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Carl Vinson Hosts India, Sri Lanka Distinguished Visitors
April 22, 2015 — Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 17 hosted distinguished visitors from India and Sri Lanka on April 17 and 19 respectively.Included among the visitors were U.S... MORE

12 Key Tasks Help Team Osan 'Get After' Priorities
April 22, 2015 — This is the first in a series of articles relating an overview of the 12 keytasks at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The way Team Osan focuses on the 51stFighter Wing's command priorities and... MORE

US 7th Fleet, Chinese South Sea Fleet Leaders Conduct 'Staff Talks' in Zhanjiang
April 21, 2015 — Senior navy leaders from the U.S. 7th Fleet and People's Liberation Army Navy PLA(N) met for a professional exchange of ideas in a variety of technical and operational topics on board the Chinese ship... MORE

ZHANJIANG, People’s Republic of China (April 21, 2015) – Senior navy leaders from the People’s Liberation Army Navy PLA(N) and U.S. 7th Fleet listen to discussions during a professional exchange of ideas in a variety of technical and operational topics at South Sea Fleet Headquarters. The U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) is conducting a port visit to Zhanjiang to build naval partnerships with China’s South Sea Fleet to ensure peace and prosperity for the entire region.

Building Schools 'Shoulder-to-Shoulder' during Balikatan 2015
April 21, 2015 — Sweating under from the tropical heat, U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Andrew Sprouse pauses from mixing cement to introduce himself to Philippine Navy Seaman Apprentices Arturo Arandela and Raymond Baclason... MORE

Military Exercises Begin in Ukraine, Philippines
April 21, 2015 — Military training exercises begin today in Ukraine for Fearless Guardian, and in the Philippines for the 31st iteration of Exercise Balikatan, a Pentagon spokesman said today.During a briefing with... MORE

In this file photos, Philippine Army Special Forces free-fall parachutists jump from a KC-130J "Sumos" aircraft over Crow Valley, Philippines, May 15, 2014, during high-altitude low-opening jump training at Balikatan 2014. This year is the 31st iteration of Balikatan, an annual Philippines-U.S. military bilateral training exercise.

From Colorado to the ROK: Three Generations Serving on the Peninsula
April 21, 2015 — Most Airmen arrive at Kunsan Air Base with the expectation of seeing new facesand forming new relationships at the start of their year-long unaccompaniedtour. But for a father and son of the Colorado... MORE

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea (Apr. 16, 2015) - Senior Airman Mitchell Jamison, 120th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit crew chief, marshals his father, Lt. Col. James Reeman, 120th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot. Following in the steps of Reeman's father, who served 18 months in the ROK as an enlisted Marine in the 1950's, this is both Reeman and Jamison's first time being not only deployed together, but the first time both Airmen have been to the ROK.

Improving Disaster Response through a Reliable Blood Supply
April 21, 2015 — The U.S.military works with Asia-Pacific partner nations to improve HumanitarianAssistance and Disaster Response capacity by helping ensure a reliable andinteroperable blood supply throughout the... MORE

In this file photo, the U.S. military works with Asia-Pacific partner nations to improve Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response capacity by helping ensure a reliable and interoperable blood supply throughout the region. Since 2009, the U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM) Blood Safety Program has worked with civilian and military agencies of partner nations such as Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam to ensure an adequate response in the event of a disaster.

Diverse System Creates Exponential Training 0pportunities
April 20, 2015 — "Our goal is to simulate a big war; with live, virtual and constructive trainingwe can increase the scope of the exercise, simulating large scaleconflict."What this means, said Lt. Col. Dennis... MORE

31st Iteration of Balikatan Kicks Off
April 20, 2015 — Government officials and senior military leaders of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Armed Forces announced the opening of Exercise Balikatan 2015 at Camp Emilio Aguinaldo, Republic of the... MORE

In this file photo, U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Catherine Eyrich, left, shows a meal, ready to eat, to the mayor of Tapaz municipality, Rosmarie F. Gardose, center, during exercise Balikatan 2015. Eyrich is commander of the Combined-Joint Civil-Military Operations Task Force on Panay.

Blue Ridge Arrives in Zhanjiang to Promote Maritime Cooperation
April 20, 2015 — U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) arrived in Zhanjiang April 20 for a port visit building relationships and reinforcing positive navy-to-navy exchanges with the People's Liberation Army... MORE

ZHANJIANG, People's Republic of China (Apr. 20, 2015)- People's Liberation Army Navy Vice Adm. Shen Jinlong, commander, South Sea Fleet, delivers remarks during a welcome reception for the U.S. 7th Fleet's flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19) visit to Zhanjiang. Blue Ridge is conducting the port visit to build naval partnerships with China's South Sea Fleet to ensure peace and prosperity for the entire region.

U.S. Envoy Allen at East Asia Summit Symposium in Singapore
April 20, 2015 — Remarks at the East Asia Summit SymposiumThank you Professor Rohan for your generous introduction and thank you for your generous welcome to the East Asia Summit Symposium.This is the second time I... MORE

U.S., Japan, South Korea Hold Trilateral Security Talks
April 20, 2015 — The United States, South Korea and Japan today concluded what a joint statement called a “productive and substantive” two-day security meeting here. Officials said the meeting was held to enhance... MORE

Submarine Group 7 Strengthens Ties with the Indonesian Submarine Force
April 20, 2015 — Rear Adm. William R. Merz, Commander, Submarine Group 7 (COMSUBGRU 7), met with representatives from the Indonesian submarine force in Surabaya, Indonesia, on April 14 in order to strengthen a dynamic... MORE

Republic of Korea, United States, Japan Defense Trilateral Talks Joint Statement
April 17, 2015 — The Republic of Korea, the United States of America, and Japan held a productive and substantive security meeting from April 16-17 in Washington, District of Columbia, to enhance trilateral defense... MORE

U.S., Singapore Senior Enlisted Leaders Tour USS Fort Worth and Singapore Navy Diving Unit
April 17, 2015 — U.S. Pacific Command Fleet Master Chief Mark Rudes visited Singapore for a Senior Enlisted Leaders (SEL) exchange with the Master Chief of the Singapore Navy April 15-17.The event was part of an SEL... MORE

SINGAPORE (Apr. 16, 2015) - Commander, Task Force 73 Command Master Chief Richard O'Rawe presents Republic of Singapore Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Military Expert (ME) 6 Phui Peng Sim a plaque from the U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer's Association of Singapore. The U.S. and Republic of Singapore navies held a Senior Enlisted Leadership Exchange.

Carter Discusses Top National Security Priorities
April 17, 2015 — Defense Secretary Ash Carter today discussed his top priorities and other defense issues at a Pentagon news conference.Carter met with reporters along with Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the... MORE

Spartan Sisters in Arms Conduct All-female Jump
April 17, 2015 — A single C-130 Hercules approached the drop zone and a line of paratrooperssprouted across the sky from the rear ramp.This in itself is not a rareoccurrence.But Monday, every one of the paratroopers... MORE

JOINT BASE ELMENDOR-RICHARDSON, Alaska (Apr. 13, 2015) - An Army paratrooper jumps from a U.S. Marine Corps C-130 Hercules aircraft over Malemute drop zone. The paratrooper is assigned to the 25th Infantry Division's 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. The paratroopers jumped in observance of Women's History Month to build camaraderie and leadership among service women.

U.S. Army's Top Pacific Commander Visits Chile
April 17, 2015 — Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, commanding general of U.S. Army Pacific, or USARPAC,conducted an official visit with the Chilean army at the invitation of theChilean army commander, Gen. Humberto Oviedo,... MORE

Asia-Pacific Shift Creates Opportunities, Security Needs
April 16, 2015 — The Defense Department’s ongoing rebalance to the thriving Asia-Pacific region comes with many opportunities and a few pressing requirements: to upgrade security relationships, maintain specific... MORE

In this file photo, Defense Secretary Ash Carter speaks with Navy Adm. Samuel J. Locklear III at U.S. Pacific Command headquarters at Camp Smith, Hawaii April 12, 2015. Three days later, Locklear joined other Defense Department leaders on Capitol Hill for a hearing on maintaining the U.S. military’s technological edge.

18th Wing Conducted Large Scale Fuel Response Exercise
April 16, 2015 — The 18th Mission Support Group along with the 18th Civil Engineer Group and 18thMedical Group conducted a triennial fuel spill response exercise here April15.The exercise not only met the Defense... MORE

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (April 16, 2015) - Firefighters from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron don their gas masks while surveying the area surrounding the fuel reservoirs during a simulated fuel spill exercise. Airmen and civilians responded with fire trucks, patrol cars and equipment needed to assess, contain and clean up the simulated 333 gallons of fuel spilled per minute.