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Blue Ridge Visits Singapore to Strengthen Multilateral Relationships
April 30, 2015 — The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and embarked staff arrived in Singapore, April 30, to emphasize the U.S. Navy's commitment to building and strengthening relationships in the... MORE

HONG KONG (Apr. 30, 2015) Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) haul in a line as the ship moors for a port visit. Mustin is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility in support of security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

U.S., South Korean Soldiers Perform Cold Load Operations
April 30, 2015 — In a tall reed field where Koreanroe deer hopped around, a group of young South Korean soldiers stood withcamouflage faces, fully-packed rucksacks on their backs and K-2 rifles in theirhands.The South... MORE

In this file photo, South Korean soldiers, from the 603rd Air Assault Battalion, unload a CH-47 Chinook at LZ, a northern part of TTA TOM, in South Korea, April 21, 2015.

Statement by Secretary Kerry: $10 Million in Humanitarian Support to Nepal
April 30, 2015 — On behalf of the United States, let me begin by expressing my deepestcondolences to all those affected by the earthquake in Nepal, including thefamilies of those who died in Nepal, India, Bangladesh,... MORE

Palawan Communities Celebrate Completion of New School Facilities
April 30, 2015 — Philippine, U.S., and Australian forces joined barangay, meaning village in Filipino, communities including San Rafael, Santa Lourdes, and Sabang to turnover brand new school buildings to elementary... MORE

PALAWAN, Philippines (Apr. 28, 2015) - U.S. military service members talk to children during exercise Balikatan 2015's San Rafael High School ribbon cutting ceremony in San Rafael. Construction of the BK15 humanitarian civic assistance projects started this past March with the Armed Forces of the Philippines, U.S. forces and Australian forces working shoulder-to-shoulder to construct a two-classroom building for Santa Lourdes National High School, Sabang Elementary School, San Rafael High School and San Rafael Elementary School. This year marks the 31st iteration of the exercise, which is an annual Philippine-U.S. bilateral military training exercise and humanitarian civic assistance engagement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal/Released)

US Ambassador Helps Open National Coast Watch Center to Enhance Philippine Maritime Domain Awareness
April 30, 2015 — Ambassador Philip S. Goldberg, cut the ribbon inaugurating the National CoastWatch Center in an action that underscores the U.S. commitment to helping thePhilippines manage and secure its maritime... MORE

Marines Rehearse Critical EOD, CBRN, Joint Training
April 30, 2015 — Sirens screech as two figures fully loaded with safety equipment breeze through the hazy, clouded air. With voices muffled behind gas masks, they shout instructions to each other as they entered the... MORE

PACOM Joint Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team Deployed to Nepal
April 29, 2015 — U.S. Pacific Command continues to workclosely with the U.S. Embassy in Nepal and U.S. Agency for InternationalDevelopment colleagues to determine how USPACOM forces and assets can assistthe Government... MORE

US Marines Share Communications Practices with Armed Forces of the Philippines
April 29, 2015 — U.S. Marines from the 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade based out of Camp Pendleton, California, spent the day sharing communications practices with Philippine Marines from 3rd Marine Brigade, Western... MORE

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific (Apr. 29, 2015) - U.S. Marines from the 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade conduct shoulder-to-shoulder communications training with their Philippine Marine counterparts from WESCOM's 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade as part of exercise Balikatan 2015. The exercise is an opportunity for the two nations' militaries to share capabilities and best practices, and to build their partnership.

Japanese and U.S. Submarine Forces Bolster Alliance in Guam
April 29, 2015 — Rear Adm. William R. Merz, commander, Submarine Group 7, and Vice Adm. Masakazu Kaji, commander, Fleet Submarine Force of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) visited Naval Base Guam April... MORE

Carter Discusses Cooperation With Japanese Counterpart
April 29, 2015 — Defense Secretary Ash Carter and Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani met for an hour at the Pentagon yesterday to discuss implementation plans of the newly released guidelines for U.S.-Japan... MORE

WASHINGTON (Apr. 28, 2015) - U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter, left, hosts an honor cordon for Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani as he arrives at the Pentagon to discuss matters of mutual importance.

Misawa Air Base Celebrates 70 Years of Bilateral Cooperation
April 29, 2015 — This year marks the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II and thebeginning of the strategic partnership between the United States and Japan. Incelebration, the theme of the 2015 Bilateral... MORE

Joint Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team Deploys to Nepal from Kadena Air Base
April 29, 2015 — U.S. Pacific Command deployed a JointHumanitarian Assistance Survey Team to Nepal from Kadena Air Base early April29 in an effort to assist earthquake relief efforts.Kadena’s Airmen worked through the... MORE

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (Apr, 29, 2015) - Members of a U.S. Pacific Command Joint Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team load onto a U.S. Marine Corps C-130. The team is deploying to Nepal to assist earthquake relief efforts. Kadena’s Airmen worked through the night to load the team’s 20-plus members and gear for the departure.

Nepal: U.S. Relief and Recovery Targeting Most Affected Populations
April 28, 2015 — Ambassador Peter W. Bodde welcomed the U.S. Disaster Assistance and ResponseTeam (DART) to Nepal today, April 28. The team is deployed to assist withrelief and recovery efforts in coordination with... MORE

In this file photo, Ambassador Bodde welcomes the Disaster Assistance and Response Team to Nepal.

US, ROK Navies Strengthen Partnerships through Anti-submarine Warfare Cooperation
April 28, 2015 — Senior leaders from the U.S. and Republic of Korea navies met at the headquarters of the Republic of Korea Fleet April 27, for a series of staff talks on anti-submarine warfare (ASW) cooperation. The... MORE

BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Apr. 27, 2015) - Vice Adm. Robert Thomas, center, commander of U.S. 7th Fleet, prepares to deliver opening remarks to Republic of Korea Navy leadership during an anti-submarine warfare (ASW) cooperation committee meeting. The bilateral ASW cooperation committee is designed to exchange knowledge and develop training scenarios that enhance proficiency in ASW skills between the U.S. and ROK navies. Subject matter experts from both navies meet quarterly to discuss the development of ongoing ASW initiatives. 150427-N-AD372-131

Leaders Discuss U.S.-Australia Defense Cooperation
April 28, 2015 — Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work met yesterday with Australian Assistant Minister for Defense Stuart Robert at the Pentagon to discuss the deep bilateral defense cooperation between the U.S. and... MORE

Carter: U.S, Japan Defense Guidelines ‘Break New Ground’
April 28, 2015 — American and Japanese national security leaders unveiled the new guidelines for U.S.-Japan defense cooperation today, saying the new rules will promote peace and stability not only in the region, but... MORE

NEW YORK CITY, NY (Apr.27, 2015) - U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter, far right, and U.S. Secretary of State John F. Kerry, second from right, shake hands with Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani, far left, and Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida after a joint press conference.

Soldiers Are Diplomats in Camo: Army Secretary
April 28, 2015 — Secretary of the Army John McHugh met with Soldiers of the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, here on Saturday, to discuss the important role Soldiers perform when partnering... MORE

2+2 Press Availability with Japan
April 28, 2015 — SECRETARY KERRY: Well, good morning, everybody. It’s a great pleasure to welcome our Japanese colleagues, Foreign Minister Kishida and Defense Minister Nakatani, here to New York. And we are... MORE

Expeditionary Strike Group 7 completes Fleet Synthetic Training - Joint Exercise (FST-J)
April 28, 2015 — Expeditionary Strike Group 7 (ESG-7) completed their annual Fleet Synthetic Training – Joint Exercise (FST-J) 15-72 aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) April 20-24.FST-J... MORE

Japan Honors America's Heroes
April 28, 2015 — His Excellency Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan, laid a wreath at the Tomb ofthe Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery to honor America'sfallen.Abe was escorted during the Armed Forces Full... MORE