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Key West Visits Yokosuka During Western Pacific Deployment
September 3, 2014 — The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Key West (SSN 722) arrived at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Aug. 29, for a visit as part of its deployment to the Western Pacific. "Key West is excited to... MORE

'Werewolves' Arrive in Alaska, Await Training with Air Force
September 3, 2014 — Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 122 arrived in Alaska to take part in unit level training aboard Eielson Air Force Base, August 25, 2014.Alaska is the final stop for VMFA-122 before heading home to... MORE

End of WWII Anniversary Observed Onboard Battleship Missouri Memorial
September 3, 2014 — Hawaii-based service members, veterans, government leaders and civilians attended a ceremony of the 69th anniversary of the end of World War II aboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial Sept. 2.Now... MORE

Indonesian, U.S. Exercise Garuda Shield Begins in East Java
September 2, 2014 — Soldiers with the Tentara Nasional Indonesia Army (TNI-AD) and U.S. Army stood side-by-side at the parade square of Dodiklatpur here, in an opening ceremony to officially mark the beginning of the 8th... MORE

ASEM BAGUS, Indonesia (Sept. 2, 2014) - Lt. Gen. Stephen Lanza, commander, U.S. Army, I Corps and Maj. Gen. TNI Bambang Hariyanto, commander, 2nd Kostrad Infantry Division of the Tentara Nasional Indonesia move to the parade stand at the beginning of the opening ceremony of 8th Annual Garuda Shield 14 Exercise at the parade square of Dodiklatpur.

George Washington Continues Patrol in Indo-Asia-Pacific Region
September 2, 2014 — The U.S. Navy's forward deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) departed Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, to patrol the Indo-Asia-Pacific region as the flagship for the George... MORE

Yokota Strengthens Bilateral, Joint HA/DR Exercises
September 2, 2014 — As the C-130 Hercules dove through the clouds towards its target 300 feet off the deck, the crew began its drop zone entry checklist. In the back of the aircraft, two loadmasters readied the cargo and... MORE

Peleliu to Embark 31st MEU in Okinawa
September 2, 2014 — The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5), arrived in Okinawa, Japan, to embark the Okinawa-based 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) after embarking Amphibious Squadron (PHIBRON) 11 while in... MORE

"Iron Nickel" Full-Up, Round Ready
September 2, 2014 — The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5), in coordination with Naval Munitions Command Detachment Sasebo, conducted a three-day ammunition onload while anchored near Command Fleet Activities... MORE

Exercise in Korea Strengthening Pacific Partnerships
September 2, 2014 — Exercise Ulchi Freedom Guardian, which culminates this week in South Korea, is helping strengthen U.S. partnerships in the Pacific, said the commander of U.S. Army I Corps. In a media roundtable... MORE

Experts Exchange Ideas to Vector Aviation Safety Cooperation in Asia-Pacific Region
September 2, 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

Citadel Pacific 2014 Enhances Security, Readiness on Guam Installations
August 29, 2014 — Navy and Air Force service members and personnel throughout the U.S. Pacific Command area of responsibility including Guam tested their anti-terrorism plans and response during Exercise Citadel... MORE

Sending States: The International Component of Ulchi Freedom Guardian
August 29, 2014 — The annual combined-joint command post exercise, Ulchi Freedom Guardian, allows Republic of Korea and U.S. service members and civilians to train together in a partnership aimed to sharpen their... MORE

Pushin' It Up with Republic of Korea Air Force
August 29, 2014 — The 8th Fighter Wing recently deployed four F-16 Fighting Falcons to the Republic of Korea Air Force's 20th Fighter Wing at Seosan Air Base to participate in Exercise Buddy Wing 14-8.The purpose of... MORE

20th CBRNE Soldiers Complete Ulchi Freedom Guardian
August 29, 2014 — Soldiers from 20th CBRNE Command (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives) conducted a change of mission and prepared for redeployment, following their recent participation in Ulchi... MORE

Rodney M. Davis Promotes Pacific Partnership at Sail Raja Ampat 2014
August 29, 2014 — The crew of Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate USS Rodney M. Davis (FFG 60) sailed alongside other navies during Sail Raja Ampat Aug. 22-23.Sail Raja Ampat is part of a series of international maritime... MORE

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