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US Army Soldiers Display Chemical Protective Equipment during Orient Shield 14
October 30, 2014 — U.S. Army chemical specialists shared knowledge with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members from the 7th Chemical Unit in support of Orient Shield 14, here Oct. 28.Soldiers from the 110th Chemical... MORE

With Help from the U.S. Embassy, Philippine Church to be Given New Life
October 30, 2014 — Ambassador Philip S. Goldberg visited the centuries-old Church of the Immaculate Conception in Guiuan, Eastern Samar, which was destroyed during Typhoon Yolanda. Thanks to U.S. Embassy Manila, the... MORE

USS Sampson, HSM-35 to Depart on Western Pacific Deployment
October 30, 2014 — The guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) is scheduled to depart Oct. 31 on an independent deployment to the Western Pacific.The ship and crew of more than 300 Sailors, assigned to Destroyer... MORE

Constant Vigilance Readies Kinser, Community for Disaster Respons
October 30, 2014 — Earthquakes are a common occurrence for those living in Japan. While most earthquakes are nothing more than a brief shake, some are more damaging, as seen in the Great East Japan Earthquake and... MORE

Navy, Marine Corps Engage in Exercise Pacific Horizon 2015
October 29, 2014 — Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 3 and the 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) participated in Navy-Marine Corps joint exercise Pacific Horizon 2015 from Oct. 20-28.PH15 is a scenario driven,... MORE

Orient Shield 14 begins with a Bang
October 29, 2014 — The first day of Orient Shield 14 field training brought U.S. Army Soldiers and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members together to observe each others mortar systems in action here, Oct. 28.Orient... MORE

USS Mustin Arrives in Cambodia to Begin CARAT '14
October 29, 2014 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) arrived in Cambodia to begin the fifth annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Cambodia exercise Oct. 25.CARAT... MORE

Osprey Showcased in Mainland Japan
October 29, 2014 — Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 showcased the MV-22 Osprey’s capabilities on Oct. 25 – 26, 2014 at Fleet Activities Yokosuka and Hyakuri Air Base, Japan.The Japan Self Defense Force... MORE

Shipping US Army Equipment for Orient Shield 14, a Huge Undertaking
October 29, 2014 — Moving nearly 21 billion pounds of military equipment over 11,000 nautical miles is a daunting task, but Orient Shield 14 transportation mobility warrant officers make it look seamless.The equipment... MORE

George Washington Strike Group Arrives in Guam
October 28, 2014 — The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWCSG) arrived in Apra Harbor, Guam, for a goodwill port visit Oct. 28.Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), Ticonderoga-class... MORE

Secretary of the Navy Completes Partnership-Building Visit to Indonesia
October 28, 2014 — Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus completed a visit to the Indonesian province of North Sumatra Oct. 25 in conjunction with a port visit by Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate, USS Rodney M... MORE

Korean American Friendship Festival Strengthens Bonds
October 28, 2014 — Koreans and Americans share their cultures with one another to strengthen the ever-increasing bond as neighbors during the 11th Korean American Friendship Cultural Festival in the Songtan... MORE

U.S.-Bangladesh Partnership Dialogue
October 28, 2014 — Under Secretary for Political Affairs Wendy R. Sherman and Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Mr. Md. Shahidul Haque will co-chair the third U.S.-Bangladesh Partnership Dialogue in Washington, DC on October... MORE

US and Japanese Forces Share Marksmanship Skills during Orient Shield 14
October 28, 2014 — Sharing combat skills helped to close the gap between U.S. Army Soldiers and members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during a close quarters marksmanship exercise, here Oct. 24.Members of the... MORE

7th Fleet Commander Kicks off CARAT Cambodia 2014
October 27, 2014 — The fifth convening of the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Cambodia exercise began at Ream Naval Base, Oct. 27.Vice Adm. Robert Thomas, commander, U.S. 7th Fleet, delivered opening... MORE

American-Japanese Forces Officially begin Orient Shield 2014
October 27, 2014 — Approximately 800 U.S. Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force personnel kicked-off Orient Shield 14 during an opening ceremony here, Oct. 27.The ceremony took place in a rain soaked field... MORE

USS Chief Trains in Mine Countermeasure Exercise during Clear Horizon
October 27, 2014 — The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Chief (MCM 14) completed participation in exercise Clear Horizon, Oct 24. Clear Horizon is an annual exercise that ran Oct. 20-24 and is designed to... MORE

U.S.-Republic of Korea Alliance
October 27, 2014 — SECRETARY KERRY: Well, good morning. I want to start by welcoming my friend and my colleague, Foreign Minister Yun Byung-se, back to Washington, who is here along with South Korean Defense Minister... MORE

George Washington Lends a Helping Hand through Project Handclasp
October 27, 2014 — Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) delivered Project Handclasp materials to Children International in Quezon City, Philippines, as part of a community... MORE

U.S. and Japanese Forces Share Marksmanship Skills during Orient Shield 14
October 24, 2014 — Sharing combat skills helped to close the gap between U.S. Army Soldiers and members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during a close quarters marksmanship exercise, here Oct. 24.Members of the... MORE