28 September 2017 Senate Confirms Dunford for Additional 2-Year Term as Chairman WASHINGTON -- The Senate yesterday agreed to Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford’s reappointment for another two-year term as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.Dunford will continue to serve as the principal military advisor to the president, the secretary of defense and the rest of the National...
28 September 2017 Barrier Maintenance Takes a Break, Protects Joint Assets MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- In the event an aircraft has an in-flight emergency, hindering a pilot’s ability to land a plane, they engage with a barrier kit-12 (BAK-12) arresting system with their tail-hook in order to come to a safe stop.“Barrier maintenance refers to upkeeping the BAK-12 aircraft...
28 September 2017 North Korea Policy: Evaluating Sanctions Enforcement and Policy Options on North Korea WASHINGTON, DC -- Introduction: Chairman Crapo, Ranking Member Brown, and Members of the Committee:Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today for this timely hearing on North Korea. Thank you also for your attention to the North Korea threat and our active policy response to it.By now,...
28 September 2017 U.S. Agency for International Development Supports Vietnam to Improve Disaster Response HANOI, Vietnam -- Today, Sept. 27, 2017, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) launched Phase II of the Building Resilience to Natural Hazards in Central Vietnam project. Phase II will be implemented by the American Red Cross with five Consortium members: Vietnam Red Cross,...
27 September 2017 USS Chief Visits South Korea's Jeju Island during Patrol JEJU-DO, Republic of Korea - The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Chief (MCM 14) arrived at the southern island of Jeju-do for a routine port visit and completion of planned training and certifications, Sept. 26.Capt. Glen Leverette, the deputy commander of U.S. Naval Forces Korea,...
27 September 2017 Secretary of State Tillerson To Travel to Beijing WASHINGTON -- U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will travel to Beijing September 28 – October 1 to meet with senior Chinese leaders.Secretary Tillerson will discuss a range of issues, including the President’s planned travel to the region, the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, and trade...
27 September 2017 Sgt. Maj. of the Army Visits U.S. Army Alaska at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and at Fort Wainwright JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Sgt. Maj. of the Army Dan Dailey visited U.S. Army Alaska at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Sept. 21 and at Fort Wainwright Sept. 22.The visit was a planned stop before the senior enlisted Soldier in the Army headed off to Korea.Dailey led off his first...
27 September 2017 Key West Joins Japanese, Australian Subs in Exercise FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA, Japan -- The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Key West (SSN 722) participated in the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Tri-Lateral Submarine Competition (SUBCOMP) exercise in waters south of Japan, which also included participation by a Royal Australian Navy...
27 September 2017 Civic Action Team Cements Palau Bond through Training, Partnership KOROR, Republic of Palau -- The U.S. Air Force Civic Action Team (CAT) Palau 36-02 was relieved of duty by U.S. Navy CAT 133-27 during a change of charge ceremony Aug. 11, 2017, at the Ngarachamayong Cultural Center, located in Palau’s Koror state.This team was comprised of 13 Airmen from the 36th...
26 September 2017 Mattis: Meeting With Indian Defense Minister Comes at Time of Strategic Convergence WASHINGTON -- The United States places great importance on building a vibrant defense partnership with India, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said in a press conference with India’s Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman following their bilateral discussions in New Delhi, Sept. 26, 2017.“This is a...
28 September 2017 Senate Confirms Dunford for Additional 2-Year Term as Chairman WASHINGTON -- The Senate yesterday agreed to Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford’s reappointment for another two-year term as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.Dunford will continue to serve as the principal military advisor to the president, the secretary of defense and the rest of the National...
28 September 2017 Barrier Maintenance Takes a Break, Protects Joint Assets MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- In the event an aircraft has an in-flight emergency, hindering a pilot’s ability to land a plane, they engage with a barrier kit-12 (BAK-12) arresting system with their tail-hook in order to come to a safe stop.“Barrier maintenance refers to upkeeping the BAK-12 aircraft...
28 September 2017 North Korea Policy: Evaluating Sanctions Enforcement and Policy Options on North Korea WASHINGTON, DC -- Introduction: Chairman Crapo, Ranking Member Brown, and Members of the Committee:Thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today for this timely hearing on North Korea. Thank you also for your attention to the North Korea threat and our active policy response to it.By now,...
28 September 2017 U.S. Agency for International Development Supports Vietnam to Improve Disaster Response HANOI, Vietnam -- Today, Sept. 27, 2017, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) launched Phase II of the Building Resilience to Natural Hazards in Central Vietnam project. Phase II will be implemented by the American Red Cross with five Consortium members: Vietnam Red Cross,...
27 September 2017 USS Chief Visits South Korea's Jeju Island during Patrol JEJU-DO, Republic of Korea - The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Chief (MCM 14) arrived at the southern island of Jeju-do for a routine port visit and completion of planned training and certifications, Sept. 26.Capt. Glen Leverette, the deputy commander of U.S. Naval Forces Korea,...
27 September 2017 Secretary of State Tillerson To Travel to Beijing WASHINGTON -- U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will travel to Beijing September 28 – October 1 to meet with senior Chinese leaders.Secretary Tillerson will discuss a range of issues, including the President’s planned travel to the region, the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, and trade...
27 September 2017 Sgt. Maj. of the Army Visits U.S. Army Alaska at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and at Fort Wainwright JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Sgt. Maj. of the Army Dan Dailey visited U.S. Army Alaska at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Sept. 21 and at Fort Wainwright Sept. 22.The visit was a planned stop before the senior enlisted Soldier in the Army headed off to Korea.Dailey led off his first...
27 September 2017 Key West Joins Japanese, Australian Subs in Exercise FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA, Japan -- The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Key West (SSN 722) participated in the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Tri-Lateral Submarine Competition (SUBCOMP) exercise in waters south of Japan, which also included participation by a Royal Australian Navy...
27 September 2017 Civic Action Team Cements Palau Bond through Training, Partnership KOROR, Republic of Palau -- The U.S. Air Force Civic Action Team (CAT) Palau 36-02 was relieved of duty by U.S. Navy CAT 133-27 during a change of charge ceremony Aug. 11, 2017, at the Ngarachamayong Cultural Center, located in Palau’s Koror state.This team was comprised of 13 Airmen from the 36th...
26 September 2017 Mattis: Meeting With Indian Defense Minister Comes at Time of Strategic Convergence WASHINGTON -- The United States places great importance on building a vibrant defense partnership with India, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said in a press conference with India’s Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman following their bilateral discussions in New Delhi, Sept. 26, 2017.“This is a...