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20th Annual CARAT Philippines Exercise Begins in Subic Bay
June 26, 2014 — A U.S. Navy task group comprised of ships, aircraft, Sailors and Marines arrived in the Philippines to commence the 20th annual exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT), June 26.The... MORE

Security Adviser Rice's Meeting with Singapore Prime Minister
June 26, 2014 — National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice met yesterday with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore at the White House. Ambassador Rice and Prime Minister Lee discussed our excellent bilateral... MORE

George Washington Carrier Strike Group Arrived in Singapore for a Goodwill Port Visit
June 26, 2014 — The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWCSG) arrived in Singapore for a goodwill port visit, June 26. This marks the fifth visit to the "Lion City" since USS George Washington (CVN 73) relieved... MORE

U.S. Department of State Brings 11 Secondary School Teachers to the Philippines as Part of the Teachers for Global Classrooms Program
June 26, 2014 — Eleven secondary school teachers from the United States of America will visit the Philippines June 24 -July 12, 2014 as part of the (TGC) program. TGC is an exchange and professional development... MORE

Arctic Warriors Summit North America's Highest Point, Put Army Gear to the Test
June 26, 2014 — Driven by determination and trained in arctic survival, five paratroopers from the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, along with one Soldier from the Army's Northern... MORE

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska (June 24, 2014) - The 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, climb team, sponsored by U.S. Army Alaska, makes its way across Summit Ridge on Mount McKinley, June 15, 2014, at the Denali National Park and Preserve, Alaska. The team was there to demonstrate their arctic abilities and validate both their training and their equipment.

The U.S.-Thai Relationship
June 26, 2014 — Mr. Chairman, last year, we commemorated 180 years of friendly relations with Thailand, one of our five treaty allies in Asia. We have enjoyed very close relations, and U.S.-Thai cooperation on... MORE

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Expands from Within, Remains Operational
June 25, 2014 — As the United States military rebalances in the Asia-Pacific region, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, continues to transform through a multitude of projects driven by the Defense Policy Review... MORE

U.S., Indonesian Navies Conduct CARAT Passing Exercise
June 25, 2014 — The guided missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91) and the Indonesian navy frigate KRI Slamet Riyadi (F 352) conducted a two-day passing exercise (PASSEX), June 24.The PASSEX, which occurred as both... MORE

Philippine and U.S. Airmen Renovate School in Need
June 25, 2014 — Imagine sitting in a crammed classroom next to 60 other children with hardly any room to move. Not only is it crowded, but during summer break, all of the electrical wiring was stolen throughout the... MORE

Multinational Task Force Arrives for RIMPAC 2014
June 25, 2014 — Multinational task force consisting of nine ships from four nations arrived in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, June 24, after participating in a group sail from Guam to participate in the 24th biennial Rim of... MORE

PACIFIC OCEAN (June 24, 2014) - View Caption Hide Caption The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111), front, pulls away as the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47) approaches the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier (T-AOE 7), center. The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) is conducting a replenishment-at-sea with Rainier. The ships are en route to participate in the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2014 exercise from June 26 to Aug. 1.

20th Annual CARAT Philippines 2014 to Commence Late June
June 25, 2014 — On June 26, a U.S. Navy task group comprised of ships, aircraft, Sailors and Marines will commence the 20th annual exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Philippines 2014. CARAT... MORE

PALAWAN, Philippines (June 24, 2014) - Philippine marines file into landing craft air cushion (LCAC) 30 for transport to Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48). Ashland is participating in exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2014, a bilateral maritime exercise series between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the armed forces of Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand and Timor-Leste.

George Washington Carrier Strike Group Promotes Partnerships in 'The Pearl of the Orient'
June 24, 2014 — The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWCSG) departed Hong Kong, June 20, after a four-day, goodwill port visit.The primary purpose of GWCSG's visit to the city, affectionately nicknamed "Pearl... MORE

Alaska National Guard Continues Partnership with Mongolian Armed Forces
June 24, 2014 — Approximately 100 Alaska National Guard members arrived in Mongolia to participate in Exercise Khaan Quest 2014, scheduled to take place until July 1 at Five Hills Training Area and in the city of... MORE

Pacific Partnership Physical Therapists Assist Patients in Cambodian Physical Rehab Center
June 24, 2014 — As part of a professional exchange with their Cambodian counterparts, U.S. Navy physical therapists provided services directly to patients at a local physical rehabilitation clinic as part of Pacific... MORE

Pacific Partnership Veterinarians Improve Quality of Life
June 24, 2014 — Pacific Partnership veterinarians and veterinary technicians provided a variety of services to the animals of Koh Rong Island, Cambodia, from June 19 to June 24, as part of this year's mission.Two... MORE

USS George Washington Hosts Malaysian Distinguished Visitors
June 24, 2014 — The U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) hosted Malaysian distinguished visitors for a tour of the ship at sea, June 24.The 22 distinguished visitors, including... MORE

Pacific Partnership 2014 Wraps Up Mission in Timor-Leste
June 24, 2014 — Service members and guests from Australia, New Zealand, Timor-Leste and the United States gathered at the Comoro Medical Center for a ceremony marking the end of the Pacific Partnership (PP14) 2014 in... MORE

DILI, Timor-Leste (June 23, 2014) - Irene Soares, director of the Farol Primary School in Dili, cuts the ribbon to a newly-constructed restroom during a ceremony in support of Pacific Partnership 2014. Pacific Partnership is in its ninth iteration and is the largest annual multilateral humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Asia-Pacific region.

Kadena Fliers Temporarily Relocate to Guam for Training
June 24, 2014 — Service members, aircraft and equipment from the 44th Fighter Squadron, 909th Air Refueling Squadron and 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron temporarily repositioned to Anderson Air Force Base, Guam,... MORE

Remarks at the Release of the 2014 Trafficking in Persons Report
June 24, 2014 — Ambassador Lou CdeBaca, thank you very, very much. Thank you for your leadership, primarily. You’re a visionary on this and a relentless advocate on behalf of human rights. We are all deeply grateful... MORE

Exercise Khaan Quest 2014 Begins in Mongolia
June 24, 2014 — Hundreds of service members and distinguished guests from U.S. Army Pacific and surrounding countries gathered for the Khaan Quest 2014 opening ceremony, held at the Mongolian Armed Forces Peace... MORE