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Report of the U.S.-China Climate Change Working Group to the 6th Round of the Strategic and Economic Dialogue
July 16, 2014 — 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... MORE

Patrol Squadron 5 Deploys to 7th Fleet
July 16, 2014 — 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... MORE

USAID LEAF Program Launches Ridges-to-Reef Training in Madang
July 16, 2014 — 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... MORE

19th ESC Soldiers Test New Tent, Prep for Ulchi-Freedom Guardian
July 16, 2014 — 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... MORE

U.S., ROK Exercises Demonstrate Commitment, Resolve
July 16, 2014 — U.S. military forces, to include ships and aircraft from the George Washington Carrier Strike Group, are conducting a series of bilateral exercises with the Republic of Korea armed forces July 16-19... MORE

Exercise Tiger Balm 2014 Kicks off in Hawaii
July 16, 2014 — 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... MORE

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii (July 14, 2014) - Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment "Cacti," 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, and a Singaporian rifle company, stand in formation during the opening ceremony, at Weyand Field, marking the official start of Tiger Balm 2014.

Pacific Partnership Completes Philippines Mission
July 15, 2014 — 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... MORE

RIMPAC 2014 Participants Conduct Sinking Exercise
July 15, 2014 — Live fire from ships, submarines and aircraft participating in the Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) 2014 sank the decommissioned USS Tuscaloosa (LST 1187) at about 12:15 p.m., July 14, in waters... MORE

Navy, Air Force Officials Approve Return to Flight for F-35
July 15, 2014 — 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... MORE

Energy Chief Discusses Clean Energy, Nuclear Security in China
July 15, 2014 — 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... MORE

GW Sailors Sing to Foster Good Relations With Republic of Korea
July 14, 2014 — 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... MORE

Republic of Korea Flight Nurses Tour 51st MDG
July 14, 2014 — Nine students from the Republic of Korea Aeromedical Center Primary Flight Nurse Course visited the 51st Medical Group, July 11. Led by the center's chief nurse, ROK air force Lt. Col. Ji-Aha Jeong,... MORE

Students from the Republic of Korea Aeromedical Center Primary Flight Nurse Course listen to a briefing about the 51st Medical Group’s decontamination procedures during a tour of the facility at Osan Air Base, ROK, July 11, 2014. Nine flight nurses from different branches of the ROK military participated in the tour, along with the center’s chief nurse, ROK air force Lt. Col. Ji-Aha Jeong.

The Marine Corps Warfighting Lab Showcases the UHAC During RIMPAC 2014
July 14, 2014 — The Marine Corps Warfighting Lab sponsored an Advanced Warfighting Experiment, featuring a half-scale Ultra Heavy-lift Amphibious Connector (UHAC) prototype at the Marine Corps Training Area Bellows,... MORE

Pacific Partnership Participates in Tacloban Hospital Anniversary Celebration
July 14, 2014 — Members from Pacific Partnership 2014 participated in the 98th anniversary celebration of the Eastern Visayas Regional Medical Center (EVRMC) in Tacloban, July 12.“Every year on July 19 we have a nine... MORE

Marines Return from Exercise Red Flag Alaska
July 14, 2014 — More than 70 Marines with Marine Air Control Squadron 2 and Marine Wing Communications Squadron 28 returned to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., July 1, after a month-long exercise in... MORE

George Washington Carrier Strike Group Arrives in Busan to Promote Friendship, Goodwill
July 11, 2014 — The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWCSG) arrived in Busan, Republic of Korea (ROK) for a scheduled port visit, July 11.GWCSG's visit to Busan serves to increase goodwill and partnership... MORE

BUSAN, Republic of Korea (July 11, 2014) - Republic of Korea Navy sailors wave South Korean and American flags as the aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) arrives in Busan for a port visit. George Washington is forward deployed to Yokosuka, Japan, in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting regional security and stability in the Indo-Asia Pacific.

U.S. Increases Interoperability with Japan in First GUAMEX
July 11, 2014 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney (DDG 91) completed the first Guam Exercise (GUAMEX) alongside the Japan Maritime Defense Force (JMSDF), July 9. Pinckney operated off the... MORE

John S. McCain Ports in Pyeongtaek
July 11, 2014 — The Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) arrived in Pyeongtaek, July 12 for a port visit. Pyeongtaek is a common destination for U.S. Navy ships assigned to the... MORE

Service Members Promoted at Leyte Gulf Historical Landmark
July 11, 2014 — Five Sailors and one Airman were frocked at the MacArthur Landing Memorial Park in Tacloban, July 10."This is a major step in leadership," said Capt. Brian Shipman, commander of Pacific Partnership... MORE

Gunsan City, Republic of Korea, Hosts Friendly Baseball Game
July 11, 2014 — Fourteen Airmen from the Wolf Pack participated in a game of America's pastime, baseball, against Gunsan City's own baseball league at the Kunsan Sang High School in Munhwadong, Gunsan City, June 21... MORE