Audio by Petty Officer 2nd Class Dakota Nack | AFN Rota | 06.29.2026
NAVAL STATION ROTA, SPAIN (June 30, 2026) Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Command Master Chief Donald Alvarado came into AFN Rota and provided many community updates to the installation. NAVSTA Rota provides U.S., NATO and allied forces a strategic hub for operations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. NAVSTA Rota is a force multiplier, capable of promptly deploying and supporting combat-ready......
Audio by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen | AFN Kunsan | 06.29.2026
Radio News covering weapons training at Kunsan Air Base and the CCA program updates.
Audio by Petty Officer 2nd Class Anthony Robledo | AFN Yokosuka | 06.29.2026
The urgent deployment of U.S. Southern Command resources, including search-and-rescue teams and heavy transport helicopters, following two catastrophic earthquakes in Venezuela. The critical logistical role the American military is playing to restore damaged airfields and extract survivors amidst rising casualties....
Audio by Petty Officer 2nd Class Anthony Robledo | AFN Yokosuka | 06.29.2026
Historic meeting in Seoul where the defense chiefs of South Korea and Japan agreed to expand military ties, focusing on artificial intelligence and search-and-rescue cooperation. A significant diplomatic breakthrough aimed at countering regional security threats, despite ongoing public sensitivity surrounding logistical agreements....
Audio by Petty Officer 2nd Class Anthony Robledo | AFN Yokosuka | 06.29.2026
Tokyo's plans to develop and deploy autonomous, AI-driven strike submarines as part of a major Pacific defense buildup. These unmanned assets will work alongside manned fleets to address critical personnel shortages and deter maritime advancements from China....
Audio by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jack Pridham | AFN Sasebo | 06.29.2026
COMMANDER, FLEET ACTIVITIES SASEBO, Japan (June 30, 2026) - Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jack Pridham reports on U.S. Army Soldiers of the 25th Infantry Division preparing to conduct Lightning Surge 4 in support of Exercise Salaknib 2026 in the Philippines, recorded onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan, June 30, 2026. The American Forces Network produces and delivers......
Audio by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jack Pridham | AFN Sasebo | 06.29.2026
COMMANDER, FLEET ACTIVITIES SASEBO, Japan (June 30, 2026) - Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jack Pridham reports on Hawaii National Guard and Indonesian military and civilian leadership meeting to mark 20 years of partnership in Jakarta, Indonesia, recorded onboard Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan, June 30, 2026. The American Forces Network produces and delivers unique,......
Courtesy Audio | U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center | 06.29.2026
In the Army, leadership is fundamentally defined by ‘influence’. This distinction is the lifeblood of our organization, separating management and administration from the dynamic process of leading Soldiers through conflict and peace....
