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Blue Chromite: Marines Assault Camp Schwab
November 5, 2014 — Three platoons of Marines with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, executed a ship-to-shore assault Nov. 1-2 during exercise Blue Chromite 15 at Oura Wan Beach.Blue Chromite demonstrates the Navy and... MORE

Kerry on U.S.-China Relations
November 4, 2014 — SECRETARY KERRY: Well, thank you very much, Dean Nasr. I’ve had the privilege of knowing Vali for a while. When I was in the Senate, he was a very valuable advisor, and I can remember coming down to... MORE

F-35C Completes First Arrested Landing Aboard Aircraft Carrier
November 4, 2014 — The Navy made aviation history Nov. 3 as an F-35C Lightning II carrier variant Joint Strike Fighter conducted its first arrested landing aboard an aircraft carrier off the coast of San Diego. Navy... MORE

US Army Soldiers Shoot for Japan Marksmanship Badge during Orient Shield 14
November 4, 2014 — U.S. Army Soldiers endeavor to qualify for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force’s Marksmanship badge, during Orient Shield 14 here, Nov. 1.It’s a rare occasion for a U.S. Army Soldier to have the... MORE

Peleliu Visits Singapore One Last Time
November 4, 2014 — The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) pulled into Changi Naval Base for a scheduled port call following completion of Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHIBLEX) 2015."Peleliu and my crew are... MORE

US and Japanese Aviation Refuelers Demonstrate Techniques during Orient Shield 14
November 4, 2014 — U.S. Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force aviation personnel exchanged helicopter refueling procedures during Orient Shield 14 here Oct. 28.“Having this type of training allows us to identify... MORE

U.S. and Japanese Aviators Work Well Together during Orient Shield 14
November 3, 2014 — U.S. Army Aviators are working and flying side-by-side with their Japanese counterparts throughout Orient Shield 14 here, Oct 27 - Nov. 7.The aviation Soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, 25th Combat... MORE

Pacific Fleet Commander Awarded the Korean Tong-il National Defense Medal
November 3, 2014 — Adm. Harry Harris Jr., the commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, was awarded the prestigious Korean Tong-il national defense medal Nov. 3 during a ceremony at the Republic of Korea Ministry of National... MORE

Guam Locked in Billion-dollar Waiting Game with Congress on Military Move
November 3, 2014 — Gov. Eddie Calvo takes issue when anyone describes his native island as “out of the way.”Although the American territory is distant from the rest of the United States – in both geography and general... MORE

Pacific Air Forces Prepares for Ebola Detection and Control
November 3, 2014 — Ebola. It's all over the news, litters our Facebook feeds and has become a common topic of conversation. Healthcare workers from a variety of organizations have mobilized to Africa to help fight the... MORE

2501st Digital Liaison Detachment Strengthens Partnership through Discussion
November 3, 2014 — Eighth Army's 2501st Digital Liaison Detachment (DLD) conducted a leader professional development lecture with the First Republic of Korea Army (FROKA) Commanding General and his staff at FROKA... MORE

Heart of Asia Foreign Ministerial
October 31, 2014 — Thank you Foreign Minister Wang, for such a warm welcome back to Beijing. I am honored to be here on behalf of President Obama. My friend, Secretary of State John Kerry, also asked me to share his... MORE

Hagel Underscores Importance of U.S.-Malaysia Relationship
October 31, 2014 — In a phone conversation with his Malaysian counterpart today, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel underscored the importance that he and the Defense Department place on the U.S. relationship with Malaysia... MORE

U.S. to Contribute $100,000 to Cyclone Hudhud Humanitarian Relief Efforts
October 31, 2014 — Chargé d’Affaires Ambassador Kathleen Stephens extended her deepest sympathies on behalf of the American people to the people of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha who have been affected by recent Cyclone... MORE

Guam Soldiers Reverse Rolls in Upcoming Exercise
October 31, 2014 — Commando Warrior Pacific Training Center, Guam-- Soldiers from 1-294th Infantry Regiment, Guam Army National Guard are known to have friendly, island style attitude. Come next year, these Soldiers... MORE

U.S. Army Garrison - Okinawa Conducts Anti-Terrorism Exercise
October 31, 2014 — U.S. Army Garrison - Okinawa conducted an anti-terrorism and emergency response exercise Oct. 16 -21, as various on-post agencies responded to several notional scenarios ranging from an active shooter... MORE

Nations Share Mine Countermeasures Expertise in Korea
October 30, 2014 — Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK) hosted military representatives from the Republic of Korea and members of the United Nations Command (UNC) member states for a series of talks on maritime... MORE

US Army Soldiers Display Chemical Protective Equipment during Orient Shield 14
October 30, 2014 — U.S. Army chemical specialists shared knowledge with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members from the 7th Chemical Unit in support of Orient Shield 14, here Oct. 28.Soldiers from the 110th Chemical... MORE

With Help from the U.S. Embassy, Philippine Church to be Given New Life
October 30, 2014 — Ambassador Philip S. Goldberg visited the centuries-old Church of the Immaculate Conception in Guiuan, Eastern Samar, which was destroyed during Typhoon Yolanda. Thanks to U.S. Embassy Manila, the... MORE

USS Sampson, HSM-35 to Depart on Western Pacific Deployment
October 30, 2014 — The guided-missile destroyer USS Sampson (DDG 102) is scheduled to depart Oct. 31 on an independent deployment to the Western Pacific.The ship and crew of more than 300 Sailors, assigned to Destroyer... MORE