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Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Visits Asia Pacific Region
May 2, 2014 — Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Mike Stevens visited with Sailors and their families during a two-week fleet engagement in Hawaii, Guam, and Japan.During his trip, MCPON toured numerous... MORE

Thailand, U.S. Wrap-Up Guardian Sea Anti-submarine Warfare Exercise
May 2, 2014 — U.S. Navy and Royal Thai Navy forces practiced coordinated anti-submarine warfare (ASW) during Exercise Guardian Sea 2014, which began April 22 and continues through May 3."As more nations in the... MORE

ROK, U.S., Marines Revisit Basics of Minesweeping
May 1, 2014 — Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines familiarized themselves with each other’s minesweeping equipment, tactics, techniques and procedures April 21 during Korean Marine Exchange Program 14-6 in Pohang,... MORE

Army's Chief Information Officer Visits Humphreys to See Construction Efforts
May 1, 2014 — As part of the focus on the Pacific, the Army's new Chief Information Officer met with senior Army leaders in Hawaii before coming to Korea to see the massive construction project underway at USAG... MORE

South Korea, U.S. Leaders Discuss Integrating Women into Field Artillery
April 30, 2014 — Leaders from 210th Field Artillery Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, visited the Republic of Korea Field Artillery School here, April 1, to discuss integrating women into the field artillery career... MORE

Team Andersen Recognized for Tsunami and Typhoon Readiness
April 30, 2014 — During a ceremony on Friday, 4 April, the National Weather Service honored Team Anderson for sustained tsunami and typhoon readiness efforts. The ceremony at the Sunrise Conference Center, which was... MORE

Blue Ridge Begins Patrol
April 29, 2014 — U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) departed Yokosuka to patrol the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Blue Ridge will provide advanced communications for 7th Fleet, enabling theater security... MORE

Australian and New Zealand Army Corps Forces Honored during Memorial Service
April 29, 2014 — The Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) Day Memorial Service was held at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific April 25, to honor the service and sacrifice of the ANZAC forces during... MORE

Army's Top Communicator Visits Korea's Combined Military Headquarters
April 29, 2014 — Following his tour of the USAG Humphreys construction project, the Army's Chief Information Officer, joined by Eighth Army's G-6, continued south to Gyeryong to the Republic of Korea Army, Navy, Air... MORE

Angkor Sentinel 2014 Kicks Off with Opening Ceremony
April 29, 2014 — U.S. and Cambodian forces attended the opening ceremony here, April 20, for Angkor Sentinel 2014, an annual bilateral military exercise hosted by the Royal Cambodian Army and sponsored by U.S. Army... MORE

Pacific Partnership Brings New Look to Multilateral Mission
April 29, 2014 — The U.S. Navy's ninth multilateral Pacific Partnership mission will include an enhanced role for Japan, and simultaneous seaborne and airborne phases, to improve disaster response preparedness in five... MORE

Eighth Army Leaders Visit Incheon Landing Sites
April 28, 2014 — Leaders from the top U.S. Army formation in Korea visited the sites of the amphibious operation that turned the tide of the Korean War 63 years ago.Eighth Army conducted a staff ride to Incheon, South... MORE

Philippine, U.S. Armed Forces Exchange Expertise, Best Practices
April 28, 2014 — Subject matter experts from the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. armed forces held the opening ceremony for a Civil Military Operations symposium April 25 in Legazpi City, Albay Province,... MORE

Obama: U.S. Treaty Commitment to Japan is "Absolute"
April 24, 2014 — President Barack Obama, making the first state visit by an American president to Japan in nearly two decades, made clear today the United States would be obligated to come to Japan's defense in any... MORE

The First Australian to Command Marines in Vietnam Receives Bronze Star
April 24, 2014 — Lieutenant Gen. Terry Robling, commanding general, Marine Corps Forces Pacific, visited the Marines of Marine Rotational Force – Darwin in order to present a Bronze Star Medal with Combat... MORE

Sky-High Security: Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Showcases Latest Air-Defense Systems with U.S. Forces
April 24, 2014 — Marines with Marine Air Control Group 18, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, hosted Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members with the 15th Anti-aircraft Artillery Regiment who showcased new air-defense... MORE

Two Cultures Build Long Lasting Friendships
April 24, 2014 — For many Soldiers in the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, it's their first time away from home or outside the United States. Adjusting to a new culture can be difficult, but is... MORE

Navy Leaders Agree to Code for Unplanned Encounters at Sea at 14th Western Pacific Naval Symposium
April 23, 2014 — Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) and the U.S. Pacific Fleet commander joined over 20 maritime leaders April 22 at the 14th Western Pacific Naval Symposium (WPNS) to exchange ideas and agree upon... MORE

Maintenance Operation Center: Information Flow Readies Aircraft
April 23, 2014 — The Pacific region looks to Yokota Air Base and the 374 Airlift Wing as the hub of rapid mobility and combat support. This role is accomplished by a dedicated support team of Airmen, Department of... MORE

USS Bonhomme Richard Completes Search and Rescue Mission in Korea
April 22, 2014 — With concurrence from South Korean commanders, the U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) is departing waters around Jindo, South Korea April 22 after assisting with search and... MORE