07 November 2014 State Dept. on New Special Representative for North Korea Policy Secretary Kerry, in consultation with the White House, has named Ambassador Sung Kim as U.S. Special Representative for North Korea Policy. In this capacity, Ambassador Kim will coordinate and oversee policy related to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, including the effort to denuclearize...
07 November 2014 Okinawa Kin Town Residents, Marines Practice Tsunami Evacuation Kin Town residents and Marines participated in a tsunami response drill Nov. 5 at Camp Hansen to increase the two communities’ readiness in the event of a natural disaster. Although similar drills have taken place in the past, this was the first exercise since a local disaster response agreement was...
07 November 2014 U.S._ROK Air Defenders Meet to Tighten Alliance, Share Knowledge through Patriot Tech Exchange Soldiers from 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade convened with the Republic of Korea Air Force's air defenders for the 2014 Technology Exchange Workshop Oct. 30 at the ROK Air Missile Defense Command headquarters.The event began with a formal discussion led by Lt. Col. Jefferey Slown of the 94th...
07 November 2014 USS Columbia Visits Yokosuka during Western Pacific Deployment The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Columbia arrived in Yokosuka, Japan, Nov. 5, for a visit as part of its deployment to the Western Pacific.With a crew of 150 Columbia Sailors will conduct a multitude of missions and showcase the latest capabilities of the submarine fleet. "The ship...
06 November 2014 Marines Go GREENS during Blue Chromite Communication Marines from 4th Marine Regiment are testing a portable solar power system on Camp Schwab Nov. 1-7 during exercise Blue Chromite 15.According to the Marine Corps Expeditionary Energy Office mission statement, the Ground Renewable Expeditionary Energy System is a step toward the Marine...