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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

Deputy Defense Secretary Meets with Japanese Leaders
August 22, 2014 — Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work today met with Japanese government leaders here to discuss efforts to modernize the U.S.-Japan alliance, review progress on realigning U.S. forces in Japan, and to... MORE

"Iron Nickel" Steams Into Sasebo
August 22, 2014 — The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) pulled into Sasebo Naval Base, Japan, Aug. 22, for a scheduled port visit.Peleliu has been transiting the 7th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR) after... MORE

Death Rattlers Rock RED FLAG-Alaska 14-3
August 22, 2014 — With several joint forces assembled for RED FLAG-Alaska 14-3, Eielson hosted the Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 323, also known as the "Death Rattlers," assigned to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar,... MORE

USS Columbus Returns to Pearl Harbor
August 22, 2014 — Family and friends gathered at the submarine piers, Aug. 21, on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to welcome back Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Columbus (SSN 762), following a deployment to... MORE

Wolf Pack Prowls Skies over Alaska
August 22, 2014 — Wolf Pack Airmen assigned to the 80th Fighter Squadron stationed at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea arrived at Eielson a few days late, but wasted no time in catching up with the rest of RED FLAG-Alaska... MORE

21 Nations Participate in Largest Peacekeeping Training Event in 2014
August 21, 2014 — More than 800 participants representing 21 nations were united as the opening ceremony kicked off this year's largest peacekeeping training event Aug. 19, 2014 at the Indonesia Peace and Security... MORE

SENTUL, Indonesia (Aug. 19, 2014) - U.S. Army Vincent K. Brooks (left), U.S. Army Pacific commanding general, and Indonesia Gen. Moeldoko, Indonesia armed forces commander, inspects troops as part of the opening ceremony that kicked off the largest peacekeeping training event this year at the Indonesia Peace and Security Center. More than 800 participants representing 21 nations are participating in the Global Peace Operations Initiative Capstone Training Event Garuda Canti Dharma 2014 from Aug. 19 to Sept. 1, 2014 in Sentul, Indonesia. Garuda Canti Dharma is an Indonesian National Defense Force training event supported by the U.S. Pacific Command's GPOI Program. 140819-A-IX566-015

Deputy Defense Secretary Meets with Senior U.S., South Korean Officials
August 21, 2014 — During his visit to South Korea, Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work met with senior U.S. and Republic of Korea officials to review progress in transforming the U.S.-ROK alliance and reaffirm the United... MORE

20th CBRNE Participates in Ulchi Freedom Guardian
August 21, 2014 — The U.S. Army's only command that combats chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive threats is participating Exercise Ulchi Freedom Guardian in South Korea, Aug. 18-29.The Aberdeen... MORE

Team Kadena Exercises Real-world Scenarios
August 21, 2014 — Team Kadena's F-15C Eagle fighter jets and pilots participated in a mission-focused exercise on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 18-21.With Kadena Air Base as the Keystone of the Pacific and home to the... MORE

Pilots & Crew Dive into Water Survival Training
August 21, 2014 — We've all seen the news about the aviation incident dubbed the "Miracle on the Hudson." An airline pilot by the name of Captain Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger III, and his First Officer Jeff Skiles,... MORE

Wild Weasels Deploy Airpower to RED FLAG-Alaska 14-3
August 21, 2014 — As RED FLAG-Alaska 14-3 kicks into high gear, Eielson has seen many different units from around the world.The Wild Weasels from the 14th Fighter Squadron, 35th Fighter Wing assigned to Misawa Air... MORE

Fifth Annual Disaster Response Exercise & Exchange Kicks Off in Bangladesh
August 20, 2014 — Over 150 civil and military authorities convened at the Lakeshore Hotel in Dhaka Monday to kick off the largest humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise held annually in Bangladesh. The... MORE

DHAKA, Bangladesh (Aug. 20, 2014) - The Pacific Resilience Disaster Relief Exercise & Exchange (PR DREE) was held in Dhaka from Aug. 18-21. The PR DREE 2014 is the fifth iteration of the annual Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief engagement between the United States and Bangladesh. This year's PR DREE brings together civilian and military personnel from both countries, as well as several international stakeholders, to discuss earthquake response in Dhaka City. It will feature practical exercise of response techniques associated with logistics, emergency communicatins, and Urban Search & Rescue. 140820-D-AK359-427

Deputy Defense Secretary Highlights Importance of U.S.-South Korea Alliance
August 20, 2014 — On the first day of Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work’s first official visit here with military and political leaders, talks focused on the North Korean threat, the importance of cooperation between... MORE

USS Makin Island Visits Hong Kong
August 20, 2014 — Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8), along with the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, arrived in Hong Kong, Aug. 20, for a port visit.The visit is the first port call for the crew,... MORE

Ulchi-Freedom Guardian 2014 Kicks off, 8th TSC Supports
August 20, 2014 — Ulchi-Freedom Guardian 2014, a 10-day annual computerized command-and-control exercise, kicked off Monday.More than 25 Hawaii-based Soldiers from the 8th Theater Sustainment Command, joined the 50,000... MORE

Joint Effort Validates Ability to Move Stryker Vehicles via Air
August 20, 2014 — Four Stryker combat vehicles were successfully loaded onto a C-17 Globemaster III on the JBPHH flightline Aug. 13, marking the Army's first use of the Stryker Marshalling Pad and Hot Cargo Pad since... MORE

Hawaii Visits Yokosuka during Western Pacific Deployment
August 20, 2014 — The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Hawaii (SSN 776) arrived at Fleet Activities Yokosuka Aug. 20 for a visit as part of its deployment to the Western Pacific. With a crew of approximately... MORE

Navy Installations in Japan, Guam and Hawaii to Participate in Citadel Pacific 2014
August 19, 2014 — Exercise Citadel Pacific 2014 will be conducted on Navy Installations throughout the U.S. Pacific Command area of responsibility, including Navy Region Japan, Joint Region Marianas and Navy Region... MORE