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U.S., 5 Partner Nations to Participate in Cope North 2016
January 8, 2016 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- The U.S. and five ally and partner nations in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region are scheduled to participate in exercise Cope North 2016 at Andersen Air Force... MORE

In this file photo, U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Royal Australian Air Force aircraft, fly in formation during a photo exercise at Cope North 15, Feb. 17, 2015, off the coast of Guam. Through training exercises such as Exercise Cope North 15, the U.S., Japan and Australia air forces develop combat capabilities, enhancing air superiority, electronic warfare, air interdiction, tactical airlift and aerial refueling.

Readout of U.S.-ROK-Japan Trilateral Video-Teleconference
January 8, 2016 — The Republic of Korea (ROK), the United States, and Japan held a senior-level video-teleconference on Jan. 7, 2016 to share information among the three countries regarding the recent North Korean... MORE

Military Policeman Rescue's Korean Citizen
January 8, 2016 — DAEGU, SOUTH KOREA -- If there is one thing the great city of Seoul envies of Gotham City, it would be a superhero saving its citizens. On an early December morning, Seoul didn't need Batman, Staff... MORE

USS Texas Visits Subic Bay during Indo-Asia-Pacific Deployment
January 7, 2016 — MANILA, Philippines — The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Texas (SSN 775) arrived in Subic Bay Jan. 5 for a visit as part of its Indo-Asia-Pacific deployment. With a crew of approximately... MORE

Command Sergeant McCoy Leaves Humphreys for Communications and Electronics Command
January 7, 2016 — CAMP HUMPHREYS, Korea -- When Command Sgt. Maj. Matthew D. McCoy arrived here 18 months ago he knew little about installation management because he'd spent much of his career in Airborne and Special... MORE

In this file photo, Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Matthew D. McCoy speaks with Republic of Korea Army officers during the Battle of Cheonan Commemoration Ceremony on July 9, 2015

Carter, South Korean Defense Minister Discuss North Korean Nuke Test
January 6, 2016 — WASHINGTON, January 6, 2016 — Defense Secretary Ash Carter and South Korean Defense Minister Han Min-koo spoke by phone today to discuss potential responses by the alliance to the apparent nuclear... MORE

USS Lassen Departs Yokosuka after 10 Years Forward Deployed
January 6, 2016 — YOKOSUKA, Japan -- The Arleigh-Burke class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82) leaves Yokosuka, Japan, after nearly 10 years in the Forward Deployed Naval Forces, Jan. 6. She will conduct... MORE

YOKOSUKA, Japan (Jan. 6, 2016)- The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen (DDG 82), center, departs Fleet Activities Yokosuka for the final time as part of the forward-deployed naval forces. Lassen returns to the U.S. later this year after 10 years of being forward-deployed to the Indo-Asia-Pacific with Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15. USS Barry (DDG 52) will replace Lassen, bringing additional Ballistic Missile Defense Capability to the Forward Deployed Naval Forces, in Spring of 2016.

Iwakuni Marines Maintain Munitions
January 6, 2016 — MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan -- Marines from Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 geared up for small arms weapons ranges July 21. It can take several days to properly prepare for range... MORE

USS Charlotte Visits Sasebo During Indo-Asia-Pacific Deployment
January 6, 2016 — SASEBO, Japan (NNS) -- The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Charlotte (SSN 766) arrived at Fleet Activities Sasebo, Jan. 5, for a port visit as part of its Indo-Asia-Pacific deployment... MORE

Japanese Ship JS Suzunami Provides Medical Assistance to Sailor
January 6, 2016 — The Japanese ship JS Suzunami, working for Combined Task Force (CTF) 151, recently undertook a dramatic medical emergency rescue at sea. A medical emergency distress call was received from the MV... MORE

Littoral Combat Ship USS Fort Worth Arrives in Phuket
January 5, 2016 — PHUKET, Thailand (NNS) -- The littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) arrived in Phuket, Thailand for the first time Dec. 30 for a scheduled port visit. The visit allows the independently... MORE

Soldiers Test Robotics on 'Battlefield'
January 5, 2016 — SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, HAWAII (Jan. 4, 2016) -- Picture a hot summer day in Afghanistan, and a company of 25th Infantry Division Soldiers preparing to move to a new area of operation. Instead of using... MORE

25th Infantry Division Soldiers and U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command representatives test the battlefield capabilities of a robot at a East Range Training facility in Hawaii.

Leaders Hold New Year's Bell-tolling Ceremony in South Korea
January 5, 2016 — DAEGU, SOUTH KOREA -- Community leaders, including the commander of the 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, or ESC, rang in the New Year in Gukchae-bosang Memorial Park here at midnight, Dec. 31... MORE

Community leaders, including the commander of the 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, rang in the New Year in Gukchae-bosang Memorial Park here at midnight Dec. 31.

31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Completes MEU Exercise
January 5, 2016 — CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan -- “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit,” said Aristotle, an ancient Greek philosopher credited with laying much of the... MORE

Regional Health Command-Pacific, 2015 in Review
January 4, 2016 — HONOLULU -- 2015 was a monumental year for the Regional Health Command-Pacific (RHC-P); a year filled with transformation, development, growth and recommitment to excellence. The RHC-P will continue... MORE

2015 was a monumental year for the Regional Health Command-Pacific (RHC-P); a year filled with transformation, development, growth and recommitment to excellence. The RHC-P will continue to be committed to excellence in the upcoming year.