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Surface Deployment and Distribution Command Continues Strategic Role Supporting Pacific Pathways
October 7, 2014 — Pacific Pathways, an operation that groups multiple exercises and keeps assets in the area of operations longer without fixed bases, is a U.S. Army Pacific enterprise to affect the Army's rebalances... MORE

Eighth Army Participates in Republic of Korea Ground Forces Festival
October 7, 2014 — Eighth Army Soldiers and equipment were on display at the Republic of Korea Ground Forces Festival 2014 held at the RoK Military Headquarters Oct. 1-5.It's one of the largest military festivals in the... MORE

GYRYONG, Republic of Korea (Oct. 3, 2014) - The III Marine Expeditionary Force Band performs during a parade at the 2014 RoK Ground Forces Festival. Eighth Army sent 30 Soldiers and several pieces of equipment to include a Patriot Missile System, AH-64 Apache attack helicopter and an NBC equipped Stryker armored fighting vehicle. The five day festival held annually near the Republic of Korea Military Headquarters near Daejon attracted over 1 million visitors this year.

Assistant Secretary Russel's Remarks at Republic of Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs
October 7, 2014 — ASSISTANT SECRETARY RUSSEL: Hello everyone. As I said earlier, I’m very pleased to be here in Seoul with my good friend and my new colleague as the Assistant Secretary of Defense Dave Shear. Assistant... MORE

Building Relationships in Remote Alaska
October 7, 2014 — Traveling to locations only accessible by plane or boat, Alaskan Command leadership was able to gain insight on the life and challenges of Alaska Native Tribes as well as build relationships during a... MORE

Philippine and U.S. Marines Complete a Mechanized Assault at PHIBLEX 15
October 6, 2014 — Philippine and U.S. Marines conducted an amphibious mechanized assault as part of Amphibious Landing Exercise 15 here, Oct. 5.A section of U.S. Marine Amphibious Assault Vehicles departed from the USS... MORE

GW Participates in Naval Hospital Guam Blood Drive
October 6, 2014 — The Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) held the 2014 Naval Hospital Guam (NHG) Blood Donor Drive aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) during the ship's goodwill... MORE

FASTPAC, 31st MEU Reinforce Embassy during PHIBLEX 15
October 6, 2014 — There are many challenges when operating in the Asia-Pacific region. Whether it is the destructive powers of nature or the effects of human conflict, thankfully there are forces in the region equipped... MORE

Strengthening Economic Ties between Southeast Asia, U.S.
October 6, 2014 — On October 2, Secretary of State John Kerry delivered remarks at the U.S.-ASEAN Business Council 30th Anniversary reception. The U.S.-ASEAN Business Council helps represent major segments of the U.S... MORE

Another Shot at Interoperability Equals Readiness
October 6, 2014 — U.S. Soldiers are required to retrain and qualify on their assigned weapon every year. This ensures that the perishable skill of marksmanship is never lost and troops are always trained and ready to... MORE

George Washington Sailors Strengthen Partnerships at Guam Memorial Hospital
October 6, 2014 — Sailors from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) volunteered for a community relations (COMREL) project at Guam Memorial Hospital during the ship's goodwill port visit,... MORE

Assistant Secretary of State Russel's Travel to Seoul, Tokyo, and Naypyidaw October 4-11
October 6, 2014 — Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Russel will travel to Seoul, Tokyo, and Naypyidaw October 4 - 11 to hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts and, in... MORE

USS George Washington Sailors Spend Time with GW High School Students
October 3, 2014 — Sailors from aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) spent time with students at George Washington High School in Mangilao, Guam. The Sailors played a variety of sports with the students as... MORE

Remarks with Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh before Their Meeting
October 3, 2014 — SECRETARY KERRY: Thank you. Well, good morning, everybody. It’s my distinct pleasure to welcome the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh, who I have known for many, many years. I... MORE

60+ Combined Forces and Nepalese Army Conduct Humanitarian Assistance
October 3, 2014 — More than 60 combined U.S., Australian, Bangladesh and Mongolian forces, led by Pacific Air Forces, worked with the Nepalese Army and NGOs to conduct humanitarian assistance and disaster relief... MORE

31st MEU Embassy Reinforcement at PHIBLEX 15
October 3, 2014 — There are many challenges when operating in the Asia-Pacific region. Whether it is the destructive powers of nature or the effects of human conflict, thankfully there are forces in the region... MORE

Biden Outlines U.S. Foreign Policy for Rapidly Changing World
October 3, 2014 — “The world has changed,” Vice President Biden said October 2 at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government in Boston. “The sheer rapidity and magnitude, the interconnectedness of the major... MORE

Australia May Acquire Up To 4 More C-17s
October 3, 2014 — Australian Defence Minister Sen. David Johnston announced Friday that up to four more Boeing C-17A Globemaster III strategic airlifters could be acquired for the Royal Australian Air Force.Johnston... MORE

Marines Remember Battle of Peleliu during 70th Anniversary
October 3, 2014 — Marines with Combat Logistics Detachment 379 participated in the 70th anniversary of the Battle of Peleliu Sept. 15 during a ceremony at the Peleliu Elementary School in the Republic of Palau.The... MORE

Oregon-Vietnam Engineering Partnership Enhances Skills
October 2, 2014 — Ten domestic emergency and response experts from the Oregon National Guard’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives Enhanced Response Force Package participated in a series of... MORE

George Washington Arrives in Guam for Goodwill Port Visit
October 2, 2014 — The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) arrived in Guam for a goodwill port visit, Oct. 2.This marks George Washington's third visit to Guam since relieving the now... MORE

APRA HARBOR, Guam (Oct. 2, 2014) - The aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) arrives in Guam for a port visit, which comes after recently taking part in Valiant Shield, a joint U.S. exercise that brought together more than 18,000 service members, 200 aircraft and 19 surface vessels for integrated training in and around Guam. George Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific. 141002-N-XK455-014