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Joint Statement from the Second Japan-U.S. Development Dialogue
February 11, 2015 — Today, the second Japan-U.S. Development Dialogue (senior level) was held in Tokyo, Japan. Ambassador Takeshi Osuga, Deputy Director General of the International Cooperation Bureau, the Ministry of... MORE

Survival, Spiders and Cobras in Thailand
February 11, 2015 — My journey begins on a small island named Okinawa, south of mainland Japan. I’ve been stationed there as a Marine for close to nine months now and, finally, got the chance to deploy.I received orders... MORE

BAN CHAN KREM, Thailand (Feb. 8, 2015) - Lance Cpl. James Hutsell, from Fayetteville, N.C., drinks coconut water during exercise Cobra Gold 2015. The Royal Thai Marines shared several of their native fruits found in the jungle with U.S. Marines. Hutsell is a radio operator with 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment under the unit deployment program.

Korean War Heroics Commemorated during Annual Ceremony
February 11, 2015 — Hundreds of Korean War veterans, U.S. Forces Korea servicemembers, and supporters of the Alliance between the Republic of Korea and the U.S., paid homage Feb. 6 at Osan Air Base to the Soldiers of... MORE

OSAN AIR BASE, South Korea (Feb. 06, 2015) - Eighth Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Bernard Champoux and 3rd Battlefield Coordination Detachment Commander Col. Joseph Gleichenhaus pay tribute to the heroics of "Easy" Company, 27th Inf. Reg. during an annual ceremony to commemorate the events during Korean War battle for Hill 180. During the famous battle Easy Company stormed Hill 180 with bayonets attached to their rifles and took the hill from Chinese forces firmly entrenched at the top.

Maritime Prepositioning Force Responds to Cobra Gold 15
February 11, 2015 — The maritime prepositioning ship, U.S. Naval Ship Pililaau, sails across the pacific ocean February 6 with equipment and supplies for exercise Cobra Gold 2015 in Thailand.The Pililaau is one of many... MORE

Signal Brigade Conducts Combined Decontamination Exercise with South Korean Army
February 11, 2015 — Soldiers of 293rd Signal Company conducted a decontamination exercise, combined with the 50th Infantry Division of Republic of Korea, or R.O.K., army, Feb. 5.Soldiers, leaders, and South Korean... MORE

DAEGU, South Korea (Feb. 10, 2015) - Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives team members from the 50th Infantry Division, Republic of Korea Army, demonstrate proper decontamination clearing procedures for Soldiers, of the 293rd Signal Company, 36th Signal Battalion, 1st Signal Brigade, during a combined decontamination exercise at Base 50, Daegu.

U.S. Mission and Nepal Armed Police Force Complete Well Project
February 10, 2015 — The U.S. Mission to Nepal, in partnership with the Nepal Armed Police Force,has constructed seven deep tube wells in the Kathmandu Valley to provide anemergency water supply in the event of a... MORE

USS Fort Worth Arrives at Navy Region Singapore for Crew Swap
February 10, 2015 — The littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) arrived at Navy Region Singapore Feb. 10 to conduct a crew swap over the next week. Crew 104 will turn over with Crew 103 after operating Fort Worth... MORE

Rappel, Climb, Patrol, Repeat: ROK, U.S. Marines Train for Mountain Warfare
February 10, 2015 — Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines train for mountain warfare during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-17 Feb. 8 at the Minam-ri Mountain Warfare Training Facility, Pohang Republic of Korea.U.S... MORE

POHANG, South Korea (Feb. 8, 2015) - U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Matthew T. Joeckel, a Houston, Texas, native, prepares to rappel down the tower during Korean Marine Exchange Program (KMEP) 15-17 at the Minam-ri Mountain Warfare Training Facility, Pohang. Training alongside the Republic of Korea (ROK) Marines gave the U.S. Marines the unique opportunity to revisit a familiar skill with a foreign force. The overarching goal of KMEP is to enhance and improve the interoperability of ROK and U.S. Marine Corps forces. Joeckel is a rifleman with Company K, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program.

Cleaning Hazardous Waste Under Arctic Conditions
February 10, 2015 — Hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst, members of the 611th CivilEngineer Squadron, along with five other state and federal agencies, practicedtechniques to deal with an oil or hazardous... MORE

ROK, U.S. Marines Exchange Combat Maneuver Tactics
February 10, 2015 — Republic of Korea and U.S. Marines exchanged combat maneuvers and tactics during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-4 at the Pyeongchang Winter Training Facility, Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea.KMEP is... MORE

PYEONGCHANG, Republic of Korea (Feb. 4, 2015) - Republic of Korea (ROK) Marines demonstrate their combat tactics for U.S. Marines during Korean Marine Exchange Program 15-4 at the Pyeongchang Winter Training Facility. Sharing cultures is a significant factor in gaining a better understanding of the combat tactics of the two forces despite the language barrier, according to ROK Marine Capt. Moon Jung Hwan. KMEP is a regularly scheduled, bilateral, small-unit training exercise, which enhances the combat readiness and interoperability of ROK and U.S. Marine Corps’ forces. The ROK Marines are with 1st Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st ROK Marine Division. The U.S. Marines are with Company L, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, currently assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force under the unit deployment program.

USS Green Bay Enters U.S. 7th Fleet Area of Operations
February 10, 2015 — USS Green Bay (LPD 20) arrived in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations Feb. 10, bringing the Navy’s latest technology to its largest numbered Fleet.Green Bay, the forward deployed San Antonio-class... MORE

3rd Brigade Combat Team Gunnery Ensures Readiness, Builds Cohesion
February 9, 2015 — A cold wind swept across the land in the early morning as a Bradley made its way into position. Inside the 27 tons of steel, a crew scanned for targets in the area while another Bradley moved up... MORE

RODRIGUEZ LIVE FIRE COMPLEX, South Korea (Feb. 5, 2015) - A Bradley Fighting Vehicle, from B Company, 3rd Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, fires its main gun at targets at Rodriguez Live Fire Complex. Bradley and M1A2 Abrams tank crews from 3-8 Cav. conducted gunnery skills training to ensure unit readiness before rotating out this summer.

Fleet Logistics Center Yokosuka Marines Optimize Integrated Logistics Support
February 9, 2015 — Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Yokosuka Marines provided the critical link between forward deployed Marines and their required supplies Feb. 9 in Yokosuka.Seven... MORE

US Ambassador Mark Gilbert Welcomed to New Zealand
February 9, 2015 — US Ambassador Mark Gilbert welcomed to New Zealand - 9th February2015US Ambassador to New Zealand Mark Gilbert today presented hiscredentials to Governor-General Jerry Mateparae at a ceremony at... MORE

Soldiers Learn Jiu-Jitsu, Enhance Combat Skills
February 9, 2015 — The route to the gym is far from easy. The Soldiers stand waiting for the bus that will take them to two different military camps before getting off at their stop. Then they have to walk off post into... MORE

In this photo file, Pfc. Kaleb Whitten (right), an intelligence analyst with 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, and Onalaska, Texas native, tries to keep Ji Hoon Lee in his guard while practicing jiu jitsu at the Hoon Machado gym in Taegu, Korea, Jan. 29.

Amphibious Roots: CLB-31 Executes a Live-fire Exercise Aboard Ship
February 9, 2015 — For Cpl. Derrick Gary, a massive, rocking amphibious assault ship in the middle of the ocean with a cool breeze blowing onto to its flight deck is not the normal setting for a shooting... MORE

Yokota Airmen Learn Valuable Lessons in Tinian
February 9, 2015 — A team of Airmen from Yokota Air Base, Japan, traveled to Tinian, MarianaIslands Jan. 28-31, to prepare the Baker landing zone for Cope North 2015, ahumanitarian assistance and disaster relief... MORE

In this photo file, Capt. Mark Nexon, Cope North mission commander, speaks with local officials at Tinian International Airport Jan. 29, 2015. Several local and federal agencies have worked together in preparations for Cope North 2015.

South Korea: Remarks at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
February 9, 2015 — DEPUTY SECRETARY: Good morning. I just had a very, very good meeting with the Vice Foreign Minister. Let me say that this is my first trip as Deputy Secretary of State and it is no coincidence that... MORE

US 7th Fleet Seabees Assist Timor-Leste Ministry of Education
February 6, 2015 — Seabees from U.S. 7th Fleet's Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 4 worked closely with the U.S. Embassy, the Timor-Leste Ministry of Education, the Fantil-Foras de Defesa de Timor-Leste... MORE

Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25 Assists in Rescue of Stranded Boaters Near Guam
February 6, 2015 — Sailors from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Guam and rescue crews from Rota, Northern Mariana Islands, 40 nautical miles north-northeast of the U.S. territory of... MORE

ROTA, Northern Mariana Islands (Feb. 5, 2015)- Sailors from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Guam and rescue crews from Rota, 40 nautical miles north-northeast of the U.S. territory of Guam, recovered three stranded boaters a mile offshore near the village of Songsong.