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Medical Technicians Act as Enlisted Physician Extenders
October 4, 2017 — MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Every component of Misawa needs to stay fit to fight and ready to immediately execute orders, sorties and missions across the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.Independent duty... MORE

U.S., Sri Lanka Partner for First-Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Exercise
October 3, 2017 — TRINCOMALEE, Sri Lanka -- U.S. and Sri Lankan maritime forces will work together for the first–ever Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise with the arrival of U.S. Navy elements in... MORE

U.S., Sri Lanka partner for first-ever CARAT exercise

U.S. Marines and Armed Forces Philippines Launch Inaugural KAMANDAG
October 3, 2017 — MANILA, Philippines -- U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 3d Marine Expeditionary Brigade, together with their Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) counterparts, launch the inaugural exercise KAMANDAG... MORE

Operation Deep Freeze: Vital mission in Antarctica Continues
October 3, 2017 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Operation Deep Freeze, the Department of Defense’s logistical support to the National Science Foundation’s U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP), kicked off with the... MORE

Army Surgeon General and Command Sergeant Major Tour Korea
October 3, 2017 — U.S. ARMY GARRISON HUMPHREYS - PYEOUNGTAEK, Republic of Korea -- The Army Surgeon General, Lt. Gen. Nadja West, visited the Republic of South Korea September 20-22, 2017. Command Sgt. Maj. Gerald C... MORE

Ghost Brigade Learns from Global Partners at Home
October 3, 2017 — JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. -- During the month of September, two battalions from the 1-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team trained with the Indian and Japanese armed forces to enhance interoperability... MORE

Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. Pacific Command Reinforce ‘Historic Alliance’
October 2, 2017 — CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii — Gen. Eduardo Año, Chief of Staff for the Armed Forces of the Philippines, met with Adm. Harry Harris, commander of U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM), for the Mutual Defense Board... MORE

CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii (Sept. 28, 2018)—Adm. Harry Harris, Commander of U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM), and Gen. Eduardo Año, Chief of Staff for the Armed Forces of the Philippines, review paperwork for the Mutual Defense Board (MDB) and Security Engagement Board (SEB). During Año’s two-day visit to PACOM, he and Harris discussed changes to the MDB and SEB. The MDB provides direct liaison and consultation on military matters of mutual concern to develop and improve both countries’ common defense. The SEB provides the framework and mechanism for continuing liaison and consultation on non-traditional threats to security such as terrorism, transnational crimes, maritime security, and natural and man-made disasters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James Mullen/Released)

Ronald Reagan Arrives in Hong Kong
October 2, 2017 — HONG KONG -- The Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) and the guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90) anchored in Hong Kong Harbor Oct. 2.Ronald Reagan is the flag ship for... MORE

Exercise KAMANDAG begins in the Philippines
October 2, 2017 — MANILA, PHILLIPINES -- In collaboration with the Armed Forces of the Philippines, 3D Marine Expeditionary Brigade will participate in the inaugural Exercise KAMANDAG from Oct. 2-11, 2017, at multiple... MORE

VMFA-251 Pilots Maintain Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Equipment Skills during Training Drills
October 2, 2017 — MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan -- Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 251, also known as the “Thunderbolts”, stationed at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, South Carolina, continue to... MORE

VMFA-251 pilots maintain CBRN equipment skills during training drills

USS Ashland Arrives in Yokosuka for Training-Focused Stop in Indo-Asia-Pacific Deployment
October 2, 2017 — YOKOSUKA, Japan -- The amphibious dock landing ship, USS Ashland (LSD 48), pulled into Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Oct. 2, for a training availability and to complete shipboard assessments and... MORE

Air Force Global Strike Command Commander, Wolf 42 Returns to the Pack
October 2, 2017 — KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- During a three-day visit to Kunsan, Air Force Global Strike Command Commander Gen. Robin Rand and 8th Air Force Commander Maj. Gen. Thomas Bussiere saw first-hand... MORE

AFGSC Commander, Wolf 42 returns to the Pack

Remarks with Chinese President Xi Jinping before Their Meeting
October 2, 2017 — BEIJING, China -- President XI: (Via interpreter) Secretary Tillerson, it is indeed a great pleasure for me to meet with you here. I understand that you have traveled a long way to arrive in Beijing... MORE

P-8 Poseidon Aircraft from Patrol Squadron 4 Arrive in Hawaii for Rotational Deployment
September 29, 2017 — PEARL HARBOR -- Two P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft assigned to the Skinny Dragons of Patrol Squadron (VP) 4 will deploy to Marine Corps Base Hawaii and Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in... MORE

962nd & 970th Airborne Air Control Squadrons Conduct Total Force Mission
September 29, 2017 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- Airmen from the 962nd Airborne Air Control Squadron (AACS) welcomed their Reserve partners with the 970th AACS from Tinker Air Force Base, for a total-force... MORE

962nd AACS, 970th AACS conduct total force mission

Combined Arms Training Center Camp Fuji Provides a Premier Training Venue for U.S. Forces and Japan Self-Defense Force
September 29, 2017 — CATC CAMP FUJI, SHIZUOKA, JAPAN -- Located at the base of the highest mountain in Japan, Mount Fuji, is a premier training venue that is put to great use by U.S. armed forces and the Japan... MORE

Camp Fuji provides a premier training venue for U.S. forces and JSDF

India and United States Renew Commitment to Joint Collaboration on Health
September 29, 2017 — NEW DELHI, India -- The second India-U.S. Health Dialogue (September 26-27, 2017) concluded in New Delhi today. The bilateral Dialogue was jointly inaugurated by Secretary CK Mishra, Ministry of... MORE

US Soldiers, South Korea Conduct First Combined Short Range Air Defense Exercise on Korean Peninsula
September 29, 2017 — OSAN AIR BASE, South Korea -- Soldiers assigned to 6th Battalion, 52nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment partnered with Republic of Korea (ROK) forces for the first combined short range air defense... MORE

North Korean Refugees Enjoy Pacific Air Force Band
September 29, 2017 — REPUBLIC OF KOREA -- The U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific-Asia, Pacific Trends, played for a large group of North Korean refugees at a South Korean Ministry of Unification facility for North Korean... MORE

U.S. Naval Forces Korea Awarded ROK Presidential Unit Citation
September 29, 2017 — PYEONGTAEK, Republic of Korea -- Republic of Korea (ROK) President Moon, Jae-in presented Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Korea (CNFK) Rear Adm. Brad Cooper with the ROK Presidential Unit Citation (PUC)... MORE