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Blue Ridge Concludes Visit with Malaysian Allies
May 22, 2014 — U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) along with embarked 7th Fleet staff, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 12 and Marines from Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Pacific departed West Port... MORE

Ellsworth Successfully Validates Base's Long-range Strike Capability
May 22, 2014 — Two B-1B Lancer aircrews flew a 30-hour, non-stop, long-range precision strike training mission from Ellsworth to strike targets on a range near Guam before landing back on base as part of a Global... MORE

Army Watercraft Prove Ability, Benefit of Enduring Presence in Pacific
May 21, 2014 — One glance at a world map, and it's quickly clear that the Pacific Theater is both huge -- 9,000 miles wide and half the earth's surface -- and very blue. Its massive seas hold about 25,000 islands... MORE

New Sailors Experience Life at Sea Aboard USS George Washington
May 20, 2014 — The U.S. Navy's forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) departed its forward-operating location of Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, May 19, to conduct preparatory exercises... MORE

John S. McCain, Mustin Sailors, Shimoda Citizens Celebrate 160 Years of U.S., Japan Partnership
May 20, 2014 — Sailors assigned to the Arleigh-burke class guided-missile destroyers USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) and USS Mustin (DDG 89) joined the city of Shimoda, Japan in the 75th annual Black Ship Festival... MORE

RIMPAC is the World’s Largest International Maritime Exercise
May 20, 2014 — Held every two years by Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (PACFLT), RIMPAC 2014 is a multinational maritime exercise that takes place in and around the Hawaiian Islands.This year’s RIMPAC exercise, the... MORE

Shiloh Sailors Strengthen Friendships in Hakodate Anniversary Parade
May 19, 2014 — Sailors from the Ticonderoga-class cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) marched in Goryokaku Castle's 150th Anniversary Parade in Hakodate, May 18. Shiloh arrived in Hakodate on May 16 to participate in the... MORE

Rapid Raptor Moves Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson F-22s Closer to the Fight
May 19, 2014 — The Rapid Raptor capability measured in the past three Polar Force exercises enables F-22 Raptors to arrive on scene with a single C-17 Globemaster III and their maintenance and munitions crews to... MORE

JTF-NCR Teams Up with Arrowhead Soldiers for Multinational, Joint Forces Live-fire Exercise
May 19, 2014 — In front of a multitude of distinguished visitors, a dozen soldiers from the Philippine Army's Special Operations Force leap from a C-130 troop transport aircraft during a High Altitude Low Opening... MORE

Blue Ridge Visits Malaysia to Promote an Enduring Partnership
May 19, 2014 — U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19), arrived in West Port May 18, emphasizing the U.S. Navy’s commitment to the Malaysian Navy and the Indo-Asia-Pacific Region. While in port, Blue Ridge... MORE

Reserve F-22 Pilots Fill Integral Role during Red Flag Alaska 14-1
May 16, 2014 — Red Flag Alaska 14-1 kicked off Monday with a Reserve F-22 pilot leading the entire strike force as an exercise mission commander. "As mission commander I am responsible for coordinating the efforts... MORE

30th Naval Construction Regiment Departs for Pacific Partnership
May 16, 2014 — Nearly 40 medical, communication and support staff from service commands across the United States will join the 30th Naval Construction Regiment (NCR), based at Naval Base Ventura County, and depart... MORE

US Army Japan on Okinawa Builds Lasting Friendships with Japanese Ground Self Defense Force Officers
May 15, 2014 — Eleven U.S. Army Officers were joined by their Japanese counterparts for a three day friendship cultural exchange focusing on Army organizations, physical fitness, promotions and information... MORE

7th Fleet, Royal Thai Navy Leaders Discuss Operations and Common Concerns Onboard USS Blue Ridge
May 14, 2014 — Senior navy leaders from the U.S. 7th Fleet and Royal Thai Navy met for a professional exchange of ideas in a variety of technical and operational topics on board the 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge... MORE

Expeditionary Medical Support: Medical Care Anywhere
May 14, 2014 — A major typhoon hits the Pacific, wiping out towns, destroying homes and leaving hundreds of thousands of people in need of medical care. This scenario is not unlikely in the dynamic climate of the... MORE

Commander of Navy Installations Command Visits Sailors, Tours Navy Installation in Chinhae, South Korea
May 14, 2014 — Vice Adm. William French, commander of Navy Installations Command, visited Sailors assigned to Commander, Fleet Activities Chinhae (CFAC) in the Republic of Korea (ROK), May 13, as part of his tour of... MORE

Blue Ridge Strengthens Long-Standing Friendship with Thailand
May 13, 2014 — U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) along with embarked staff, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 12 and Marines from Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team Pacific successfully concluded a... MORE

Commander of Navy Installtions Command Visits Alma Mater, Speaks with JROTC in Seoul, Korea
May 12, 2014 — Vice Adm. William French, commander of Navy Installations Command, visited his high school alma mater, May 12, where he had the opportunity to speak with cadets from the Junior Reserve Officer... MORE

Artillerymen Leverage Home Training to Master JRTC
May 12, 2014 — Paratroopers of Spartan Steel completed a rotation at the Joint Readiness Training Center here April 26.Artillerymen of 2nd Battalion, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade... MORE