Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel called South Korean Defense Minister Han Min-koo yesterday to discuss recent progress made in strengthening the alliance between their nations and improving deterrence against North Korean provocations and aggression, Pentagon Press Secretary Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby...

U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Soldiers trained with Thai military and police EOD technicians here during Exercise Ravens Challenge Jan. 12 - 16.During the "Welcome to Thailand" training lanes, Soldiers from the 53rd EOD Company responded to a variety of scenarios based on lessons learned by...

The fifth Bilateral Strategic Dialogue (BSD) between the Philippines and theUnited States was held in Manila, the Philippines, on 20-21 January 2015.  Theannual dialogue, which has enriched our bilateral alliance by providing a forumfor strengthening cooperation, addressed medium and long-term...

The long history of the U.S.-Australia alliance has been a linchpin of stability around the world, the Defense Department’s top policy official said here today. Christine E. Wormuth, under secretary of defense for policy, discussed the importance of the U.S.-Australia alliance during remarks at the...

Freezing rain pierces already soaked flight suits. Pools of water gather inboots. Hands are numb and stomachs empty. Warmth is a distant memory, but theaircrew isn't focused on the uncomfortable environment surrounding them. Theyare focused on one thing--survival.An aircrew with the 36th...