14 October 2021 U.S. Government Grant to Enhance Food Security in Fiji LAUTOKA, U.S. Embassy in Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Tonga, and Tuvalu -- The U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has announced the award of a $350,000 (FJ$ 733,000) grant to the University of Fiji to support food security and develop alternative...
14 October 2021 Philippines, U.S. Host Annual Mutual Defense Board and Security Engagement Board CAMP AGUINALDO, Quezon City – General Jose Faustino Jr, Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Admiral John Aquilino, Commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command led the 2021 Mutual Defense Board and Security Engagement Board (MDB-SEB) at Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, October...
13 October 2021 U.S. Navy and JMSDF Helicopter Squadrons Conduct Bi-lateral Exercises PHILIPPINE SEA -- Aircrews from the “Warlords” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51 and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) “Mighty 59” of Air Development Squadron (VX) 51 conducted bi-lateral exercises, Sept. 14.An MH-60R Seahawk assigned to HSM-51 and an SH-60K assigned to...
13 October 2021 U.S. Donates Vaccine Refrigerators to Help Thailand Fight COVID-19 U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Thailand -- The top American military officer for the Indo-Pacific and the Thai Minister of Public Health presided over a ceremony to celebrate the U.S. donation of 200 vaccine refrigerators to Thailand to support efforts to bring life-saving vaccines to the Thai...
13 October 2021 While China's Intimidation of Taiwan Continues, U.S. Remains Committed to Taiwanese Self-Defense WASHINGTON -- Since October 1, more than 100 Chinese military aircraft have moved provocatively through the air defense identification zones of nearby Taiwan — just over 100 miles to the east. Those military maneuvers serve only to create uncertainty in a part of the world where the U.S. wants to...
13 October 2021 The U.S. Distributes Dive Equipment Funded by the Foreign Military Finance Program SUVA, U.S. Embassy Fiji – U.S. representatives delivered dive equipment valued at $95,000 USD to the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) during a handover ceremony at Stanley Brown Naval Base today. The distribution of equipment is part of a larger train-and-equip project valued at $1.7 million...
13 October 2021 Australia, India, Japan, and U.S. Kick-off Phase II: MALABAR 2021 BAY OF BENGAL - Maritime forces from Australia, India, Japan, and the United States began Phase II of Exercise MALABAR 2021 in the Bay of Bengal, Oct. 11.The U.S. Navy hosted this year’s annual maritime exercise which includes a variety of high-end tactical training, including specific interactions...
12 October 2021 U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Reaffirms Alliance During Visit to Thailand BANGKOK - Adm. John C. Aquilino, Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, visited with one of the oldest U.S. treaty allies in the Pacific during a visit to Bangkok, Thailand Oct 11 – 13.Adm. Aquilino was hosted by Gen. Chalermpol Srisawat, Chief of Defense Forces of the Royal Thai Armed Forces, at...
12 October 2021 Remarks by Admiral John C. Aquilino at the Ministry of Public Health Cold Storage mRNA Vaccine Refrigerator Donation Event U.S. Embassy & Consulate in Thailand -- Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister Anutin, Chargé Heath, ladies and gentlemen:Sawasdee krab and thank you for the opportunity to be with you today here at the Ministry of Public Health.It is great to be in Thailand, our close friend and oldest ally in...
12 October 2021 Philippine-U.S. Exercise MTA Sama Sama Kicks-off with Japan, France SAN FERNANDO CITY, Philippines -- Military personnel from the U.S, Philippines, Japan and France kicked off Maritime Training Activity (MTA) Sama Sama, Oct. 11.The virtual engagement focuses on the full spectrum of naval capabilities and features cooperative evolutions that highlight the ability of...