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Exercise Malabar 2014 Kicks Off
July 24, 2014 — Naval forces from India, Japan and the United States will participate in exercise Malabar 2014, July 24 - 30.Malabar is a complex, high-end warfighting exercise that has grown in scope and complexity... MORE

RIMPAC Promotes Trust, Preparedness, Prosperity
July 24, 2014 — RIMPAC 2014 is the world's largest international maritime exercise designed to build cooperative and adaptive partnerships.With 22 participating and six observing nations, this biennial exercise... MORE

96th ARS Refueling Capability Keeps Planes Flying High during RIMPAC 2014
July 23, 2014 — With more than 200 aircraft participating in Rim of the Pacific 2014, the 96th Air Refueling Squadron will play an integral role in this year's exercise.The 96th ARS is partnering with the Hawaii Air... MORE

USS Halsey Makes Guam Port Call, Sailors Volunteer in Community
July 23, 2014 — Sailors from Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) volunteered at Inarajan Elementary School in Inarajan, Guam July 18. Halsey made a port call to the island after departing... MORE

35th CSSB Hosts Bilateral "Friendship Luau"
July 23, 2014 — The "Bilateral Friendship Luau" hosted by the 35th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion on July 19 at the Sagamihara Family Housing Area brought several Camp Zama and Japanese community member... MORE

Humphreys Soldiers Attend Battle of Cheonan Ceremony
July 23, 2014 — A contingent of Soldiers from here joined Cheonan city officials for a ceremony commemorating the 64th Anniversary of the Battle of Cheonan, July 6.Cheonan is a city located about 30 minutes south of... MORE

Flagship Blue Ridge Honors Partnership during Visit to Otaru
July 22, 2014 — U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) departed Otaru, Japan, after a four-day port visit devoted to boosting U.S.-Japanese ties July 22.During the visit, Blue Ridge crew members, embarked... MORE

SAPPORO, JAPAN (July 20,2014)- MH-60S Seahawk helicopters from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 12 attached to U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge sit on display at the Sapporo Air Show. Blue Ridge port visits strengthen positive military-to-military relationships based on common interests related to maritime security, counterterrorism, defense, trade and security of the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

Rocket Battalion Lights up the Sky
July 22, 2014 — Soldiers from 6th Battalion, 37th Field Artillery Regiment, 210th Field Artillery Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division conducted a Field Training Exercise June 6 -- 20 at Rocket Valley, near Cheolwon, South... MORE

US, ROK Build Relationships to Increase Allied Interoperability
July 22, 2014 — The Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd (DDG 100), in cooperation with members of the George Washington Carrier Strike Group, participated in a bilateral exercise with the Republic... MORE

Royal New Zealand Navy Midshipman Experiences Carrier Operations Aboard USS George Washington
July 22, 2014 — The U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) hosted a Royal New Zealand navy Midshipman, July 19-20.Originally from Dannevirke, New Zealand, Midshipman Anna-Marie... MORE

Marines Showcase Osprey in Sapporo Air Show
July 22, 2014 — Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, showcased two MV-22 Ospreys as static displays during the Sapporo Air Show at Sapporo Okadama Airport,... MORE

Sailors and Navy Families Build Relationships in the Republic of Korea
July 22, 2014 — Sailors and Navy families assigned to Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK) and Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy 1st Fleet improved cultural relations and strengthened the U.S.-ROK alliance through a... MORE

USS Gary Demonstrates Capabilities during RIMPAC 2014
July 22, 2014 — Working alongside multinational naval forces during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014, the Oliver Hazard Perry-Class guided-missile frigate USS Gary (FFG 51) demonstrated her proficiency in... MORE

Chief of Naval Operations' China Visit Builds Cooperation for Greater US, PLA Navy Relationship
July 21, 2014 — Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert departed the People's Republic of China (PRC) Friday after a successful four-day counterpart visit with military leaders, fleet units and leaders... MORE

DALIAN, China (July 17, 2014) - Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert departs the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) ship Datong FFG 580 with the ship's Commanding Officer Lt. Cmdr. Hao He after touring the ship and transiting to Lushun Naval Base. Greenert's visit to the PLAN came at the mutual request of U.S. and Chinese leadership to strengthen existing military relations between the two navies through additional military exercises, port visits and exchanges to advance maritime cooperative efforts in the Asia-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Peter D. Lawlor) 140717-N-WL435-552

George Washington Conducts Distinguished Embark with Republic of Korea Guests
July 21, 2014 — The U.S. Navy's forward deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) hosted distinguished visitors from the Republic of Korea (ROK) July 19.Visitors were taken around the ship to witness... MORE

15th MXS Munitions Flight Helps bring Air Power to RIMPAC
July 21, 2014 — The 15th Maintenance Squadron C-17 Munitions Flight is working around the clock to provide munitions support for Rim of the Pacific 2014.Since the beginning of the exercise June 26 the flight has... MORE

Fitzgerald Strengthens Relations with Japan through Goodwill Port Visit
July 21, 2014 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) arrived in Fukuoka, Japan, July 18 for a goodwill and friendship building port visit. This marks Fitzgerald's first visit to... MORE

Operation PACANGEL 14-3 begins in Tonga
July 21, 2014 — United States and Tonga will conduct humanitarian assistance operations July 21 - 26 as part of Operation Pacific Angel-Tonga.Operation PACANGEL is a total force, joint and combined humanitarian... MORE

Red Flag Alaska 14-2 Develops Realistic and Robust Readiness
July 21, 2014 — Members of the 36th and 25th Fighter Squadrons traveled to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, in support of the Red Flag Alaska 14-2 exercise, May 28. Twelve F-16 Fighting Falcons, 12 A-10 Thunderbolt... MORE

RIMPAC Air Commander: "Relationships are Key to Interoperability'
July 21, 2014 — In any large-scale contingency, interoperability among participating multinational forces is essential.The world’s largest maritime exercise, Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2014, comprises 22 nations... MORE