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Pacific Air Forces Supports Pitch Black 2014 in Australia
August 1, 2014 — U.S. Air Force, Royal Australia Air Force, New Zealand Defence Force, Republic of Singapore Air Force, French Armed Forces in New Caledonia, Royal Thai Air Force, and United Arab Emirates Armed... MORE

George Washington Carrier Strike Group Arrives in Sasebo for Goodwill Port Visit
August 1, 2014 — The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWCSG) arrived in Sasebo, Japan, for a scheduled port visit, August 1. More than 5,500 GWCSG Sailors will have the opportunity to volunteer their time and... MORE

Kerry Meets with Indian Prime Minister Modi
August 1, 2014 — The top U.S. diplomat has met with India’s new prime minister.John Kerry met Narendra Modi for the first time August 1, the third day of Kerry’s trip to India.Their meeting in New Delhi comes a day... MORE

11th Marine Expeditionary Unit Conducts Long-range Insert
August 1, 2014 — Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, supported by sailors from Amphibious Squadron 5 and the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, conducted a long range insertion of more than 800... MORE

RIMPAC Concludes with Enhanced Cooperation among 22 Nations
August 1, 2014 — The world’s largest international maritime exercise, Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2014, with the participation of 22 nations, 49 surface ships, six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000... MORE

Vice President Biden’s Call with Japanese Prime Minister Abe
August 1, 2014 — Readout of the Vice President’s Call with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo AbeThe Vice President spoke this afternoon with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The Vice President welcomed Japan’s new... MORE

GW Hosts Japanese Guests for Distinguished Visitor Embark
July 31, 2014 — The U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) hosted distinguished visitors from Japan and the Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, July 31.Among the visitors... MORE

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry Holds Talks with Indian Finance Minister
July 31, 2014 — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has met with India’s Finance Minister Arun Jaitley during a visit aimed at boosting economic relations between the world’s largest democracies.Kerry, accompanied by... MORE

US, Indian Navy, JMSDF Embark On George Washington, Enhance Maritime Interoperability
July 31, 2014 — Guests from Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), the Indian navy, Japanese Ministry of Defense and staff embarked on the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington, July... MORE

Secretary of the Navy Visits Singapore during CARAT 2014
July 31, 2014 — Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus visited Sailors participating in the 20th annual exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) with the Republic of Singapore Navy at Changi Naval... MORE

Locklear Briefs on Asia-Pacific, Partners, Security
July 31, 2014 — The commander of U.S. Pacific Command briefed Pentagon reporters yesterday, discussing the U.S. rebalance to the Asia-Pacific region, successful engagement with partners there and conditions for... MORE

U.S. Pacific Command Kicks Off Exercise Fortune Guard
July 30, 2014 — U.S. Pacific Command is hosting personnel from 31 nations as part of the proliferation security initiative Exercise Fortune Guard.The exercise will be held in Hawaii and marks the beginning of a... MORE

Training and Safety Key for 647th Explosive Ordinance Disposal during RIMPAC
July 30, 2014 — One impact of having a multinational force participating in a large-scale exercise like RIMPAC - a maritime exercise involving 22 nations and 25,000 personnel - is the diverse types of ordinance that... MORE

Remarks at the Center for American Progress' India: 2020 Program
July 30, 2014 — Neera, thank you very, very much. Thank you for confirming to me your mother’s fealty. (Laughter.) I’m deeply appreciative for her support through the years and I’m sorry we lost you when you were 18,... MORE

Pentagon Press Briefing by Commander, U.S. Pacific Command
July 30, 2014 — Presenters: Admiral Samuel J. Locklear III, Commander, U.S. Pacific CommandJuly 29, 2014STAFF: Good afternoon, everyone. I'm Capt. Chris Sims, the PAO for U.S. PACOM. Admiral Locklear will give a... MORE

WASHINGTON (July 29, 2014) - Navy Adm. Samuel J. Locklear III, commander of U.S. Pacific Command, listens to a reporter’s question during a news conference at the Pentagon.

7th Fleet Commander Kicks Off 20th CARAT Singapore
July 29, 2014 — The 20th annual exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Singapore commenced with an opening ceremony at Changi Naval Base, July 29.Vice Adm. Robert Thomas, commander, U.S. 7th... MORE

Secretary Kerry Travels to New Delhi for Strategic Dialogue
July 29, 2014 — Secretary Kerry will travel to New Delhi for the 5th U.S.-India Strategic Dialogue, which he will co-chair with Indian Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj on July 31. Secretary Kerry will be... MORE

Aerospace Ground Equipment Keeps RIMPAC Aircrafts Ready to Fly
July 29, 2014 — With the entire Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam ramp full of Air Force, joint-service and coalition aircraft, the Aerospace Ground Equipment flight has been busy dealing with the influx of work during... MORE

ASEAN and America: Partners for the Future
July 29, 2014 — As Prepared for DeliveryThank you, Phil. I’m glad to be in San Francisco, and with all of you here at the Commonwealth Club.You’re here today because you understand the importance of Asia to America... MORE

Mercy Holds Mass Casualty Drill during RIMPAC's Sea Phase
July 29, 2014 — The crew of the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) took part in a mass casualty drill July 27 during the sea phase of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. The drill... MORE