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United States, Partners Step Up Action for Ocean Conservation
June 18, 2014 — A two-day conference focused on threats to the ocean has garned commitments from maritime governments to increase efforts to stop illegal fishing, to promote greater efficiency in sustainable fishing... MORE

Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory Helps Osan Measure Success
June 18, 2014 — A group of just 23 Airmen manage 5,800 pieces of equipment, 119 work centers and control $10.2 million worth of equipment assets.The unit must simultaneously execute Pacific Air Force-wide lateral... MORE

Japan, U.S. Collaborate on Nuclear Energy
June 18, 2014 — Representatives of Japan and the United States assessed progress on a range of nuclear power issues and agreed on specific activities for the coming year at the third meeting of the U.S.-Japan... MORE

Secretary Kerry to Deliver Remarks at Pacific Day at the New Zealand Embassy
June 18, 2014 — U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will deliver remarks at a Pacific Day event at 6 p.m. on June 18 [EST] at the New Zealand Embassy in Washington.The Pacific Day celebration will also feature remarks... MORE

USS Lake Erie Returns from Final Hawaii-to-Western Pacific Deployment
June 17, 2014 — The Hawaii-based Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) returned June 16 from a four-month deployment to the Western Pacific.This is the last time the ship and crew of Lake... MORE

Kerry on Second Day of Our Ocean Conference
June 17, 2014 — SECRETARY KERRY: Well, welcome back, everybody. Good morning to you all. And thank you, Mr. President, for that announcement. And I think many of you saw the sneak preview in the newspaper this... MORE

176th Wing Provides Air Component Command during Joint Exercise
June 17, 2014 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska (June 8, 2014) - A HC-130P refuels a HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter during the Joint Forcible Entry Exercise at Donnelly Training Area near Fort Greely Sunday. The exercise was part of a three-day, joint forcible-entry exercise to train on airfield seizure operations. (U.S. Army photo/Sgt. Eric-James Estrada)... MORE

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska (June 8, 2014) - A HC-130P refuels a HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter during the Joint Forcible Entry Exercise at Donnelly Training Area near Fort Greely Sunday. The exercise was part of a three-day, joint forcible-entry exercise to train on airfield seizure operations. (U.S. Army photo/Sgt. Eric-James Estrada)140608-A-ZD229-458

US Government Provides Assistance to Fire Victims in Zamboanga City
June 17, 2014 — The U.S. Government provided assistance to families in Barangay Campo Islam, Zamboanga City who lost their homes during a fire that gutted the community on June 4. More than 1,200 individuals from... MORE

USNS Mercy Departs for RIMPAC 2014
June 17, 2014 — The hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH19) departed for the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2014 exercise in Hawaii, June 16. RIMPAC, officially scheduled for June 26 to Aug. 1, is the world's... MORE

USS Nimitz Visits Victoria, British Columbia
June 17, 2014 — The aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) visited Victoria, British Columbia, June 13 to June 16 to support community relations in the area.While in port, Nimitz Sailors participated in a variety of... MORE

Hagel Discusses Defense Cooperation with Australia's Prime Minister
June 16, 2014 — Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel welcomed Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott at the Pentagon this morning with a full-honors ceremony followed by what Pentagon Press Secretary Navy Rear Adm. John... MORE

176 Wing Mission Support and Medical Personnel Conduct Integrated Training
June 16, 2014 — About 200 members of the Alaska Air National Guard's 176 Mission Support Group and 176 Medical Group participated in an expeditionary skills exercise at Camp Mad Bull here June 8 to June 9. Four of... MORE

Osprey Awareness Key to Understanding
June 16, 2014 — Members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and civilian business leaders attended a U.S. Marine Corps briefing June 5 at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler.The... MORE

RQ-4 Global Hawk Makes First Flight Out of Misawa
June 16, 2014 — The RQ-4 Global Hawk made its first operational flight out of Misawa Air Base on June 6.The flight marked two milestones, as it was the first time an RQ-4 mission has flown out of Japan, in addition... MORE

George Washington Carrier Strike Group Visits Hong Kong
June 16, 2014 — The George Washington (CVN 73) Carrier Strike Group (GWCSG) anchored in Victoria Harbor, Hong Kong, for a scheduled port visit, June 16.The GWCSG's more than 6,000 Sailors will have the opportunity to... MORE

U.S., Malaysian Navy Kick Off 20th Annual CARAT Malaysia
June 16, 2014 — The 20th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise between the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, and the Malaysian Armed Forces commenced formally with an opening ceremony at Lumut... MORE

Underwater Portion of WWII-era USS Houston Survey Completed
June 13, 2014 — U.S. Navy and Indonesian divers concluded a training evolution June 12 as part of the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2014 exercise series during which they surveyed the World War... MORE

USS Lake Erie to Return from last Hawaii-based Deployment
June 13, 2014 — The Hawaii-based Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) will return June 16, from a four-month deployment to the Western Pacific.“While on deployment, Lake Erie leveraged her... MORE

1,500+ Airmen and Soldiers Conduct Mass Airfield Seizure Exercise in Alaska
June 13, 2014 — The office bustled with olive green jumpsuits, the smell of pizza and a dozen conversations dropping terms such as "sorties" and "objective." At the white board near a high table covered in maps, a... MORE

RQ-4 Global Hawk Makes First Flight Out of Misawa
June 13, 2014 — The RQ-4 Global Hawk made its first operational flight out of Misawa Air Base on June 6.The flight marked two milestones, as it was the first time an RQ-4 mission has flown out of Japan, in addition... MORE