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Army CID Expands its Jurisdiction in Cobra Gold 2024, Major Exercise in Pacific Region
March 20, 2024 — Supervisory Special Agent Erin Chow, Department of the Army Criminal Investigation, Far East Field Office became the first Army CID special agent to participate in the multinational Indo-Pacific military exercise Cobra Gold, held annually in Southeast Asia. This year’s exercise took place February 27 to March 8, 2024... MORE

Special Agent Chow meets with Chonburi Provincial Police to discuss tactics, techniques, and procedures during Cobra Gold 2024.

Army looks to increase awareness of maritime domain in Indo-Pacific
May 27, 2021 — WASHINGTON -- Despite the Army’s primary focus on land, leveraging the maritime domain in the Indo-Pacific can still have lasting effects, the deputy commander of U.S. Army Pacific said last... MORE

The virtual Indo-Pacific Landpower Conference May 18, 2021.

7th Fleet conducts Freedom of Navigation Operation
May 20, 2021 — On May 20 (local time), Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) asserted navigational rights and freedoms in the vicinity of the Paracel Islands, consistent with... MORE

SOUTH CHINA SEA (May 20, 2021) The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54) conducts routine operations in the South China Sea. Curtis Wilbur is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force.

III MEF: Transforming How We Fuel the Fight
May 20, 2021 — CAMP HANSEN, Japan --Bulk fuel Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force conducted training on revolutionary new equipment during the two-day procurement training of the Expeditionary Mobile Fuel... MORE

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Calvin Gravette III, a bulk fuel specialist with Bulk Fuel Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3d Marine Logistics Group (MLG), instructs Marines on the Expeditionary Mobile Fuel Additization (EMFAC) on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, May 12, 2021. Gravette is a graduate from the EMFAC New Equipment Training, and is the lead EMFAC training instructor for III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF). 3d MLG, based out of Okinawa, Japan, is a forward deployed combat unit that serves as III MEF’s comprehensive logistics and combat service support backbone for operations throughout the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility.

Soldier Escapes Death in World War II, Inspires Generations
August 12, 2020 — WASHINGTON -- Few people would be able to survive what Army Master Sgt. Henry Erwin lived through after a midair accident over Japan during World War II. The 23-year-old suffered horrific burns down... MORE

ROK Army Surgeon General Visits 3rd General Support Aviation Battalion
April 13, 2015 — A UH-60 Black Hawk hovered above a placid lake at LZ Elbow, a field site, in South Korea. Strong wind from the propellers stirred the gentle lake violently. From the aircraft, a hoist was lowered down... MORE

In this file photo, a Soldier from the Company C, 3rd General Support Aviation Battalion shakes hands with Brig. Gen. Ahn, a ROKA surgeon general, April 8, at the Super Hangar on Camp Humphreys in South Korea. Ahn was their to view the 3rd General Support Aviation Battalion's medevac capabilities.

Foreign Officer Shares Rewards of Academy Exchange
April 13, 2015 — In 2001, Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Kazuto Ueda, then a cadet at Japan's National Defense Academy (NDA), visited the U.S. Air Force Academy for a week.Never in his wildest dreams did he think... MORE

In this file photo, Japan Air Self-Defense Force Maj. Kazuto Ueda teaches military strategy and operations during a Japanese language class at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. Every year, the Academy and Japan's National Defense Academy exchange an officer to teach military and strategic studies for two years. Ueda, the Academy's 17th Japanese exchange officer, arrived in 2013.

Vital Platoon Exercise Evaluation
April 13, 2015 — The smoke is still rising. You lay awkwardly where you thought you were when it happened. It’s dark with just a little bit starlight for you to see your hands. All you know is that everything hurts,... MORE

Future Is in Asia-Pacific Region, Carter Says
April 13, 2015 — Defense Secretary Ash Carter thanked U.S. troops at Osan Air Base, South Korea, for their service and spoke to them about the importance of the Asia-Pacific region.Traveling on his first official... MORE

In this file photo, Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter speaks to a crowd of service members April 9, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Carter briefly spoke about the importance of the United States' role in Asia before taking questions from the crowd.

War Hero Revisits Road to Healing
April 13, 2015 — It's been 20 years since Col. Cirilito Sobejana, the Armed Forces of thePhilippines (AFP) Philippine Army G3, visited Tripler Army Medical Center(TAMC).During his first visit, a then Capt. Sobejana,... MORE

ASEAN Regional Forum Disaster Response Workshop in Malaysia APR 9-10
April 10, 2015 — Humanitarian assistance and Disaster response was the focusas Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Regional Forum (ARF) members metin Kuala Lumpur April 9-10. The workshopdiscussed how to... MORE

Carter, South Korea President Reaffirm Alliance
April 10, 2015 — Defense Secretary Ash Carter met with South Korea President Park Geun-hye in Seoul and reaffirmed the strength and importance of the enduring alliance between the United States and South Korea,... MORE

In this photo, U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter speaks at a joint press conference with South Korean Defense Minister Han Min Koo at the Ministry of National Defense in Seoul, South Korea, April 10, 2015. 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.

US, Republic of Korea Navies Enhance MCM Capabilities during Foal Eagle
April 10, 2015 — The U.S. and Republic of Korea (ROK) navies conducted a successful mine countermeasures exercise March 30 - April 11 as part of Foal Eagle 2015.The bilateral training is designed to increase readiness... MORE

WATERS SOUTH OF THE KOREAN PENINSULA, (April 8, 2015) - Sailors from the mine countermeasure ship USS Chief (MCM 14) lower a mine neutralization vehicle into position on the ship's fantail, after mine sweeping training in waters south of the Korean peninsula. Chief is participating in Exercise Foal Eagle 2015, a series of annual training events that are defense-oriented and designed to increase readiness and maintain stability on the Korean Peninsula while strengthening the Republic of Korea-U.S. alliance and promoting regional peace and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

Hawaii Snipers Train in High Angle Shooting
April 10, 2015 — Scout sniper platoon with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, conducted high angle live fire training April 8-9, 2015, on top of Ulupau Crater at Range 10 aboard Marine Corps Base... MORE

MARINE CORPS BASE, Hawaii (Apr. 8, 2015) - Marine scout snipers with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, conduct high angle shooting on Range 10 aboard. The training was different from their typical flat level or slight elevation ranges. The high angle is considered anything 30 degrees or greater.

Leaders Discuss U.S.-South Korea Relations
April 10, 2015 — Defense Secretary Ash Carter met with South Korea’s National Security Advisor Director Kim Kwan-jin in Seoul to reaffirm the U.S.-South Korea alliance, according to a Defense Department statement... MORE

Secretary of Defense Visits, Talks to Team Osan
April 10, 2015 — Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter visited Team Osan April 9, 2015, at Osan AirBase, Republic of Korea.During the visit, Carter held a troop call inhangar 1732 where he briefly spoke about the... MORE

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea (Apr. 9, 2015) - Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter answers a question from an Airman during a brief stop at Osan Air Base. Carter addressed questions from the audience about retirement pay and changing promotion criteria.

Secretary of the Navy Visits Sailors during Naval Engagement Activity Vietnam
April 9, 2015 — Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus visited Sailors participating in the sixth annual Naval Engagement Activity (NEA) Vietnam 2015, April 9.Mabus addressed the crews of the littoral combat ship... MORE

DA NANG Vietnam (Apr. 9, 2015) - Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus speaks with Sailors aboard the littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) during Naval Engagement Activity (NEA) Vietnam 2015. Mabus highlighted the importance of exchanges like NEA in fostering relationships and strengthening maritime partnerships. In its sixth year, NEA Vietnam is designed to foster mutual understanding, build confidence in the maritime domain and strengthen relationships between the U.S. Navy, Vietnam People's Navy and the local community. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Conor Minto/Released)

US Government Supports Summit Against Human Trafficking
April 9, 2015 — Representatives of various U.S. government agencies at the United States Embassyin Manila came together to urge local government executives to intensify theircampaign against human trafficking and... MORE

Air Force Chief of Staff Describes Air Force of the Future
April 9, 2015 — In the future, the Air Force’s core missions will probably not change, but the way they are carried out will, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III said today. Welsh, speaking to the Defense... MORE

Carter, Japan's Defense Minister Conduct Alliance Talks
April 9, 2015 — On the initial overseas stop of his first Asia-Pacific trip as defense secretary, Ash Carter met today in Tokyo with Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani to discuss the alliance and mutual world... MORE