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Army Signaleers Keep 14th Missile Defense Battery Connected
August 26, 2015 — KYOGAMISAKI, Japan - Signal Soldiers from the 94th Army Air and Missile DefenseCommand, 78th Network Enterprise Center, and the 307th Expeditionary SignalBattalion enhanced the ability of the 14th... MORE

KYOGAMISAKI, Japan (Aug. 25, 2015) - Signal Soldiers from the 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, 78th Network Enterprise Center, and the 307th Expeditionary Signal Battalion work on enhancing the ability of the 14th Missile Defense Battery, 94th AAMDC to communicate with their higher headquarters and transmit accurate missile defense data to meet their regional and homeland defense missions.

Repairing a Wounded Falcon - the Mission of Aircraft Structural Maintenance
August 26, 2015 — MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- "I'm warning you ahead of time - most shops say 'be careful' when entering certain areas - but we really mean it," said Tech. Sgt. Adam Corey. "Try not to breathe in too... MORE

Pacific Angel Philippines Mass Casualty Exercise Improves Emergency Response
August 26, 2015 — TAGBILIRAN, Philippines -- In 2013, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake devastated Bohol Province, Philippines, destroying bridges and turning buildings into piles of rubble. The damage was... MORE

Alaska Air National Guard Hosts Joint Multinational Humanitarian Exercise on JBER
August 25, 2015 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — The Alaska Air National Guard’s 176th Wing began hosting the week-long Pacific Airlift Rally here today, working with forces from 14 Pacific Rim nations to... MORE

In this photo, participants of the command post exercise portion of the Pacific Airlift Rally gather for an opening speech on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Aug. 25. The Pacific Airlift Rally is a bi-annual, multinational military-airlift symposium for nations in the Indo-Pacific Region and is hosted by the Pacific Air Forces.

Pacific Partnership 2015 Personnel Participate in Restorative Medicine Summit in Da Nang
August 25, 2015 — DA NANG, Vietnam - Approximately 90 medical professionals from the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) and Vietnamese hospitals and medical centers conducted a restorative medical summit at the Da Nang... MORE

DA NANG, Vietnam (Aug. 22, 2015) - A Vietnamese father and his daughter speak to U.S. and Vietnamese medical personnel at the Da Nang Northern Hotel during a restorative medicine summit as part of Pacific Partnership 2015. The girl received reconstructive procedures from a previous Pacific Partnership mission after suffering widespread burns, and the father brought her to the summit to express his gratitude for the medical care. The hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) is currently in Vietnam for its fourth mission port of PP15. Pacific Partnership is in its 10th iteration and is the largest annual multilateral humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

I Corps Establishes Radio Communication with Third Republic of Korea Army
August 25, 2015 — YONGIN, South Korea -- Communication is one of the most importantcapabilities of a military, and the ability to communicate effectively andsafely with its allies is equally important to be an... MORE

Seven Countries Participate in Exercise
August 25, 2015 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- The Pacific Air Forces' area of responsibility is home to 60 percent of the world's population, comprising 36 nations spread over 52 percent of the Earth's... MORE

In this photo, U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft maintainers assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron out of Yokota Air Base Japan, observe a departing F-22 Raptor on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Aug. 14. JBER is hosting Red Flag-Alaska, a series of Pacific Air Forces training exercises for U.S. and international forces to provide joint offensive, counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large-force employment in a simulated combat environment.

Pacific Air Forces Hosts Pacific Airlift Rally 2015
August 25, 2015 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Pacific Airlift Rally 2015 is underway at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 22 through 28. Pacific Airlift Rally is a biennial, military airlift... MORE

Munitions Airmen Blow Doors Off Red Flag
August 25, 2015 — EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- A unique aspect of Eielson is it only really has two seasons - RED FLAG-Alaska season, and RF-A preparation season.The Airmen at the 354th Maintenance Squadron's... MORE

Chief of Defense Wraps Up Exercise Keris Aman 2015
August 24, 2015 — PORT DICKSON, Malaysia - The Malaysian Armed Forces’ highest ranking general officially closed Exercise Keris Aman 2015 during a ceremony at the Army Academy, Segenting Camp, here, Aug. 24.Malaysian... MORE

In this photo, Malaysian Chief of Defense Forces Gen. Zulkifeli bin Mohd Zin, center left, and Canadian Armed Forces Brig. Gen. William F. Seymour, U.S. Pacific Command Deputy Director of International Operations and Engagement, center right, pose for a group photo with participants of Exercise Keris Aman 2015, during the closing ceremony at Army Academy, Segenting Camp, Aug. 24, in Port Dickson, Malaysia. Keris Aman is the largest multinational peacekeeping training event this year and is co-hosted by the Malaysian Armed Forces and U.S. Pacific Command with representatives from 29 nations participating.

Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Travel to Sri Lanka
August 24, 2015 — Washington, DC - Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Biswal will travel to Sri Lanka August 25-26 with Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and... MORE

Ashland, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit to Depart Saipan
August 24, 2015 — SAIPAN, Northern Mariana Islands – Federal and local officials announced that the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) embarked aboard the dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) completed its... MORE

SAIPAN, Northern Mariana Islands (Aug. 22, 2015) - Rear Adm. Bette Bolivar, commander of Joint Region Marianas, speaks with Saipan media during a press conference with Steve DeBlasio, the federal coordinating officer for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Lt. Gov. Ralph Torres and Lt. Col. Eric Malinowski, liaison for 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The press conference addressed the military's involvement in disaster relief efforts in Saipan after Typhoon Soudelor and to announce the departure of the Navy and Marine Corps teams from the island.

USS Fort Worth Completes 2015 CARAT with Indonesia and Malaysia
August 24, 2015 — SULU SEA -- The littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) wrapped up its participation in Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercises with both Indonesia and Malaysia following an... MORE

SULU SEA (Aug. 19, 2015) - The littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) transits in formation with ships from the Royal Malaysian navy as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Malaysia 2015. CARAT is an annual, bilateral exercise series with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations.

Army Civic Action Team Departs Palau, Air Force Takes on Mission
August 24, 2015 — KOROR, Republic of Palau (NNS) -- It was a standing ovation as members of the U.S. Army Civic Action Team (CAT) 84-03 were recognized for their efforts during a change of charge ceremony in the... MORE

Reserve Pilots Drop Joint Direct Attack Munitions from Upgraded F-22s
August 24, 2015 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF RICHARDSON, Alaska -- During a recent Unit Training Assembly weekend Alaska Reserve pilots from the 302nd Fighter Squadron dropped Joint Direct Attack Munitions from F-22s... MORE

U.S. Outlines Asia-Pacific Maritime Security Strategy
August 21, 2015 — WASHINGTON — The United States has spelled out its maritime security strategy so that all nations understand the American position, David Shear, the assistant secretary of defense for Asian-Pacific... MORE

Army’s I Corps Supports DoD Asia-Pacific Rebalance
August 21, 2015 — WASHINGTON — The Defense Department’s Asia-Pacific rebalance has entered its next phase, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said earlier this year, and the Army’s I Corps is positioned to support it, I... MORE

In this photo file, A Marine Corps KC-130 prepares to transport evacuees from Tacloban Air Base to the Manila area in support of Operation Damayan. The George Washington Strike Group and the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade are assisting the Philippine government in response to the aftermath of typhoon Haiyan in the Republic of the Philippines.

Team Kadena Kicks Off Aviation Training Relocation at Tsuiki Air Base
August 21, 2015 — TSUIKI AIR BASE, Japan -- More than 150 Airmen from the 18th Wing and the first group of F-15 Eagles from the 44th Fighter Squadron began Aviation Training Relocation today at Tsuiki Air Base,... MORE

In this photo, F-15 Eagles from the 44th Fighter Squadron park in front of Japanese Air Self-Defense Force members at Tsuiki Air Base, Japan, Aug. 21, 2015. The 44th came to Tsuiki to participate in a two week long Aviation Training Relocation with Japanese Air Self-Defense Force.

Navy Installations in Japan, Guam, Hawaii and Singapore to Participate in Citadel Pacific 2015
August 21, 2015 — WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Exercise Citadel Pacific 2015 (CP 15) will be conducted on Navy installations throughout the U.S. Pacific command area of responsibility, including Navy Region Japan, Joint Region... MORE

Accomplishing the Mission
August 21, 2015 — CAMP CASEY, South Korea -- Bags are being packed and minds are starting to thinkof home. The end is near and they are on the last stretch, but the mission isongoing and the training does not stop. The... MORE