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Maritime Raid Force Performs Urban Training
January 20, 2016 — GUAM -- The relative quiet of a small neighborhood in Guam at night in is broken by a loud explosion. The concussive bang is soon followed by the small pop of gunfire. It doesn’t take long for... MORE

Staff Sgt. Travis Caron sets up satellite communications during a raid Jan. 13, 2015, as part of Realistic Urban Training Exercise on Guam. RUTEX is a high-intensity close-quarter battle training exercise conducted in an actual urban environment to provide a high degree of realism to the training. The exercise is part of the Maritime Raid Force’s pre-deployment training before their upcoming deployment with the 31st MEU. Caron, from Sneads Ferry, North Carolina, is the Force Reconnaissance Platoon communications chief with MRF, 31st MEU.

Naval Academy Class of '78 Shines with Four 4-Stars
January 19, 2016 — ANNAPOLIS, Md. (NNS) -- U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) graduate Adm. Kurt Tidd assumed command of U.S. Southern Command Jan. 14, making him the 4th active duty member of the Class of 1978 to be a serving... MORE

Carter Hosts Australian Prime Minister For Defense Cooperation Talks
January 19, 2016 — WASHINGTON, January 18, 2016 — Defense Secretary Ash Carter joined Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull for a wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery today before welcoming the... MORE

In this photo, Secretary of Defense Ash Carter and Australia's Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull walk to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., as they participate in a wreath laying ceremony Jan. 18, 2016

USS Bonhomme Richard Kicks Off Patrol
January 19, 2016 — SASEBO, Japan - The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6), flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), departed Jan. 18 for a patrol of the 7th... MORE

SASEBO, Japan (Jan. 18, 2016) - Forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) departs Fleet Activities Sasebo for a patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Bonhomme Richard is the flagship of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group.

Korean Service Corps' Conduct Mobilization Exercise
January 19, 2016 — DAEGU, SOUTH KOREA (Jan. 19, 2016) -- U.S. Army Korean Service Corps, or KSC, Battalion, 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command conducted its annual three-day mobilization exercise, or MOBEX, at the... MORE

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Government of Bangladesh Develop Post-disaster Plan
January 19, 2016 — With a population of over 14 million, Dhaka, Bangladesh, is one of the most densely populated cities in the world. Each year, its population grows with increased urbanization and opportunity. Its... MORE

In this photo, USACE debris management subject matter experts work with the Government of Bangladesh to identify potential temporary debris disposal sites for the Dhaka City Debris Management Plan.

Coast Guard Rescues 3 Missing Divers Near Penguin Bank, Molokai
January 19, 2016 — HONOLULU — The Coast Guard rescued three missing divers near Penguin Bank, Molokai, Monday. "The Coast Guard advises all divers to have a dive buoy, signaling device, and reflective equipment,” said... MORE

Air Force, Navy Joint Operation Repairs $2.8 Million Aircraft Tail
January 19, 2016 — KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- U.S. Air Force 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airmen and U.S. Navy Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3 Seabees performed a complex rudder replacement on a KC-135... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airmen of the 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and a U.S. Navy Seabees of Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3 use a Link Belt 40-ton crane to fold down the tail fin of a KC-135 Stratotanker Jan. 14, 2016, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Airmen and Seabees coordinated a joint operation to replace a worn out rudder on the tail section of the aircraft.

Martin Luther King Day Message by Secretary of Defense Message
January 18, 2016 — Washington, D.C - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a man of deep and abiding faith, compassion, and dedication. He reminded us all that “human progress never rolls in on wheels of inevitability,” and... MORE

ADM Harris Credits Hawaii’s Role in Indo-Asia-Pacific Rebalance
January 16, 2016 — HONOLULU, Hawaii – Adm. Harry Harris, U.S. Pacific Command commander, spoke to government officials, private sector representatives and military leaders about Hawaii’s importance in the future of the... MORE

Adm. Harry Harris, U.S. Pacific Command commander, speaks to government officials, private sector representatives and military leaders about Hawaii’s importance in the future of the Indo-Asia-Pacific during the annual Military Affairs Council (MAC) Meeting and Partnership Conference Jan. 15, at Washington Place in Honolulu. During the meeting, Harris spoke about security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region and thanked the council for their continued support to PACOM. (Defense Media Activity photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jerome Johnson)

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Officer Candidates Learn from Marines
January 15, 2016 — CAMP KINSER, Okinawa -- Aspiring Japanese officers completed one of the most significant events in their training by visiting U.S. Marines and fulfilling a combine operation training requirement on... MORE

Cpl. Malynn Ochsner shows Japan Ground Self-Defense Force officer candidate Ayako Yukawa how to operate a MK19 machine gun, MOD 3 on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 15. Three hundred and sixty JGSDF officer candidates visited Combat Logistics Regiment 35 to complete joint and combined operation requirements. The cadets watched Marine Corps Martial Art Program demonstrations, learned the capabilities of various machine guns the Marine Corps uses, and observed a static display of motor transportation vehicles. Ochsner, from Pflugerville, Texas, is a distribution management specialist with 3rd Supply Battalion, CLR-35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Soldiers Prepare for a Deployment to Joint Readiness Training Center to Continue Mission Readiness
January 15, 2016 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- A lone group of artillerymen stand by a M119A2 howitzer waiting for a fire mission. The Soldiers, masters of their craft, have set up their station. They... MORE

Expanded 599th Trans Team Conducts Port ops for Pathways
January 15, 2016 — PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii -- The 599th Transportation Brigade, headquartered at Wheeler Army Airfield, loaded out elements of the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade and the U.S. Marine Corps III Marine... MORE

U.S. Army Pacific Commander Honors Army History throughout South Pacific Region in Goodwill Tour
January 14, 2016 — PORT MORESBY, Papua New Guinea – The Papua New Guinea Defense Force hosted Army Gen. Vincent K. Brooks Jan. 13. Brooks, commander of U.S. Army Pacific, made his first trip to PNG this week,... MORE

In this photo, Gen. Vincent K. Brooks, commander, U.S. Army Pacific, inspects Papua New Guinea Defense Forces soldiers at Goldie River Barracks, Papua New Guinea, during a visit promoting ground forces history in the Pacific Jan. 13, 2016.

Andersen SFS K-9 Unit and EOD Flight Join with Local First Responders in Bomb Threat Incident
January 14, 2016 — ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- When an incident occurs off-base, Andersen security forces and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight are sometimes called to assist local responders to mitigate... MORE

Staff Sgt. Mario Rey, 36th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, kneels with his partner Gezu Jan. 14, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Rey and Gezu were among the team members that recently responded to an incident that occurred off-base at a local high school, which involved authorities from the community as well as the K-9 unit and Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight from Andersen.

Family Readiness Leaders Prep for Korea Rotation
January 14, 2016 — FORT HOOD, Texas - Family readiness leaders and volunteers with 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division are ramping up to ensure Soldiers and families are prepared and supported during... MORE

Fort Worth Completes Preventive Maintenance Availability
January 14, 2016 — CHANGI NAVAL BASE, Singapore (NNS) -- The littoral combat ship USS Fort Worth (LCS 3) successfully completed a scheduled preventive maintenance availability (PMAV) at Changi Naval Base Jan. 11... MORE

USS Barry to Join Forward Deployed Naval Forces in Japan
January 13, 2016 — NORFOLK (NNS) -- Guided missile destroyer USS Barry (DDG 52) departed its Norfolk homeport of more than 20 years bound for Yokosuka, Japan, and the Forward Deployed Naval Forces (FDNF) of the U.S... MORE

Republic of Korea Air Force Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff visits Osan
January 13, 2016 — OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Gen. Lee, Sun-Jin, Chairman of the ROK Joint Chiefs of Staff and Joint Defense Headquarters chief director, visited Team Osan on Jan. 11, 2016. The visit came... MORE

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea (Jan. 11, 2016) - Lt. Col. Nicholas Evans, 36th Fighter Squadron commander, briefs Gen. Lee, Sun-Jin, Chairman of the Republic of Korea (ROK) Joint Chiefs of Staff and Joint Defense Headquarters chief director, during a recent visit. Lee visited Team Osan to discuss the US/ROK alliance after recent provocative action by North Korea. He toured various facilities across the base and spoke with leadership, reinforcing the bond between the ROK and U.S.

Remarks With Secretary of Defense Ash Carter with Filipino Secretary of Foreign Affairs Albert del Rosario and Secretary of Defense Voltaire Gazmin
January 13, 2016 — SECRETARY KERRY: Well, good morning, everybody, and welcome to the State Department. I’m very, very pleased to be here with my colleague, Ash Carter, and my friends, Secretary Albert del Rosario and... MORE

Secretary of State John Kerry and Secretary of Defense Ash Carter pose for a photo with Filipino Secretary of Foreign Affairs Albert del Rosario (left) and Secretary of of National Defense Voltaire Gazmin (second from right) at the State Department Jan. 12, 2016. The leaders met to discuss matters of mutual importance.