Spotlight

The U.S.-Thai Relationship
June 26, 2014 — Mr. Chairman, last year, we commemorated 180 years of friendly relations with Thailand, one of our... 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... 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... 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... 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,... 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... 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,... 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... 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... MORE

Pacific Partnership Veterinarians Improve Quality of Life
June 24, 2014 — Pacific Partnership veterinarians and veterinary technicians provided a variety of services to the... MORE