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...
12 October 2021 U.S. Military and Philippine Coast Guard Conduct Tactical Combat Casualty Care Training MANILA, U.S. Embassy in the Philippines -- From October 4 to 6, members of the U.S. Civilian Military Support Element-Philippines (CMSE PHL) conducted Tactical Combat Casualty Care Training with the Philippine Coast Guard North Eastern Luzon District (PCGNELZ). This is the first time the U.S...
12 October 2021 U.S. Military and Philippine Coast Guard Conduct Tactical Combat Casualty Care Training HONOLULU, Hawaii -- The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Juniper (WLB 201) returned to Honolulu after completing a 45-day patrol in Oceania in support of Operation ‘Aiga on Friday.During the 10,000 nautical-mile patrol, the cutter's crew conducted operations to counter illegal, unreported, and...
12 October 2021 Chief of Naval Operations to Visit India WASHINGTON - Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday will meet with Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh as well as other senior leaders from the Indian Navy and government.Gilday is visiting India to reaffirm the growing level of naval cooperation between the two nations.“Make no...
08 October 2021 USS Miguel Keith host Sailors and Marines to increase Naval integration opportunities OKINAWA, Japan -- The crew of Lewis B. Puller class expeditionary staging base, USS Miguel Keith (ESB 5), hosted Navy staff from Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7, and Marines from III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) and subordinate commands while anchored at Naval Base White Beach,...