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Reagan Carrier Strike Group Arrives in Busan
October 30, 2015 — BUSAN, Republic of Korea (NNS) -- The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) arrived in Busan for a goodwill port visit, Oct. 30.Units who arrived included the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed... MORE

BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Oct. 30, 2015) - The U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) prepares to moor in Busan for a goodwill port visit. Ronald Reagan and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

Carter to Visit Asia-Pacific Region, Discuss Rebalance With Partner-Nations’ Leaders
October 30, 2015 — WASHINGTON, October 29, 2015 — Defense Secretary Ash Carter begins an eight-day trip to the Asia-Pacific region tomorrow, Pentagon spokesman Navy Capt. Jeff Davis told reporters today.During his... MORE

USS Germantown, Marines Complete Blue Chromite 16
October 30, 2015 — WHITE BEACH, Okinawa – The amphibious dock landing ship, USS Germantown (LSD 42) returned safely to White Beach, Okinawa after successfully completing III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) exercise... MORE

WATERS OFF OKINAWA, Japan – Amphibious assault vehicles wait in the well deck of the amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) before launching to head ashore for a personnel swap during exercise Blue Chromite (BC) 16. BC 16 is a U.S. only exercise designed to increase amphibious proficiency between the Navy and Marine Corps.

US/CHINA Chief of Naval Operations Discussion Readout
October 30, 2015 — WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson participated in a video teleconference (VTC), Oct. 29, with his Chinese counterpart, People's Liberation Army (Navy) (PLA(N))... MORE

Special Operations Support Squadron Weather Airmen: Forecasting Mission Success
October 30, 2015 — KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- In the field of special operations, the climate is constantly affecting mission capabilities that are being conducted throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.In... MORE

Adm. Harris Travels to South Korea and China
October 29, 2015 — CAMP SMITH,Hawaii -- Commander of U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM), Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr.will depart Hawaii Oct. 30 for a six-day trip to visit the Republic of Korea(ROK) and the People’s Republic of... MORE

Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group, Republic of Korea Navy Air Defense Exercise Strengthens Naval Partnership
October 29, 2015 — WATERS TO THE EAST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA - The Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group and Republic of Korea navy (ROKN) conducted air defense exercises (ADEX), Oct. 26-29, during bilateral training off... MORE

WATERS TO THE EAST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA (Oct. 28, 2015) - The U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) steams alongside the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy destroyer Sejong the Great (DDG 991) during a photo exercise. Ronald Reagan is participating in bilateral training with ROK Navy to strengthen the U.S.-ROK alliance and improve regional security. Ronald Reagan and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

Female Bangladesh Officers Get Hands on Training at Lightning Academy
October 29, 2015 — BANGLADESH - As Sutapa Khan prepared to rappel down the incline wall at the Lightning Academy's Air Assault course, her instructor, Staff Sgt. Misty DiChristina, asked her an important question: "Are... MORE

Two Carrier Strike Groups Operating in 7th Fleet Promoting Security, Stability
October 29, 2015 — SINGAPORE - Nimitz-Class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) and Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) departed Singapore after a four-day port visit to the island... MORE

Republic of Korea /U.S. Alliance on Display at Seoul Aerospace and Defense Exhibition 2015
October 29, 2015 — OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- The 2015 Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition experienced record breaking attendance Oct. 24 and 25 when it opened to the public at the Seoul... MORE

Naval Vessels Push Marine Amphibious Capabilities During Blue Chromite
October 28, 2015 — OKINAWA, Japan - Not every day can a Sailor say he’s ridden in a hovercraft. Not long ago, the hovercraft was close cousin of the Starship Enterprise, Millenium Falcon, and other vehicles of fictional... MORE

OKINAWA, Japan (Oct. 27, 2015) - A landing craft air cushion-class hovercraft approaches Kin Blue for a beach landing exercise during Blue Chromite 2016. Blue Chromite is a large-scale, cost effective on-island training event lead by 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine division, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Joint Forces Participate in KOA MOANA 15-3
October 28, 2015 — PACIFIC OCEAN (NNS) -- Military Sealift Command (MSC) dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Lewis and Clark (T-AKE 1) is currently operating off the coast of Tarawa, Republic of Kiribati, as part of her... MORE

Camp Zama Hosts Health, Safety Fair with Local Fire Bureau and the Sagamihara Disaster Prevention
October 28, 2015 — CAMP ZAMA, Japan (Oct. 28, 2015) -- The U.S. Army Japan and I Corps (Forward) and U.S. Army Garrison Japan's Safety Offices hosted the annual fall/winter safety and health fair Oct. 23 at the Camp... MORE

CAMP ZAMA, Japan (Oct. 28, 2015) - Pfc. Sherrad Thomas, assigned to Medical Command, Public Health Command Region-Pacific, learns about CPR and the automated external defibrillator from a Sagamihara City Fire Bureau employee during the fall/winter health and safety fair held Oct. 23 at the Camp Zama Community Activity Center.

Runway Repair Exercise Builds Bilateral Relations
October 28, 2015 — KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Japan Air Self-Defense Force and U.S. Air Force civil engineer Airmen worked together during a bilateral contingency training day held on Kadena Air Base Oct. 22, 2015, to... MORE

Alaska Reservist Presented Decoration for Nepal Relief Efforts
October 28, 2015 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR HICKAM, Hawaii -- An Alaska Reservist was presented with a commendation medal for her work while supporting earthquake relief efforts in Nepal during a ceremony in the... MORE

'Thunder Brigade' Conducts Leader Development Week
October 28, 2015 — CAMP CASEY, South Korea (Oct. 27, 2015) -- The ability of Army units to "Fight Tonight" is not just a casual phrase on the Korean Peninsula, it is a mental and physical state of readiness shared by... MORE

Readout of Secretary Carter's Meeting with Indonesian Minister of Defense Ryamizard
October 27, 2015 — Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook provided the following statement: Secretary of Defense Ash Carter hosted Indonesian Minister of Defense Ryamizard Ryacudu this morning at the Pentagon to discuss... MORE

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter welcomes Indonesia's Minister of Defense Ryamizard Ryacudu to the Pentagon with an enhanced honor cordon Oct. 26, 2015. The two leaders met to discuss matters of mutual importance and to sign the Joint Statement on Comprehensive Defense Cooperation.

Ronald Reagan's Deployed Resiliency Counselor
October 27, 2015 — WATERS TO THE EAST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA – Sailors aboard the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) have access to a full-time professional counselor while... MORE

Sea Services Team Participates in Maritime Security with Pacific Island Partners during KOA MOANA 15-3
October 27, 2015 — PACIFIC OCEAN — Military Sealift Command’s dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Lewis and Clark (T-AKE 1) is currently operating off the coast of Tarawa, Republic of Kiribati, as part of her continuing... MORE

PACIFIC OCEAN — Coast Guard maritime enforcement team members board and inspect a fishing vessel, Oct. 25. These service members are participating in Oceanic Maritime Security Initiative operations as part of Exercise KOA MOANA 15-3 in the coastal waters off Tarawa, Republic of Kiribati.

Coast Guard Assists in Coordination, Joint Rescue of 36 Fishermen in Pacific Ocean
October 27, 2015 — HONOLULU - The 36-member crew of the Papua New Guinea-flagged 229-foot commercial purse seiner Glory Pacific No. 8 are safe following a joint rescue 2,071 miles southwest of Hawaii, Saturday.All 36... MORE