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Paratroopers Train with Marines in California
January 30, 2015 — Paratroopers assigned to Able Company, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th InfantryRegiment are training in the high reaches of the Sierra Nevada range withMarines at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare... MORE

BRIDGEPORT, Calif (Jan. 26, 2015) - Paratroopers assigned to Able Company, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry execute high-altitude mountain mobility operations at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center. The joint training opportunity is part of U.S. Army Alaska's initiative to enhance partnered high altitude cold regions training. 150126-A-ZZZSC-658

US Soldiers and Marines Attend Finnish Army's Cold Weather Training
January 30, 2015 — The Finnish Army's Cold Weather Operations Basic Course graduated a small class of Finnish and American service members near the Arctic Circle in Lapland, Finland, Jan. 16, 2015. In addition to the... MORE

U.S., China Announce Defense Talks
January 30, 2015 — U.S. and Chinese defense officials will meet at the Pentagon Feb. 5 for the Defense Policy Coordination Talks, according to a Pentagon official. David Helvey, deputy assistant secretary of defense for... MORE

Mustin, John S. McCain Sailors Strengthen Partnerships in Korea through Bilateral Training and Port Visit
January 29, 2015 — Sailors from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Mustin (DDG 89) and USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) strengthened partnerships with the Republic of Korea navy during a port visit to... MORE

BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Jan. 29, 2015) - Cmdr. Chase Sargeant, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), is greeted by a Republic of Korea naval officer after the ship arrived in Busan for a scheduled port visit. John S. McCain just concluded a series of bilateral training exercise with the Republic of Korea navy in international waters west of the Korean peninsula. The routine exercise focused on reinforcing teamwork and interoperability between the U.S. and Republic of Korea navies while giving Sailors the opportunity to sharpen their tactical skills.

U.S. "HUMVEE" Ambulances Acquired by AFP
January 29, 2015 — The Philippine Armed Forces took possession of 23 newly acquired U.S. ambulanceson January 26. High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles, commonly referred toas “HUMVEE” ambulances, are another... MORE

Trilateral Meeting on North Korea: Remarks at Iikura House, Tokyo
January 29, 2015 — AMBASSADOR KIM: Good afternoon. It’s great to be back in Japan. Let me first express again our deepest condolences to Mr. Yukawa’s family and the people of Japan. We will continue to stand by our... MORE

Cope South Experts Exchange Knowledge, Techniques
January 29, 2015 — The flightline here at Exercise Cope South 15 is usually a flurry of activity every morning, with maintainers firing up auxiliary power units and loadmasters finalizing their cargo plan.However on... MORE

BAF BASE BANGABANDHU, Bangladesh (Jan. 27, 2015) - U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Chris Nichols (left) speaks with Bangladesh Air Force personnel from the 101st Special Flying Unit about low-cost, low-altitude airdrop bundle rigging inspection procedures during a subject matter expert exchange at Exercise Cope South. Nichols is an instructor loadmaster assigned to the 374th Operations Support Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan. Cope South is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored, bilateral tactical airlift exercise conducted in Bangladesh, with a focus on cooperative flight operations, day and night low-level navigation, tactical airdrop, and air-land missions as well as subject-matter expert exchanges in the fields of operations, maintenance and rigging disciplines. Cope South helps cultivate common bonds, foster good will, and improve readiness and compatibility between members of the Bangladesh and U.S. Air Forces.

India, US Advance Strategic Relations
January 29, 2015 — India and the US will initiate co-production of low-end weapons in India as the two countries renewed their 10-year Defense Framework Agreement during a visit here by US President Barack Obama Sunday... MORE

U.S. Relations With Malaysia
January 29, 2015 — U.S.-MALAYSIA RELATIONSThe United States established diplomatic relations with Malaysia in 1957, following its independence from the United Kingdom but has had a consular or commercial presence in the... MORE

Seoul-Based Sailors Embrace Resiliency Programs during Readiness Summit
January 28, 2015 — Seoul-based Sailors participated in a Personal Readiness Summit held at the base theater and the Dragon Hill Lodge at U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan, Jan. 26-27.The training seminars covered a variety of... MORE

Remarks on the U.S.-Asia Rebalance and Priorities
January 28, 2015 — Good morning! Thank you Your Royal Highness Prince Norodom Sirivudh, CICP Chairman, for the kind introduction. Please accept my best wishes for a happy New Year. It is wonderful to be back in Phnom... MORE

Battaglia Readies for Enlisted, Counterpart Visit in Asia
January 28, 2015 — As the Defense Department’s highest ranking enlisted leader primes for his visit to military installations in the Far East, he stressed the importance of having an “American footprint” there given the... MORE

Assistant Secretary Russel at Media Roundtable in Cambodia
January 28, 2015 — MODERATOR: It’s my pleasure to introduce you to Assistant Secretary Danny Russel from the State Department Bureau of East Asia and Pacific Affairs. He’ll make a few brief remarks and then he’s here... MORE

Bonhomme Richard ARG Embarks 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit
January 28, 2015 — Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) embarked Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Jan. 26 to participate in amphibious integration training and a certification... MORE

WHITE BEACH, Okinawa (Jan. 26, 2015) - The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD-6) is moored in White Beach in preparation to embark the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (31st MEU). Bonhomme Richard is currently deployed in the U.S. 7th Fleet Area of Operations. )

Wolf Pack Fosters ROKAF Bonds with English Conversation Classes
January 28, 2015 — "Do you know the state of Michigan?" asked Airman 1st Class Scott Hudson, 8thLogistics Readiness Squadron petroleum, oils and lubricants apprentice. "I'mfrom Detroit," he said, shaking hands with a... MORE

COPE SOUTH 15 Launches in Bangladesh
January 27, 2015 — U.S. Air Force and Bangladesh air force personnel took to the sky Jan. 24 forthe launch of Exercise COPE SOUTH 15, a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored, bilateraltactical airlift exercise at BAF Base... MORE

SYLHET INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Bangladesh (Jan. 24, 2015) - Bangladeshi commandos jump from a U.S. Air Force C-130H aircraft over a drop zone during Exercise COPE SOUTH near Sylhet. COPE SOUTH helps cultivate common bonds, foster goodwill and improve readiness and compatibility between members of the Bangladesh and U.S. Air Forces.

AsiaRebalance: 'America’s Prosperity and Asia’s Prosperity Are Inseparable'
January 27, 2015 — Last November, as I was traveling through Asia with Secretary Kerry and President Obama, I blogged about the many points of progress that have resulted from our Rebalance to Asia policy, from... MORE

Army Proves New Watercraft Capabilities
January 27, 2015 — The Army established a new proven watercraft capability on White Beach Naval Base, Okinawa Jan. 20 -- 22 that can improve efficiency and save time in future sea operations.While at port, soldiers with... MORE

WHITE BEACH NAVAL BASE, Okinawa, Japan (Jan. 26, 2015) - Soldiers with the 10th Support Group (Regional) aboard the U. S. Army Landing Craft Utility, USAV Port Hudson (LCU 2035), aligned the loading ramp to the stern ramp of the Military Sealift Command prepositioning vessel, USNS Sgt. Matej Kocak (T-AK 3005), to transfer supplies and vehicles between watercraft. The ramp-to-ramp loading method enabled Soldiers to drive vehicles between vessels, while other Soldiers simultaneously loaded 379 containers in less than 33 hours using a port-side crane from the LCU and the USNS Kocak.

Precision Munitions Training Comes to Misawa
January 27, 2015 — Standing outside the seventh story of the Draughon Range control tower, a JTACbraces himself against the fierce, winter wind, his feet planted firmly on thegrated ledge. The sound of unique jargon... MORE

Disaster Management Exchange 2015 Successfully Concluded in Hainan China
January 27, 2015 — Closing ceremonies for the 10th Disaster Management Exchange (DME) were held Sunday, Jan. 18 in Haikou on Hainan Island, China.The 2015 DME is a U.S.-China humanitarian assistance and disaster relief... MORE