Story by Petty Officer 1st Class Ryan Breeden | Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet | 08.14.2024
U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and embarked 7th Fleet staff departed Koror, Palau, after following a scheduled port visit, Aug. 10 - 14, 2024....
Story by 1st Lt. John Carter | 1st Marine Logistics Group | 08.02.2024
KOROR, Palau — In a compelling display of international collaboration and community spirit, U.S. Marines from Koa Moana 24 joined with the Palauan community on July 30, 2024 to observe World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. The event, a vibrant 5K run and walk, saw hundreds of participants unite in their commitment to combating human trafficking and supporting victims worldwide....
Story by Chief Warrant Officer Sara Muir | U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia / Sector Guam | 07.21.2024
SANTA RITA, Guam — The USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) crew is currently towing the motor yacht Black Pearl 1, located approximately 200 nautical miles west of the Republic of Palau on July 21, 2024, after responding to a distress call. "Our primary concern is the safety of everyone aboard the Black Pearl 1. The swift response and ongoing efforts by the crew of USCGC Oliver Henry......
Story by Chief Warrant Officer Sara Muir | U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia / Sector Guam | 05.20.2024
KOROR, Republic of Palau – On May 14, 2024, the U.S. Coast Guard completed a vital weeklong mission in the Republic of Palau, setting the stage for future collaboration and bolstering safe maritime navigation and security. This visit, in response to a request from Palau Marine Transportation, focused on an Aids to Navigation (ATON) Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE). The exchange laid......
Story by Shaina Marie ONeal | Joint Region Marianas | 05.17.2024
KOROR, Republic of Palau (May 17, 2024) – A team of engineers and representatives of the Department of Defense (DoD) met with government leaders and residents of the Republic of Palau to discuss the proposed designation of a new defense site in Peleliu, May 13 and 15....
Story by Mark Scott | Guam National Guard | 05.02.2024
In a historic ceremony at the Ngarachamayong Cultural Center in downtown Koror, Palau President Surangel Whipps, Jr., Guam Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero, and Col. Michael Cruz, adjutant general of the Guam Guard, signed a declaration formalizing the nation’s newest State Partnership between the U.S. Territory of Guam and the Republic of Palau....
Story by Chief Warrant Officer Sara Muir | U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia / Sector Guam | 04.08.2024
HONOLULU — Reflecting an ongoing commitment to regional stability and enhanced cooperation, U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam, in a pivotal managerial and support role, participated alongside partners in a high-level Joint Committee Meeting (JCM) with the Republic of Palau in Honolulu from March 18 to 22, 2024....
Story by Lt.Cmdr. Joint Region Marianas Public Affairs Office | Joint Region Marianas | 04.07.2024
ASAN, Guam (Apr. 8, 2024) – Commander, Joint Region Marianas Rear Adm. (lower half) Greg Huffman was promoted to the rank of Rear Adm. (upper half) during a ceremony administered by Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet on Wed., April 3 at the PACFLT Headquarters on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii....