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U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys Prove Capable to Support any Operation Around the Globe
February 19, 2015 — Five MV-22 Ospreys flew over 2,200 nautical miles to participate in exercise Cobra Gold 2015 Feb. 7-21, and in the process, marked the first time the Osprey has been refueled by the U.S. Air Force... MORE

Green Bay Arrives in Sasebo, Joins Bonhomme Richard ARG
February 19, 2015 — USS Green Bay (LPD 20) arrived in Sasebo Feb. 19, bringing the Navy’s latest technology to its largest numbered fleet after transiting the Pacific Ocean from its former homeport of San Diego.“The crew... MORE

U.S., Thai Militaries Host open House for Local Schools
February 19, 2015 — The Royal Thai Air Force along with U.S. Marines and Navy personnel held Friendship Day, Feb. 13, to allow school children the opportunity to see some of the training the two nations have been engaged... MORE

The Ebola Virus, Dengue Fever, Malaria: U.S., Asian Military Medics Collaborate on Crises at Cobra Gold 2015
February 19, 2015 — Approximately 125 military and civilian medical professionals from eight different nations attended an Exercise Cobra Gold 2015 sponsored medical symposium at the Lop Buri Inn Resort, Mueang Lop Buri... MORE

Japan, U.S. Conduct Bilateral Training at Torii Station
February 19, 2015 — Emergency response personnel from Kadena Air Base, Torii Station and variousdepartments of the Okinawa Prefecture conducted an annual bilateral aircraftmishap exercise Feb. 17 at Torii Station,... MORE

Japan, US Armies Train Together during Exercise North Wind 2015
February 19, 2015 — Soldiers with U.S. Army Alaska and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force completed the first week of training in Exercise North Wind 2015 here, Feb. 15.The two forces met with an eagerness to learn and... MORE

U.S. and Thai military members conduct CBRN training together
February 18, 2015 — U.S. Marines, Sailors and Thai military members joined forces to conduct chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear response training for exercise Cobra Gold 2015 Feb. 16, 2015 at Camp Samaesan,... MORE

American -Thai U.S. Marine builds community in Thailand during Cobra Gold 15
February 18, 2015 — Exercise Cobra Gold has taken place in Thailand for the past 33 years. During its 34th iteration, Cobra Gold 2015 focuses on humanitarian civic action, community engagement and medical activities to... MORE

COPE NORTH 15 kicks off at Andersen
February 18, 2015 — Exercise Cope North 15 kicked off Feb. 15 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, and will run through Feb. 27.This year marks the 86th iteration of the multilateral training exercise which is a... MORE

Carter Takes Helm as 25th Secretary of Defense
February 17, 2015 — Ash Carter, who was sworn in earlier today as the 25th secretary of defense, laid out his top priorities in a message to the DoD workforce. Carter’s message reads as follows: To all Department of... MORE

USS Lassen Enhances Cooperation with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force
February 17, 2015 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) conducted bilateral operations with two Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyers in support of region surface warfare... MORE

U.S., Asian Military Medics collaborate on crises at Cobra Gold 2015
February 17, 2015 — Approximately 125 military and civilian medical professionals from eight different nations attended an Exercise Cobra Gold 2015 sponsored medical symposium at the Lop Buri Inn Resort, Mueang Lop Buri... MORE

Alaska Training Event Unites Nations, Hones Best Practices
February 13, 2015 — Some eight months of planning culminated in the international Cold Regions Military Mountaineering Collaborative Event held at the Northern Warfare Training Center in Black Rapids, Alaska, where 12... MORE

U.S., Thai, Korean Marines Get Schooled in Jungle Survival
February 13, 2015 — U.S., Thai and Korean Marines conducted jungle survival training Feb. 12, 2015, for exercise Cobra Gold 2015 at Camp Lotawin, Kingdom of Thailand.Thai military instructors showed the class various... MORE

Senate Confirms Carter as Defense Secretary
February 13, 2015 — The US Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly approved Ash Carter to become the country's 25th defense secretary.After a weeks-long delay while he recovered from back surgery, Carter's nomination sailed... MORE

Andersen Teams with Saipan Firefighters for F-16 Familiarization Training
February 13, 2015 — Members of Team Andersen recently flew to the nearby island of Saipan in theCommonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands Feb. 12, 2015, to familiarize andassist Saipan International Airport fire... MORE

Ambassador Kennedy and First Lady of Japan Visit Olympia
February 13, 2015 — The crew of the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Olympia (SSN 717) welcomed First Lady Akie Abe, the wife of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, during a tour of the submarine Feb. 12. The... MORE

Pacific Fleet Hosts Senior Leaders Course, Strengthens International Bonds
February 13, 2015 — Senior military leaders from 14 nations gathered at U.S. Pacific Fleet (PACFLT) headquarters here in Hawaii for the Naval War College Combined Force Maritime Component Commander (CFMCC) Flag Officer... MORE

25th Infantry Division Kicks off Cobra Gold 15
February 12, 2015 — U.S. Soldiers with the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, stood alongside Thai Soldiers from the 31-1st Infantry Regiment, King's Guard Rapid Deployment Force, during a Cobra... MORE

Presidents Day: Honoring U.S. Presidents Washington and Lincoln
February 12, 2015 — U.S. Holidays Washington’s Birthday is a U.S. federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of February in honor of George Washington, the first president of the United States. Increasingly, the... MORE