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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

Constant Vigilance Readies Kinser, Community for Disaster Respons
October 30, 2014 — Earthquakes are a common occurrence for those living in Japan. While most earthquakes are nothing more than a brief shake, some are more damaging, as seen in the Great East Japan Earthquake and... MORE

Navy, Marine Corps Engage in Exercise Pacific Horizon 2015
October 29, 2014 — Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 3 and the 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) participated in Navy-Marine Corps joint exercise Pacific Horizon 2015 from Oct. 20-28.PH15 is a scenario driven,... MORE

Orient Shield 14 begins with a Bang
October 29, 2014 — The first day of Orient Shield 14 field training brought U.S. Army Soldiers and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members together to observe each others mortar systems in action here, Oct. 28.Orient... MORE

USS Mustin Arrives in Cambodia to Begin CARAT '14
October 29, 2014 — The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) arrived in Cambodia to begin the fifth annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Cambodia exercise Oct. 25.CARAT... MORE

Osprey Showcased in Mainland Japan
October 29, 2014 — Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 showcased the MV-22 Osprey’s capabilities on Oct. 25 – 26, 2014 at Fleet Activities Yokosuka and Hyakuri Air Base, Japan.The Japan Self Defense Force... MORE

Shipping US Army Equipment for Orient Shield 14, a Huge Undertaking
October 29, 2014 — Moving nearly 21 billion pounds of military equipment over 11,000 nautical miles is a daunting task, but Orient Shield 14 transportation mobility warrant officers make it look seamless.The equipment... MORE

George Washington Strike Group Arrives in Guam
October 28, 2014 — The George Washington Carrier Strike Group (GWCSG) arrived in Apra Harbor, Guam, for a goodwill port visit Oct. 28.Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), Ticonderoga-class... MORE

Secretary of the Navy Completes Partnership-Building Visit to Indonesia
October 28, 2014 — Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Ray Mabus completed a visit to the Indonesian province of North Sumatra Oct. 25 in conjunction with a port visit by Oliver Hazard Perry-class frigate, USS Rodney M... MORE

Korean American Friendship Festival Strengthens Bonds
October 28, 2014 — Koreans and Americans share their cultures with one another to strengthen the ever-increasing bond as neighbors during the 11th Korean American Friendship Cultural Festival in the Songtan... MORE

U.S.-Bangladesh Partnership Dialogue
October 28, 2014 — Under Secretary for Political Affairs Wendy R. Sherman and Bangladesh Foreign Secretary Mr. Md. Shahidul Haque will co-chair the third U.S.-Bangladesh Partnership Dialogue in Washington, DC on October... MORE

US and Japanese Forces Share Marksmanship Skills during Orient Shield 14
October 28, 2014 — Sharing combat skills helped to close the gap between U.S. Army Soldiers and members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force during a close quarters marksmanship exercise, here Oct. 24.Members of the... MORE