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JS Kunisaki Departs Japan for Pacific Partnership 2014
May 29, 2014 — The JS Kunisaki (LST 4003) departed Yokosuka, Japan, May 29 for the ninth annual multilateral humanitarian mission Pacific Partnership 2014 (PP14), taking place in five Southeast Asia host... MORE

7th Fleet Medical Team Trains with Indonesia and Malaysia Doctors On board Blue Ridge
May 29, 2014 — U.S. 7th Fleet's medical staff hosted Malaysian and Indonesian military medical teams underway aboard the flag ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) May 22 - 25.The training and discussions focused on the... MORE

Eighth Army to Celebrate 70th Anniversary in June
May 29, 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

Disaster Planners Test Capabilities in Indonesia for Pacific Partnership
May 29, 2014 — Service members and community disaster planners from Indonesia and the United States conducted a medical evacuation drill aboard the Kupang Marine Base in support of Pacific Partnership (PP14) 2014,... MORE

F-16 Units Prepare for Routine Theater Security Deployment
May 28, 2014 — Approximately 12 F-16s from New Jersey and Washington, D.C. Air National Guards are set to deploy to Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, on June 1, 2014, demonstrating continuing U.S. commitment to... MORE

Pacific Partnership Kicks Off with Ceremony in Indonesia
May 28, 2014 — Service members from Singapore, New Zealand, Indonesia and the United States along with members of the humanitarian community attended an opening ceremony here hosted by the Indonesian armed Forces... MORE

Naval Attaché Visit Highlights Maritime Dimension
May 28, 2014 — According to the Congressional Research Service, Alaska has 6,640 miles of shoreline - more than the rest of the United States combined. With the arctic sea ice rapidly diminishing, maritime traffic... MORE

Soldiers Lead Korean War Remains Excavation
May 28, 2014 — Nearly 40 Soldiers from units across Camp Carroll, participated in an excavation in support of the Republic of Korea Army 50th Infantry Division in Chilgok May 14.It was the first time the ROKA... MORE

RQ-4 Global Hawk Arrives at Misawa
May 27, 2014 — The first-ever RQ-4 Global Hawk to touch down in Japan arrived at Misawa Air Base May 24.The remotely piloted system was brought to Misawa AB to support U.S. intelligence, surveillance, and... MORE

Midshipmen Join GW to Gain Navy Experience Pride
May 27, 2014 — Seven midshipmen joined the crew of U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) to gain valuable, motivational and instructional experience not attainable in classroom... MORE

Japanese Prime Minister and CNO Discuss Maritime Cooperation
May 27, 2014 — Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert met with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, May 27 in Abe's office to discuss regional security and maritime partnership opportunities between... MORE

'America's Battalion' Plunges Into Pre-Deployment Training
May 27, 2014 — Throughout the history of the Marine Corps, conducting amphibious assaults has been an essential portion of warfare tactics.In keeping with tradition, Marines with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd... MORE

2nd Infantry Division Hosts Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony in Korea
May 27, 2014 — The 2nd Infantry Division hosted a Memorial Wreath Laying Ceremony at the 2nd Inf. Div. Museum May 22 on Camp Red Cloud in Uijeongbu, South Korea.Maj. Gen. Thomas Vandal, 2nd Inf. Div. commanding... MORE

Blue Ridge Concludes Visit with Malaysian Allies
May 22, 2014 — U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) along with embarked 7th Fleet staff, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 12 and Marines from Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Pacific departed West Port... MORE

Ellsworth Successfully Validates Base's Long-range Strike Capability
May 22, 2014 — Two B-1B Lancer aircrews flew a 30-hour, non-stop, long-range precision strike training mission from Ellsworth to strike targets on a range near Guam before landing back on base as part of a Global... MORE

Army Watercraft Prove Ability, Benefit of Enduring Presence in Pacific
May 21, 2014 — One glance at a world map, and it's quickly clear that the Pacific Theater is both huge -- 9,000 miles wide and half the earth's surface -- and very blue. Its massive seas hold about 25,000 islands... MORE

New Sailors Experience Life at Sea Aboard USS George Washington
May 20, 2014 — The U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) departed its forward-operating location of Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, May 19, to conduct preparatory exercises... MORE

John S. McCain, Mustin Sailors, Shimoda Citizens Celebrate 160 Years of U.S., Japan Partnership
May 20, 2014 — Sailors assigned to the Arleigh-burke class guided-missile destroyers USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) and USS Mustin (DDG 89) joined the city of Shimoda, Japan in the 75th annual Black Ship Festival... MORE

RIMPAC is the World’s Largest International Maritime Exercise
May 20, 2014 — Held every two years by Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (PACFLT), RIMPAC 2014 is a multinational maritime exercise that takes place in and around the Hawaiian Islands.This year’s RIMPAC exercise, the... MORE

Shiloh Sailors Strengthen Friendships in Hakodate Anniversary Parade
May 19, 2014 — Sailors from the Ticonderoga-class cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) marched in Goryokaku Castle's 150th Anniversary Parade in Hakodate, May 18. Shiloh arrived in Hakodate on May 16 to participate in the... MORE