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Pentagon to Request 20 Percent Less for War Funding, Officials say
January 9, 2015 — The Pentagon will request about $51 billion in war funding for the fiscal year starting Oct. 1, a 20-percent reduction from the $64 billion Congress approved this year and the least since the Sept. 11... MORE

U.S. Navy Divers Use Advanced Equipment in Search for AirAsia Flight QZ8501
January 9, 2015 — An eight-member team from Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit (MDSU) 1 onboard USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) is supporting the ongoing Indonesian-led search effort for AirAsia flight QZ8501 with advanced Tow Fish... MORE

JAVA SEA (Jan. 7, 2014) - The littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) operates near the location where the tail of AirAsia Flight QZ8501l was discovered. Fort Worth is currently supporting Indonesian-led efforts to locate the downed aircraft.

George Washington Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions Earns Large Afloat Chapter of the Year
January 8, 2015 — The USS George Washington (CVN 73) chapter of the Coalition of Sailors Against Destructive Decisions (CSADD) was selected as the Large Afloat Chapter of the Year (COY) for 2014 in an announcement by... MORE

25th Infantry Division Ready to Help Pacific Partners with Humanitarian Assistance Survey Team
January 8, 2015 — A tsunami hit one of the United States' Pacific partner nations. Communication is damaged or completely down. Water supplies have been interrupted. Power is out. The partner nation government expects... MORE

Secretary Kerry Travel to India
January 8, 2015 — Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Ahmedabad, India, on Jan. 10 toattend the Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit inaugurated by Indian PrimeMinister Narendra Modi.The Secretary will join... MORE

Ambassador Osius's on U.S. - Vietnam Relations
January 8, 2015 — National identity is built, in part, upon myths, uponfolklore. These stories create powerful, deep, emotional, and culturallyrelevant connections to the lands in which we dwell. One of my... MORE

DLA Energy adds fuel flexibility to Pacific operations
January 7, 2015 — FORT BELVOIR, Va. - Defense Logistics Agency Energy is enabling U.S. operations in and around the world’s largest ocean through an initiative that enables flexible fuel support to U.S. Pacific... MORE

Hi-Tech Navy Sonar Searches for Air Asia Flight Wreckage
January 7, 2015 — The Navy is using a special, hi-tech side-scanning sonar system to assist Indonesian authorities searching for debris and bodies from Air Asia flight QZ8501, the passenger jet which recently crashed... MORE

San Francisco visits Yokosuka during Western Pacific deployment
January 7, 2015 — FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- The Los Angeles class fast-attack submarine USS San Francisco(SSN 711) arrived at Okinawa Naval Base Jan. 6, for a port call as part of a deployment to the... MORE

USS Louisville Visits Okinawa during Western Pacific Deployment
January 6, 2015 — The Los Angeles class fast-attack submarine USS Louisville (SSN 724) arrived at Okinawa Naval Base Jan. 6, for a port call as part of a deployment to the Western Pacific. With a complement of more... MORE

Official U.S. Navy file photo of USS Louisville (SSN 724)

Search Area Expanded for AirAsia Jet, Victims
January 6, 2015 — The head of Indonesia's National Search and Rescue Agency said the search area for the wreckage and victims of AirAsia Flight 8501 is being expanded, as the hunt for the plane's "black boxes," or... MORE

U.S., Brunei, and Laos Announce English Language Program for ASEAN Chairmanship
January 6, 2015 — The United States, Brunei and Laos will provide English language training toLao officials to help them prepare for Laos’ chairmanship of ASEAN in 2016. U.S. Ambassador to the Lao PDR. Daniel A. Clune,... MORE

Kadena Air Base Squadron Begins Upgrade to MC-130J
January 6, 2015 — Kadena's newest aircraft touched down here, Dec. 21, 2014, after a flight across the Pacific to its new home with the 353rd Special Operations Group.The MC-130J Commando II is replacing the retiring... MORE

In this photo, an MC-130J Commando II extends its landing gear above the flightline on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 21, 2014. The MC-130J will replace the MC-130P Combat Shadow aircraft assigned to the 353rd Special Operations Group’s 17th Special Operations Squadron.

USS Fort Worth Joins Sampson in Search Efforts
January 5, 2015 — The littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth has joined the guided missile destroyer USS Sampson in the Java Sea to assist in the Indonesian-led international search-and-recovery effort for downed AirAsia... MORE

JAVA SEA (Jan. 3, 2015) - U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Adam Garnett signals an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 35 on the flight deck of the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth. Fort Worth is currently in the Java Sea conducting helicopter search-and-recovery operations with the USS Sampson as part of Indonesian-led efforts to locate downed AirAsia Flight 8501.

The United States and Malaysia Sign Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement
January 5, 2015 — The United States and Malaysia signed a Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement (CMAA) on Tuesday, markinga significant milestone in collaboration on security and trade facilitationbetween the two... MORE

U.S. Government to Provide RM 525,000 in Assistance for Flood Relief
January 5, 2015 — Today, U.S. Ambassador to Malaysia Joseph Yun announced that the UnitedStates will provide RM 525,000 in disaster assistance funds to non-governmentalorganizations that are helping support the... MORE

Official Reports Progress in Awareness of Human Trafficking
January 5, 2015 — The U.S. Department of Defense provides an example of how the United States is fulfilling its commitment to fight human trafficking. This article was originally published on the department’s website... MORE

Recon Marines Prepare for Parachute Mission in Pacific
January 5, 2015 — “Five minutes!” yelled the jumpmaster as he signaled the Marines to get out of their seats. They stood up and made their way to the rear of the aircraft. They are almost at the drop zone – it’s go... MORE

In this photo, Gunnery Sgt. Gabriel Machado, left, Master Sgt. Raul Argumedo, center, and Gunnery Sgt. Matthew Bateman jump in tandem from a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft The Marines jumped from an altitude of 10,000 feet during the high speed training. Machado, from New York, New York, is an air delivery specialist with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force. Argumedo, from Los Angeles, California, is an air delivery specialist with the battalion. Bateman, from Gaithersburg, Maryland, is a reconnaissance man with the battalion.

Camp Humphreys Soldiers Creating a Lasting Bond
January 2, 2015 — The winter in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, can get intense. Thick, heavy snow flakes cover the ground this time of year. What adds even more to the frosty weather is a Soldier's detachment from his family... MORE

USS Sampson Contributes to AirAsia Search Efforts
December 31, 2014 — USS Sampson (DDG 102) is supporting the ongoing Indonesian-led search and recovery operations for the downed AirAsia flight QZ8501 and assisted in locating the crash debris field yesterday.At the... MORE

JAVA SEA, AT SEA (Dec. 31, 2014) - An MH-60R Seahawk helicopter attached to USS Sampson approaches an Indonesian patrol vessel while searching for debris to support the Indonesian-led recovery operation for the downed AirAsia Flight 8501. (U.S. Navy photo)