29 October 2014 USS Mustin Arrives in Cambodia to Begin CARAT '14 The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) arrived in Cambodia to begin the fifth annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Cambodia exercise Oct. 25.CARAT Cambodia's opening ceremony was held at the Royal Cambodian Ream Navy Base Oct. 27."Mustin is...
29 October 2014 Osprey Showcased in Mainland Japan Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 showcased the MV-22 Osprey’s capabilities on Oct. 25 – 26, 2014 at Fleet Activities Yokosuka and Hyakuri Air Base, Japan.The Japan Self Defense Force invited VMM-265 to the Hyakuri Air Review’s 60th anniversary Oct. 26, so the Japanese could continue...
29 October 2014 Shipping US Army Equipment for Orient Shield 14, a Huge Undertaking Moving nearly 21 billion pounds of military equipment over 11,000 nautical miles is a daunting task, but Orient Shield 14 transportation mobility warrant officers make it look seamless.The equipment is be used by Soldiers from the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division from Joint...
28 October 2014 George Washington Strike Group Arrives in Guam The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWCSG) arrived in Apra Harbor, Guam, for a goodwill port visit Oct. 28.Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) and Arleigh-burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey...
28 October 2014 Secretary of the Navy Completes Partnership-Building Visit to Indonesia Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus completed a visit to the Indonesian province of North Sumatra Oct. 25 in conjunction with a port visit by Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate, USS Rodney M. Davis (FFG 60).During the stop, Mabus met with Chief of Naval Staff, Indonesia Navy, Adm. Marsetio, to...
28 October 2014 Korean American Friendship Festival Strengthens Bonds Koreans and Americans share their cultures with one another to strengthen the ever-increasing bond as neighbors during the 11th Korean American Friendship Cultural Festival in the Songtan Entertainment District, Republic of Korea, Oct. 25 and 26.The two-day festival was hosted by the Songtan Chamber...
28 October 2014 U.S.-Bangladesh Partnership Dialogue Under Secretary for Political Affairs Wendy R. Sherman and Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Mr. Md. Shahidul Haque will co-chair the third U.S.-Bangladesh Partnership Dialogue in Washington, DC on October 28-29, 2014. The delegations will participate in conversations on a wide range of bilateral and...
28 October 2014 US and Japanese Forces Share Marksmanship Skills during Orient Shield 14 Sharing combat skills helped to close the gap between U.S. Army Soldiers and members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during a close quarters marksmanship exercise, here Oct. 24.Members of the JGSDF invited approximately 30 U.S. Army Infantry Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry...
27 October 2014 7th Fleet Commander Kicks off CARAT Cambodia 2014 The fifth convening of the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Cambodia exercise began at Ream Naval Base, Oct. 27.Vice Adm. Robert Thomas, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, delivered opening ceremony remarks before participating U.S. Navy Sailors and members of the Royal Cambodian...
27 October 2014 American-Japanese Forces Officially begin Orient Shield 2014 Approximately 800 U.S. Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel kicked-off Orient Shield 14 during an opening ceremony here, Oct. 27.The ceremony took place in a rain soaked field surrounded by a display of American Stryker and Japanese fighting vehicles and an array of U.S. and JGSDF...