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835th Transportation Battalion Creates another Port Operations Solution at White Beach
March 19, 2015 — The 835th Transportation Battalion continues to find innovative solutions tosolve unusual port operations problems at White Beach in Okinawa,Japan.Because the USNS Sgt. Matej Kocak was damaged in an... MORE

In this file photo, transportation Battalion Members of the 835th Transportation Battalion, Soldiers, and contractors offload a helicopter using a shore crane from the USNS Sgt. Matej Kocak's stern ramp supported by a platform they built on a barge during port operations Feb. 9-12.

Marine Air Control Squadron 4, Ready to Roll
March 19, 2015 — Marines crowd around a Humvee to witness, what some consider, a phenomenon.“We call it a unicorn, because you may hear about it, but you’ll almost never see it,” said Chief Warrant Officer Sean C... MORE

Security Advisor Rice’s Meeting with Japanese Official
March 18, 2015 — Statement by NSC Spokesperson Bernadette Meehan on National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice’s Meeting with Shotaro Yachi, Secretary General of Japan’s National Security SecretariatNational Security... MORE

KATUSA Program Key to Enduring Partnership between U.S. and Republic of Korea
March 18, 2015 — Later this year in June, the U.S. and the Republic of Korea (ROK) willcommemorate 65 years of partnership since both nations first amalgamated in June1950 as the US-ROK Alliance (the Alliance) to... MORE

In this file photo, Sgt. Johnston Albert Jr. (right) and Cpl. Il Shin Kim, both from the 501st Special Troops Battalion, 501st Sustainment Brigade, demonstrate basic lifesaving skills to U.S. and KATUSA Soldiers during Sergeant's Time Training in October 2014 on Yongsan Garrison, Republic of Korea.

Forward Together We Go
March 18, 2015 — Forward together we go, or in Hindi, Chalein Saath Saath!! The U.S. Army Pacificand I Corps welcomed the Indian army to the 19th India-U.S. Land ForcesExecutive Steering Group at Joint Base... MORE

MC-130Js Visit Kunsan
March 18, 2015 — Members of the 353rd Special Operations Group visited Kunsan Air Base in supportof the Special Operations Command Korea Exercise Gryphon Knife from Feb. 23 toMarch 3, 2015.Exercise Gryphon Knife is a... MORE

In this file photo, Airmen from the 17th Special Operations Squadron inspect two MC-130J Commando II’s on the last day of Exercise Gryphon Knife at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, March, 2, 2015. Exercise Gryphon Knife is a routine training exercise designed by Special Operations Command Korea to integrate partners from the ROK Special Warfare Command and U.S. special operations forces.

VFA-27 Improves Readiness with Japan Air Self-Defense Force
March 18, 2015 — The “Royal Maces” of Strike Fighter Squadron 27, an FA-18E Super Hornet squadron forward-deployed to Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan, concluded a Dissimilar Air Combat Training (DACT) detachment in... MORE

In this file photo, an F/A-18E (left) of the "Royal Maces" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 27 flies in formation with two Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-15J Eagles during a dissimilar air combat training near Okinawa, Japan. VFA-27 is part of Carrier Air Wing 5 and forward-deployed to Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan.

PACOM Joint Intelligence Operations Center Honors Fallen Marine
March 17, 2015 — Family and service members of Joint IntelligenceOperations Center (JIOC), U.S. Pacific Command, gathered at the U.S. PacificFleet complex March 12 for a memorial service to honor the life and... MORE

USAF, U.S. Army Host 15th Annual NCO Exchange for Japan Air Self-Defense Force
March 17, 2015 — KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- U.S. Air Force and Army service members hosted an NCO exchange here March 3, giving seven Japan Air Self-Defense Force members a chance to work with their U.S... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Justin Rhodes (right), 18th Dental Squadron dental lab craftsman, shows Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tech. Sgt. Emi Takahashi, left, SDF Naha Hospital dental lab technician, how an acrylic tooth should fit in the mouth of a patient during an NCO exchange on Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 4, 2015. Rhodes showed Takahashi new technology that her lab doesn’t have and gave her ideas on how to make her shop more effective. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marcus Morris)

U.S. Army Garrison Japan Hosts 4th Annual Earthquake Functional Exercise
March 17, 2015 — CAMP ZAMA, Japan (March 17, 2015) --The 4th annual earthquake functional exercise was conducted March 12 by U.S. Army Garrison Japan's Directorate of Emergency Services. The exercise was held in the... MORE

Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Boudreau, operation sergeant, assigned to U.S. Army Garrison Japan, updates information on his computer in the Emergency Operations Center during the 4th annual earthquake functional exercise conducted March 12 on the Camp Zama installation. (U.S. Army photos by Noriko Kudo)

Asistant Secretary Remarks on U.S.-Republic of Korea Relations
March 17, 2015 — ASSISTANT SECRETARY RUSSEL: Thank you. Well I’ve had some very good meetings today and I want to begin by saying that the best meeting I had, I had last night with my good friend, Ambassador Mark... MORE

Marine Analyst Visits Spartan Brigade to Build Exchange Program
March 16, 2015 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- What seemed to be a normal week at the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, turned out to be a little different as green,... MORE

Master Gunnery Sgt. Jon Lines (right), an intelligence chief with the 3rd Marine Division out of Okinawa, Japan, prepares for a jump at JBER March 5. Lines visited the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, to build an exchange program. (U.S. Army photo/Sgt. Eric-James Estrada)

Republic of Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff Learns Littoral Combat Ship Capabilities during Visit to USS Fort Worth in Busan
March 16, 2015 — BUSAN, Republic of Korea (NNS) -- Chairman of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Choi, Yoon-hee visited the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) March 16 during the ship's... MORE

WATERS TO THE WEST OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA (March 9, 2015) The littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) and the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) conduct a replenishment-at-sea from the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos (T-AO 197) during exercise Foal Eagle 2015. Foal Eagle is a series of annual training events that are defense-oriented and designed to increase readiness and maintain stability on the Korean Peninsula while strengthening the Republic of Korea-U.S. alliance and promoting regional peace and stability of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Daniel M. Young/Released)

Blue Ridge Resumes Patrols to Engage Pacific Allies
March 16, 2015 — YOKOSUKA, Japan - U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) departed Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, March 14, to resume patrols in the 7th Fleet area of operations, strengthening and... MORE

YOKOSUKA, Japan (March 14, 2015) Sailors from the damage control and refueling teams aboard the the U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) observe an MH-60S Seahawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 12 during flight operations. Blue Ridge resumed patrols to engage with regional partners throughout the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations following a six-month ships restricted availability period. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Samuel Weldin/ RELEASED)

U.S. 7th Fleet Displays Its Regional Commitment at International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition ‘15
March 16, 2015 — LANGKAWI, Malaysia (NNS) -- Sailors, aircraft and a ship from U.S. 7th Fleet arrived at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA), March 15-16.Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Vice... MORE

U.S., Korean Navies Complete 31st Annual Salvage Exercise
March 16, 2015 — CHINHAE, Republic of Korea (NNS) -- U.S. Navy and Republic of Korea (ROK) navy diving and salvage experts wrapped up two weeks of advanced training during Salvage Exercise (SALVEX) Korea 2015, March... MORE

Sailors assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1, Company 1-6, embarked aboard the Military Sealift Command rescue and salvage ship USNS Salvor (T-ARS 52) work to complete a heavy lift of a 30 ton wrecked Korean vessel as part of Salvage Exercise (SALVEX) 2015. The heavy lift was the culmination of a two-week bilateral exercise between U.S. Navy divers and Republic of Korea (ROK) navy divers which focused on reinforcing teamwork and interoperability between the U.S. and ROK navies while giving Sailors the opportunity to sharpen their tactical skills. (U.S. Navy photo by Navy Diver 2nd Class Blake Florhe/Released)

Soldiers Hone Skills, Learn to Work as a Team at Key Resolve
March 16, 2015 — YONGSAN GARRISON, South Korea – After two weeks of training, participants in the annual military training exercise Key Resolve have packed up their equipment and are homeward bound. Among those are... MORE

Combined Forces Command Announces End of Key Resolve 2015
March 13, 2015 — The Combined Forces Command announced today that it has successfully completed its combined command defense exercise Key Resolve."Key Resolve is a critical exercise each year. It gives us the ability... MORE

U.S., Republic of Korea Navy Affirm Strategic Alliance
March 13, 2015 — U.S. and Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy ships concluded the maritime portion of exercise Foal Eagle March 11.The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112), USS John S... MORE

In this file photo, Information Systems Technician 3rd Class Damonique Uzueta monitors operations in Combat Information Control, as Republic of Korea Navy Lt. j.g. Woo Sung Hwa and Chief Petty Officer Lee Moon Hoe observe, while underway aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) during Exercise Foal Eagle 2015. McCain is on patrol in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Foal Eagle is a series of annual training events that are defense-oriented and designed to increase readiness and maintain stability on the Korean Peninsula while strengthening the ROK-U.S. alliance and promoting regional peace and stability of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

U.S. Marines and ROK Marines Participate in Exercise Key Resolve 15
March 13, 2015 — The Republic of Korea and Marines from III Marine Expeditionary Force are currently participating in Key Resolve 2015. Key Resolve will culminate for the Marines of both countries with the Combined... MORE