06 November 2014 U.S. Ambassador: U.S.' Continued Commitment to Rehabilitation Efforts after Typhoon Yolanda U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Philip S. Goldberg visited Guiuan, Eastern Samar on October 20 to break ground on a PhP9.5 billion (USD $214 million) U.S.-funded road rehabilitation project.“New and improved roadways not only aid the recovery efforts after Typhoon Yolanda, but they promote...
06 November 2014 Orient Shield 14 Finishes with Field Training Exercise Hundreds of U.S. Army Soldiers and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members headed for the mountains to defend sovereign territory and defeat a fictional enemy during a simulated combat field training exercise here, Nov 3-5.The 72-hour field exercise puts to the test what Soldiers from the 2nd...
05 November 2014 U.S.-China Relationship Will Shape 21st Century, Kerry Says The United States’ security and prosperity are closely and increasingly linked to the Asia-Pacific region, Secretary of State John Kerry told an audience in Washington on November 4, and a key component of the Obama administration’s rebalance to Asia is strengthening U.S.-China relations.Speaking at...
05 November 2014 New Commander of Pacific Air Forces Shares Focus, Commitment to Airmen Last month, I was presented the greatest opportunity of my Air Force career -- I became commander of Pacific Air Forces.I want to tell you how honored and humbled I feel to be here. Standing in front of our Pacific Airmen and accepting the PACAF flag from General Welsh was an incredible experience,...
05 November 2014 Greenert Discusses U.S. Maritime Strategy Shift The Chief of Naval Operations discussed the U.S. rebalance to the Asia-Pacific region during a presentation at the Brookings Institution here today.Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert said the new strategy should be out by the end of the year and he spoke about the need for changes and gave a short status...