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Valiant Shield 2014 Comes to Successful End
September 23, 2014 — The fifth iteration of Valiant Shield came to a close here Sept. 23 after nine days of joint air, land and sea interoperability training between the Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Army.“Overall,... MORE

USS Peleliu Embarks Expeditionary Strike Group 7, Sets Sail for CERTEX
September 23, 2014 — The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5), lead ship of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (PEL ARG), embarked the Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 7 for patrol in the 7th Fleet area of... MORE

Alaska Reservists Play Critical Role in Exercise VALIANT SHIELD
September 23, 2014 — Three Alaska Reservists are among the 18,000 personnel from the Marine Corps, Air Force, Navy, and Army participating in VALIANT SHIELD, a U.S. forces joint training exercise being held here Sept... MORE

Commander of China's Navy Visits Surface Warfare Officers School
September 23, 2014 — Surface Warfare Officers School (SWOS) hosted the commander of China's People's Liberation Army Navy Sept. 18. Adm. Wu Shengli was accompanied by seven officers from the PLA Navy staff and given a... MORE

Military Nursing Exchange Provides Unique Opportunity
September 23, 2014 — Two hundred and eighty military nursing professionals from throughout the Asia-Pacific region gathered for the eighth annual Asia-Pacific Military Nursing Exchange Sept. 1 to Sept. 5, 2014, at the... MORE

Strike Group Hones Anti-Submarine Warfare Skills during Valiant Shield Torpedo Exercise
September 22, 2014 — Ships assigned to the George Washington Carrier Strike Group conducted a complex, live-fire anti-submarine torpedo training evolution as part of exercise Valiant Shield, Sept. 17-18.Arleigh... MORE

Valiant Shield Shows Positive Impact on Tinian
September 22, 2014 — Citizens of Tinian, Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands, say Exercise Valiant Shield 2014 is boosting their economy, creating part-time jobs and building lasting relationships.About 450... MORE

Air Defense Bilateral Engagement Bolsters U.S./ROK Alliance
September 22, 2014 — Senior leaders of 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade conducted a joint staff ride Sept. 19 with Republic of Korea's 2nd Air Defense Artillery Brigade to discuss interoperability of missile systems,... MORE

Infantry Marines Play Vital Role in Valiant Shield 2014
September 22, 2014 — U.S. infantry Marines conducted an island seizure exercise on Tinian Sept. 20 during Exercise Valiant Shield 2014.Valiant Shield is a U.S.-only biennial exercise focusing on the integration of joint... MORE

20th CBRNE Soldiers Embark on Pacific Pathways
September 22, 2014 — Soldiers from the 20th CBRNE Command (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives) are supporting U.S. Army Pacific's initiative to increase training west of the international date... MORE

Valiant Shield Units Conduct Antisubmarine Warfare Training
September 21, 2014 — Ships and aircraft participating in Valiant Shield 2014 conducted large-scale joint antisubmarine warfare training exercises in the Marianas Island Range Complex Sept. 18, contributing to the... MORE

Dual Carrier Strike Groups, Air Force, Marines Conduct Simulated Strike during Valiant Shield War-at-Sea
September 19, 2014 — The George Washington and Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Groups, as well as land-based aircraft from Marine Corps Air Group 12 and Air Force 36th Operations Group completed dynamic war-at-sea exercises... MORE

PACIFIC OCEAN (Sept. 17, 2014) - An F/A-18E Surper Hornet from the "Eagles" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115 makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of the U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) as part of Valiant Shiled. Valiant Shield is a U.S. only exercise integrating Navy, Air Force, Army, and Marine Corps assets, offering real-world joint operational experience to develop capabilities that provide a full range of options to defend U.S. interests and those of its allies and partners. 140917-N-IP531-347

U.S., Indonesian Medical Personnel Assist over 350 during Community Event
September 19, 2014 — Indonesian and U.S. medical personnel provided free medical attention to more than 350 patients during a Cooperative Health Engagement, CHE, held in Sumber Waru Village, Situbundo, Indonesia.The CHE... MORE

Naval Air Facility Misawa Completes Explosives Safety Inspection
September 19, 2014 — Naval Air Facility (NAF) Misawa and nine of its tenant commands completed the biannual explosives safety inspection (ESI) Sept. 18.The ESI was held Sept. 15-18 and conducted by the Naval Ordnance... MORE

Wolf Pack and ROK Defenders Tackle Combat Readiness Training
September 19, 2014 — More than 250 Airmen from the 8th Security Forces Squadron tackled quarterly combat readiness training with Republic of Korea Air Force and ROK special operations forces members Sept. 15 to 17 at... MORE

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea (Sept 16, 2014) - Staff Sgt. Calin Cronin, 8th Security Forces Squadron Air Base Defense non-commissioned officer in charge, provides feedback to Republic of Korea Air Force members following a simulated mounted and dismounted exercise during combat readiness training. Integrating Airmen of all ranks - from airmen basic to company grade officers - with ROKAF members in quarterly CRTs helps instill a mindset of teamwork to ultimately ensure maximum security and safety of the Wolf Pack family. 140916-F-ES731-338

Island Firefighters Learn Rescue Skills in Joint Course
September 19, 2014 — Department of Defense firefighters on Andersen Air Force Base and Naval Base Guam joined with their island partners from the Guam Fire Department to develop the skills to perform high-risk rescues by... MORE

Combined Carrier Strike Group Destroyers, Cruisers Focus Efforts during Valiant Shield 2014 MISSILEX
September 18, 2014 — Grey-hulled ships steam silently in formation against an angry grey sky, their wakes churning the deep blue Pacific waters into white foam. Overhead clouds move in and out as though anticipating... MORE

Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer USS Dewey (DDG 105) fires a Standard Missile (SM) 2 during Valiant Shield 2014. Valiant Shield is a U.S.-only exercise integrating U.S. Navy, Air Force, Army and Marine Corps assets, offering real world joint operational experience to develop capabilities that provide a full range of options to defend U.S. interests and those of its allies and partners. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman David Flewellyn/Released)

Forecasters Prepare for Valiant Shield 2014
September 18, 2014 — It is argued that the weather cost the French the Battle of Agincourt as their horses struggled across the swampy land in pursuit of Henry V’s significantly smaller British Army. “If you look across... MORE

U.S. Extends Humanitarian Relief to India Flood Victims
September 18, 2014 — On behalf of the American people, Chargé d’Affaires Ambassador Kathleen Stephens today extended her deepest sympathies to the people of Jammu and Kashmir who have been affected by the recent flooding,... MORE

Bilaterally Learning Medical Skills
September 18, 2014 — Every summer for the past 13 years, the 35th Medical Group has hosted a shadowing program for Japanese medical students from Hirosaki University in Aomori Prefecture.Four to six Japanese students are... MORE