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U.S., Indonesia Further Defense Cooperation, Sign Arrangement to Recover the Remains of American Personnel in Indonesia
June 17, 2015 — On Friday, June 12 in Jakarta, The United States and Indonesia furthered their deep defense cooperation with the signing of an arrangement allowing the U.S. Government to conduct joint research... MORE

Fort Worth Completes Preventive Maintenance Availability
June 16, 2015 — The littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) departed from Singapore June 15 to conduct routine operations at-sea following completion of a scheduled preventive maintenance availability (PMAV). The... MORE

U.S.-Republic of Korea Agreement for Peaceful Nuclear Cooperation
June 16, 2015 — New 123 Agreement Would Strengthen the U.S.-R.O.K. Bilateral Strategic Relationship and Enhance Cooperation for the Long Term The United States and the Republic of Korea have signed a successor... MORE

"6-25 War" Vet Talks Death, Tattoos and Rebirth of Korea
June 16, 2015 — Sixty five years ago, on June 25, 1950, North Korean forces attacked south across the 38th Parallel igniting the Korean War. The United States entered the war six days later and the U.S. and ROK... MORE

In this photo, Korean Augmentee to the U.S. Army Pfc. Ho Yeon Lee, community relations specialist assigned to the 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, speaks with O Jae Kwon at the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs -- Osan branch June 3, 2015 to discuss Kwon's military service during the Korean War. Kwon served in the Republic of Korea Army for four years.

U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue
June 16, 2015 — The U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced today that the seventh meeting of the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue (S&ED) will be held in Washington, D.C.,... MORE

Essex Amphibious Ready Group Transits the Strait of Malacca
June 16, 2015 — The Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) navigated through the Strait of Malacca June 14, while transiting toward the 5th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR) in support of maritime security operations... MORE

U.S., Republic of Korea Civil Engineers Strengthen Alliance during Pacific Unity
June 15, 2015 — Civil engineer Airmen from the Republic of Korea and U.S. air forces strengthened their joint partnership and sharpened their emergency response skills during Pacific Unity June 9 through 11... MORE

In this photo, civil engineer Airmen from U.S. and Republic of Korea assemble in formation before being dispatched to repair a runway for exercise Pacific Unity, June 11, 2015, Jungwon Air Base, Republic of Korea. PACUNITY had the goal of developing U.S. Air Force and ROK engineer interoperability for rapid responses to contingency and disaster response events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jake Barreiro/Released)

U.S. and Mongolia Sign Agreement to Make Funds Available for Rural Development
June 15, 2015 — On June 15, U.S. Ambassador Piper Campbell and Mongolian Minister of Finance J. Erdenebat took the necessary administrative steps to enable the establishment of a significant rural development... MORE

Republic of Korea Army Tours U.S. Aviation Maintenance Facility
June 15, 2015 — The Joint U.S. Military Affairs Group-Korea (JUSMAG-K) and Republic of Korea army (ROKA) toured the 2nd Combat Aviation Brigade aviation maintenance facilities, here, recently.Maj. Cesario Rendon,... MORE

Combat Mindset: 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit Marines Train for Success
June 15, 2015 — It’s a muggy humid morning and Marines with 4th Platoon, Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, stand on the flight deck in a stacked... MORE

In this photo, U.S. Marines with Kilo Company, Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, rehearse urban operation tactics aboard USS Rushmore (LSD 47) at sea in the Pacific Ocean, June 1, 2015. BLT 3/1 constantly trains for the unknown in order to respond to the needs of the MEU while deployed. These drills keep the Marines in a constant state of combat readiness while at sea. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Emmanuel Ramos/Released)

Nepal Final Report: Air Force Support for Operation Sahayogi Haat
June 15, 2015 — Since the May 26 deactivation of the Nepal earthquake response task force, Joint Task Force-505, the scope of the U.S. Air Force's contribution to Operation Sahayogi Haat reveal the magnitude of... MORE

Commander, Naval Installations Command Visit to NAF Atsugi Reveals Navy Shore Priorities
June 12, 2015 — Commander, Naval Installations Command (CNIC) Vice Adm. Dixon Smith toured Naval Air Facility Atsugi's 1,250 acres of land and infrastructure June 12, advancing CNIC's role as the global provider of... MORE

YOKOSUKA, Japan (June 11, 2015) Vice Adm. Dixon Smith, right, commander of Navy Installations Command, congratulates Yuuhei Hino, of the Commander, Navy Region Japan Fire Department, during an awards presentation at Commander Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY). CFAY provides support for ships and tenant commands in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.

USS Shiloh Sailors Explore Guam
June 12, 2015 — The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh (CG 67) arrived in Guam for a scheduled port visit, June 11."With all of the hard work and operational stresses this crew experienced in the... MORE

Military Working Dog Teams Enhance Readiness through Certification
June 12, 2015 — Standing outside Sergeant Smith Theater where a possible bomb may be hidden, Spc. Arianna Dotson, a patrol explosive detector dog handler with 520th Military Working Dog (MWD) Detachment, 728th... MORE

In this file photo, Taresha HillSgt. Veronica Pruhs and K-9, Jerry, a patrol drug detector dog team with 520th Military Working Dog (MWD) Detachment, 728th Military Police Battalion, 8th MP Brigade, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, search vehicles at the battalion's motor pool during the detachment's certification held May 4-9, here at SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii

Kadena's Okinawa Outreach Tackles Tough Volunteer Project
June 12, 2015 — Volunteers with Okinawa Outreach pride themselves on their hard work and on the fact that no challenge is too big.The volunteers definitely surprised the man who lined up a recent project for them... MORE

Carter, Chinese Official Discuss Military Relationship
June 12, 2015 — Defense Secretary Ash Carter met at the Pentagon today with Gen. Fan Changlong, vice chairman of China’s Central Military Commission, Defense Department officials reported. In a statement summarizing... MORE

USS Rushmore Aids 65 People at Sea Near Indonesia
June 11, 2015 — USS Rushmore (LSD 47) rendered assistance to 65 people on makeshift bamboo rafts in the waters between the Indonesian islands of Kalimantan and Sulawesi June 10. Shipboard lookouts spotted the... MORE

MAKASSAR STRAIT (June 10, 2015) - A Sailor takes a woman to medical staff aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore (LSD 47). Rushmore rescued 65 people from a sinking craft in the Pacific Ocean between the Indonesian islands of Kalimantan and Sulawesi. Once on board, the rescued individuals were provided food and medical attention by Marines and Sailors from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the Essex Amphibious Ready Group.

Pacific Partnership 2015 Brings Hope to Kiribati School
June 11, 2015 — Soldiers with Army Band Hawaii and Sailors from the U.S. Pacific Fleet Band, embarked aboard the Military Sealift Command joint high speed vessel USNS Millinocket (JHSV 3), performed at the School and... MORE

Army Vessel Departs on First Trans-Pacific Voyage in Support of Pathways
June 11, 2015 — Friends and families bid farewell to the crew of Logistic Support Vessel-2, the U.S. Army Vessel CW3 Harold A. Clinger, here June 6 as the Hawaii-based Army Watercraft System began its first... MORE

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (June 6, 2015) - Friends and families bid farewell to the crew of Logistic Support Vessel-2, the U.S. Army Vessel CW3 Harold A. Clinger, as the Hawaii-based Army Watercraft System began its first trans-Pacific voyage in support of Pacific Pathways 15.2. The vessel will be supporting Talisman Sabre 15 in Australia, Garuda Shield 15 in Indonesia and Keris Strike 15 in Malaysia.

Ambassador Kennedy Visits Misawa
June 11, 2015 — U.S. Ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy visited U.S. military and Japanese Air Self-Defense Force members at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 11.As part of her first visit to the Aomori Prefecture,... MORE

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan (June 11, 2105) - U.S. Air Force Col. Tim Sundvall, 35th Fighter Wing commander, and U.S. Ambassador to Japan, Caroline Kennedy, walk alongside Misawa Air Base leadership. This was Kennedy’s first visit to Misawa Air Base.