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Army Scientist Bolsters Nano-materials Research with Singapore
September 25, 2014 — U.S. Army and Singaporean scientists are advancing the future of nanomaterials through an exchange program between the countries.Dr. Govind Mallick, a U.S. Army research chemist, recently completed a... MORE

US Marines Upgrading, Replacing Amphibs under New Strategy
September 24, 2014 — In line with the US Marine Corps’ new strategy document, “Expeditionary Force 21,” future amphibious assaults could be launched 65 to 100 miles from shore, with small landing teams exploiting gaps in... MORE

USNS Wheeler Participates in Offshore Petroleum Discharge System Exercise with Korean Partners
September 24, 2014 — Military Sealift Command (MSC) vessels USNS Wheeler (T-AG 5001) and USNS Fast Tempo participated in an Offshore Petroleum Discharge System (OPDS) exercise off of Dogu Beach, Pohang, Republic of Korea... MORE

Joint Effort Widens Scope of Operation Pacific Unity 14-8
September 24, 2014 — As Pacific Unity 14-8 wraps up this week, additional construction projects have begun at Togoba Secondary School in Papua New Guinea.Pacific Unity is a bilateral Engineering Civic Action Program... MORE

Expanding Economic Connectivity in Greater Central Asia
September 24, 2014 — Good morning. It’s an honor to be back at the Asia Society and to welcome you to today’s event.For nearly six decades, the Asia Society has challenged our conception of the region’s geography. It has... MORE

Malaysian, U.S. Army Medics Complete Tactical Combat Casualty Care Training
September 24, 2014 — Malaysian Soldiers completed training on Tactical Combat Casualty Care to test the cumulative skills acquired during a Medical First Responder course, held Sept. 15-19, here, during the bilateral... MORE

KEM DESA PAHLAWAN, Malaysia (Sept. 19, 2014) - Malaysian Army medical officers from 18th Royal Battalion, 8th Brigade, 2nd Division, begin to transport simulated casualty and instructor, Pfc. Diana Turner, with the Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, to a helicopter landing zone during Tactical Combat Casualty Care. The area is marked by yellow smoke in preparation for simulated Medical Evacuation procedures.

Icemen Participate in National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day
September 24, 2014 — During the past 24 hours, Icemen participated in National POW/MIA Recognition Day to honor those unable to return home.Annually the third Friday of September each year is observed across the United... MORE

Valiant Shield 2014 Comes to Successful End
September 23, 2014 — The fifth iteration of Valiant Shield came to a close here Sept. 23 after nine days of joint air, land and sea interoperability training between the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Army.“Overall,... MORE

USS Peleliu Embarks Expeditionary Strike Group 7, Sets Sail for CERTEX
September 23, 2014 — The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5), lead ship of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (PEL ARG), embarked the Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7 for patrol in the 7th Fleet area of... MORE

Alaska Reservists Play Critical Role in Exercise VALIANT SHIELD
September 23, 2014 — Three Alaska Reservists are among the 18,000 personnel from the Marine Corps, Air Force, Navy, and Army participating in VALIANT SHIELD, a U.S. forces joint training exercise being held here Sept... MORE

Commander of China's Navy Visits Surface Warfare Officers School
September 23, 2014 — Surface Warfare Officers School (SWOS) hosted the commander of China's People's Liberation Army Navy Sept. 18. Adm. Wu Shengli was accompanied by seven officers from the PLA Navy staff and given a... MORE

Military Nursing Exchange Provides Unique Opportunity
September 23, 2014 — Two hundred and eighty military nursing professionals from throughout the Asia-Pacific region gathered for the eighth annual Asia-Pacific Military Nursing Exchange Sept. 1 to Sept. 5, 2014, at the... MORE

Strike Group Hones Anti-Submarine Warfare Skills during Valiant Shield Torpedo Exercise
September 22, 2014 — Ships assigned to the George Washington Carrier Strike Group conducted a complex, live-fire anti-submarine torpedo training evolution as part of exercise Valiant Shield, Sept. 17-18.Arleigh... MORE

Valiant Shield Shows Positive Impact on Tinian
September 22, 2014 — Citizens of Tinian, Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands, say Exercise Valiant Shield 2014 is boosting their economy, creating part-time jobs and building lasting relationships.About 450... MORE

Air Defense Bilateral Engagement Bolsters U.S./ROK Alliance
September 22, 2014 — Senior leaders of 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade conducted a joint staff ride Sept. 19 with Republic of Korea's 2nd Air Defense Artillery Brigade to discuss interoperability of missile systems,... MORE

Infantry Marines Play Vital Role in Valiant Shield 2014
September 22, 2014 — U.S. infantry Marines conducted an island seizure exercise on Tinian Sept. 20 during Exercise Valiant Shield 2014.Valiant Shield is a U.S.-only biennial exercise focusing on the integration of joint... MORE

20th CBRNE Soldiers Embark on Pacific Pathways
September 22, 2014 — Soldiers from the 20th CBRNE Command (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives) are supporting U.S. Army Pacific's initiative to increase training west of the international date... MORE

Valiant Shield Units Conduct Antisubmarine Warfare Training
September 21, 2014 — Ships and aircraft participating in Valiant Shield 2014 conducted large-scale joint antisubmarine warfare training exercises in the Marianas Island Range Complex Sept. 18, contributing to the... MORE

Dual Carrier Strike Groups, Air Force, Marines Conduct Simulated Strike during Valiant Shield War-at-Sea
September 19, 2014 — The George Washington and Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Groups, as well as land-based aircraft from Marine Corps Air Group 12 and Air Force 36th Operations Group completed dynamic war-at-sea exercises... MORE

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 17, 2014) - An F/A-18E Surper Hornet from the "Eagles" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115 makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) as part of Valiant Shiled. Valiant Shield is a U.S. only exercise integrating Navy, Air Force, Army, and Marine Corps assets, offering real-world joint operational experience to develop capabilities that provide a full range of options to defend U.S. interests and those of its allies and partners. 140917-N-IP531-347

U.S., Indonesian Medical Personnel Assist over 350 during Community Event
September 19, 2014 — Indonesian and U.S. medical personnel provided free medical attention to more than 350 patients during a Cooperative Health Engagement, CHE, held in Sumber Waru Village, Situbundo, Indonesia.The CHE... MORE