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U.S. Renews Commitment to Securing Water for World's Poor
December 24, 2014 — One of the lucky few bills that emerged from the tortuous U.S. legislative process of the 113th Congress is an extremely important law for the world’s poor.The Paul Simon Water for the World Act of... MORE

Taiwan Launches Its Largest-Ever Missile Ship
December 24, 2014 — Taiwan on Tuesday launched its largest ever missile ship Tuesday as the island strives to modernize its armed forces in response to a perceived threat from China.The 500-ton corvette named "Tuo... MORE

Stethem Enhances Anti-submarine Warfare Skills during SHAREM Exercise
December 24, 2014 — Sailors aboard the Arleigh-burke class guided-missile destroyer USSStethem (DDG 63) participated in the Ship Anti-submarine Warfare (ASW)Readiness and Evaluation Measurement (SHAREM) exercise, Dec... MORE

Marines Tackle Marine Combat Instructor of Water Survival Training
December 24, 2014 — Marines dived in to the face the challenges of Marine Combat Instructor of Water Survival course, which concluded Dec. 19, 2014 at Marine Corps Base Hawaii’s pool.Those who passed the 15-day course... MORE

In this photo, Marines training in the Marine Combat Instructor of Water Survival course drill rescues with their classmates at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii pool.

USS Halsey Visits Thailand During Deployment
December 23, 2014 — The crew of the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) arrived in Laem Chabang, Thailand, Dec. 22, to enjoy a port visit during the holiday season."This visit gives Halsey Sailors the... MORE

Defense Department Leaders Release Holiday Messages
December 23, 2014 — Defense Department leaders and their spouses have released a series of holiday videos to thank troops and their families for their sacrifices.“This month, as you gather with family and friends,... MORE

U.S. Air Force Brings Holiday Cheer to Islanders
December 23, 2014 — More than 2,000 kilometers from the nearest urban civilization, a man stands on a beach wearing only his lavalava. He lifts the bright orange flag with yellow brim and stakes it in the ground,... MORE

In this photo, Children look through items received during Operation Christmas Drop at Ulithi Atoll, Micronesia.

Experiencing a Ride on the Marine Corps Osprey Firsthand
December 23, 2014 — "I would like to describe the experience we had recently with flying in the MV-22B Osprey from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma to northern Okinawa over water and around Ie Shima island before... MORE

Japan, Australia to Provide F-35 Maintenance Sites in Pacific Region
December 19, 2014 — Japan and Australia will be sharing maintenance and upgrade duties for the F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter based or operating in the Pacific region, the program executive officer for the... MORE

Wharf Extension on Guam Improves Support for Navy Mission
December 19, 2014 — The Tango Wharf extension ribbon-cutting ceremony on U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG), was conducted Dec. 18 to celebrate the improvements in infrastructure and capabilities the base can provide to support... MORE

Joint Statement by U.S.-Japan Security Consultative Committee
December 19, 2014 — At the “2+2” U.S.-Japan Security Consultative Committee (SCC) meeting in Tokyo on October 3, 2013, the Ministers decided upon several steps to upgrade significantly the capability of the U.S.-Japan... MORE

Papua New Guinea Defense Force Receives Medical Supplies and Equipment from the U.S.
December 19, 2014 — Withsupport from the Government of the United States of America, Project C.U.R.E.(Commission on Urgent Relief and Equipment), an American NGO, sent medicalsupplies and equipment to the PNG Defense... MORE

Operation Christmas Drop supplies islands with bundles of joy
December 17, 2014 — ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (AFNS) -- The men and women from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam and Yokota Air Base, Japan, dropped its last bundle of joy Dec. 13, to the Micronesian Islands as Operation... MORE

U.S., Japan students make music
December 17, 2014 — The Marine Memorial Chapel hosted a holiday concert for Matthew C. Perry Schools and Higashi Junior High School students aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Dec. 15, 2014.This event is... MORE

Coast Guard provides SAR planning support to Republic of Korea
December 17, 2014 — Coast Guard search and rescue crews were relieved by Republic of Korea assets on Saturday in their search for 26 crewmembers from the fishing vessel 501 Oryong that capsized Nov. 30, 2014, near... MORE

Marines, JGSDF rapidly respond to simulated contaminations
December 17, 2014 — (Dec. 2, 2014) A field and an abandoned structure sustain an unknown, potentially dangerous, contamination leak. U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force service members hastily suit up in... MORE

US Marines, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Look to Sky for Forest Light's Culminating Event
December 16, 2014 — U.S. Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force troops simulated a movement to contact and assault on an objective Dec. 9-10 while participating in Forest Light 15-1 at the Oyanohara Training Area in... MORE

YAMATO,Japan (Dec. 9, 2014) - Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members discuss a plan of attack during Forest Light 15-1 at the Oyanohara Training Area. Forest Light is a routine, semi-annual exercise designed to enhance the U.S. and Japan military partnership, solidify regional security agreements and improve individual and unit-level skills. The JGSDF members are with 42nd Regiment, 8th Division, Western Army. 141209-M-GX711-108

Visit of USAID Official to Reinforce U.S. Commitment to Partnership for Growth
December 16, 2014 — The U.S. Embassy in Manila will host a top official from the United StatesAgency for International Development (USAID) next week. Eric G. Postel, USAID’sAssistant Administrator and Partnership for... MORE

1st Air Support Operations Group Supports Yama Sakura 67
December 12, 2014 — When fighting a simulated war, sometimes a planner needs simulated air support. The planners at Yama Sakura 67 have one man to turn to between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. – Tech. Sgt. Casey... MORE

US, Japanese Sergeants Major Discuss Leadership at Yama Sakura Forum
December 12, 2014 — Among dozens of cultural encounters during this year’s Yama Sakura was an ongoing exchange between the most senior noncommissioned officers participating in the exercise at Camp Asaka, Japan Dec... MORE