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Kunsan National University Students Receive Wolf Pack Welcome
October 5, 2017 — KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- More than 30 Environmental Engineering Students from Kunsan National University visited Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 29, 2017 as a part of a Wolf... MORE

Ambassador Jennifer Zimdahl Galt's Remarks at Balance Magic Closing Ceremony
October 5, 2017 — AMBASSADOR GALT: Brigadier General Ganzorig, Colonel Khash-Erdene, Lieutenant Colonel Kim, Lieutenant Colonel Honda, soldiers, officers, and non-commissioned officers of the Mongolian Armed Forces... MORE

Fleet Activities Yokosuka Honors USS John S. McCain
October 4, 2017 — YOKOSUKA, Japan -- More than 2,000 service members, civilians and families lined the streets of Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka, Oct. 4, rendering salutes and showing support for the families and... MORE

USS John S. McCain Memorial ServiceHurricane Maria

Redeployment Assistance Team Ensures Bilateral Training Relocation Kicks-off without Delay
October 4, 2017 — TSUIKI AIR BASE, Japan -- Transporting more than 100,000 lbs. of cargo and 100 U.S. Air Force Airmen over 1,000 miles to Tsuiki Air Base, Japan didn’t happen on a whim, it required months of... MORE

RAT ensures bilateral training relocation kicks-off without delay

Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group Set to Deploy
October 4, 2017 — SAN DIEGO -- The aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) and guided-missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill (CG 52) are scheduled to depart San Diego for a regularly-scheduled deployment, Oct... MORE

Marine Wing Support Squadron-171 Kicks Off Exercise Kamashika Wrath
October 4, 2017 — HARAMURE,Japan -- Marine Wing Support Squadron (MWSS) 171, stationed out of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, kicked off exercise Kamashika Wrath at Haramura, Japan, Sept. 30, 2017.The exercise... MORE

MWSS-171 kicks off exercise Kamashika Wrath

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