The Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) departed Pearl Harbor July 15 to participate in the sea phase of Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014, the world's largest international maritime exercise. While underway, Mercy is scheduled to participate in various events...

The U.S.-China Climate Change Working Group (CCWG) submits this Report to the Special Representatives of the Leaders of the United States and China for the Strategic and Economic Dialogue (S&ED).Given the latest scientific understanding of accelerating climate change and the urgent need to intensify...

 The Mad Foxes of Patrol Squadron (VP) 5 began a seven-month deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations, following a turnover ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, July 15.VP-5 relieved The War Eagles of Patrol Squadron 16, based out of Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida,...

In a step forward for the “Ridges-to-Reef” approach to managing Madang Province’s unique and stunning natural resources, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-supported Lowering Emissions in Asia’s Forests (LEAF) project is bringing together local communities, decision...

Soldiers from the 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, "Team 19," tested out the newly released airbeam shelter for the first time, from June 30 to July 3, here, in preparation for upcoming Ulchi-Freedom Guardian exercise.Ulchi-Freedom Guardian, or UFG, is a military exercise between U.S. and...

Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment "Cacti," 3nd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, welcomed Singapore Army soldiers to Hawaii during the opening ceremony for Tiger Balm 2014 at Weyand Field, here, today.Brig. Gen. Todd B. McCaffrey, deputy commanding...

With wind and rain from the outer bands of Typhoon Rammasun pelting the area, Pacific Partnership 2014 (PP14) held its closing ceremony July 15 in a local establishment that still bears the scars from Typhoon Haiyan.Although the weather was less than ideal, those in attendance were determined to...

 Airworthiness authorities for the Navy and the Air Force approved the F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter fleet to resume limited flight, Pentagon Press Secretary Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby said. In a statement issued July 15, Kirby said this is a limited flight clearance that includes an engine...

Discussions at the just-concluded 2014 U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue extended to areas beyond statecraft and trade issues, as demonstrated by the participation of U.S. Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz.Moniz traveled to Beijing from July 8 to 11 to participate in the annual dialogue, which...

Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) volunteered for a community relations (COMREL) project with Jeonghwa Noin Yoyangwon (Jeonghwa Sanatorium for senior citizens), July 12. These Sailors might not make the American Idol, but they demonstrated their...