The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Columbia (SSN 771) arrived in Singapore, Oct. 4, for a visit as part of its deployment to the Western Pacific.With a crew of 150, Columbia will conduct a multitude of missions and showcase the latest capabilities of the submarine fleet. "Since...

Management and conservation of water resources and the environment is of great interest in Mongolia.  Clean fresh water is scarce resources which if not properly managed can be polluted, overused, or wasted.  Like all counties there are many demands on fresh water in Mongolia.  In addition to...

Climate change is a threat multiplier, and the Defense Department is taking steps to incorporate this issue into all planning, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said in Peru today.Climate change has the potential to exacerbate many of the challenges the world already confronts, from the spread of...

Sailors and Military Sealift Command civilian mariners assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) volunteered to participate in a community service (COMSERV) event Oct. 6, at the Bukit Harapan Children's Home.The Bukit Harapan (Hill of Hope) is a non-profit organization that houses and...

Gen. Hawk Carlisle, Pacific Air Forces commander, released an update to his PACAF Command Strategy for promoting stability, security and engagement in the Asia-Pacific region."I recently directed my staff to reassess our Command Strategy based on the rapidly changing security challenges within the...