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Wolf Pack Airmen Provide Safety, Accuracy at Buddy Wing 15-2
February 4, 2015 — Hours before aerial formations can be seen flying over Daegu Air Base, Republicof Korea, 8th Fighter Wing crew chiefs taxi to the runway to prepare forpre-flight inspections. Sortie after sortie, they... MORE

DAEGU AIR BASE, Republic of Korea (Feb. 4, 2015) - Senior Airman Sang Won Lee, 120th Fighter Squadron aircrew flight equipment technician (left), and Senior Airman John Temple, 8th Operations Support Squadron aircrew flight equipment journeyman, prepare to conduct a 12-p mask fit test during Exercise Buddy Wing 15-2. Conducted multiple times a year to promote cultural awareness and sharpen combined combat capabilities, Wolf Pack Airmen worked alongside their ROKAF counterparts during the four-day exercise. )

Fort Worth Departs Singapore After Scheduled Maintenance
February 4, 2015 — The littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) got underway from Singapore Feb. 2 after completing her first six-day scheduled preventive maintenance period during a maiden 16-month rotational... MORE

USS San Diego Departs US 5th Fleet, Reunites with Makin Island ARG in US 7th Fleet
February 4, 2015 — The amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22), with the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), departed the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations (AOO) and transitioned into the 7th... MORE

Buddy Wing 15-2 Kicks Off at Daegu Air Base
February 3, 2015 — The 8th Fighter Wing deployed four F-16 Fighting Falcons to Daegu Air Base toparticipate in Exercise Buddy Wing 15-2 alongside the ROK Air Force's 11thFighter Wing, Feb. 3-6, 2015.Buddy Wing exercises... MORE

DAEGU AIR BASE, Republic of Korea (Feb. 3, 2015) - Four F-16 Fighting Falcons and four F-15K Slam Eagles prepare to take-off to conduct their first aerial formation training scenario during Exercise Buddy Wing 15-2. Buddy Wing exercises are part of a combined fighter exchange program designed to improve interoperability between U.S. Air Force and ROK Air Force fighter units.

The U.S. and Malaysia signed a Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement
February 3, 2015 — The United States and Malaysia signed a Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement (CMAA) on Tuesday, markinga significant milestone in collaboration on security and trade facilitationbetween the two... MORE

COPE SOUTH 15 Successfully Ends
February 3, 2015 — U.S. and Bangladesh Air Forces personnel joined together for the closingceremony of Exercise COPE SOUTH 15 here Jan. 29.Airmen from each forcetook the opportunity to thank each other for the teamwork,... MORE

BAF BASE BANGABANDHU, Bangladesh (Jan. 28, 2015) - Two Bangladesh F-7BG Defenders, a BAF C-130B Hercules, and two U.S. Air Force C-130H Hercules aircraft prepare to take off during Exercise COPE SOUTH. The U.S. C-130H is assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing, Yokota Air base, Japan; the BAF F-7BGs are assigned to 5th Squadron and the BAF C-130B is assigned to 101st Special Flying Unit at BAF Base Bangabandhu. COPE SOUTH is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored, bilateral tactical airlift exercise conducted in Bangladesh, with a focus on cooperative flight operations, day and night low-level navigation, tactical airdrop, and air-land missions as well as subject-matter expert exchanges in the fields of operations, maintenance and rigging disciplines.

Japanese Forces Train with 1st Recon to Enhance Amphibious Capabilities
February 3, 2015 — The cold and gloomy morning starts with troops fighting against the waves of a surf line and feeling a rush of the cold ocean water drenching their bodies as they strategically ride in Combat Rubber... MORE

Cavalry Division from Fort Hood to be Replaced by Rotational Unit to Republic of Korea
February 2, 2015 — The 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, has been on the Peninsula continuously since 1965. During that time, it has built a shared history with the Republic of Korea Army and the... MORE

CAMP CASEY, South Korea (Jan. 27, 2015) - Lt. Col. Ill-sue Lee (left), the Republic of Korea Army Support Group Commander, passes his card to Col. Sean Bernabe, the commander of 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas, during an operations plan brief. Bernabe came to Camp Casey, South Korea, as part of a pre-deployment site survey for his unit's upcoming rotation to South Korea.

Australia Gives Philippines Two Naval Landing Craft
February 2, 2015 — Australia announced Sunday that it is donating two decommissioned military landing craft to the Philippines after the archipelago struggled with relief efforts following Super Typhoon Haiyan.The... MORE

COPE SOUTH Members Provide Special Delivery to Students
February 2, 2015 — U.S. and Bangladesh Airmen delivered hundreds of paratroopers and airdropbundles to drop zones during Exercise COPE SOUTH 15 this week, but it was aspecial delivery that took center stage here Jan... MORE

SYHLET, Bangladesh (Jan. 28, 2015) - U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Taylor Hubstenberger takes a photo with students at Goainghat Primary School during Exercise COPE SOUTH,. COPE SOUTH helps cultivate common bonds, foster goodwill, and improve readiness and compatibility between members of the Bangladesh and U.S. Air Forces.

U.S. Government Assistance Enhances Education in the Philippines
February 2, 2015 — On January 30, the government of the Philippines and the U.S. governmentsigned a new Bilateral Assistance Agreement for Basic Education that will helpboost literacy in the Philippines. U.S. Embassy... MORE

Bonhomme Richard Completes Flight Deck Certification
February 2, 2015 — The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) successfully completed flight deck certification, Jan. 29, with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) (Reinforced) 262,... MORE

Pacific Command Senior Medical Military Delegation Visits the People's Republic of China
February 2, 2015 — A Pacific Command (PACOM) Senior Medical Military Delegation, which included Rear Adm. Colin Chinn, PACOM Surgeon and Brig. Gen. Patrick Sargent, U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) Surgeon/Commanding... MORE

Japanese Forces Train with US Marines to Enhance Amphibious Capabilities
January 30, 2015 — The cold and gloomy morning starts with troops fighting against the waves of a surf line and feeling a rush of the cold ocean water drenching their bodies as they strategically ride in Combat Rubber... MORE

CAMP PENDLETON, California (Jan. 28, 2015) - Marines with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, teach Basic Maneuver Techniques for the Combat Rubber Raiding Craft to members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during Exercise Iron Fist 2015 to help develop the Self-Defense Force's understanding of amphibious operations. Exercise Iron Fist 15 is an annual bilateral training exercise between U.S. and Japanese military forces that builds their combined ability to conduct amphibious and land-based contingency operations. IF15, currently in its tenth iteration, is scheduled from Jan. 26 to Feb. 27, 2015, in southern California. 150128-M-BL930-511.JPG

Guam to Host Japan and Australia for exercise Cope North '15
January 30, 2015 — The U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Royal AustralianAir Force will conduct the 86th iteration of the annual exercise COPE NORTH 15at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 15... MORE

Battleship Missouri Memorial Celebrates "Mighty Mo's" Double Launch Anniversaries
January 30, 2015 — Seventy-one years ago, America's last battleship, the USS Missouri was launched out of the Brooklyn Navy Yard to begin a military career that would span three wars over five decades. With the "Mighty... MORE

Paratroopers Train with Marines in California
January 30, 2015 — Paratroopers assigned to Able Company, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th InfantryRegiment are training in the high reaches of the Sierra Nevada range withMarines at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare... MORE

BRIDGEPORT, Calif (Jan. 26, 2015) - Paratroopers assigned to Able Company, 3rd Battalion (Airborne), 509th Infantry execute high-altitude mountain mobility operations at the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center. The joint training opportunity is part of U.S. Army Alaska's initiative to enhance partnered high altitude cold regions training. 150126-A-ZZZSC-658

US Soldiers and Marines Attend Finnish Army's Cold Weather Training
January 30, 2015 — The Finnish Army's Cold Weather Operations Basic Course graduated a small class of Finnish and American service members near the Arctic Circle in Lapland, Finland, Jan. 16, 2015. In addition to the... MORE

U.S., China Announce Defense Talks
January 30, 2015 — U.S. and Chinese defense officials will meet at the Pentagon Feb. 5 for the Defense Policy Coordination Talks, according to a Pentagon official. David Helvey, deputy assistant secretary of defense for... MORE

Mustin, John S. McCain Sailors Strengthen Partnerships in Korea through Bilateral Training and Port Visit
January 29, 2015 — Sailors from the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Mustin (DDG 89) and USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) strengthened partnerships with the Republic of Korea navy during a port visit to... MORE

BUSAN, Republic of Korea (Jan. 29, 2015) - Cmdr. Chase Sargeant, commanding officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56), is greeted by a Republic of Korea naval officer after the ship arrived in Busan for a scheduled port visit. John S. McCain just concluded a series of bilateral training exercise with the Republic of Korea navy in international waters west of the Korean peninsula. The routine exercise focused on reinforcing teamwork and interoperability between the U.S. and Republic of Korea navies while giving Sailors the opportunity to sharpen their tactical skills.