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Japan and U.S. Navy Friendship Association Hosts Reception for Ronald Reagan
October 7, 2015 — The Japan and U.S. Navy Friendship Association (JANAFA) hosted a welcoming reception for the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and her crew, Oct. 5.Sailors, their counterparts... MORE

CNO Ready for First Overseas Travel
October 7, 2015 — Chief of Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson and Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Mike Stevens are scheduled to visit several overseas locations to meet with Sailors, Navy civilians, families... MORE

Special Advisor for Children's Issues Travels to Cambodia, Vietnam, and the Republic of Korea
October 7, 2015 — Special Advisor for Children’s Issues, Ambassador Susan Jacobs, will visit Cambodia, Vietnam, and the Republic of Korea from October 7-16.In Cambodia, Special Advisor Jacobs will meet with government... MORE

SEACAT 2015 Kicks Off in Singapore
October 7, 2015 — The 14th annual Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT) exercise commenced at the Republic of Singapore Navy's Multinational Operations and Exercises Centre (MOEC) Oct. 5. SEACAT focuses on... MORE

USS Benfold Departs for Forward Deployment to 7th Fleet
October 6, 2015 — The guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold (DDG 65) is scheduled to depart San Diego Oct. 2 for Yokosuka, Japan, where the ship will join U.S. 7th Fleet’s Forward Deployed Naval Forces. Benfold will... MORE

Andersen technicians combat power shortage, conserve energy
October 6, 2015 — In order to beat the island's heat, Guam residents rely on electric fans, refrigerators and air conditioners on a daily basis. All of these appliances require energy to ensure everyone's... MORE

Commanding general, 3rd Marine Division and commander, 1st Brigade, Australian Army recognize Marine Rotational Force - Darwin
October 6, 2015 — U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Marine Rotational Force – Darwin were recognized for completing this year’s deployment with accolades from U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Richard... MORE

Taking it to the dirt: 35th CES establishes CATM groundwork
October 6, 2015 — Although renowned for their snow-clearing triumphs in the winter, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron pavement and construction equipment flight have made their mark in the summer by completing the first... MORE

Eighth Army participates in 2015 ROK Ground Forces Festival
October 6, 2015 — Eighth Army Soldiers and equipment, and a lot of Republic of Korea service members and equipment, were on display at the 2015 Republic of Korea Ground Forces Festival at the ROK Military Headquarters... MORE

Philippine, U.S. Marines execute demolition training during PHIBLEX 15
October 5, 2015 — “Three, two, one,” said U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Corey Jeffers, counting down the seconds before detonating composition C4 plastic explosives, sending shards of metal in all directions. Once the debris... MORE

Charlie Rock says goodbye to Task Force Talon as Dogs of War assume Guam Security Force Mission
October 5, 2015 — "Permission to assume the Defense of Guam Mission," echoed through the Coral Reef Fitness Center on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam as Capt. Joshua Geis, commander, Company D, 2nd Battalion, 27th... MORE

Face of Defense: Soldier Puts the Count in Accountability
July 10, 2015 — It is 15:07. Army Spc. Donna C. Moya stands up."Sir, the number of personnel on the ground is 4,721. In the last 24 hours we received enemy contact at two locations within Task Force Bayonet... MORE

USS Bonhomme Richard and 31st MEU Rehearse Amphibious landing for Talisman Sabre 2015
July 10, 2015 — The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and the embarked Royal Australian Defense Force service members began the... MORE

Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific Sailors Rehearse Fleet Sustainment during Talisman Sabre 2015
July 10, 2015 — Sailors assigned to Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific (COMLOG WESTPAC) are supporting exercise Talisman Sabre 2015, July 4-19, by providing critical logistics and sustainment support to U.S... MORE

Sailors from USNS Mercy Visit Kokopp Secondary School during Pacific Partnership
July 10, 2015 — A group of Sailors attached to the hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) volunteered their time July 6 to help students and teachers refurbish the Kopopo Secondary School in Papua New Guinea during... MORE

U.S./ROK Troop Partnership Takes Flight Through Combined Air Defense
July 10, 2015 — Air defenders of Alpha Battery, 2nd Battalion, 1st Air Defense Artillery Regiment "Guardians" were provided a unique opportunity in Gunsan July 9.Five Soldiers and one Korean Augmentee to the U.S... MORE

U.S. Army Pacific announces force structure decisions
July 9, 2015 — Today, the Department of the Army announced force structure decisions affecting the U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC). The significant changes/proposal to USARPAC forces structure are:  Conversion... MORE

Okinawa preps for Typhoon Chan-Hom
July 9, 2015 — As of 2 p.m. local time here, The 18th Wing commander, Brig. Gen. Barry Cornish, has directed Tropical Cyclone Condition of Readiness 1.At 9 a.m., Typhoon Chan-Hom, with winds gusting to 110 knots... MORE

Airmen Share Forward Aerial Refueling Tactics with Aussies
July 9, 2015 — U.S. Air Force members demonstrated forward aerial refueling tactics with Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force personnel July 8 during Talisman Sabre 2015.The training demonstration helped... MORE

US, Australia Team up as a Combined Task Force during Talisman Sabre
July 9, 2015 — For two years service members from both the U.S. and Australian Navies have prepared for a complex amphibious assault scenario taking place on the shores of the Northern Territory of Australia during... MORE