06 October 2015 USS Benfold Departs for Forward Deployment to 7th Fleet The guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) is scheduled to depart San Diego Oct. 2 for Yokosuka, Japan, where the ship will join U.S. 7th Fleet’s Forward Deployed Naval Forces. Benfold will enhance presence in 7th Fleet as part of the U.S. Navy's long-range plan to send the most advanced and...
06 October 2015 Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of President Joko Widodo of Indonesia President Obama will welcome President Joko Widodo of Indonesia to the White House on October 26. President Widodo will make his first visit to the United States since becoming President of Indonesia. The President looks forward to charting with President Widodo a new phase for the U.S.-Indonesian...
06 October 2015 Statement from Ambassador Caroline Kennedy on the Successful Conclusion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations I am delighted at the announcement in Atlanta of agreement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). This is a monumental achievement that will help ensure continued economic growth and prosperity for our countries and for the Asia-Pacific region.Thanks to the strong leadership of President Obama and...
06 October 2015 Andersen technicians combat power shortage, conserve energy In order to beat the island's heat, Guam residents rely on electric fans, refrigerators and air conditioners on a daily basis. All of these appliances require energy to ensure everyone's well-being.Members of Team Andersen were recently reminded how crucial electricity is on the island when Guam...
06 October 2015 Commanding general, 3rd Marine Division and commander, 1st Brigade, Australian Army recognize Marine Rotational Force - Darwin U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin were recognized for completing this year’s deployment with accolades from U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Richard Simcock, commanding general of 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and Australian...
06 October 2015 Taking it to the dirt: 35th CES establishes CATM groundwork Although renowned for their snow-clearing triumphs in the winter, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and construction equipment flight have made their mark in the summer by completing the first step in building a new Combat Arms Training and Maintenance facility.To begin the range's new...
06 October 2015 Eighth Army participates in 2015 ROK Ground Forces Festival Eighth Army Soldiers and equipment, and a lot of Republic of Korea service members and equipment, were on display at the 2015 Republic of Korea Ground Forces Festival at the ROK Military Headquarters Oct. 2-6.Nearly 100 combat vehicles both air and ground along with South Korea's military history...
05 October 2015 U.S., Bangladesh Armed Forces Complete CARAT 2015 The 5th annual exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Bangladesh came to a close at Naval Base Issa Khan, Oct. 4.CARAT Bangladesh 2015 consisted of five days of shore-based and at-sea training events designed to address shared maritime security priorities, develop relationships...
05 October 2015 Philippine, U.S. Marines execute demolition training during PHIBLEX 15 “Three, two, one,” said U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Corey Jeffers, counting down the seconds before detonating composition C4 plastic explosives, sending shards of metal in all directions. Once the debris clears, helmeted heads peek over a berm to view the damage caused by the explosion. For many in the...
05 October 2015 Philippine, US Recon Marines learn to survive in the jungle during PHIBLEX 2015 Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force are tasked to execute operations in the mountainous jungle vegetation of the Philippine island region of Luzon. Marines in the jungle can find themselves facing more adversaries than just the enemy– heat, weather and lack of food or water can be the...
06 October 2015 USS Benfold Departs for Forward Deployment to 7th Fleet The guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) is scheduled to depart San Diego Oct. 2 for Yokosuka, Japan, where the ship will join U.S. 7th Fleet’s Forward Deployed Naval Forces. Benfold will enhance presence in 7th Fleet as part of the U.S. Navy's long-range plan to send the most advanced and...
06 October 2015 Statement by the Press Secretary on the Visit of President Joko Widodo of Indonesia President Obama will welcome President Joko Widodo of Indonesia to the White House on October 26. President Widodo will make his first visit to the United States since becoming President of Indonesia. The President looks forward to charting with President Widodo a new phase for the U.S.-Indonesian...
06 October 2015 Statement from Ambassador Caroline Kennedy on the Successful Conclusion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations I am delighted at the announcement in Atlanta of agreement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). This is a monumental achievement that will help ensure continued economic growth and prosperity for our countries and for the Asia-Pacific region.Thanks to the strong leadership of President Obama and...
06 October 2015 Andersen technicians combat power shortage, conserve energy In order to beat the island's heat, Guam residents rely on electric fans, refrigerators and air conditioners on a daily basis. All of these appliances require energy to ensure everyone's well-being.Members of Team Andersen were recently reminded how crucial electricity is on the island when Guam...
06 October 2015 Commanding general, 3rd Marine Division and commander, 1st Brigade, Australian Army recognize Marine Rotational Force - Darwin U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin were recognized for completing this year’s deployment with accolades from U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Richard Simcock, commanding general of 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, and Australian...
06 October 2015 Taking it to the dirt: 35th CES establishes CATM groundwork Although renowned for their snow-clearing triumphs in the winter, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and construction equipment flight have made their mark in the summer by completing the first step in building a new Combat Arms Training and Maintenance facility.To begin the range's new...
06 October 2015 Eighth Army participates in 2015 ROK Ground Forces Festival Eighth Army Soldiers and equipment, and a lot of Republic of Korea service members and equipment, were on display at the 2015 Republic of Korea Ground Forces Festival at the ROK Military Headquarters Oct. 2-6.Nearly 100 combat vehicles both air and ground along with South Korea's military history...
05 October 2015 U.S., Bangladesh Armed Forces Complete CARAT 2015 The 5th annual exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Bangladesh came to a close at Naval Base Issa Khan, Oct. 4.CARAT Bangladesh 2015 consisted of five days of shore-based and at-sea training events designed to address shared maritime security priorities, develop relationships...
05 October 2015 Philippine, U.S. Marines execute demolition training during PHIBLEX 15 “Three, two, one,” said U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Corey Jeffers, counting down the seconds before detonating composition C4 plastic explosives, sending shards of metal in all directions. Once the debris clears, helmeted heads peek over a berm to view the damage caused by the explosion. For many in the...
05 October 2015 Philippine, US Recon Marines learn to survive in the jungle during PHIBLEX 2015 Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force are tasked to execute operations in the mountainous jungle vegetation of the Philippine island region of Luzon. Marines in the jungle can find themselves facing more adversaries than just the enemy– heat, weather and lack of food or water can be the...