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USS Columbia Visits Singapore During Western Pacific Deployment
October 15, 2014 — The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Columbia (SSN 771) arrived in Singapore, Oct. 4, for a visit as part of its deployment to the Western Pacific.With a crew of 150, Columbia will conduct... MORE

Mongolia Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) Workshop
October 15, 2014 — Management and conservation of water resources and the environment is of great interest in Mongolia. Clean fresh water is scarce resources which if not properly managed can be polluted, overused, or... MORE

Military Must Be Ready for Climate Change, Hagel Says
October 14, 2014 — Climate change is a threat multiplier, and the Defense Department is taking steps to incorporate this issue into all planning, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said in Peru today.Climate change has the... MORE

USS Frank Cable Crew Visits Malaysian Children's Home
October 14, 2014 — Sailors and Military Sealift Command civilian mariners assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) volunteered to participate in a community service (COMSERV) event Oct. 6, at the Bukit... MORE

Pacific Air Forces Modifies Command Strategy
October 14, 2014 — Gen. Hawk Carlisle, Pacific Air Forces commander, released an update to his PACAF Command Strategy for promoting stability, security and engagement in the Asia-Pacific region."I recently directed my... MORE

Rodney M. Davis Sailors Visit Orphanage, Clean Up Beach in ViliMale
October 14, 2014 — Officers and crew from the Oliver Hazard Perry-class guided-missile frigate USS Rodney M. Davis (FFG 60) visited ViliMale on the North Male Atoll, Oct. 9, to participate in community relations events... MORE

Coast Guard Exercises Spill Response with Other Agencies
October 14, 2014 — From its extreme weather to its remote communities and limited infrastructure, Alaska can present many challenges for response agencies in times of crisis. Plans for how to remove pollution or conduct... MORE

SEALs, Marines Use USS George Washington as Forward Staging Base
October 9, 2014 — SEALs and Marine Special Operations (MARSOC) forces from Special Operations Command Pacific conducted maritime interoperability training aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN... MORE

Philippine, US Forces gather for Engineering Civic Action Project Closing Ceremony
October 9, 2014 — Members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Marines and sailors gathered for the engineering civic action project turnover and dedication ceremonies Oct. 8 and 9 in Puerto Princesa and... MORE

2nd Infantry Division Transformation Improves Readiness
October 9, 2014 — The 2nd Infantry "Warrior" Division is entering a significant phase in its 100-year history. Since 1950, 2ID Soldiers have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with their Republic of Korea allies on Freedom's... MORE

George Washington Tests Mission Readiness, Provides Fuel to Escort
October 9, 2014 — The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) conducted a fueling-at-sea (FAS) with the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54), Oct. 8. During this FAS,... MORE

U.S. Marines, Philippine Airmen Share Tactics
October 9, 2014 — The importance of sharing knowledge, tactics, and experience between allies has always been vital to ensuring different units, militaries and countries can work together to efficiently accomplish the... MORE

Joint Effort Widens Scope of Operation Pacific Unity 14-8
October 9, 2014 — As Pacific Unity 14-8 wraps up the construction of two new female dormitories here this week, additional construction projects have begun at Togoba Secondary School in Papua New Guinea.This year marks... MORE

Interim Report on the Revision of the U.S.- Japan Guidelines for Defense Cooperation
October 8, 2014 — The United States and Japan today jointly released the Interim Report of the ongoing revision of the U.S.- Japan Guidelines for Defense Cooperation. The revised Guidelines, which are expected to be... MORE

Armed Forces of the Philippines Trains with Peleliu Expeditionary Strike Group during PHIBLEX15
October 8, 2014 — Sailors and Marines from the Armed Forces of the Philippines participated in bilateral training with U.S. Sailors and Marines from the Peleliu Expeditionary Strike Group during Amphibious Landing... MORE

U.S. Helps Families Near Mayon Volcano in Albay province Philippines
October 8, 2014 — The U.S. government has provided Php4.4 million to assist displaced families affected by the Mayon Volcano in Albay province. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology placed Mayon... MORE

Japan Outlines New Security Guidelines for Self-defense Forces
October 8, 2014 — The United States and Japan outlined plans for deeper security cooperation on Wednesday, in a move reflecting Tokyo’s new position that its pacifist constitution allows it to defend U.S. forces under... MORE

Forager Fury III Comes to a Close
October 8, 2014 — Despite the eye of Typhoon Vonfgong passing by Guam with winds estimated at 105 miles per hour on Oct. 6, Forager Fury III on Andersen Air Force Base was still a marked success.An estimated 1,300... MORE

Osan Wing Inspection Team Program Strengthens Airmen's Readiness
October 8, 2014 — From treating the injured to maintaining jets for flight, Airmen are trained and expected to perform their duties in every circumstance. In a wartime environment, it becomes harder to perform duties... MORE

U.S. Continues Relief and Reconstruction Work in Yolanda-Hit Areas
October 7, 2014 — Nearly 11 months after Typhoon Yolanda (international name Haiyan) devastated the Philippines, the U.S. government continues to partner with the Philippines on recovery and rebuilding efforts. Last... MORE