YOKOSUKA, Japan - U.S. 7th Fleet flagship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) departed Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, March 14, to resume patrols in the 7th Fleet area of operations, strengthening and supporting strong relationships and partnerships throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific.Forward deployed to...

YONGSAN GARRISON, South Korea – After two weeks of training, participants in the annual military training exercise Key Resolve have packed up their equipment and are homeward bound. Among those are nearly two dozen Soldiers assigned to the 213th Regional Support Group. The Soldiers deployed from the...

KURE, Japan – Arleigh-burke class guided missile destroyer USS Lassen(DDG 82) visited Kure to strengthen their close ties with the Japan MaritimeSelf-Defense Force (JMSDF) and collaborate on tactical doctrine and warfightingconcepts, Feb. 26-28.During the visit, Lassen and JMSDF JS Ise (DDH 182)...

Manila — As part of the continuing partnership between the United States andthe Philippines to secure maritime borders and facilitate trade, U.S. EmbassyManila coordinated a program between the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) and thePhilippines Coast Guard (PCG). Personnel from the USCG conducted training...

WASHINGTON, March 4, 2015 – National security interests face heightened threats and demands as budget woes grow more challenging and complex, but the Navy and Marines Corps remain the best value to advance global security and presence, Navy Secretary Ray Mabus told a Senate panel today.The...