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Hagel Lauds U.S.-Australia Force Posture Agreement
August 13, 2014 — The new U.S.–Australia force posture agreement will broaden and deepen the alliance’s contributions to regional security and advance America’s ongoing strategic rebalance to the Asia-Pacific region,... MORE

Korean Service Corps Battalion Conducts Mobilization Drill
August 13, 2014 — The 33rd Korean Service Corps (KSC) Company, Eighth Army, conducted a drill to test their ability to set up and run a mobilization station, at Daewang Elementary School July 29 to 31.This year, KSC... MORE

Joint Press Conference by Secretary Hagel, Secretary Kerry, Foreign Minister Bishop, and Minister of Defense Johnston at AUSMIN in Sydney, Australia
August 12, 2014 — AUSTRALIAN FOREIGN MINISTER JULIE BISHOP: Ladies and gentlemen, today we have welcomed to Sydney and to AUSMIN, Secretaries John Kerry and Chuck Hagel. And this is the second AUSMIN meeting that the... MORE

Wolf Pack Airmen Depart for RED FLAG-Alaska
August 12, 2014 — Approximately 200 Airmen and a dozen F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 8th Fighter Wing departed for RED FLAG-Alaska, a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise, taking place from Aug. 7 to... MORE

Lao Deputy PM Meets US Secretary of State in Myanmar
August 12, 2014 — Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Thongloun Sisoulith met with US Secretary of State John Kerry in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar on Saturday to discuss how to consolidate their... MORE

Australia To Sign 25-Year US Marine Agreement
August 12, 2014 — Australia and the United States will sign a 25-year deal allowing 2,500 US Marines and Air Force personnel to train Down Under, Defence Minister David Johnston said Monday, describing it as a “win-win... MORE

Angel Experts Train to Save Lives
August 12, 2014 — The sound of groaning and moaning lazily perforate beyond the wooded back lot of the Central Armed Forces Hospital in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, as an interpreter encourages temporary accident victims to... MORE

JGSDF Soldiers Say Goodbye to the 31st MEU after Successful JOEP Evolution
August 12, 2014 — Soldiers with the Western Army of the Japan Ground Self Defense Force concluded their participation of the Japan Observer Exchange Program (JOEP) alongside Marines from Battalion Landing Team 3rd... MORE

USAF, ROKAF Pilots Fly Together
August 12, 2014 — The 36th Fighter Squadron trained with four Republic of Korea air force pilots from the 161st Squadron during Buddy Wing 14-6 exercise here July 29--Aug. 1, 2014.Buddy Wing is a small scale exercise... MORE

Hagel Discusses U.S.-Australia Force Posture Pact
August 11, 2014 — Calling a new force posture agreement between the United States and Australia a “milestone” in the relationship between the two countries, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel today said United States looks... MORE

Multilateral Exercise SEACAT 2014 Begins in Singapore, Continues Throughout Southeast Asia
August 11, 2014 — The 13th annual Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) exercise commenced at the Republic of Singapore Navy's Multinational Operations and Exercises Center (MOEC) Aug. 11.Focused on regional... MORE

Eielson AFB Selected as Preferred Alternative for First Overseas-based F-35As
August 11, 2014 — Air Force officials announced today that Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, was selected as the preferred alternative to host the first F-35A Lightning II squadrons in the Pacific area of responsibility... MORE

USS Michigan Visits Singapore during Western Pacific Deployment
August 11, 2014 — The Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Michigan (SSGN 727) arrived in Singapore, Aug. 10, for a visit as part of its deployment to the Western Pacific. "The crew has a relentless spirit and has... MORE

'Arctic Spartans' Jump into Big Lake
August 11, 2014 — Paratroopers with the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, took advantage of the pleasant Alaskan summer by carrying out a water-landing airborne operation here,... MORE

Remarks to the Observer Research Foundation - New Delhi, India
August 11, 2014 — Director Joshi, thank you. I also want to thank Prime Minister Modi, National Security Adviser Doval, Minister Swaraj, and especially my host over the last two days here in India, Minister Jaitley,... MORE

Hagel Emphasizes Importance of Asia-Pacific Partnerships
August 7, 2014 — Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel yesterday stressed the importance of his trip to the Asia-Pacific region, citing strengthening relationships and building partners’ capabilities as being among his... MORE

Multinational GUAMEX Focuses on Anti-Submarine Warfare
August 7, 2014 — Military forces from Australia, New Zealand, Japan and the U.S. are partnering in a multinational anti-submarine warfare exercise Aug. 9-15 around the waters of Guam aimed at increasing the... MORE

RED FLAG-Alaska 14-3 Kicks Off
August 7, 2014 — Residents of Interior Alaska may see and hear increased flying activity as the third RED FLAG-Alaska of the calendar year, RF-A 14-3, runs from August 7-22. RF-A provides U.S. and allied pilots,... MORE

Makin Island Bolsters Medical Department for Deployment
August 7, 2014 — Amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) has one of the largest medical departments in the fleet aside from the hospital ships USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) and USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), and has acquired... MORE

Proliferation Security Initiatives Exercise Fortune Guard Goes to Sea
August 7, 2014 — Exercise Fortune Guard 2014 participants embarked U.S. Navy fleet replenishment oiler, USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187) for the live exercise (LIVEX) at sea, Aug. 6. The LIVEX showcased U.S. and... MORE