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Dunford: U.S. Engagement in Pacific ‘Unprecedented’
November 5, 2015 — TOKYO, November 4, 2015 — Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. met with Japanese leaders here today to discuss freedom of navigation, changes to the U.S.-Japan alliance and threats and... MORE

Anchorage Assists Stranded Sri Lankan-flagged Fishing Vessel
November 5, 2015 — INDIAN OCEAN - San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage (LPD 23) rendered assistance and provided aid to the crew of a stranded Sri Lankan-flagged fishing vessel, M/V Lakshan,... MORE

Japan Air Self-Defense Force visits 909th Air Refueling Squadron
November 5, 2015 — KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- A group of more than 60 Japan Air Self-Defense Force members toured the 909th Air Refueling Squadron and interacted with Kadena's Airmen Oct. 29, 2015.The tour consisted of a... MORE

Readout of Secretary of Defense Ash Carter's Meeting With Malaysian Prime Minister in Malaysia
November 4, 2015 — Pentagon Press Secretary Peter Cook provided the following readout: Secretary of Defense Ash Carter met with Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak following the secretary's participation in the... MORE

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter meets with Prime Minister of Malaysia Najib Razak and Malaysia Minister of Defense Hishammuddin Hussein during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Defense Ministers Meeting Plus in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Nov. 4, 2015. The leaders discussed matters of mutual importance. During the trip the secretary will meet with leaders from more than a dozen nations across East Asia and South Asia to help advance the next phase of the U.S. military’s rebalance in the region by modernizing longtime alliances and building new partnerships.

PACOM Commander Admiral Harry Harris at His Meeting with PLA General Fang
November 4, 2015 — OPENING STATEMENT: ADM Harris: General Fang, let me begin by thanking youfor sitting with me and the American delegation today. It is a pleasure for meto be back in China. I was here last year, when... MORE

Admiral Harry B. Harris, Jr. Commander, U.S. Pacific Command.

Safety, Precision Vital during Engine Running Off-load
November 4, 2015 — OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Hot air whips around as the engine of the C-130 Hercules roars, yet Airmen assigned to the 731st Air Mobility Squadron are not deterred by the forceful winds.These... MORE

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea (Nov. 3, 2015) - Members of the 731st Air Mobility Squadron perform a running offload of a C-130 Hercules from Yokota Air Base, Japan, at Osan Air Base. Not stopping the engines during the offload means the aircrew does not have to run multiple checklists and procedures, thus saving time and resources during Vigilant Ace 16. Vigilant Ace 16 is a large-scale exercise designed to enhance combat capabilities and interoperability of the U.S. and Republic of Korea Air Forces.

Airfield Managers Maintain the Flightline during Vigilant Ace 16
November 4, 2015 — OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea - During the readiness exercise Vigilant Ace 16, every participating aircraft requires a safe and functioning flightline in order to complete their mission-specific... MORE

Military Sealift Command's Lewis and Clark Arrives in Vanuatu for Continuing Support of KOA MOANA 15-3
November 4, 2015 — LUGANVILLE, Republic of Vanuatu (NNS) -- The U.S. Ambassador to Vanuatu Walter E. North attended Exercise KOA MOANA 15-3 Vanuatu opening ceremony at the Vanuatu Police Force here, Nov. 4."The waters... MORE

176th Wing Delivers Rescue Capabilities Across Pacific
November 4, 2015 — Kadena Air Base, Japan -- Alaska Air National Guardsmen from the 176th Wing, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, conducted a long-range search and rescue training exercise with Airmen here from the 31st... MORE

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Shane Hargis, Alaska Air National Guard’s 212th Rescue Squadron pararescueman, and Maj. Jay Casello, 212th RQS combat rescue officer, begin a mock search for survivors aboard a Guardian Angel rescue craft Oct. 31, 2015, near the coast of White Beach Naval Base, Japan. The rescue team was airdropped by a C-17 Globemaster from Alaska ANG’s 249th Airlift Squadron in a long range search and rescue exercise.

Carter Reiterates Call for Peaceful Resolution in South China Sea
November 4, 2015 — WASHINGTON, November 4, 2015 — Defense Secretary Ash Carter reiterated today the U.S. call for a peaceful resolution to the tensions in the South China Sea.Carter spoke during a media availability at... MORE

Germantown Returns to Sasebo
November 4, 2015 — SASEBO, Japan – The amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) returned to its forward-deployed home port after completing a four-month patrol, Nov. 4. Their accomplishments during the... MORE

Key West Visits Subic Bay during Western Pacific Deployment
November 4, 2015 — SUBIC BAY, Philippines (NNS) -- The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Key West (SSN 722) arrived in Subic Bay for a visit as part of its deployment to the Western Pacific, Nov. 4. "I'm... MORE

Statement on Admiral Harris’ Meeting with PLA Military Officials
November 3, 2015 — Aspart of a visit scheduled months ago, USPACOM Commander Adm. Harry B. Harris, Jr.conducted official calls with People’s Liberation Army leaders on Nov. 3 tocontinue high level dialogue between the... MORE

Carter Discusses Asia-Pacific Issues at Malaysia Meeting
November 3, 2015 — WASHINGTON, November 3, 2015 — Defense Secretary Ash Carter today met with several counterparts representing nations from across the Asia-Pacific region during the Association of Southeast Asian... MORE

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks with several defense officials during a reception at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Defense Ministers Meeting Plus in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Nov. 3, 2015.

Ronald Reagan Sailors Visit Korean Nursing Home
November 3, 2015 — BUSAN, Republic of Korea (NNS) -- Sailors from the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) visited the Jung Hwa nursing home for a community relations project... MORE

Carter: North Korea 'Up Close, Dangerous' Threat
November 3, 2015 — WASHINGTON, November 3, 2015 — The United States and South Korea have an "iron clad" alliance in the face of the "up close, dangerous" threat of North Korea, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said... MORE

SEOUL, Republic of Korea (Nov. 1, 2015) - Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and Republic of Korea Minister of Defense Minkoo Han visit The Korean Demilitarized Zone during Carter's visit as part of his Asia-Pacific trip. During the trip, the secretary will meet with leaders from more than a dozen nations across East Asia and South Asia to help advance the next phase of the U.S. military's rebalance in the region by modernizing longtime alliances and building new partnerships.

Real-world Missions Continue during Vigilant Ace 16
November 3, 2015 — OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- F-16s scream down the runway trailing fire, while A-10s and C-17s slip almost silently onto the airfield. Osan's night sky is filled with the lights and sounds of... MORE

Weapons load crew team Airmen from the 25th Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepare to load munitions onto A-10 Thunderbolt IIs during the Vigilant Ace 16 exercise on Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Nov. 1, 2015. The munitions Airmen can load up to 16,000 pounds of mixed ordnance onto the A-10 airframe. The A-10 is powered by two General Electric TF34-GE-100 turbofan engines producing 9,065 pounds of thrust each, and the A-10 is capable of reaching speeds of 450 nautical miles per hour.

Civil Action Team Improves Quality of Life for Palau Residents
November 3, 2015 — ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- About 800 miles southwest of Guam lies a collection of small islands that make up the nation of Palau. With little contact to the outside world, approximately 18,000... MORE

Japan, U.S. Responders Participate in Aircraft Egress Training
November 3, 2015 — KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Members from Kadena and local Okinawa emergency agencies participated in an aircraft egress training event Oct. 29 at Kadena Air Base.The event was held to let both U.S... MORE

Self-Aid Buddy Care Integral to Enhanced Readiness
November 3, 2015 — OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Throughout the readiness exercise Vigilant Ace 16, members are enhancing their training requirements through training and testing.Self-Aid Buddy Care is a training... MORE