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Operation PACANGEL 14-3 begins in Tonga
July 21, 2014 — United States and Tonga will conduct humanitarian assistance operations July 21 - 26 as part of Operation Pacific Angel-Tonga.Operation PACANGEL is a total force, joint and combined humanitarian... MORE

Red Flag Alaska 14-2 Develops Realistic and Robust Readiness
July 21, 2014 — Members of the 36th and 25th Fighter Squadrons traveled to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, in support of the Red Flag Alaska 14-2 exercise, May 28. Twelve F-16 Fighting Falcons, 12 A-10 Thunderbolt... MORE

RIMPAC Air Commander: "Relationships are Key to Interoperability'
July 21, 2014 — In any large-scale contingency, interoperability among participating multinational forces is essential.The world’s largest maritime exercise, Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2014, comprises 22 nations... MORE

Mercy Conducts MEDEVAC Drill during RIMPAC
July 17, 2014 — The crew of the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) participated in a medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) drill, July 16, during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2014. The MEDEVAC drill's... MORE

U.S. Government Supports Disaster Risk Reduction in Metro Manila
July 17, 2014 — The U.S. Government is partnering with Catholic Relief Services (CRS) to build community resilience to floods and other disaster events in Metro Manila. On July 14, the U.S. Government, through the... MORE

VP-16 Departs 7th Fleet After Historic Deployment
July 17, 2014 — Patrol Squadron (VP) 16's final aircraft touched down in Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida, signifying the successful end to a dynamic seven-month deployment for the War Eagles of VP-16 and the... MORE

Sustaining the Readiness and Training in the Republic of Korea
July 17, 2014 — The U.S. Army recently deployed its first two rotational units to the Korean Theater of Operations. These deployments, in support of the U.S. defense commitment to the Republic of Korea (ROK) as... MORE

Indispensable Partners: Re-energizing U.S.-India Ties
July 17, 2014 — Chairman Kaine, Ranking Member Risch, thank you for inviting me to testify before you today. It is an honor to appear before this Committee, and I’m pleased to speak alongside my colleague, Deputy... MORE

GW Carrier Strike Group Bids Farewell to Busan, ROK
July 16, 2014 — The George Washington (CVN 73) Carrier Strike Group (GWCSG) departed Busan, Republic of Korea (ROK) after a four-day, goodwill port visit, July 15.The port visit provided GWCSG Sailors well-deserved... MORE

USNS Mercy Departs Pearl Harbor for RIMPAC's Sea Phase
July 16, 2014 — The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) departed Pearl Harbor July 15 to participate in the sea phase of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014, the world's largest... MORE

Report of the U.S.-China Climate Change Working Group to the 6th Round of the Strategic and Economic Dialogue
July 16, 2014 — The U.S.-China Climate Change Working Group (CCWG) submits this Report to the Special Representatives of the Leaders of the United States and China for the Strategic and Economic Dialogue (S&ED).Given... MORE

Patrol Squadron 5 Deploys to 7th Fleet
July 16, 2014 — The Mad Foxes of Patrol Squadron (VP) 5 began a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, following a turnover ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, July 15.VP-5... MORE

USAID LEAF Program Launches Ridges-to-Reef Training in Madang
July 16, 2014 — In a step forward for the “Ridges-to-Reef” approach to managing Madang Province’s unique and stunning natural resources, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-supported... MORE

19th ESC Soldiers Test New Tent, Prep for Ulchi-Freedom Guardian
July 16, 2014 — Soldiers from the 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, "Team 19," tested out the newly released airbeam shelter for the first time, from June 30 to July 3, here, in preparation for upcoming... MORE

U.S., ROK Exercises Demonstrate Commitment, Resolve
July 16, 2014 — U.S. military forces, to include ships and aircraft from the George Washington Carrier Strike Group, are conducting a series of bilateral exercises with the Republic of Korea armed forces July 16-19... MORE

Exercise Tiger Balm 2014 Kicks off in Hawaii
July 16, 2014 — Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment "Cacti," 3nd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, welcomed Singapore Army soldiers to Hawaii during the opening ceremony for Tiger Balm... MORE

Pacific Partnership Completes Philippines Mission
July 15, 2014 — With wind and rain from the outer bands of Typhoon Rammasun pelting the area, Pacific Partnership 2014 (PP14) held its closing ceremony July 15 in a local establishment that still bears the scars from... MORE

RIMPAC 2014 Participants Conduct Sinking Exercise
July 15, 2014 — Live fire from ships, submarines and aircraft participating in the Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) 2014 sank the decommissioned USS Tuscaloosa (LST 1187) at about 12:15 p.m., July 14, in waters... MORE

Navy, Air Force Officials Approve Return to Flight for F-35
July 15, 2014 — Airworthiness authorities for the Navy and the Air Force approved the F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter fleet to resume limited flight, Pentagon Press Secretary Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby... MORE

Energy Chief Discusses Clean Energy, Nuclear Security in China
July 15, 2014 — 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... MORE