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'Futurist' Predicts Far East Challenges for Expeditionary Army
May 4, 2015 — Cyber, electronic warfare and anti-satellite operations are just a few of thethreats facing the United States in the Pacific, said a "futurist," who spokerecently at the Pentagon. Addressing a... MORE

U.S. Military Role in Assistance to Nepal
May 1, 2015 — U.S. military forces have responded to the earthquakedisaster in Nepal and continue to develop plans to support the U.S. governmentagencies making up the U.S. response to the calamity. The U.S... MORE

In this photo file, Sixty-nine members of the Fairfax County Urban Search and Rescue Team await takeoff on a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III at Dover Air Force Base, Del., April 26, 2015. The specially trained team and approximately 70,000 pounds of their supplies are deploying to Nepal to assist with rescue operations after the country was struck by a 7.8-magnitude earthquake.

U.S. Military Role in Assistance to Nepal
May 1, 2015 — U.S. military forces have responded to the earthquakedisaster in Nepal and continue to develop plans to support the U.S. governmentagencies making up the U.S. response to the calamity. The U.S... MORE

TRIBHUVAN, Nepal (Apr. 29, 2015) - The U.S. Civil Military Support Element (CMSE) Nepal coordinates with Nepalese Army soldiers at Tribhuvan International Airport to use Nepalese Army trucks to move search and rescue equipment that arrived in Nepal. A CMSE is a U.S. military civil affairs team which assists the U.S. Ambassador with civil-military programs and projects that support U.S. and host-nation objectives.

US Ships Arrive in Busan to Strengthen Partnerships and Experience Korean Culture
May 1, 2015 — Sailors from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Preble (DDG 88) and USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) along with the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Pasadena (SSN 752) arrived in... MORE

BUSAN, Republic of Korea (May 1, 2015) - The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Pasadena (SSN 752) arrives for a port visit. Pasadena is conducting routine patrols throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific as a part of the U.S. 7th Fleet, and is operating in conjunction with other Navy ships to conduct maritime security operations that promote stability and peace, and develop key partnerships with allies across the region.

U.S. Humanitarian Assistance to Nepal Totals $12.5 Million
May 1, 2015 — The U.S. Government has committed $12.5 million in humanitarian funding toaid relief efforts in Nepal following the April 25 earthquake. U.S. Agency forInternational Development (USAID) funds... MORE

Nepal (Apr. 29, 2015) - A member of the U.S. Civil Military Support Element (CMSE) Nepal talks with USAID Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) Search and Rescue team from Fairfax County, VA. The CMSE arranged for the SAR team to meet with the Deputy Superintendent Police for Bhaktapur to better synchronize search and rescue efforts.

Runway Construction Headlines Team Osan's Key Tasks
May 1, 2015 — This is the second in a series of articles focusing on the 12 key tasks atOsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The way Team Osan focuses on the 51st FighterWing's command priorities and guards the... MORE

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea (Apr. 30, 2015) - Republic of Korea contractors work on the construction of the second runway. The construction involves coordination between U.S. and ROK agencies.

599th Transportation Brigade Stands Up Multiple Locations for Key Resolve
May 1, 2015 — The 599th Transportation Brigade, which is stationed at Wheeler Army Airfield,Hawaii, participated in Exercise Key Resolve 2015, an annual combined, commandpost exercise conducted in South Korea with... MORE

In this photo file, the 837th Transportation Battalion, stationed at Pier 8 in Busan, South Korea, offloads the USNS Pfc. Eugene A. Obregon March 5-9, the same time it provides support for the Combined Seaport Coordination Center during set up for Key Resolve.

Times and Faces May Change, but the Standards Don't
May 1, 2015 — According to the Air Force Basic Military Training website, approximately 35,000new enlisted Airmen come into the Air Force each year.They replace thosewho are retiring or separating, taking with them... MORE

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.