11 August 2014 Hagel Discusses U.S.-Australia Force Posture Pact Calling a new force posture agreement between the United States and Australia a “milestone” in the relationship between the two countries, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel today said United States looks forward to signing the document.Hagel spoke at a news conference in Sydney with Australian Defense...
26 June 2014 20th Annual CARAT Philippines Exercise Begins in Subic Bay A U.S. Navy task group comprised of ships, aircraft, Sailors and Marines arrived in the Philippines to commence the 20th annual exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT), June 26.The guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) and the dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48)...