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USS Sampson Contributes to AirAsia Search Efforts
December 31, 2014 — USS Sampson (DDG 102) is supporting the ongoing Indonesian-led search and recovery operations for the downed AirAsia flight QZ8501 and assisted in locating the crash debris field yesterday.At the... MORE

JAVA SEA, AT SEA (Dec. 31, 2014) - An MH-60R Seahawk helicopter attached to USS Sampson approaches an Indonesian patrol vessel while searching for debris to support the Indonesian-led recovery operation for the downed AirAsia Flight 8501. (U.S. Navy photo)

Japanese Thank Soldiers for Tsunami, Earthquake Recovery Assistance
December 31, 2014 — March 11, 2011 is a date Command Sgt. Maj. Ron Joshua, and his wife, Maj. Rachel Joshua will never forget.They were in central Tokyo on their way to a Strong Bonds marriage retreat, sponsored by an... MORE

Soldiers "High Five," Give Back to Local Community
December 31, 2014 — When living in another country, understanding differences in culture can be one of the biggest concerns people have. Getting along harmoniously with local nationals might seem intimidating and the... MORE

DONGDUCHEON, South Korea (Dec. 23, 2014) - Lt. Col. Don Potoczny, the commander of 1st Battalion, 38th Field Artillery Regiment, 210th Field Artillery Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, receives an award from Mayor Oh Se-chang of Dongducheon, for his service in the local High-Five English program at Dongducheon Yangju Office of Education. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Song Gun-woo, 210 FA BDE PAO)

Signal Soldiers Conduct Joint Training with ROK Army
December 31, 2014 — Soldiers of the 304th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, 1st Signal Brigade and Republic of Korea Army Soldiers of the 51st Signal Communication Battalion gathered to participate in joint signal... MORE

U.S. Marines train with Japan Law Enforcement
December 30, 2014 — Police officers and security guards participated in anti-terrorism force protection training here Dec. 24.The police officers, with the Urasoe Police Department, and the Marines and Japanese security... MORE

USS Sampson to Assist in Air Asia Search
December 29, 2014 — YOKOSUKA, Japan – At the request of the Government of Indonesia and as directed by U.S. Pacific Command, U.S. Pacific Fleet has authorized U.S. 7th Fleet to position USS Sampson (DDG 102) in the... MORE

France to honor Maui WWII veterans
December 29, 2014 — WAILUKU, Hawaii — Eighteen Mauians, members of the famed 100th Infantry Battalion and 442nd Regimental Combat Team, are among 50 World War II veterans in Hawaii who have been approved for the Legion... MORE

Air Defense and Airspace Management Cell shelter training
December 29, 2014 — CAMP CASEY, South Korea — Soldiers assigned to the 210th Field Artillery “Thunder” Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, regularly train to fire long-range artillery at specified targets from long... MORE

Coast Guard Rescues 2 after Skiff Grounds in Alaska
December 29, 2014 — Two boaters who were thrown overboard when their skiff ran aground near Sitka in Southeast Alaska were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard Saturday night.A man and a woman were traveling in a 17-foot boat... MORE

USS Fort Worth Arrives in Singapore
December 28, 2014 — CHANGI NAVAL BASE, Singapore - USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) arrived in Singapore Dec. 29 as part of a 16-month rotational deployment to 7th Fleet in support of the Indo-Asia-Pacific rebalance. As part of an... MORE

Surgical disaster team trains for real-world contingencies
December 28, 2014 — OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Battlefield injuries can be unpredictable for service members. The 51st Medical Operations Squadron surgical disaster team has trained for real-world contingencies... MORE

U.S. Renews Commitment to Securing Water for World's Poor
December 24, 2014 — One of the lucky few bills that emerged from the tortuous U.S. legislative process of the 113th Congress is an extremely important law for the world’s poor.The Paul Simon Water for the World Act of... MORE

Taiwan Launches Its Largest-Ever Missile Ship
December 24, 2014 — Taiwan on Tuesday launched its largest ever missile ship Tuesday as the island strives to modernize its armed forces in response to a perceived threat from China.The 500-ton corvette named "Tuo... MORE

Stethem Enhances Anti-submarine Warfare Skills during SHAREM Exercise
December 24, 2014 — Sailors aboard the Arleigh-burke class guided-missile destroyer USSStethem (DDG 63) participated in the Ship Anti-submarine Warfare (ASW)Readiness and Evaluation Measurement (SHAREM) exercise, Dec... MORE

Marines Tackle Marine Combat Instructor of Water Survival Training
December 24, 2014 — Marines dived in to the face the challenges of Marine Combat Instructor of Water Survival course, which concluded Dec. 19, 2014 at Marine Corps Base Hawaii’s pool.Those who passed the 15-day course... MORE

In this photo, Marines training in the Marine Combat Instructor of Water Survival course drill rescues with their classmates at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii pool.

USS Halsey Visits Thailand During Deployment
December 23, 2014 — The crew of the guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) arrived in Laem Chabang, Thailand, Dec. 22, to enjoy a port visit during the holiday season."This visit gives Halsey Sailors the... MORE

Defense Department Leaders Release Holiday Messages
December 23, 2014 — Defense Department leaders and their spouses have released a series of holiday videos to thank troops and their families for their sacrifices.“This month, as you gather with family and friends,... MORE

U.S. Air Force Brings Holiday Cheer to Islanders
December 23, 2014 — More than 2,000 kilometers from the nearest urban civilization, a man stands on a beach wearing only his lavalava. He lifts the bright orange flag with yellow brim and stakes it in the ground,... MORE

In this photo, Children look through items received during Operation Christmas Drop at Ulithi Atoll, Micronesia.

Experiencing a Ride on the Marine Corps Osprey Firsthand
December 23, 2014 — "I would like to describe the experience we had recently with flying in the MV-22B Osprey from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma to northern Okinawa over water and around Ie Shima island before... MORE

RED HORSE joins Navy, local Guam Engineers for Concrete Course
December 23, 2014 — Several Airmen from the 554th RED HORSE Squadron and Guam Air National Guard's, 254th RED HORSE Squadron teamed up with U.S. Navy Sailors from Naval Base Guam to participate in the island's first... MORE