President Trump and first lady Melania Trump depart Hawaii for Japan Published Nov. 5, 2017 By Master Sgt. Theanne Herrmann JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump depart Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, for Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 4, 2017. President Trump's visit to Asia, 12 days and five countries, is the longest trip of a U.S. President to the region since 1991, when President George H.W. Bush traveled to 4 countries (Australia, Singapore, South Korea and Japan) over 11 days. During his trip, President Trump will underscore his commitment to strengthening longstanding United States alliances and expanding new partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Theanne Herrmann)