific region.

SFAB Advisors Integrate with Indo-Pacific Allies and Partners at JPMRC 23-01
November 15, 2022 — SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- Three Maneuver Advisor Teams from the 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade participated in the multinational exercise, Joint Pacific Multinational Training Center Rotation 23-01 in Hawaii, Oct. 31- Nov. 9, 2022... MORE

Sgt. 1st Class Austin Coffed, 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division briefs partnered activities to Command Sgt. Maj. Will Langes at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Nov. 4, 2022 during Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center Rotation 23-01.

JPMRC 23-01 was an immersive training event spanning multiple islands in Hawaii and assessing the readiness of elements of 25th Infantry Division and Allies and Partners. The rotation allows these elements to assess readiness in Hawaii instead of the National Training Center in California or the Joint Readiness Training Center in Louisiana, saving thousands of dollars in defense funding while maintaining a realistic Pacific-focused training environment.