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DoD Sends Aircraft to Support Disaster-Assistance Operations in Nepal
April 27, 2015 — The United States has sent an Air Force aircraft to Nepal to deliver personnel and cargo in support of disaster-relief operations, according to Pentagon spokesman Army Col. Steve... MORE

Hawaii Service Members Honor the ANZACS with Partner Nations
April 27, 2015 — Australian, New Zealand and U.S. service members from around Oahu gathered at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, known as the Punchbowl, April 25, 2015, to commemorate the Australian-New... MORE

HONOLULU, Hawaii (Apr. 25, 2015) - Commander of U.S. Pacific Command, Adm. Samuel J. Locklear III, attends the ANZAC Day remembrance at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, to honor and commemorates the soldiers who sacrificed their lives on the Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkey on April 25, 1915. This year marks the centenary of the Australia and New Zealand forces landed on Gallipoli Peninsula during World War I. 150424-N-DX698-127

Balikatan 15 Reinforces Urban Search and Rescue Techniques
April 27, 2015 — The Armed Forces of the Philippines trained shoulder-to-shoulder with U.S. Hawaii Army National Guard soldiers, practicing techniques to enter collapsed buildings effectively in case of a real world... MORE

CROW VALLEY, Philippines (Apr. 23, 2015) - U.S. Marine Cpl. Erik Santos, a combat engineers assigned to Combat Logistic Battalion explains detonation triggers to Philippine Marine explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to Motor Transportation and Maintenance Battalion, Service Support Brigade during Exercise Balikatan 2015. The Marines both discussed and demonstrated the techniques and equipment they each use to do their job. Balikatan, which means "shoulder-to-shoulder" in Filipino, in an annual bilateral training exercise between U.S. and Philippine forces improving security cooperation activities, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief capabilities, and crisis response throughout the region.

Kunsan Takes Flight at Max Thunder 15-1
April 27, 2015 — Wolf Pack Airmen joined other members of U.S. Air Force, Marine Corps andRepublic of Korea Air Force units at Gwangju Air Base, ROK, for Exercise MaxThunder 15-1, April 10-24."This is the seventh year... MORE

GWANGJU AIR BASE, Republic of Korea (Apr. 10, 2015) - An F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off to participate in Exercise Max Thunder 15-1. The Wolf Pack joined other U.S. Air Force, Marine Corps and ROKAF flying units to integrate with dissimilar aircraft and practice realistic combat scenarios as one large force.

U.S., Japanese Officials Announce New Defense Guidelines
April 27, 2015 — The new U.S.-Japan defense guidelines will fundamentally change the way Japan and the United States cooperate on defense matters, a senior defense official said recently.The official spoke on... MORE

Earthquake in Nepal
April 27, 2015 — There was a 7.8 Richter scale earthquake that occurred approximately 50 miles from Kathmandu at noon local time. There is significant property damage in Kathmandu. Secretary of State John Kerry... MORE

Balikatan 2015: Multinational Team Teaches Health Workers First Responder Skills
April 24, 2015 — Health workers attending exercise Balikatan’s First Responder Training Course prepared to put their patient care skills to the test as an announcement echoed throughout the training Coliseum.“You are... MORE

PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, PALAWAN, Philippines (Apr. 22, 2015) - U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Gary Held, 374th Medical Operations Squadron medical technician and Cooperative Health Engagement instructor, provides feedback to local health workers on their response to a mass casualty training scenario as part of exercise Balikatan's first responder training. U.S. military and Armed Forces of the Philippines training instructors worked shoulder-to-shoulder to train 179 health workers and members of other local agencies to learn skills and techniques to better respond to a mass casualty. 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.

Oklahoma City Visits Yokosuka during Routine Patrol
April 24, 2015 — The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723) arrived at Fleet Activities Yokosuka April 22, for a port visit during its deployment to the Western Pacific. This was the... MORE

FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA, Japan (April 22, 2015) The American flag is raised aboard the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723) as crewmembers render honors. Oklahoma City is moored at Fleet Activities Yokosuka during a scheduled port visit as part of its deployment to the western Pacific.

Restored Aircraft Signifies Recovery from Disaster
April 24, 2015 — In the aftermath of the Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami in 2011, JapanAir Self-Defense Force members walked dazedly through the remains of MatsushimaAir Base, Japan. The remains of aircraft... MORE

100th Anniversary of ANZAC Day
April 24, 2015 — The Australian and New Zealand Consulates inHawaii will hold a commemorative service to observe the centenary ofAustralia-New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) Day on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at 10a.m. at... MORE

File photo of 100th Anniversary of ANZAC Day

Pacific Disaster Center Supports Exercise to Improve Foreign Disaster Assistance
April 24, 2015 — An exercise is underway that aims to advance United States Government (USG) coordination and response following a natural disaster impacting a foreign partner nation. The exercise, called “Nine... MORE

Rebalance to the Asia-Pacific: The Four Biggest Construction Projects Since the End of the Cold War
April 23, 2015 — TheUnited States and its allies are expending nearly $37 billion on newcapabilities and infrastructure with the goal of fortifying collective defenseand maintaining regional stability in the... MORE

File photo of the Four Biggest Construction Projects Since the End of the Cold War; Tangible Evidence of the Rebalance to the Asia-Pacific

Work Praises U.S., Australia, New Zealand Partnership
April 23, 2015 — Thousands of miles from home, the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps fought for something larger than themselves: their national identify and ensuring the world was safer and better, Deputy Defense... MORE

WASHINGTON (Apr. 22, 2015) - Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work hosts a ribbon-cutting ceremony with senior officials from Australia and New Zealand in the Pentagon's Australia, New Zealand and United States Corridor. The event also acknowledges ANZAC Day, which commemorates the military accomplishments of the Australian and New Zealand forces, and World War I's Battle of Gallipoli.

Secretary Identifies Linchpin in Army's Pacific Plans
April 23, 2015 — Describing the U.S. Army Pacific and the 25th Infantry Division as a "linchpin"in America's strategic rebalances to the Pacific, Army Secretary John M. McHughsaid ground forces are key to any... MORE

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii (Apr. 21, 2015) - Army Secretary John M. McHugh shakes hands with Staff Sgt. David Cornejo after receiving a Jungle Operations Training Course demonstration from the cadre on Schofield Barracks. Cornejo is assigned to the 25th Infantry Division's Lightning Academy. McHugh visited Oahu and the infantry division to receive a first-hand look at one of the linchpins of the Army's success in the Pacific region.

Pacific Air Forces Commander Visits Osan
April 23, 2015 — Pacific Air Forces Commander Gen. Lori J. Robinson visited Osan Air Base,Republic of Korea, April 20-22, 2015, her second visit to the base sincebecoming the PACAF commander.During her visit, Robinson... MORE

Chemical Response Soldiers Train with South Korean Partners
April 23, 2015 — A Soldier gently pulls a drawer open with a hook. The Soldier, fully adorned innuclear, biological and chemical protective gear, checks every item in the room,calling out "Marco," so Soldiers outside... MORE

In this file photo, Staff Sgt. Lucas Michael Applewhite and Staff Sgt. Rolando Contreras check for a chemical agent during training at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex, South Korea, March 25, 2015. Applewhite, an explosive ordnance disposal team leader, and Contreras, a sample team leader, are assigned to the 501st Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Radiological Technical Escort Company, 23rd Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive Ordnance Battalion, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division.

Last MC-130P Combat Shadows in Pacific Retire
April 23, 2015 — The 17th Special Operations Squadron sent off the final two MC-130P CombatShadows in the Pacific Air Forces to retire on April 15 here.The 17thSOS highlighted the beginning of the MC-130P Combat... MORE

Multinational Team, Community Conduct Shoulder-to-shoulder Construction during Exercise Balikatan
April 22, 2015 — U.S. service members of the Army, Air Force, Marines and Navy team with the Australian Army, Philippine Air Force, and the local community as they continue construction efforts during exercise... MORE

PUERTO PRINCESA, PALAWAN, Philippines (Apr. 21, 2015) - Service members of the U.S. military, Australian Army and Philippine Air Force work together to construct a two classroom Department of the Philippines Standard Building at ENCAP Site 1, Santa Lourdes National High School during exercise Balikatan. The joint and multinational team consists of service members with the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marines, Australian Army, and Philippine Air Force. This year marks the 31st iteration of the exercise, which is an annual Philippines-U.S. bilateral military training exercise and humanitarian civic assistance engagement.

Blue Ridge Partners with PLA(N) During Visit To Zhanziang School
April 22, 2015 — Members of the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) and embarked 7th Fleet staff First Class Petty Officers Association (FCPOA) participated in a community service (COMSERV) event at the... MORE

Pacific Fleet Welcomes Korean Mayors
April 22, 2015 — Ten mayors and local government officials from the Republic of Korea (ROK) got an inside look at U.S. Pacific Fleet (PACFLT) headquarters as part of an International Visitor Leadership Program April... MORE