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Eighth Army to Celebrate 70th Anniversary in June
June 9, 2014 — The top U.S. Army formation in South Korea, Eighth Army will celebrate its 70th anniversary on June 10, 2014.Activated during World War II, Eighth Army has served with distinction in the Asia Pacific... MORE

U.S. Government Renews Commitment to Help Leyte Province to Build Back Better after Typhoon Yolanda
June 9, 2014 — United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Acting Assistant Administrator (AA) for Asia, Denise Rollins led the launch of the U.S.-funded reconstruction and recovery activities in... MORE

Buddy Wing Tradition Spans Decades in 36th Fighter Squadron
June 9, 2014 — It's a historied tradition that brings together the pilots of the Republic of Korea Air Force and the 36th Fighter Squadron as Osan Air Base. In fact, the 36th FS was giving the ROKAF instruction in... MORE

Chemical Threats, Combined Strengths
June 9, 2014 — Airmen from the Republic of Korea air force and the United States Air Force took part in a combined Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear exercise at Kunsan Air Base May 28, 2014.The 8th... MORE

Andersen Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians Participate in Tri-Crab 2014
June 9, 2014 — The 36th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight joined U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, Royal Singapore Air Force and Australian military EOD members to participate in exercise... MORE

U.S. - Japan Extended Deterrence Dialogue June 10 - 12
June 9, 2014 — The United States and Japan will hold their bilateral Extended Deterrence Dialogue (EDD) June 10-12 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Extended Deterrence Dialogue reinforces the credibility of the U.S... MORE

Pacific Partnership Hosts Medical Symposium in Vietnam
June 9, 2014 — Medical specialist participating in Pacific Partnership 2014 hosted an emergency care training seminar at the Da Nang Military Hospital, June 9."Our goal today was to give the Vietnamese a perspective... MORE

Army Veterinarians Conduct Subject Matter Expert Exchange in Indonesia During Pacific Partnership 2014
June 6, 2014 — Veteranarians in Indonesia during Pacific Partnership 2014... MORE

Maldives Teams with USPACOM to support Environmental Security Action
June 5, 2014 — Article on South Asia Regional Environmental Security Forum co-hosted by the Maldives National Defense Force and US Pacific Command... MORE

THULUSDHOO ISLAND, Maldives (June 4, 2014) Brig. Gen. Mark McLeod of U.S. Pacific Command tours a Maldivian business using environmentaly sustainabile practices with a group of school students from the Maldives at the South Asia Regional Environmental Security Forum. The Forum, which was held June 2-5 in the Maldives, involved representatives from nations throughout South Asia, international governmental organizations, and observers and promotes regional cooperation on the topics of water security, waste management, resource protection and energy. (US Army photo by Justin Pummell/Released)

USAID Acting Assistant Administrator for Asia Visits the Philippines
June 5, 2014 — Denise Rollins, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Acting Assistant Administrator (AA) for Asia, will visit the Philippines June 6-11 to reinforce the U.S. Government’s commitment... MORE

Commerce Secretary on U.S. Economic Engagement in Asia-Pacific
June 5, 2014 — U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Delivers Remarks on America’s Economic Engagement in the Asia-Pacific RegionAs Prepared for DeliveryGood afternoon everyone. Kumusta kayo. It is an honor to... MORE

Blue Ridge Performs Unplanned Encounters at Sea Training with Japanese Vessel Kunisaki
June 5, 2014 — U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) practiced Codes for Unplanned Encounters at Sea (CUES) with Japanese vessel JDS Kunisaki (LST-4003), June 2.CUES, a set of procedures recently endorsed... MORE

Hagel Praises Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Troops, Joint Mission Success
June 5, 2014 — Photos of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska service members with Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel are now available for view and download online:More than 200 active-duty, Reserve, National... MORE

Deputy Secretary, Senior Japanese Official Discuss Alliance
June 5, 2014 — WASHINGTON, June 4, 2014 – Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work met at the Pentagon today with Masanori Nishi, Japan’s administrative vice defense minister, Navy Lt. Cmdr. Courtney Hillson, a spokeswoman... MORE

U.S. Pacific Command Conducts South Asia Environmental Security Forum in Maldives
June 5, 2014 — U.S. Pacific Command, in partnership with the Maldives National Defence Force, will conduct a South Asia Environmental Security Forum 2-5 June 2014 in the Republic of the Maldives. The event, which... MORE

United States and China Coast Guards interdict vessel for illegally fishing on the high seas
June 5, 2014 — US Coast Guard and Chinese Coast Guard conduct fishing enforcement in the North Pacific... MORE

US and Chinese Coast Guardsmen on the US Coast Guard Cutter Morgenthau.

Bi-lateral Exercise Enhances U.S., ROK Interoperability
June 4, 2014 — Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyers USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) and USS Wayne E. Meyer (DDG 108) participated in a bi-lateral exercise with ships from the Republic of Korea navy (ROKN) June... MORE

Joint Region Marianas Remembers Battle of Midway
June 4, 2014 — Joint Region Marianas (JRM) Sailors and staff commemorated the 72nd anniversary of the Battle of Midway at the command headquarters in Asan June 3.The event, hosted by JRM's junior officers, included... MORE

Harris Stresses Pacific Relationships During Visit to Japanese Training Ships
June 4, 2014 — In a speech to a group of newly commissioned Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) officers June 3, Adm. Harry Harris Jr. stressed the importance of regional relationships in maintaining security... MORE

KATUSAs Exercise Rights as Soldiers and Citizens
June 4, 2014 — The 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command Korean Augmentation to the U.S. Army Soldiers, or KATUSAs, voted for the 6th Provincial election May 30.While June 4 is the official Provincial Election Day... MORE