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Dempsey Discusses Use of Military Instrument of Power
July 2, 2014 — The nation’s military instrument of power works best when used in conjunction with all aspects of American might, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said here yesterday.Army Gen. Martin E... MORE

25th Transportation Battalion Carries Out Certification Exercise below DMZ
July 2, 2014 — For a grueling five days, the 25th Transportation Battalion, 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, headed to Warrior Base located five miles below the Demilitarized Zone on the Korean peninsula for... MORE

Secretary Hagel on Japan’s Collective Self-Defense Decision
July 2, 2014 — Statement by Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel on Japan's Collective Self-Defense DecisionI welcome the Government of Japan's new policy regarding collective self-defense, which will enable the Japan... MORE

Antietam Sailors Interact With Singapore Special Needs Students
July 2, 2014 — Sailors assigned to Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) participated in a community relations (COMREL) event at The Genesis School for Special Education, June 27.The school... MORE

Asia-pacific Trade Trip Underlines U.S. Commitment to Region
July 2, 2014 — Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker is on a weeklong commercial diplomacy trip that demonstrates the Obama administration’s ongoing commitment to the Asia-Pacific region.Along with members of the... MORE

RIMPAC Exercise Emphasizes Cooperation in Maritime Security
July 2, 2014 — The Rim of the Pacific biennial maritime security exercise now underway is a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships critical to ensuring... MORE

Chairman Stresses Value of Military Partnerships
July 2, 2014 — Partnering with the forces of other nations is a hallmark of the American military, and it will be even more important in the future than it is today, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said... MORE

20th Annual CARAT Philippines 2014 Concludes On Board USS John S. McCain In Subic Bay
July 1, 2014 — The 20th annual exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Philippines wrapped up with a closing ceremony on board the guided missile destroyer, USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), July... MORE

SUBIC BAY, Philippines (July 1, 2014) - Capt. Paul Schlise, commodore of Destroyer Squadron 7, accepts an award of appreciation from Capt. Karl A. Decapia of the Philippine Navy at the closing ceremony of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2014. In its 20th year, CARAT is an annual, bilateral exercise series with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations including Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Timor-Leste. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jerry Jimenez) 140701-N-PK322-086

Army Watercraft, Divers, Sustainment Troops to Participate in RIMPAC 2014
July 1, 2014 — Hawaii-based Army watercraft assets, divers and sustainment troops are set to play major roles in surface/vertical lift, casualty evacuation, and Logistics over the Shore operations during the... MORE

George Washington Carrier Strike Group Returns to Sea After Singapore Visit
July 1, 2014 — The USS George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWCSG) departed Singapore after a four-day, goodwill port visit, June 30. GWCSG Sailors enjoyed well-deserved liberty, took advantage of various local... MORE

Cooperation Afloat Lifts Spirits in Philippines
July 1, 2014 — Staff Sergeant Donald Vaughn of the U.S. Marine Corps speaks with students at Santa Rita Elementary School in Subic Bay, Philippines, on June 27.The community relations event was held in support of... MORE

Japan Air Self Defense Force Trains, Excels during RED FLAG-Alaska
July 1, 2014 — RED FLAG-Alaska is a melting pot of different units from around the world, all training to accomplish the same goal: Mission success among allied and coalition partners.The familiar faces of the Japan... MORE

Secretary Kerry Travels to Beijing, China
July 1, 2014 — Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Beijing, China on July 8 – 10, 2014.In Beijing, Secretary Kerry and Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew will join their Chinese co-chairs, State Councilor Yang... MORE

Statement by Adm. Harry Harris Jr., on opening of RIMPAC
July 1, 2014 — Aloha! Welcome everyone to the Rim of the Pacific exercise. It's a great day to look across Pearl Harbor and see so many international ships berthed here for RIMPAC 2014. I want to personally welcome... MORE

South Korean Troops Participate in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives Exercise
June 30, 2014 — Soldiers from the Republic of Korea Army participated in Exercise Atropian Phoenix at this Mojave Desert training facility this week.While U.S. and South Korean forces train on the Korean Peninsula... MORE

Rim of the Pacific to Kick Off in Hawaiian Islands
June 30, 2014 — The U.S. Pacific Command is holding a large-scale multinational maritime exercise from June 26 through Aug. 1, 2014 around the Hawaiian Islands. Exercise Rim of the Pacific 2014 involves 22 nations,... MORE

Republic of Korea Marines Train in Convoy Simulator
June 30, 2014 — A line of tactical vehicles cruised down a long road, with nothing but desert and an open sky surrounding them. Beneath the squawking of radio chatter, the low hum of the armored truck engines droned... MORE

U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Renews Emphasis on Improving the Quality of Education in Cambodia
June 30, 2014 — U.S. Embassy Chargé d’ Affaires, a.i. Jeff Daigle visited students at Anuwat Primary and Lower Secondary School in Kampong Cham province. The school is one of the 292 schools participating in the... MORE

Chairman in Hawaii For Trilateral Talks
June 30, 2014 — The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff will hold trilateral talks with his Japanese and Korean counterparts during a short trip to Hawaii.Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey will meet with South Korean... MORE

Multinational Medical Team Helps Thousands in Cambodia
June 30, 2014 — Medical and dental practitioners from seven countries provided clinical services to more than 4,000 Cambodians over six days as part of the Pacific Partnership 2014 engagement here, concluding June... MORE