Mr. Chairman, last year, we commemorated 180 years of friendly relations with Thailand, one of our five treaty allies in Asia. We have enjoyed very close relations, and U.S.-Thai cooperation on regional and global law enforcement, non-proliferation, and security has been extremely good. Our...

As the United States military rebalances in the Asia-Pacific region, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, continues to transform through a multitude of projects driven by the Defense Policy Review Initiative.The DPRI redefines roles, missions and capabilities of alliance forces and outlines key...

The guided missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91) and the Indonesian navy frigate KRI Slamet Riyadi (F 352) conducted a two-day passing exercise (PASSEX), June 24.The PASSEX, which occurred as both ships transited across the southernmost part of the South China Sea, covered several naval...

Imagine sitting in a crammed classroom next to 60 other children with hardly any room to move. Not only is it crowded, but during summer break, all of the electrical wiring was stolen throughout the facility, which means no electric fans in 100 degree weather. Not only is it sweltering and...

 Multinational task force consisting of nine ships from four nations arrived in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, June 24, after participating in a group sail from Guam to participate in the 24th biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise.Led by Capt. Patrick Kelly, commanding officer of the guided-missile...

On June 26, a U.S. Navy task group comprised of ships, aircraft, Sailors and Marines will commence the 20th annual exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Philippines 2014.  CARAT Philippines is part of a broader bilateral exercise series the U.S. Navy conducts with nine partner...

The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWCSG) departed Hong Kong, June 20, after a four-day, goodwill port visit.The primary purpose of GWCSG's visit to the city, affectionately nicknamed "Pearl of the Orient," was to enhance the U.S. Navy's interoperability and theater security cooperation...

Approximately 100 Alaska National Guard members arrived in Mongolia to participate in Exercise Khaan Quest 2014, scheduled to take place until July 1 at Five Hills Training Area and in the city of Ulaanbaatar.Alaska Guardsmen join efforts with approximately 1,000 service members from across the...

 As part of a professional exchange with their Cambodian counterparts, U.S. Navy physical therapists provided services directly to patients at a local physical rehabilitation clinic as part of Pacific Partnership 2014, June 23.“Our goal here is to work with the staff and learn as much as we can from...

 Pacific Partnership veterinarians and veterinary technicians provided a variety of services to the animals of Koh Rong Island, Cambodia, from June 19 to June 24, as part of this year's mission.Two U.S. Army veterinarians and three veterinary technicians, teamed up with Phnom Penh Animal Welfare...