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Gen. Dunford: III Marine Expeditionary Force is the Rebalance to the Pacific
April 9, 2015 — The Marine Corps’ new commandant came to Okinawa, Japan, March 24-26 to talk with Marines across the island.Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, the commandant of the Marine Corps, wanted to make sure the Marines... MORE

Carter, Japanese Prime Minister Discuss Issues in Tokyo
April 8, 2015 — Defense Secretary Ash Carter met with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe today in Tokyo in advance of the prime minister's visit to Washington later this month, according to a Defense Department... MORE

TOKYO, Japan (Apr. 8, 2015) - U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter participates in a joint news conference with Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani at the Defense MinistrY. Carter is on a visit to the U.S. Pacific Command Area of Responsibility to make observations for the future force and the rebalance to the Pacific.

Marine Corps Gives Land Back to Gov't of Japan
April 8, 2015 — The Marine Corps marked its return of 124 acres of land to the Government of Japan during a ceremony April 4, in Ginowan City, Okinawa, Japan.The West Futenma Housing Area, formerly home to military... MORE

Operation PACIFIC ANGEL 15-3 Spreads Care in Vietnam
April 8, 2015 — Entering its eighth year, PACANGEL ensures the region's militaries are preparedto work together to address humanitarian crises. Since 2007, PACANGEL operationshave improved the lives of tens of... MORE

In this file photo, U.S. Army Maj. Matthew Pfipsen, Bravo Company family physician, Tripler Army Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii, asks a Vietnamese translator to interpret a question during a Operation Pacific Angel 15-3 health servic outreach event at Dung Quat Culture - Sports Center, Quang Ngai Province, Vietnam, March 23, 2015. Pfipsen is deployed with more than 45 U.S. Army, Marines, Navy and Air Force to Vietnam to provide general health care and engineering repair to help strengthen host nation and U.S. relations.

US and ROK Submarine Forces Participate in 41st SWCM
April 8, 2015 — Commander, Submarine Group (COMSUBGRU) 7 conducted bilateral talks with the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) March 31 - April 2 at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.The 41st Submarine Warfare Committee Meeting (SWCM)... MORE

USS Fort Worth Arrives at Navy Region Singapore for Crew Swap
February 10, 2015 — The littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) arrived at Navy Region Singapore Feb. 10 to conduct a crew swap over the next week. Crew 104 will turn over with Crew 103 after operating Fort Worth... MORE

Battaglia Readies for Enlisted, Counterpart Visit in Asia
January 28, 2015 — As the Defense Department’s highest ranking enlisted leader primes for his visit to military installations in the Far East, he stressed the importance of having an “American footprint” there given the... MORE

Soldiers Overcome Environmental Challenges to Fitness in Alaska
January 12, 2015 — Polar bears thrive in Alaska, as do Arctic wolves -- particularly the Arctic Wolves of 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team's 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, at Fort Wainwright, Alaska.Thanks to the... MORE

In this photo, Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, compete in Operation Bobcat ICE on Fort Wainwright, Dec. 5, 2014.

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Conducts First Flight Training of 2015
January 9, 2015 — The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Fleet Air Wing 31 conducted their first flight training of the year aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 7, 2015.According to JMSDF Cmdr. Kenzo... MORE

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan (Jan. 7, 2015) - The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force conducted their first flight training of the year aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. The training included: a beginning ceremony, taking flight, amphibious landing and water rescue.

Philippines to Purchase Two US C-130 Aircraft
January 9, 2015 — Yesterday, representatives of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) led byMajor General Victor Bayani, Assistant Chief of Staff for Logistics, conducted asecond inspection of two U.S. C-130... MORE

Secretary Kerry Travel to India
January 8, 2015 — Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Ahmedabad, India, on Jan. 10 toattend the Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit inaugurated by Indian PrimeMinister Narendra Modi.The Secretary will join... MORE

The United States and Malaysia Sign Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement
January 5, 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

USS Sampson Contributes to AirAsia Search Efforts
December 31, 2014 — USS Sampson (DDG 102) is supporting the ongoing Indonesian-led search and recovery operations for the downed AirAsia flight QZ8501 and assisted in locating the crash debris field yesterday.At the... MORE

JAVA SEA, AT SEA (Dec. 31, 2014) - An MH-60R Seahawk helicopter attached to USS Sampson approaches an Indonesian patrol vessel while searching for debris to support the Indonesian-led recovery operation for the downed AirAsia Flight 8501. (U.S. Navy photo)

Japanese Thank Soldiers for Tsunami, Earthquake Recovery Assistance
December 31, 2014 — March 11, 2011 is a date Command Sgt. Maj. Ron Joshua, and his wife, Maj. Rachel Joshua will never forget.They were in central Tokyo on their way to a Strong Bonds marriage retreat, sponsored by an... MORE

Soldiers "High Five," Give Back to Local Community
December 31, 2014 — When living in another country, understanding differences in culture can be one of the biggest concerns people have. Getting along harmoniously with local nationals might seem intimidating and the... MORE

DONGDUCHEON, South Korea (Dec. 23, 2014) - Lt. Col. Don Potoczny, the commander of 1st Battalion, 38th Field Artillery Regiment, 210th Field Artillery Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, receives an award from Mayor Oh Se-chang of Dongducheon, for his service in the local High-Five English program at Dongducheon Yangju Office of Education. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Song Gun-woo, 210 FA BDE PAO)

Signal Soldiers Conduct Joint Training with ROK Army
December 31, 2014 — Soldiers of the 304th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, 1st Signal Brigade and Republic of Korea Army Soldiers of the 51st Signal Communication Battalion gathered to participate in joint signal... MORE

USS Sampson to Assist in Air Asia Search
December 29, 2014 — YOKOSUKA, Japan – At the request of the Government of Indonesia and as directed by U.S. Pacific Command, U.S. Pacific Fleet has authorized U.S. 7th Fleet to position USS Sampson (DDG 102) in the... MORE

France to honor Maui WWII veterans
December 29, 2014 — WAILUKU, Hawaii — Eighteen Mauians, members of the famed 100th Infantry Battalion and 442nd Regimental Combat Team, are among 50 World War II veterans in Hawaii who have been approved for the Legion... MORE

Air Defense and Airspace Management Cell shelter training
December 29, 2014 — CAMP CASEY, South Korea — Soldiers assigned to the 210th Field Artillery “Thunder” Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, regularly train to fire long-range artillery at specified targets from long... MORE

Coast Guard Rescues 2 after Skiff Grounds in Alaska
December 29, 2014 — Two boaters who were thrown overboard when their skiff ran aground near Sitka in Southeast Alaska were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard Saturday night.A man and a woman were traveling in a 17-foot boat... MORE