09 September 2016 President Proclaims 9/11 National Days of Prayer, Remembrance WASHINGTON -- In the 15 years since the 9/11 attacks, “Americans have grieved together, held each other close, and looked out for one another,” President Barack Obama said in his proclamation issued today declaring Sept. 9-11, 2016, as National Days of Prayer and Remembrance.Here is the full text of...
17 June 2016 Two Carrier Strike Groups Double Down in Western Pacific PHILIPPINE SEA – The USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) and USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) strike groups commenced dual carrier flight operations in the Philippine Sea June 18.The ships and aircraft assigned to both strike groups began coordinated operations in international waters demonstrating the United...
23 October 2015 State of Hawaii, Coast Guard Partnership Completes Statewide Safety Network HONOLULU - “Full operating capability” has been achieved on shared infrastructure designed by state of Hawaii and U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) engineering professionals to provide robust and survivable communication links and facilities throughout Hawaii.The ANUENUE Interisland Digital Microwave Network...
02 October 2015 U.S., ROK Marines Compete for Best Ranger at Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-12 GIMPO, Republic of Korea -- The U.S. and Republic of Korea flags lowered to half-mast, commemorating the 14th anniversary of the events on Sept. 11, 2001. After a moment of silence, Marines from both countries got ready for one last challenge here: a grueling obstacle course to cap off...
11 September 2015 September 11 Anniversary Washington, DC -- September 11 is a date seared into the minds of all of us at the U.S. Department of State and of citizens across America. Together, we honor the memory of the men, women, and children murdered in 2001. And we will never forget those who died three years ago in Libya: Ambassador...
10 August 2015 Remarks by Secretary John Kerry with Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister FOREIGN MINISTER MINH: (Via interpreter) Secretary JohnKerry, members of the press and media, first of all, I would like to welcome Mr.Secretary John Kerry back to Vietnam on his official visit. Your visit takeplace at very important moment when our two countries celebrate the 20thanniversary of our...
29 May 2015 Further, Faster with More: Special Forces Appreciates Osprey's Capabilities Among the first special operators to commence the opening salvo against terrorists in Afghanistan, Oct. 19, 2001, were Green Berets, from the 1st Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group, whose motto, "First in Asia," is particularly apt.Since then, these professional Soldiers have been consistently...
13 April 2015 Foreign Officer Shares Rewards of Academy Exchange In 2001, Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Kazuto Ueda, then a cadet at Japan's National Defense Academy (NDA), visited the U.S. Air Force Academy for a week.Never in his wildest dreams did he think he'd return here 12 years later to teach Japanese history, military and culture to American...
17 March 2015 USAF, U.S. Army Host 15th Annual NCO Exchange for Japan Air Self-Defense Force KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- U.S. Air Force and Army service members hosted an NCO exchange here March 3, giving seven Japan Air Self-Defense Force members a chance to work with their U.S. counterparts.The JASDF Airmen were each paired with Kadena Airmen or Soldiers in their respective jobs for almost...
05 March 2015 Navy Secretary Explains Significance of Sea Power WASHINGTON, March 4, 2015 – National security interests face heightened threats and demands as budget woes grow more challenging and complex, but the Navy and Marines Corps remain the best value to advance global security and presence, Navy Secretary Ray Mabus told a Senate panel today.The...