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Combined Forces Command Announces Completion of Ulchi Freedom Guardian 2014
August 28, 2014 — The Combined Forces Command announced today that it has successfully completed its annual computer-assisted simulation exercise, Ulchi Freedom Guardian (UFG)."This year's Ulchi Freedom Guardian... MORE

SEOUL, South Korea (Aug. 28, 2014) - Mr. Jin-Ha Hwang, Chairman of the Defense Committee met with General Curtis M. Scaparrotti, commander United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, and United States Forces Korea at CP Tango during Ulchi Freedom Gaurdian 2014.

Airmen and Soldiers Call Close Air Support in Red Flag 14-3
August 28, 2014 — A microphone clicked beneath a camouflage helmet. The rumble of an idling M1126 Stryker Combat Vehicle and the distant thud of 120-mm mortar rounds filled the radio channels, punctuating days and... MORE

Rodney M. Davis and U.S. Coast Guard Integrate to Improve Maritime Security in Oceana
August 28, 2014 — The Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Rodney M. Davis visited Guam 18-19 Aug. after finishing a two-week Oceania Maritime Security Initiative (OMSI) Patrol. OMSI is a maritime security operation... MORE

Experts Exchange Ideas to Vector Aviation Safety Cooperation in Asia Pacific Region
August 28, 2014 — Military aviation is an inherently dangerous undertaking -- in every aspect, there's a chance something can go wrong, be broken, or worse, someone can get hurt. The U.S. Air Force dedicates entire... MORE

Foreign Press Center Briefing on Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Senior Officials Meeting
August 28, 2014 — TOPIC: READOUT OF THE APEC SENIOR OFFICIALS MEETINGMR. WANG: Thank you, and thanks for the moon cake. Just kidding. Anyway, I just came back, as you know, from SOM3 in Beijing where we spent a total... MORE

Nepalese Soldier Embraces Peacekeeping Operations Training
August 27, 2014 — Nepalese army (infantry) Capt. Shreeram Khatri Chhetri has served as a U.N. peacekeeper before, but feels the training here at the Global Peace Operations Initiative (GPOI) Capstone Training Event... MORE

U.S. Pacific Command: Navy Tech, Legacy Fleet Must 'Bend' to Meet Future Threats
August 27, 2014 — Scientific innovators will need to “bend” elements of the Navy’s current technology to meet the force’s future needs, the commander of U.S. Pacific Command told a group of international scientists and... MORE

B-2 Spirits Depart Andersen AFB Following Routine Deployment
August 27, 2014 — Three U.S. B-2 Spirits redeployed to the continental United States following a deployment here as part of U.S. Pacific Command's continuous bomber presence in the Indo-Asia-Pacific Region. The... MORE

JBPHH Partners with Local Community for Disaster Preparedness Exercise
August 27, 2014 — The 15th Wing recently partnered with the 154th Wing, Joint Base and first responders from the local community to conduct a major accident response exercise in preparation for the upcoming airshow.The... MORE

Science and Technology Conference strengthen interoperability
August 27, 2014 — U.S. Pacific Command co-hosted the Pacific Operational Science and Technology (S&T) Conference and Expo in Honolulu August 26, bringing together Asia-Pacific’s foremost experts in science, technology... MORE

Fifth Annual Disaster Relief Exercise Closes in Bangladesh
August 26, 2014 — The fifth annual Pacific Resilience Disaster Relief Exercise and Exchange (PR DREE) drew to an end during a closing ceremony at the Lakeshore Hotel in Dhaka Thursday. His Excellency Mofazzal Hossain... MORE

PACAF Supports Commando Sling 14-3 in Australia
August 26, 2014 — U.S. Air Force, Republic of Singapore Air Force and Royal Australia Air Force Airmen will train together in Exercise Commando Sling 14-3, scheduled for Aug. 25 through Sep. 12 at RAAF Base Darwin,... MORE

U.S.-Republic of Korea Joint Statement on Cyberpolicy Talks
August 26, 2014 — The Governments of the United States and the Republic of Korea held the third bilateral Cyber Policy Consultations in Seoul, Republic of Korea (ROK) on August 26, 2014. The United States head of... MORE

Deputy Chief of Mission Speaks at the ASEAN Regional Forum Bio-Preparedness and Disaster Response Workshop
August 26, 2014 — U.S. Embassy Manila Deputy Chief of Mission Brian L. Goldbeck speaks to ASEAN Regional Forum representatives from 18 nations about the importance of sharing best practices, and increasing the flow of... MORE

Bilateral Exercise Strengthens Community Readiness
August 26, 2014 — Emergency responders from Misawa Air Base, Japan, and the local community participated in a bilateral Major Accident Response Exercise at Rokkasho Village, Japan, Aug. 19, 2014.The purpose of the MARE... MORE

US Sailors Continue Legacy of Outreach, Enduring Friendships in Korea
August 25, 2014 — Active duty and Reserve Sailors stationed across the Korean peninsula visited the Aikwangwon Social Welfare Foundation at Koje Island for a community outreach project with residents and staff, Aug... MORE

USNS Henson Supports 7th Fleet in Warfighting Readiness
August 25, 2014 — Military Sealift Command oceanographic survey ship USNS Henson (T-AGS 63) collects and analyzes oceanographic data that is used to support U.S. Navy warfighters.Henson is a multipurpose oceanographic... MORE

Deputy Defense Secretary Meets Leaders, Troops on First Official Asia Trip
August 25, 2014 — Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work completed his first official trip to Asia today after spending his second day in Japan meeting with defense and military leaders in Tokyo, Yokosuka and Iwakuni.The... MORE

Ulchi Freedom Guardian: Operations Floor Ensures Success
August 25, 2014 — Called by many names throughout its 28-year history, Ulchi Freedom Guardian kicked off once again Aug. 18 and continues through Aug. 29. The largest computerized command and control exercise in the... MORE

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea (Aug. 20, 2014) - Senior Airman Jose Garcia, 701st Combat Operations Squadron command control battle management operator, discusses operations with Master Sgt. Young Kyo Choi, Republic of Korea Air Force (U.S.-ROK) command control battle management counterpart, at the Harden Theater Air Control Center during Ulchi Freedom Guardian (UFG). UFG tests and builds the U.S.-ROK alliance commanders' and staff members' ability to translate information into actionable decision-making. 140820-F-EV216-011

Singapore's Top Defense Chief Honors the Fallen during Trip to Washington
August 25, 2014 — Lt. Gen. Ng Chee Meng, Chief of Defense Force, Singapore Armed Forces, paid his respects to America's fallen during an Armed Forces Full Honors Wreath Laying ceremony with Maj. Gen. Jeffrey S... MORE