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DARPA to Transfer Advanced Space Debris Telescope to Air Force October 17, 2016 — WASHINGTON, Oct. 17, 2016 — The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has worked with the Air Force to develop an advanced telescope that already is revolutionizing space situational awareness and MORE

USS Zumwalt, Navy's Most Advanced Surface Warship, Commissioned in Baltimore October 17, 2016 — BALTIMORE (NNS) -- The Navy's newest and most technologically advanced warship, USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) was commissioned into active service Saturday, Oct. 15, at North Locust Point in MORE

RED FLAG-Alaska 17-1 Lifts Off at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson October 17, 2016 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- RED FLAG-Alaska 17-1 lifted off at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Oct. 6.RF-A is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise for U.S. and MORE

Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group Conducts Drills in South China Sea October 17, 2016 — SOUTH CHINA SEA (NNS) -- The Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (BHR ESG) conducted a second iteration of drills with two guided-missile destroyers from the Pacific Surface Action Group (PAC MORE

USS Germantown Arrives in Cambodia October 17, 2016 — SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia (NNS) -- Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ship USS Germantown (LSD 42) arrived in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, for a scheduled port visit, Oct. 16.Germantown and the MORE

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Hosts ROK, Japanese Counterparts for Trilateral Discussions October 14, 2016 — WASHINGTON D.C. – Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford hosted Republic of Korea Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Sun Jin Lee, and Japanese Chief of Staff Adm. MORE

With Pacific Pathways, Army Puts Multi-domain Into Action October 14, 2016 — WASHINGTON (Army News Service) -- Overseas training is helping groom Army units in the Pacific theater for future missions that may require cross-domain tactics to defeat enemies, according to senior MORE

Strengthening U.S.-South Korea Alliance Focus of Bilateral Meeting October 14, 2016 — WASHINGTON -- American and South Korean military leaders met at the Pentagon today to discuss the alliance between the two countries and ways to make the alliance even stronger.Marine Corps Gen. Joe MORE

USNS Millinocket Flexes in Philippine Archipelago during Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise October 14, 2016 — SUBIC BAY, Philippines -- The Military Sealift Command (MSC) expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Millinocket (T-EPF 3) recently participated in Philippine Amphibious Landing Exercise 33 (PHIBLEX), MORE

World War II Imperial Japanese Navy Flag Returns to Pearl Harbor October 14, 2016 — PEARL HARBOR (NNS) -- A Imperial Japanese navy flag recovered from battleship Nagato by a Sailor assigned to high-speed transport USS Horace A. Bass (APD 124) in 1945 was donated to the National Park MORE

Air Contingent Performs Airdrop Exchange October 14, 2016 — BRIGADIER GENERAL BENITO N EBUEN AIR BASE, LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines -- Members of the 18th Air Expeditionary Squadron exchanged airdrop best practices with their Philippine Air Force counterparts MORE

Bonhomme Richard ESG completes amphibious exercise in Philippines October 14, 2016 — SOUTH CHINA SEA - The Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (BHR ESG), with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, departed Subic Bay as scheduled following Philippine Amphibious Landing MORE

Condolence Statement from Adm. Harry Harris on the Passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand October 13, 2016 — On behalf of the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, and civilians of U.S. Pacific Command, I offer our sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the Royal Family and the people MORE

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Hosts Republic of Korea Counterpart for 41st ROK-MCM October 13, 2016 — Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford hosted the 41st Republic of Korea (ROK) and U.S. Military Committee Meeting (MCM) at the Pentagon today.The Republic of Korea delegation MORE

Honolulu-based Cutter Assists 12 Mariners Aboard Cargo Vessel Off Alaska October 13, 2016 — DUTCH HARBOR, Alaska — The crew of USCGC Morgenthau (WHEC-722) assisted in the rescue and safe transit of a 400-foot cargo vessel with 12 people aboard during a multiple day operation in the Gulf of MORE

U.S., Philippines Fire Professionals Gather to Build Understanding October 13, 2016 — BRIGADIER GENERAL BENITO N EBUEN AIR BASE, LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines -- United States Air Force fire prevention specialists gathered with Filipino military and civilian fire professionals for an MORE

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, US Forces Sharpen Base Defense Skills during Guard and Protect Observation and Exchange Event October 13, 2016 — CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, JAPAN -- Members of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 15th Brigade joined U.S. service members for the annual Guard and Protect, an observe and exchange event, Oct. 6-8 aboard MORE

Petty Officer 2nd Class Jose Antonio: "Serving Both My Countries" October 13, 2016 — SANTA ANA, PHILIPPINES -- PHIBLEX is an annual U.S.-Philippine military bilateral exercise that combines amphibious capabilities and live-fire training with humanitarian civic assistance efforts to MORE

Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group Departs Subic Bay after Completing PHIBLEX 33 October 12, 2016 — SOUTH CHINA SEA (NNS) -- The Bonhomme Richard Expeditionary Strike Group (BHR ESG), with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, departed the Philippines as scheduled following Philippine Amphibious MORE

Soldiers Reenact Battle for Nakdong Honoring 66th Anniversary of Korean War October 12, 2016 — WAEGWAN, South Korea - "Either protect the Nakdong line or die trying..." were the words made famous by Gen. Walton Walker, the first commanding general of the U.S. Eighth Army, during the Nakdong MORE