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Republic of Korea-U.S. Marines Coordinate Fire during Exercise
April 7, 2015 — U.S. Marines with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company completed integrated fire support coordination and close air support training with Republic of Korea Marines March 23-28 at Susungri Range and... MORE

Redeyes Fly in Korean Skies
April 7, 2015 — Making their way from Aurora, Colo., more than 200 Airmen and F-16 FightingFalcons from the 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard touched down at KunsanAB in February as part of a rotational Theater... MORE

In this file photo, an F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard, touches down on the runway at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Feb. 15, 2015. The jets, along with more than 200 Airmen, are temporarily stationed at Kunsan for three to four months as part of a rotational Theater Security Package.

Japan and ROK Visited by SECDEF Carter on his first Asia Trip
April 6, 2015 — US Secretary of Defense, Ashton Carter, travels this week to Japan and the Republic of Korea on his first trip since taking office. In Japan on April 8 and 9 the secretary will meet with senior... MORE

Ashton B. Carter is the 25th Secretary of Defense.

US Navy Kicks Off Naval Engagement Activities with Vietnam
April 6, 2015 — The U.S. Navy began the sixth annual Naval Engagement Activity (NEA) with the Vietnam People's Navy April 6, as both nations celebrate the 20th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2015.This... MORE

DA NANG, Vietnam (Apr. 6, 2015) - Cmdr. Matthew Kawas, commanding officer of the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) Crew 103, greets counterparts during the welcoming ceremony of Naval Engagement Activity (NEA) Vietnam 2015. In its sixth year, NEA Vietnam is designed to foster mutual understanding, build confidence in the maritime domain and strengthen relationships between the U.S. Navy, Vietnam People's Navy and the local community.

Marines Maintain Operational Readiness
April 6, 2015 — Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, conducted a mass casualty exercise, April 3, 2015, in preparation for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force/MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day 2015 Air Show.This is... MORE

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan (Apr. 3, 2015) - Aircraft Rescue Firefighters with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron work together to evacuate a casualty during the mass casualty exercise aboard Marine Corps Air. Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni conducted the exercise in preparation for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force/MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day 2015 Air Show. The exercise simulated an aircraft crash and oil spill in a crowded area.

Team Andersen Demonstrates Skills during Annual Fire Muster
April 6, 2015 — Team Andersen firefighters earned a share of first place after a strong finishduring the annual Guam Fire Muster competition in Hagatna, Guam, March28-29.The annual event brought together members from... MORE

Yokota Air Base Increases Airlift Hub's Capabilities
April 6, 2015 — The 730th Air Mobility Squadron opened the operations of its new MechanizedMaterials Handling System in a ceremony March 23, 2015, at Yokota Air Base,Japan.Replacing the MMHS installed in 1992, the... MORE

Carter Asia Trips to Affirm Defense Ties, Build on Initiatives
April 3, 2015 — Defense Secretary Ash Carter will visit Asia twice over the next two months to affirm defense relationships with allies and build upon key initiatives of the U.S. strategic rebalance to the region,... MORE

Largest Kadena Flying Exercise Successfully Completed
April 3, 2015 — Team Kadena pulled off their most aggressive exercise to date with ForcefulTiger off the coast of Okinawa April 1.Forceful Tiger was a large forceexercise designed to demonstrate the 18th Wing's... MORE

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (Apr. 1, 2015) - Twelve U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotankers from the 909th Air Refueling Squadron taxi onto the runway during the Forceful Tiger exercise. During the aerial exercise, the Stratotankers delivered 800,000 pounds of fuel to approximately 50 aircraft.

Guam Strong: Enabling Sustained Missile Defense Operations
April 3, 2015 — April 4th, 2015 marks the two year anniversary for the Terminal High AltitudeArea Defense (THAAD) mission on Guam. This important homeland defense missiontakes incredible dedication from the THAAD... MORE

Carter: Demographics, Economics Boost Asia’s Global Profile
April 3, 2015 — Demographic changes in Asia will make the region more important to the United States, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said at the State Department recently. As Carter prepared to depart April 6 for his... MORE

U.S.-ROK Marine Force Strengthens Alliance through Annual Exercise
April 3, 2015 — Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines completed a large-scale bilateral exercise here April 1. Approximately 4,500 ROK Marines and sailors worked alongside 2,200 U.S. Marine and 2,000 Navy personnel... MORE

POHANG, South Korea (Mar. 29, 2015) - Cpl. Brennan Palmiter shakes hands with a Republic of Korea (ROK) Marine during Korean Marine Exchange Program (KMEP) 15 in the vicinity. The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) participated in KMEP 15. The overall objectives of KMEPs are to enhance amphibious operations between ROK and U.S. forces that contributes to security and stability on the Korean Peninsula as well as the entire Asia-Pacific region. The ROK Marines are with 33rd Battalion, 1st ROK Marine Division, and the U.S. Marines are with Company E, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st MEU.

Cavalry Scouts and Fire Support Teams Provide Eyes on the Ground
April 3, 2015 — Under the weight of their gear, five Soldiersclimbed a steep, unforgiving hill. The soil shifted under their feet as theytraveled through the early-morning darkness. Beads of sweat covered their... MORE

Joint Service Leadership Signs SAAPM Proclamation
April 3, 2015 — Senior leadership and service members assigned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, as well as community partners, attended the base's 2nd annual joint signing of the Sexual Assault Awareness and... MORE

U.S. Soldiers Train Korea Military Academy Cadets for the Sandhurst Military Skills Competition
April 3, 2015 — The soldiers were training, moving to their next station, and then it happened.Suddenly, they scurried into position, reacting to an ambush. It was time to usethe skills they had learned.The 1st... MORE

CAMP CASEY, South Korea (Mar. 27, 2015) - Cadet Huh Choong-bum (left), a third-year cadet at the Korea Military Academy (KMA), pulls a guard around his fellow soldiers as they examine the map during the land navigation training. The 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division Soldiers trained and mentored KMA cadets in preparation for the Sandhurst Military Skills Competition at U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., April 10-11.

Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Remarks on Central Asia: What's Next?
April 2, 2015 — Thank you for that kind introduction and for inviting me to speak here today.As a young Foreign Service officer, I was posted to Tashkent in 1993, just two years after Uzbekistan became an... MORE

Good Neighbors: Wisconsin Air National Guard Members Volunteer during Deployment
April 2, 2015 — Airmen from the Wisconsin Air National Guard's 115th Fighter Wing decided thatthey wanted to do their part in being good neighbors during their stay onOkinawa.By the time they leave, 40 of their... MORE

In this file photo, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Timothy Dupke, Wisconsin Air National Guard 115th Maintenance Group ordnance technician, carries a child from the Midori Gakudo after-school care center on his shoulders in Okinawa City, Japan, March 27, 2015. Dupke and other members from the 115th MXG organized several games and Easter-themed activities for the children to play in an effort to interact with the local community during their time on island.

Airmen from Osan and Kadena Medical Group Completes Aeromedical Evacuation Training
April 2, 2015 — This is the eighth in a series of articles relating to an overview of the51st Fighter Wing priorities at Osan Air Base. The major role Team Osan plays inthe Republic of Korea and the extent of its... MORE

U.S. Marines, Airmen and Republic of Korea Troops Train for Contamination
April 2, 2015 — U.S. Marines and airmen along with Republic of Korea airmen came together for a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear joint training exercise at Osan Air Base in the Republic of Korea March... MORE

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea (Mar. 19, 20150) - Republic of Korea (ROK) airmen perform a decontamination operation. ROK airmen participated in a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear joint training exercise with Marine Wing Headquarters Squadron 1 CBRN and 51st Civil Engineer Squadron CBRN. The week-long bilateral training event enabled U.S. Marines and airmen, and ROK airmen to learn different tactics, techniques and procedures.

Challenges of Earning Sea Legs
April 2, 2015 — As an infantryman, Cpl. Jeremiah Skaggs has trained in different places around the world. He has kicked doors down at the mock urban ranges in Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, trudged... MORE