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Commander Offers Strategies for Deterring Aggression from China and Russia
August 11, 2021 — WASHINGTON -- The commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command described threats from Russia and China and ways to mitigate those threats.Air Force Gen. Glen D... MORE

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting with Japanese Secretary General of the National Security Secretariat Takeo Akiba
August 11, 2021 — WASHINGTON -- Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby provided the following readout:Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III met today with Japanese Secretary General of the National Security... MORE

U.S. Announces More than $50 Million in Humanitarian Assistance for the People of Burma and $5 Million in COVID-19 Assistance for Thailand
August 11, 2021 — U.S. Embassy in Burma -- Today, during an official visit to Thailand, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield announced that the United States is providing more than $50 million... MORE

1.5 Million Pfizer Vaccine Doses Arrive in Thailand

Coast Guard, Kauai County to Hold Search and Rescue Exercise off Kauai
August 11, 2021 — HONOLULU, Hawaii -- The Coast Guard and County of Kauai are scheduled to conduct a search and rescue exercise (SAREX) off the southern coast of the island, Thursday.A SAREX is an exercise designed to... MORE

Alaska Air National Guard Rescues Hiker Near Glacier Pass
August 11, 2021 — Alaska -- The Alaska State Trooper Search and Rescue coordinator contacted the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center Aug. 6 around 7:30 p.m. for assistance to rescue a hiker in distress near Glacier... MORE

Indo-Pacific Forces from 21 Partner Nations Kick Off SEACAT
August 10, 2021 — SINGAPORE -- Maritime forces from 21 Indo-Pacific partner nations including the U.S. Navy, U.S interagencies, and international organizations began the 20th iteration of Southeast Asia Cooperation and... MORE

Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group Joins Large-Scale Exercise 2021
August 10, 2021 — PACIFIC OCEAN -- Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) and ships assigned to the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group (VINCSG) arrived in the Hawaii Islands Operating Area as part of... MORE

U.S. Provides Additional $4 Million for Urgent COVID-19 Assistance in Cambodia
August 10, 2021 — DHAKA, U.S. Embassy in Bangladesh -- The United States, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), recently announced an additional $11.4 million in urgent COVID-19... MORE

Additional $11.4 Million for Urgent COVID-19 Assistance in Bangladesh

U.S. 3rd Fleet Deploys Forward in Support of LSE 2021
August 10, 2021 — PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii -- U.S. 3rd Fleet deployed its headquarters to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Aug. 3, establishing an expeditionary maritime operations center (EMOC) to serve as the fleet’s... MORE

Biden to Approve Austin's Request to Make COVID-19 Vaccine Mandatory for Service Members
August 10, 2021 — WASHINGTON -- By mid-September, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III will request a waiver from President Joe Biden to make the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory for service members, Pentagon Press... MORE

U.S. Provides Additional $4 Million for Urgent COVID-19 Assistance in Cambodia
August 10, 2021 — PHNOM PENH, U.S. Embassy in Cambodia – Today, the U.S. through the United States Agency for International Development—announced an additional $4 million in urgent COVID-19 assistance for Cambodia... MORE

Andersen AFB Provides COVID-19 Relief to Vietnam
August 9, 2021 — ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- The 36th Contracting Squadron at Andersen Air Force Base recently partnered with the government of Vietnam to help bring COVID-19 relief by purchasing and sending 77... MORE

Yokota Supports Joint Missions
August 9, 2021 — YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- More than 35 aircraft and approximately 800 Airmen from Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) and Air Combat Command deployed to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s area of responsibility... MORE

U.S.-Philippine Joint Training Enhances Philippine Maritime Law Enforcement Capabilities
August 9, 2021 — MANILA, U.S. Embassy in the Philippines -- U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) instructors have concluded four weeks of Advanced Boarding Officer Course training with Philippine maritime agencies, supporting... MORE

Alaska Army National Guard Completes Innovative Readiness Training for the Village of Telida
August 9, 2021 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- An Alaska Army National Guard CH-47F Chinook helicopter from the 211th General Support Aviation Battalion transported a skid-steer loader by way of... MORE

The 2022 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative Virtual Regional Workshop: Enhancing Human Capital in Health
August 9, 2021 — HANOI, U.S. Embassy Consulate in Vietnam -- The U.S. Embassy in Hanoi and the Institute of Population, Health and Development (PHAD) will collaborate to host the 2022 Young Southeast Asian Leaders... MORE

U.K. Carrier Strike Group Visits Guam, Highlights Global Partnerships
August 6, 2021 — ASAN, Guam -- The United Kingdom Carrier Strike Group (CSG), led by aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08), pulled into Apra Harbor in the midst of the CSG21 deployment to the Indo-Pacific region,... MORE

Palauan President, Austin Discuss Indo-Pacific Security
August 6, 2021 — WASHINGTON -- Palauan President Surangel Whipps Jr. met with Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the Pentagon to discuss ways to strengthen the ties between the two nations to provide for a... MORE

Palauan President, Austin Discuss Indo-Pacific Security Concerns

America Expeditionary Strike Group Participates in Combined and Joint Battle Problem
August 6, 2021 — CORAL SEA -- USS America Expeditionary Strike Group, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), will conduct operations alongside Royal Australian Navy’s HMAS Canberra (L 02) and HMAS... MORE

The United States and ASEAN: Strategic Partners for the Indo-Pacific
August 6, 2021 — U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Vietnam -- The United States is revitalizing our multilateral partnerships to advance our shared prosperity, security, and values in the Indo-Pacific.This week, I was... MORE