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Carter Greets Workforce, Outlines Priorities at All-hands Meeting
February 20, 2015 — During a standing-room-only all-hands gathering in the Pentagon’s auditorium today, Defense Secretary Ash Carter enthusiastically greeted those he will lead and discussed his priorities as the 25th... MORE

Six Nations Partner during Cope North 15 Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief Exercise
February 20, 2015 — More than 300 military members from six different countries joined together toconduct the humanitarian assistance and disaster relief portion of Exercise CopeNorth 15 here and throughout the region of... MORE

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Feb. 15, 2015) - Aeromedical personnel from the U.S. Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force, transfer a simulated downed pilot from a U.S. Navy MH-60S Knighthawk during a multinational search and rescue exercise at Cope North 15. Cope North 15 enhances humanitarian assistance and disaster relief crisis response capabilities between six nations and lays the foundation for regional cooperation expansion during real-world contingencies in the Asia-Pacific Region.

Participants Endure Frigid Cold at Alaska Training Event
February 20, 2015 — Participants and instructors braved sub-zero temperatures in the Cold Regions Military Mountaineering Collaborative Event held Feb. 9-12 in Black Rapids, Alaska.Military officers from 12 nations... MORE

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Ospreys Prove Capable to Support any Operation Around the Globe
February 19, 2015 — Five MV-22 Ospreys flew over 2,200 nautical miles to participate in exercise Cobra Gold 2015 Feb. 7-21, and in the process, marked the first time the Osprey has been refueled by the U.S. Air Force... MORE

Green Bay Arrives in Sasebo, Joins Bonhomme Richard ARG
February 19, 2015 — USS Green Bay (LPD 20) arrived in Sasebo Feb. 19, bringing the Navy’s latest technology to its largest numbered fleet after transiting the Pacific Ocean from its former homeport of San Diego.“The crew... MORE

SASEBO, Japan (Feb. 19, 2015) The forward-deployed San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay (LPD 20) arrives in Sasebo. Green Bay is replacing the decommissioned Austin-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver (LPD 9), previously forward-deployed to Sasebo, and will enhance amphibious presence in the U.S. 7th Fleet as part of the U.S. Navy's long-range plan to send the most advanced and capable units to the Asia-Pacific region.

U.S., Thai Militaries Host open House for Local Schools
February 19, 2015 — The Royal Thai Air Force along with U.S. Marines and Navy personnel held Friendship Day, Feb. 13, to allow school children the opportunity to see some of the training the two nations have been engaged... MORE

The Ebola Virus, Dengue Fever, Malaria: U.S., Asian Military Medics Collaborate on Crises at Cobra Gold 2015
February 19, 2015 — Approximately 125 military and civilian medical professionals from eight different nations attended an Exercise Cobra Gold 2015 sponsored medical symposium at the Lop Buri Inn Resort, Mueang Lop Buri... MORE

Japan, U.S. Conduct Bilateral Training at Torii Station
February 19, 2015 — Emergency response personnel from Kadena Air Base, Torii Station and variousdepartments of the Okinawa Prefecture conducted an annual bilateral aircraftmishap exercise Feb. 17 at Torii Station,... MORE

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (Feb. 17, 2015 ) – Simulated casualty U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Eric Way, 18th Munitions Squadron munitions journeyman, receives aid from an Okinawa Police Department (OPD) officer during a bilateral training exercise on Torii Station. Personnel from the OPD were the first to respond to a simulated aircraft mishap and were soon joined by Kadena Air Base police officers, firefighters, crash and rescue and emergency management personnel along with other local emergency response agencies.

Japan, US Armies Train Together during Exercise North Wind 2015
February 19, 2015 — Soldiers with U.S. Army Alaska and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force completed the first week of training in Exercise North Wind 2015 here, Feb. 15.The two forces met with an eagerness to learn and... MORE

Hokkaido, Japan (Feb. 12, 2015) - Gen. Kiyofumi Iwata, chief of staff for Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF), examines an M4 assault rifle during a joint demonstration of military operations on urban terrain with paratroopers from the 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division and Japanese soldiers with the 27th Infantry Regiment, 5th Brigade, Northern Army, JGSDF during Exercise North Wind. Paratroopers with the Spartan Brigade are in Japan to participate in Exercise North Wind 2015, a two-week bilateral field training and command-post exercise, to increase combat readiness and interoperability amongst U.S. Army personnel and the JGSDF to respond to a broad range of crisis contingencies in the Asian-Pacific region.

Alaska Training Event Unites Nations, Hones Best Practices
February 13, 2015 — Some eight months of planning culminated in the international Cold Regions Military Mountaineering Collaborative Event held at the Northern Warfare Training Center in Black Rapids, Alaska, where 12... MORE

In this photo file, Chief Warrant Officer Steve Merry (left) and Lt. Col. Francois Dufault from the Canadian army are gearing up with their MSR Snowshoes during the three-day Cold Regions Military Mountaineering Collaborative Event at Northern Warfare Training Center's Black Rapids Training Site, Alaska, Feb. 9-12, 2015. The purpose of this event is to strengthen cooperation, share ideas and improve capabilities with our international partners in cold-weather and mountainous regions. Military members from 12 nations are participating in this event, including Canada, Australia, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Germany, Japan, Mongolia, Nepal and United Kingdom, as well as various units and service components from across the United States.

U.S., Thai, Korean Marines Get Schooled in Jungle Survival
February 13, 2015 — U.S., Thai and Korean Marines conducted jungle survival training Feb. 12, 2015, for exercise Cobra Gold 2015 at Camp Lotawin, Kingdom of Thailand.Thai military instructors showed the class various... MORE

SATTAHIP, Thailand (Feb. 12, 2015) - Thai Military Instructors speak to U.S., Thai and Korean Marines during a jungle survival training course Feb. 12, 2015, at Camp Lotawin, Kingdom of Thailand. The course is designed to give the military members necessary skills to survive in the jungle and brings the three groups together to foster friendships.

Senate Confirms Carter as Defense Secretary
February 13, 2015 — The US Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly approved Ash Carter to become the country's 25th defense secretary.After a weeks-long delay while he recovered from back surgery, Carter's nomination sailed... MORE

Andersen Teams with Saipan Firefighters for F-16 Familiarization Training
February 13, 2015 — Members of Team Andersen recently flew to the nearby island of Saipan in theCommonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands Feb. 12, 2015, to familiarize andassist Saipan International Airport fire... MORE

Ambassador Kennedy and First Lady of Japan Visit Olympia
February 13, 2015 — The crew of the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Olympia (SSN 717) welcomed First Lady Akie Abe, the wife of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, during a tour of the submarine Feb. 12. The... MORE

Pacific Fleet Hosts Senior Leaders Course, Strengthens International Bonds
February 13, 2015 — Senior military leaders from 14 nations gathered at U.S. Pacific Fleet (PACFLT) headquarters here in Hawaii for the Naval War College Combined Force Maritime Component Commander (CFMCC) Flag Officer... MORE

PEARL HARBOR (Feb. 5, 2015) Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet, briefs flag officers during the Naval War College's Combined Force Maritime Component Commander Flag Officer Course. Participants from 15 nations around the Pacific region came to discuss regional maritime security issues and strengthen relationships.

25th Infantry Division Kicks off Cobra Gold 15
February 12, 2015 — U.S. Soldiers with the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, stood alongside Thai Soldiers from the 31-1st Infantry Regiment, King's Guard Rapid Deployment Force, during a Cobra... MORE

LOP BURI, Thailand (Feb. 10, 2015) - Major General Pongsawat Panchit, Commanding General of the 1st Infantry Division, King's Guard, welcomes the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, to Thailand during an opening ceremony for Cobra Gold 15 at Camp 31-1, near Lop Buri. During his speech, Pongsawat expressed his pleasure to be working with the U.S. Army during military exercise Cobra Gold 15.

Presidents Day: Honoring U.S. Presidents Washington and Lincoln
February 12, 2015 — U.S. Holidays Washington’s Birthday is a U.S. federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of February in honor of George Washington, the first president of the United States. Increasingly, the... MORE

Japan's First Lady Tours USS George Washington
February 12, 2015 — The USS George Washington played host Thursday to Japan’s first lady and U.S. Ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy, completing one of its highest-profile ship tours before the aircraft carrier leaves... MORE

USS Paul Hamilton to depart on Deployment
February 12, 2015 — The guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) is scheduled to depart Feb. 14 on an independent deployment to the Arabian Gulf and Western Pacific Ocean. While deployed, Paul Hamilton and its... MORE

Army Materiel Command Leadership Team Assesses Logistics Role in Pacific
February 11, 2015 — A leadership team from the U.S. Army Materiel Command, or AMC, recently assessed the organization's role in South Korea, a country where the United States has sustained a 60-plus year alliance touted... MORE

REDSTONE ARSENEL, Alaska. (Feb. 10, 2015) - In this photo file, Sgt. Stovall, with the 23rd Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and highly-yield Explosive Battalion, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, demonstrates equipment for Gen. Dennis L. Via, commander of the U.S. Army Materiel Command.