The fifth Bilateral Strategic Dialogue (BSD) between the Philippines and theUnited States was held in Manila, the Philippines, on 20-21 January 2015.  Theannual dialogue, which has enriched our bilateral alliance by providing a forumfor strengthening cooperation, addressed medium and long-term...

The long history of the U.S.-Australia alliance has been a linchpin of stability around the world, the Defense Department’s top policy official said here today. Christine E. Wormuth, under secretary of defense for policy, discussed the importance of the U.S.-Australia alliance during remarks at the...

Freezing rain pierces already soaked flight suits. Pools of water gather inboots. Hands are numb and stomachs empty. Warmth is a distant memory, but theaircrew isn't focused on the uncomfortable environment surrounding them. Theyare focused on one thing--survival.An aircrew with the 36th...

The Military Sealift Command prepositioning vessel USNS Sgt. Matej Kocak (T-AK 3005) ran aground off the East Coast of Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 22, at approximately 11:30 a.m.The vessel is located approximately 6 nautical miles off the coast of Uruma, Okinawa, Japan.The U.S. Navy is working closely with...

U.S. Marines and the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces begin Royal Preah Khan Jan. 12 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.Royal Preah Khan is a simulated humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise focused on enhancing response capabilities through staff training, crisis action planning, a command post...

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) arrived in Pyeongtaek, Republic of Korea, for a port visit Jan. 21.The ship, which is forward-deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, is currently on a routine patrol and conducting bilateral training with the ROK Navy in waters around the...

Fourteen F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 18th Aggressor Squadron took off Jan. 17in transit to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, and Andersen Air ForceBase, Guam.The group of fighters, along with more than 150 maintainersfrom the 354th Maintenance Group, is deploying to support the CENTURY...

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody visited with Airmen and hostedseparate all-calls with junior and senior enlisted Airmen during his visit hereJan. 15-16.  Cody's discussion-style all-calls allowed for Airmen toopenly express their career concerns or opinions."I liked how he made ita...

The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS San Francisco (SSN 711) departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka Jan. 16 after a brief visit as part of its deployment to the Western Pacific Ocean. San Francisco was awarded the Battle "E" for excellence during the port visit to Yokosuka, where minor...

Marines executed arrested landing safety training Jan. 9 on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma.The Marines are expeditionary airfield systems technicians with Headquarters & Headquarters Squadron, MCAS Futenma, Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Japan. In an arrested...