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3rd Air Support Operations Squadron Conducts Joint 'Jump Week' with 1 Geronimo Troops
June 2, 2015 — Two doors on the aircraft flew open with a bang and the wind pulled and tugged, trying to grab whatever or whoever it could.The jumpmaster yelled "Go! Go! Go!" as the Airmen and paratroopers fell like... MORE

JOINT BASE ELEMENDORF-RICHADSON, Alaska (May 21, 2015) - A Tactical Air Control Party specialist with Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson’s 3rd Air Support Operations Squadron, jumps out of a UH-60 Black Hawk during Kodiak Solstice jump week on JBER Thursday. Kodiak Solstice was hosted by the 3rd ASOS and integrated Soldiers from the 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th infantry Division.

Pegasus in the Sky: HMH-463 Conducts Transportation
June 2, 2015 — U.S. Marines with Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, conducted refueling and transport operations with two CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters May 22 at Mount Bundy... MORE

45th Sustainment Brigade Soldiers Participate in Joint Convoy Live Fire Exercise
June 2, 2015 — More than 130 Soldiers from the 45th Sustainment Brigade participated in a Joint Convoy Live Fire exercise with the Marines that pulled together all of their tactical training skills they have honed... MORE

POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, Hawaii (May 29, 2015) - A Marine fires a Javelin during Operation Lava Viper.

Carter: U.S., Vietnam Committed to Defense Relationship
June 2, 2015 — The United States and Vietnam are committed to deepening their defense relationship, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said yesterday in the Vietnamese capital of Hanoi during a news conference with... MORE

HANOI, Vietnam (June 1, 2015) - Defense Secretary Ash Carter, left, and Vietnamese Defense Minister Gen. Phung Quang Thanh hold a news conference. Carter is on a 10-day trip to meet with Asia-Pacific partner nations and affirm the U.S. commitment to the region.

Face of Defense: Airman, Wife Help People in Philippine Villages
June 2, 2015 — Thousands of miles away in remote Philippine villages, families lack access to medication and basic health care. The medical needs of the people in the Philippines are tremendous, especially in the... MORE

In this file photo, Air Force Master Sgt. Cesar Jurilla and his wife, Cora, travel annually to remote villages in the Philippines as a part of a medical mission with the Filipino ministry of California’s San Bernardino Roman Catholic diocese. Courtesy photo

USNS Millinocket Arrives in 7th Fleet for Pacific Partnership
June 1, 2015 — The Military Sealift Command joint high speed vessel USNS Millinocket (JHSV 3) arrived in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations May 31 in support of Pacific Partnership 2015 (PP15).Millinocket and... MORE

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 27, 2015) - The Military Sealift Command joint high-speed vessel USNS Millinocket (JHSV 3) is underway in the Pacific Ocean for Pacific Partnership 2015. Now in its tenth iteration, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multilateral humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. While training for crisis conditions, Pacific Partnership missions have provided medical care to approximately 270,000 patients and veterinary services to more than 38,000 animals. Additionally, Pacific Partnership has provided critical infrastructure development to host nations through the completion of more than 180 engineering projects.

New US-Vietnam Agreement Shows Growth, Challenges
June 1, 2015 — The US and Vietnam signed a defense agreement Monday, a document which officials hope will grow the military relationship between the two nations and will eventually lead to co-production of military... MORE

HANOI, Vietnam (June 1, 2015) - Vietnamese Minister of Defense General Phung Quang Thanh welcomes Defense Secretary Ash Carter with an honor cordon. Carter is on a 10-day trip to the Asia-Pacific to meet with partner nations and affirm U.S. commitment to the region.

Team Carl Vinson Assists Distressed Mariner
June 1, 2015 — USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) crew and embarked Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 15 "Red Lions" rendered assistance to a mariner, who had been alone at sea for more than 30 days aboard his 35-foot... MORE

Kunsan Hosts Buddy Wing 15-4
June 1, 2015 — The 8th Fighter Wing is hosting members from the Republic of Korea Air Force's 123rd Tactical Fighter Squadron, 20th Fighter Wing, Seosan Air Base, to participate in Exercise Buddy Wing 15-4 here,... MORE

Carter Discusses Security Issues With Asia-Pacific Defense Leaders
June 1, 2015 — U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter met with a several defense leaders from Asia-Pacific nations today in Singapore during the Shangri-La Dialogue, a major annual forum for key leaders in the... MORE

Carter: Asia-Pacific Will Continue to ‘Rise’ With Strong Security Architecture
June 1, 2015 — A strong and inclusive security architecture is key to ensuring the opportunity for the Asia-Pacific region to continue to rise, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said today at the Shangri-La Dialogue in... MORE

IISS Shangri-La Dialogue: “A Regional Security Architecture Where Everyone Rises”
June 1, 2015 — Well, thank you, John, thanks for that kind introduction. Thank you for sponsoring this remarkable forum. Over its history, IISS has hosted invaluable conversations like Shangri-La Dialogue and... MORE

In this photo, Secretary of Defense Ash Carter delivers the keynote address to kickoff the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, May 30, 2015. Carter spoke of strengthening relations between Asia-Pacific nations and countered provocative land reclamation efforts by China.

Expert Field Medical Badge tests Soldiers' Abilities, Motivation for Success
June 1, 2015 — Friday is a day celebrated by workers around the world because it signals the end to the workweek. For 27 Soldiers serving in South Korea, it was the end of a multi-week challenge that tested their... MORE

YONGSAN GARRISON, South Korea (May 29, 2015) - Soldiers from the U.S. and South Korean armies participated in the march as part of an Expert Field Medical Badge test in Paju.

Japan-U.S.-Australia Defense Ministers Meeting Joint Statement
June 1, 2015 — Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani, U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter, and Australian Minister for Defence Kevin Andrews held trilateral defense ministerial talks in Singapore today , on the... MORE

USS Shiloh to Arrive in Subic
May 29, 2015 — USS Shiloh (CG-67) is set to arrive in Subic Bay over the weekend for a port visit as part of an ongoing patrol in the Pacific theater. The USS Shiloh is part of the forward-deployed Naval Forces of... MORE

File photo of the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile destroyer USS Shiloh (CG 67) moors pierside at her forward-deployed base, Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka

Rebalance Continues America’s Historic Role in Asia-Pacific
May 29, 2015 — America’s rebalance to the Asia-Pacific is a continuation of its pivotal role over the past 70 years in helping ensure prosperity in the region, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said yesterday.Speaking to... MORE

Further, Faster with More: Special Forces Appreciates Osprey's Capabilities
May 29, 2015 — Among the first special operators to commence the opening salvo against terrorists in Afghanistan, Oct. 19, 2001, were Green Berets, from the 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group, whose motto,... MORE

TORII STATION, Okinawa (May 28, 2015) - One commonality of these professionals is a penchant for jumping out of a perfectly good airplane -or a helicopter - or both.

USS Topeka Arrives in Guam Homeport
May 29, 2015 — The Los Angeles-class submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754) arrived at its new homeport of U.S. Naval Base Guam May 29. Topeka is the fourth submarine assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron (CSS) 15 as... MORE

USS Jacksonville Visits Malaysia During Western Pacific Deployment
May 29, 2015 — The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Jacksonville (SSN 699) arrived in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia for a port visit as part of its Western Pacific deployment May 26.The officers and crew of... MORE

U.S. Pacific Command Change of Command
May 28, 2015 — Well, with so many military careers, Sam – like so with – like with so many military careers, excuse me, Sam Locklear’s began with enlistment papers. Some of you may not know this, but because Sam was... MORE

PEARL HARBOR (May 27, 2015) - U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM) and U.S. Pacific Fleet (USPACFLT) held a joint change of command ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. During the dual ceremony, Adm. Scott H. Swift relieved Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr. as the PACFLT commander and Harris assumed command of USPACOM from Adm. Samuel J. Locklear III.