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USS Blue Ridge Conducts Fast Cruise, Prepares for Patrols
February 27, 2015 — Sailors aboard U.S 7th Fleet Flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) conducted a simulated underway known as a “fast cruise” Feb. 27, to prepare for their upcoming sea trials. The fast cruise is a series of... MORE

U.S. Embassy Continues Demining Assistance in Sri Lanka
February 27, 2015 — Lieutenant Dave Chesson from the U.S. Embassy delivered donated equipment todayto assist with demining efforts in the former war-affected areas of Sri Lanka. This particular shipment is valued at... MORE

Marines Rehearse Aircraft Fire Response
February 27, 2015 — A red-orange blaze erupts, illuminating the dark of night. Marines confront the dancing flames in the training pit with hoses jetting water to combat the fire. Marines assigned to Aircraft Rescue and... MORE

U.S, Japan Maritime Self Defense Force Mine Countermeasure Activities
February 26, 2015 — Commander, Amphibious Force 7th Fleet, Commander, Mine Countermeasures Squadron (MCMRON) 7, and Japan Maritime Self Defense Force Commander (JMSDF), Mine Warfare Force concluded a three day mine... MORE

OKINAWA, Japan (Feb 24, 2015) - Rear Adm. Hugh D. Wetherald, Commander, Amphibious Force Seventh Fleet, Rear Adm. Hiroshi Oka, Commander, Mine Warfare Force, Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force (JMSDF), and CAPT. Mike Dowling Commander, Mine Countermeasures Squadron (MCMRON) 7 discuss amphibious and mine warfare during the annual Mine Warfare Staff Talks hosted at Amphibious Force Seventh Fleet Headquarters in White Beach, Okinawa. This year's conference highlighted an increased focus on enhancing combined exercises to better integrate U.S. and Japanese forces and capabilities on a live-force environment.

Under Secretary Gottemoeller Travels to the Philippines, Vietnam, Australia and New Zealand
February 26, 2015 — Rose Gottemoeller, Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security, will travel to Manila, Quang Tri province, Hanoi, Canberra, Sydney, and Wellington for meetings with... MORE

Naval Air Facility Misawa and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Conduct Security Training
February 26, 2015 — Naval Air Facility (NAF) Misawa and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) conducted security training at Camp Hachinohe Feb. 24.JGSDF Soldiers and U.S. Navy Sailors shared security techniques... MORE

HACHINOHE, Japan (Feb. 24, 2014) - Builder 3rd Class Joshua Donahoe, from Huntington, W. V., assigned to Naval Air Facility (NAF) Misawa's Public Works Department, detains a Sailor assuming the role of an armed shooter while a member of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force provides extra security during bilateral security training at Camp Hachinohe. This training was conducted to familiarize NAF Misawa and JGSDF security forces with each other's communication and security techniques.

State’s Kim on U.S. Engagement with Asia-Pacific
February 26, 2015 — Over the past 70 years, we have witnessed amazing developments in the Asia-Pacific region. With hundreds of millions of citizens lifted out of poverty, the region is home to some of the fastest... MORE

Navy Hangar Construction Continues on Kadena Air Base
February 26, 2015 — Construction is nearly halfway complete on a project to relocate U.S. Navyaircraft operations on Kadena Air Base.Operations conducted by the U.S.Navy will be relocated from the northern runway toward... MORE

In this file photo, construction is nearly halfway complete on a project to relocate U.S. Navy aircraft operations on Kadena Air Base, Japan. Two aircraft hangars are being raised near the center of the base’s runway. The hangars will require less energy to operate, support the U.S. Navy’s current inventory of aircraft and reduce the amount of noise leaving Kadena Air Base.

Ambulances Delivered to Support Philippine Armed Forces
February 26, 2015 — Twenty-three high mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles, or Humvees, were delivered to the Philippine Armed Forces between Jan. 26 and Feb. 1 as part of a foreign military sales case facilitated by... MORE

USS Fort Worth Conducts Code for Unplanned Encounters at Sea with Chinese Navy
February 26, 2015 — The littoral combat shipUSS Fort Worth (LCS 3) practiced the Code for Unplanned Encounters at Sea(CUES) with the People's Liberation Army-Navy [PLA(N)] Jiangkai II frigateHengshui (FFG 572) Feb. 23... MORE

Rough Riders Take the Reins Aboard USS Fort Worth (LCS 3)
February 25, 2015 — LCS Crew 103 Rough Riders and the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) completed at-sea workups Feb. 24 following last week's crew swap, the first of three crew swaps during the ship's maiden... MORE

SOUTH CHINA SEA (Feb. 22, 2015) - An MQ-8B Fire Scout unmanned aircraft system from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 35 Detachment 2, prepares to land on the flight deck of the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS-3) during flight operations. Currently on a 16-month rotational deployment in support of the Asia-Pacific Rebalance, Fort Worth is a fast and agile warship tailor-made to patrol the region’s littorals and work hull-to-hull with partner navies, providing 7th Fleet with the flexible capabilities it needs now and in the future. 150222-N-VO234-165

Combined Forces Command Announces Start of Key Resolve 2015
February 25, 2015 — The Republic of Korea-United States Combined Forces Command announced the annual Key Resolve exercise will take place March 2 to 13, 2015. Key Resolve is an annual command post exercise that ensures... MORE

Patrol Squadron 45 Strengthens Partnership in the Philippines
February 25, 2015 — The Pelicans of Patrol Squadron (VP) 45 hosted members of the Philippine air force and navy aboard a U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon for a familiarization flight to increase understanding and showcase the... MORE

Japanese First Responders Team Up with US Partners during Exercise
February 25, 2015 — Japanese first responders teamed up with the various services on Okinawa Feb. 17, to participate in a simulated aircraft mishap exercise at Torii Station designed to review procedures for responding... MORE

U.S., Republic of Korea Marines Ruck Over Mountains
February 25, 2015 — U.S. Marines prepare for a 35- km hike by going through a 10- km looped course every day for a week. They were joined side by side with the Republic of Korea Marines as well. The Marines are hiking... MORE

In this file photo, U.S. and Republic of Korea Marines hike a 35- km path up a mountain Jan. 15 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-3 in Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea. The U.S. Marines hiked side-by-side with their ROK Marine counterparts through snow and ice. The U.S. Marines are reconnaissance men with Alpha Company, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. The ROK Marines are force reconnaissance men with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Division.

US Marines Operate Republic of Korea Weapons
February 25, 2015 — Marines step forward onto the firing range, leveling their sites on their targets, they await the command to fire. The command is given and the sound of gunfire rings in nearby ears as targets fall... MORE

Albuquerque Visits Australia during Final Deployment
February 24, 2015 — The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Albuquerque (SSN 706) arrived at Stirling, Australia, Feb. 24, for a scheduled visit as part of Albuquerque's final deployment before being... MORE

U.S. Air Force Marks First RQ-4 Global Hawk non-military Base Landing at Australia Air Show
February 24, 2015 — A remotely piloted U.S. Air Force RQ-4 Global Hawk aircraft landed under its ownpower Feb. 22, at Avalon Airport, Australia, marking the first time thehigh-altitude asset flew into a non-military air... MORE

MELBOURNE, Australia (Feb. 21, 2015) - An RQ-4 Global Hawk prepares to land at Avalon Airport, Victoria marking the first historic landing in Australia in preparation for the 2015 Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defense Exposition. Approximately 100 U.S. personnel will showcase U.S. military aircraft, including the Air Force's F-22 Raptor, F-16 Fighting Falcon, RQ-4 Global Hawk, B-52 Stratofortress, and KC-135 Stratotanker and the Navy's P-8A Poseidon at the airshow.

North Wind 2015 Features First-ever Joint Airborne Jump
February 24, 2015 — Soldiers from U.S. Army Alaska, or USARAK, and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, or JGSDF, completed Exercise North Wind 2015 here, Feb. 21.To better understand the capabilities of the two... MORE

US and Indian Army Special Forces Jump Together at Aero India
February 24, 2015 — Members of U.S and Indian Special Forces completed a combined freefall jump from a C-17 Globemaster III during Aero India for a parachuting demonstration at Air Force Station Yelahanka, Bengaluru,... MORE

AIR FORCE STATION YELAHANKA, India (Feb. 19, 2015) - Two Kadena F-15 Eagle fighter jets from the 44th Fighter Squadron sit as static display during Aero India. Aero India is India's premier aerospace exhibition and airshow and allows the United States to demonstrate its commitment to the security of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region and showcase defense aircraft and equipment, which ultimately contributes toward better regional cooperation and tactical compatibility with other countries. This year marks the 10th iteration of Aero India since its inception in 1996.