15 July 2014 Energy Chief Discusses Clean Energy, Nuclear Security in China Discussions at the just-concluded 2014 U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue extended to areas beyond statecraft and trade issues, as demonstrated by the participation of U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz.Moniz traveled to Beijing from July 8 to 11 to participate in the annual dialogue, which...
14 July 2014 GW Sailors Sing to Foster Good Relations With Republic of Korea Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) volunteered for a community relations (COMREL) project with Jeonghwa Noin Yoyangwon (Jeonghwa Sanatorium for senior citizens), July 12. These Sailors might not make the American Idol, but they demonstrated their...
14 July 2014 Republic of Korea Flight Nurses Tour 51st MDG Nine students from the Republic of Korea Aeromedical Center Primary Flight Nurse Course visited the 51st Medical Group, July 11. Led by the center's chief nurse, ROK air force Lt. Col. Ji-Aha Jeong, the group learned about the similarities and differences in flight nurse training and...
14 July 2014 The Marine Corps Warfighting Lab Showcases the UHAC During RIMPAC 2014 The Marine Corps Warfighting Lab sponsored an Advanced Warfighting Experiment, featuring a half-scale Ultra Heavy-lift Amphibious Connector (UHAC) prototype at the Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, July 11.The UHAC is a track driven connector that can reach reasonable water speeds and access beach...
14 July 2014 Pacific Partnership Participates in Tacloban Hospital Anniversary Celebration Members from Pacific Partnership 2014 participated in the 98th anniversary celebration of the Eastern Visayas Regional Medical Center (EVRMC) in Tacloban, July 12.“Every year on July 19 we have a nine day festival for the founding of the hospital in 1916,” said Teresita Berenguer, the EVRMC chief...
14 July 2014 Marines Return from Exercise Red Flag Alaska More than 70 Marines with Marine Air Control Squadron 2 and Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 returned to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 1, after a month-long exercise in Alaska. Red Flag Alaska is a U.S. Air Force sponsored, joint national capability exercise. The exercise,...
14 July 2014 GW, Stethem, ROK Navy Sailors Participate in COMREL at Busan Orphanage Sailors from Nimitz-Class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) and Republic of Korea (ROK) navy and ROK participated in a community relations project (COMREL) at the Jongdukwon Orphanage, July 14.Thirty-four U.S. Navy and...
11 July 2014 George Washington Carrier Strike Group Arrives in Busan to Promote Friendship, Goodwill The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWCSG) arrived in Busan, Republic of Korea (ROK) for a scheduled port visit, July 11.GWCSG's visit to Busan serves to increase goodwill and partnership between the two nations through community relations (COMREL) and sporting events, ship tours, and a...
11 July 2014 U.S. Increases Interoperability with Japan in First GUAMEX The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91) completed the first Guam Exercise (GUAMEX) alongside the Japan Maritime Defense Force (JMSDF), July 9. Pinckney operated off the coast of Guam with eight JMSDF ships practicing naval gunnery, anti-submarine warfare, tactical...
11 July 2014 John S. McCain Ports in Pyeongtaek The Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) arrived in Pyeongtaek, July 12 for a port visit. Pyeongtaek is a common destination for U.S. Navy ships assigned to the 7th fleet area of operations due to its proximity to U.S. Army, and Air Force bases, as well as the...