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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

Pacific Partnership Visits Irmas Alma School for Disabled Children in Timor-Leste
June 23, 2014 — As part of Pacific Partnership (PP14) 2014, service members from Australia, New Zealand and the U.S. visited children at the Irmas Alma School for the Disabled, June 20.In its ninth iteration, Pacific... MORE

Ambassador Kennedy in Okinawa - Remarks at Irei no Hi Ceremony for USO
June 23, 2014 — Lieutenant General Wissler, Chaplain Creditor, Robin Miller and the USO, Justin Wentworth, honored veterans, distinguished guests - thank you.On behalf of President Obama, my State Department... MORE

Japan Self Defense Force visit with 909th Air Refueling Squadron
June 23, 2014 — A group of more than 80 Japan Self Defense Force students and instructors participated in an orientation tour of Kadena's 909th Air Refueling Squadron to learn about the 909th's mission and... MORE

Kadena 2014) - Members of the Japan Air Self Defense Force and 909th Air Refueling Squadron take a group photo next to a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker. During the tour more than 80 JASDF members visited Kadena to learn more about the base's mission and capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Keith James)
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Nepalese Army Soldiers Attend WLC at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson
June 23, 2014 — Scores of junior-enlisted leaders enter the Sgt. 1st Class Christopher R. Brevard Noncommissioned Officer Academy to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for training and leading Soldiers. What... MORE

Osan Member Helps Strengthen US, Republic of Korea Bond
June 23, 2014 — Service members stationed in the Republic of Korea come and go, but one person provides a constant for those who want to become involved in the community.Since 2006, Jim Dunnet, Korean American... MORE

Assistant Secretary of State Malinowski's Travel to Burma
June 23, 2014 — Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Tom Malinowski will lead a delegation of senior U.S. officials from the Departments of State, Defense, and Treasury, to Mawlamyine,... MORE

PP14 Teams with Golden West Humanitarian Foundation, Teaches Basic Medical Skills to Cambodian Deminers
June 23, 2014 — U.S. Navy undersea medical specialists taught basic life support techniques to Cambodian deminers June 22 as part of Pacific Partnership 2014.The training was in support of the Golden West... MORE

George Washington Sailors Provide New Perspective to Sham Tseng Students and Staff
June 20, 2014 — Sailors from the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) volunteered to visit Sham Tseng Catholic Primary School during a community relations project, June 19.The... MORE

USS Ashland and Embarked Marines Wrap up Amphibious Phase of CARAT Malaysia 2014
June 20, 2014 — Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) departed Kuantan, Malaysia, June 19 after participating in the amphibious phase of exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and... MORE

U.S. Government Holds Forum to Mobilize Investments for Clean Water and Sanitation
June 20, 2014 — Business leaders and officials of major water districts discussed potential partnerships and investment opportunities to help more Filipinos gain access to clean drinking water and sanitation services... MORE

Pacific Partnership Holds Heart Disease Symposium in Cambodia
June 20, 2014 — U.S. Navy physicians participating in this year's Pacific Partnership led a rheumatic heart disease awareness symposium in Phnom Penh, June 20."Today we are conducting a rheumatic heart disease... MORE

Secretary Kerry Remarks with Prime Minister of New Zealand After Their Meeting
June 20, 2014 — SECRETARY KERRY: Good afternoon, everybody. I apologize for keeping folks waiting for a moment here. It’s my great privilege to welcome the prime minister of New Zealand, the great Kiwi friend of... MORE

USS Ronald Reagan, Carrier Air Wing Two to Participate in RIMPAC
June 19, 2014 — The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and Carrier Air Wing Two departed from the Southern California operating area June 18 to participate in the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC)... MORE