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Oregon-Vietnam Engineering Partnership Enhances Skills
October 2, 2014 — Ten domestic emergency and response experts from the Oregon National Guard’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives Enhanced Response Force Package participated in a series of... MORE

George Washington Arrives in Guam for Goodwill Port Visit
October 2, 2014 — The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) arrived in Guam for a goodwill port visit, Oct. 2.This marks George Washington's third visit to Guam since relieving the now... MORE

APRA HARBOR, Guam (Oct. 2, 2014) - The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) arrives in Guam for a port visit, which comes after recently taking part in Valiant Shield, a joint U.S. exercise that brought together more than 18,000 service members, 200 aircraft and 19 surface vessels for integrated training in and around Guam. George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific. 141002-N-XK455-014

Forager Fury III Flies through Half-way Point
October 2, 2014 — Marine aircraft squadrons who arrived in Guam to participate in Valiant Shield 2014, which ended Sept. 23, pushed on to conduct Forager Fury III and have now reached their official half-way point on... MORE

Japan to Make Major Switch on Sub Propulsion
October 2, 2014 — Japan has decided to power its new batch of Soryu-class submarines with Lithium-ion batteries instead of air-independent propulsion (AIP) technology — a move that could raise eyebrows after similar... MORE

Misawa Airmen Support Athletes Compete at 28th Annual Special Olympics
October 2, 2014 — Cheers of encouragement resounded through a crowd of more than 300 volunteers as athletes arrived ready to take part in a day of sports and camaraderie during the 28th Annual Special Olympics at... MORE

U.S. Priorities in East Asia and the Pacific
October 2, 2014 — ASSISTANT SECRETARY RUSSEL: Hello, everyone. Good afternoon. Thanks for coming here in New York and thanks to our friends at the Foreign Press Center in Washington, D.C. I’m Danny Russel, Assistant... MORE

Defense Secretary Hagel, India's Prime Minister Discuss Defense Issues
October 1, 2014 — Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel met with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Blair House yesterday to discuss a range of bilateral defense issues they face, Pentagon Press Secretary Navy Rear Adm... MORE

Germantown Participates in Amphibious Landing Exercise/PHIBLEX 15
October 1, 2014 — The amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) and the embarked Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) commenced Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 15 in Subic Bay, Sept... MORE

Keris Strike 14 Wraps Up in Malaysia
October 1, 2014 — Keris Strike 14 came to an end with an official closing ceremony here, Friday, to commemorate the 18th iteration of the U.S. and Malaysian bilateral exercise, which began Sept. 13.Although Keris... MORE

Budget Constraints Won't Halt Asia-Pacific Rebalance, Work Says
October 1, 2014 — The Defense Department’s rebalance to the Asia-Pacific region remains on track despite budget constraints, Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work said yesterday.“We are seeking a posture in Asia that is... MORE

Garuda Shield 14 Comes to an End
October 1, 2014 — More than 100 Soldiers with the Tentara Nasional Indonesia Angkatan Darat (TNI-AD) and U.S. Army joined together as they clapped their hands, stomped their feet and lifted their voices in the middle... MORE

Remarks with Vice President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
September 30, 2014 — SECRETARY KERRY: Please be seated, everybody. Thank you very, very much. Good afternoon. We are sorry to be a few minutes late, but the Prime Minister had the pleasure of going to the Martin Luther... MORE

USS Halsey to Arrive in Subic Bay
September 30, 2014 — USS Halsey (DDG 97), an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, will arrive in Subic Bay today for a routine port call that highlights the strong historic, community and military connections... MORE

Army's Pacific Pathways Deployment Concept Kicks off in Indonesia
September 30, 2014 — If U.S. Army Pacific wanted a place with few distractions to kick off its new concept for expeditionary-style forward deployment in Asia, this remote base on the east end of Java Island fits the... MORE

Alaska Reserve Unit Participates in War Day during Hawaii Annual Tour
September 30, 2014 — Alaska's only Air Force Reserve unit has just returned from its first ever group-wide off station annual tour at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii."This was an important training opportunity... MORE

Kadena's Air Mobility Squadron Plays Critical Combat Readiness Flight
September 30, 2014 — With the responsibility of the entire squadron on their shoulders, the combat readiness flight plays a crucial role in the Kadena and Air Force mission.The combat readiness flight of the 733rd Air... MORE

Sector Anchorage Conducts HAZMAT-response Training
September 30, 2014 — As enforcers of America's maritime laws, Coast Guard boarding teams are typically associated with images of drug and migrant interdiction, monitoring fisheries and boating safety. However, as... MORE

Korean Naval Academy Honors US Naval Officer Killed in Korean War
September 29, 2014 — Senior leaders from the U.S. and Republic of Korea (ROK) navies paid tribute to the life of Lt. William Hamilton Shaw, a fallen hero of the Korean War, during a special ceremony at the ROK Naval... MORE

Peleliu Visits Subic Bay, Prepares for PHIBLEX
September 29, 2014 — Amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5), along with Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7, Amphibious Squadron 11 and embarked Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), pulled in to... MORE

India to Push Joint Weapons Development during US Visit
September 29, 2014 — India’s leader will seek joint development of high-tech weaponry when he visits the White House on Sept. 30, in a shift from the country’s “buy and supply” relationship with the US, an Indian official... MORE