22 January 2015 Fifth Philippines-United States Bilateral Strategic Dialogue The fifth Bilateral Strategic Dialogue (BSD) between the Philippines and theUnited States was held in Manila, the Philippines, on 20-21 January 2015. Theannual dialogue, which has enriched our bilateral alliance by providing a forumfor strengthening cooperation, addressed medium and long-term...
22 January 2015 Pentagon’s Top Policy Official Praises U.S.-Australia Alliance The long history of the U.S.-Australia alliance has been a linchpin of stability around the world, the Defense Department’s top policy official said here today. Christine E. Wormuth, under secretary of defense for policy, discussed the importance of the U.S.-Australia alliance during remarks at the...
22 January 2015 Yokota Aircrew Practices Survival Tactics in Fuji Foothills Freezing rain pierces already soaked flight suits. Pools of water gather inboots. Hands are numb and stomachs empty. Warmth is a distant memory, but theaircrew isn't focused on the uncomfortable environment surrounding them. Theyare focused on one thing--survival.An aircrew with the 36th...
22 January 2015 USNS Kocak Grounded Near Okinawa, Japan The Military Sealift Command prepositioning vessel USNS Sgt. Matej Kocak (T-AK 3005) ran aground off the East Coast of Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 22, at approximately 11:30 a.m.The vessel is located approximately 6 nautical miles off the coast of Uruma, Okinawa, Japan.The U.S. Navy is working closely with...
22 January 2015 Royal Cambodian Gendarmerie work with US Marines U.S. Marines and the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces begin Royal Preah Khan Jan. 12 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.Royal Preah Khan is a simulated humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise focused on enhancing response capabilities through staff training, crisis action planning, a command post...
21 January 2015 Commander of USARPAC, Gen. Brooks, Visits Beijing and Haikou to Meet with Key Chinese PLA Leaders and Observe US/China Military Exchange The commanding general of U.S. Army Pacific spent several days in Chinaduring his visit to the region last week to meet with key People’s LiberationArmy leaders, visit the U.S. Embassy in Beijing and observe a U.S.-Chinesemilitary exchange.Gen. Vincent K. Brooks gave a presentation to Chinese...
21 January 2015 USS Mustin Visits Pyeongtaek to Enhance Partnerships with Korean Navy The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) arrived in Pyeongtaek, Republic of Korea, for a port visit Jan. 21.The ship, which is forward-deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, is currently on a routine patrol and conducting bilateral training with the ROK Navy in waters around the...
21 January 2015 Bonhomme Richard Conducts Replenishment at Sea The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) conducted a replenishment at sea (RAS) with Military Sealift Command Dry Cargo/Ammunition Ship USNS Richard E. Byrd (T-AKE 4) Jan. 19. This is the first RAS Bonhomme Richard has conducted during 2015.“RAS is extremely...
21 January 2015 Aggressors Take Off for Joint, Coalition Training in Pacific Fourteen F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 18th Aggressor Squadron took off Jan. 17in transit to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, and Andersen Air ForceBase, Guam.The group of fighters, along with more than 150 maintainersfrom the 354th Maintenance Group, is deploying to support the CENTURY...
21 January 2015 Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Visits Hickam, Shares Knowledge with Airmen Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody visited with Airmen and hostedseparate all-calls with junior and senior enlisted Airmen during his visit hereJan. 15-16. Cody's discussion-style all-calls allowed for Airmen toopenly express their career concerns or opinions."I liked how he made ita...