The guided missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69) departed Naval Base San Diego Oct. 20 on an independent deployment to the Western Pacific and Indian Oceans. The ship and crew of more than 300 Sailors, assigned to Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 21, will conduct presence operations and goodwill...

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel met in the Pentagon today with People's Republic of China State Councilor Yang Jiechi, Pentagon Press Secretary Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby reported.In a statement summarizing the meeting, Kirby said the two leaders discussed the importance of maintaining the positive...

Two members assigned to 7th Air...

Airmen from the 8th Fighter Wing recently participated in Exercise RED FLAG-Alaska 15-1 at Eielson AFB, Ala., Oct. 6 to 17, demonstrating the Pack's reach while off the Korean Peninsula.Wolf Pack Airmen actively took part in the Pacific Air Forces-wide field training exercise, focusing on improving...

The U.S. and Republic of Korea (ROK) navies will participate in Exercise Clear Horizon, October 20-24, in waters south of the Korean peninsula.Clear Horizon is an annual bilateral exercise between the U.S. and ROK navies designed to enhance cooperation and improve capabilities in mine countermeasure...

The crew of the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5), currently on deployment, is preparing for the Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV), scheduled to take place Oct. 27-28.The board carries out INSURV inspections on Navy ships every three to five years to ensure compliance and conduct...

Japanese officials will have access to U.S. military bases in Japan following oil spills or other environmental accidents, according to a bilateral agreement struck as part of the ongoing realignment of U.S. forces in the Asia-Pacific region.The supplement to the Status of Forces Agreement also...

The U.S. and Republic of Korea navies will participate in exercise Clear Horizon, Oct. 20-24, in waters south of the Korean peninsula.Clear Horizon is an annual bilateral exercise between the U.S. and ROK navies designed to enhance cooperation and improve capabilities in mine countermeasure...

 The aviation Soldiers are supporting Orient Shield 14, an annual bi-lateral exercise which partners U.S. Army personnel with Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces (JGSDF) for field and staff training exercises, Oct. 27 to Nov. 7.This year’s exercise includes Soldiers from the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat...

QUESTION: Could I just ask you a very brief question about the thinking that went into the air drops of the weapons and ammunition into Kobane?SECRETARY KERRY: Absolutely.QUESTION: And, for both of you, I'm wondering if you could talk -- say anything about how concerned, if at all you are, about the...