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U.S., Indonesian Navy Divers Lay Wreath on Wreck of USS Houston during CARAT
June 12, 2014 — Deputy Chief of Mission Kristen Bauer, U.S. Embassy Jakarta, joined U.S. and Indonesian navy divers on board the USNS Safeguard (T-ARS 50) to lay a wreath at the site of the USS Houston (CA 30), June... MORE

Over 15,000 Children Receive Vision Care through U.S.-Supported Project
June 11, 2014 — Over 15,000 primary and secondary students in Quoc Oai district of Hanoi have received vision screenings with those in need receiving quality eyeglasses under an eye care project funded by the U.S... MORE

Day in the Life of a U-2 Crew Chief
June 11, 2014 — Imagine working on something worth approximately $60 million and being responsible for the safety of another person's life.For the crew chiefs of the 5th Reconnaissance Squadron, that's just another... MORE

Cope Taufan begins for Pacific Air Forces
June 11, 2014 — Exercise Cope Taufan kicked off today, a biennial Large Force Employment exercise between the Royal Malaysian Air Force and Pacific Air Forces. More than 450 Airmen are participating, as well as four... MORE

6-17th Cavalry Regiment begins deployment to South Korea
June 11, 2014 — The Department of the Army has approved the rotational deployment of the 6th Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment from Fort Wainwright, Alaska, to Camp Humphreys, South Korea within the month of June. The... MORE

Japanese Leaders Witness USS George Washington Operations At Sea
June 11, 2014 — Rear Adm. Isao Ooseto, commander, Fleet Air Wing 5, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), and other Okinawa-area guests came aboard the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George... MORE

Regional Telephone Conference in Rangoon, Burma
June 11, 2014 — MODERATOR: Good evening everyone. Thank you for joining us. This is Paul Watzlavick at the U.S. Department of State Media Hub in Tokyo. Today we have with us Assistant Secretary Daniel Russel, who is... MORE

USS Wayne E. Meyer enhances US interoperability with Republic of Korea, French navies
June 10, 2014 — Story on collaboration at sea between the US, French and Korean navies... MORE

Blue Ridge promotes peace in Indo-Asia Pacific region during patrol
June 10, 2014 — USS Blue Ridge, 7th Fleet Command Ship, travels the Pacific supporting engagement with partner nations... MORE

Navy Medical Staff Treat Vietnamese Burn Patients
June 10, 2014 — Navy Medical Exchange in Vietnam during Pacific Partnership 2014... MORE

Navy medical staff treat a Vietnamese burn patient with a skin-resurfacing laser at the Da Nang General Hospital as part of Pacific Partnership 2014. In its ninth iteration, Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multilateral humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Asia-Pacific region.

North Carolina Visits Yokosuka During Western Pacific Deployment
June 9, 2014 — The Virginia-class, fast-attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) arrived in Yokosuka June 8 for a routine visit as part of its second deployment to the Western Pacific.With a crew of about 140,... MORE

Eighth Army to Celebrate 70th Anniversary in June
June 9, 2014 — The top U.S. Army formation in South Korea, Eighth Army will celebrate its 70th anniversary on June 10, 2014.Activated during World War II, Eighth Army has served with distinction in the Asia Pacific... MORE

U.S. Government Renews Commitment to Help Leyte Province to Build Back Better after Typhoon Yolanda
June 9, 2014 — United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Acting Assistant Administrator (AA) for Asia, Denise Rollins led the launch of the U.S.-funded reconstruction and recovery activities in... MORE

Buddy Wing Tradition Spans Decades in 36th Fighter Squadron
June 9, 2014 — It's a historied tradition that brings together the pilots of the Republic of Korea Air Force and the 36th Fighter Squadron as Osan Air Base. In fact, the 36th FS was giving the ROKAF instruction in... MORE

Chemical Threats, Combined Strengths
June 9, 2014 — Airmen from the Republic of Korea air force and the United States Air Force took part in a combined Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear exercise at Kunsan Air Base May 28, 2014.The 8th... MORE

Andersen Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians Participate in Tri-Crab 2014
June 9, 2014 — The 36th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight joined U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, Royal Singapore Air Force and Australian military EOD members to participate in exercise... MORE

U.S. - Japan Extended Deterrence Dialogue June 10 - 12
June 9, 2014 — The United States and Japan will hold their bilateral Extended Deterrence Dialogue (EDD) June 10-12 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Extended Deterrence Dialogue reinforces the credibility of the U.S... MORE

Pacific Partnership Hosts Medical Symposium in Vietnam
June 9, 2014 — Medical specialist participating in Pacific Partnership 2014 hosted an emergency care training seminar at the Da Nang Military Hospital, June 9."Our goal today was to give the Vietnamese a perspective... MORE

Army Veterinarians Conduct Subject Matter Expert Exchange in Indonesia During Pacific Partnership 2014
June 6, 2014 — Veteranarians in Indonesia during Pacific Partnership 2014... MORE

Maldives Teams with USPACOM to support Environmental Security Action
June 5, 2014 — Article on South Asia Regional Environmental Security Forum co-hosted by the Maldives National Defense Force and US Pacific Command... MORE

THULUSDHOO ISLAND, Maldives (June 4, 2014) Brig. Gen. Mark McLeod of U.S. Pacific Command tours a Maldivian business using environmentaly sustainabile practices with a group of school students from the Maldives at the South Asia Regional Environmental Security Forum. The Forum, which was held June 2-5 in the Maldives, involved representatives from nations throughout South Asia, international governmental organizations, and observers and promotes regional cooperation on the topics of water security, waste management, resource protection and energy. (US Army photo by Justin Pummell/Released)