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Workshops aim to inspire fleet-wide innovation
December 6, 2016

U.S.-Japan Alliance Never Stronger, Secretary Says
December 5, 2016
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter speaks with U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jerry Martinez, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, after arriving at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 5, 2016. (DOD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brigitte N. Brantley)

Coronado Increases Readiness through Training, Operations at Sea
December 5, 2016
In this file photo, Chief Petty Officer Kurt Bartholamai acts as safety officer while Chief Petty Officer Jed May directs personnel aboard the flight deck of littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4). Currently on a rotational deployment in support of the Asia-Pacific Rebalance, Coronado is a fast and agile warship tailor-made to patrol the region’s littorals and work hull-to-hull with partner navies, providing 7th Fleet with the flexible capabilities it needs now and in the future.

Newly Formed Sri Lankan Marine Corps Gets 241 Years of Experience in Under a Week
December 5, 2016
1st Lt. Brandon Hummer, left, teaches a class on optics to Sri Lankan Marines with the assistance of an English translator and Sri Lankan Marine during a Theater Security Cooperation engagement at Sri Lanka Naval Base, Trincomalee, Nov. 23, 2016. Both the United States and Sri Lanka have a continuing interest in strengthening their partnership based on common interests related to maritime security, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness, and the security and stability in the region. The 11th MEU, part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet’s area of responsibility in support of enhancing ties with partner and allied nations in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

Navy Chief of Chaplains visits USS Ronald Reagan
December 1, 2016
YOKOSUKA, Japan (Dec. 1, 2016) Navy Chief of Chaplains, Rear Adm. Margaret G. Kibben, salutes side boys as she arrives aboard the Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76). Kibben, the first female two-star chaplain and first female Navy Chief of Chaplains, met with leadership from Reagan Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 5 to get a first-hand account of their religious-ministries programs. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of CSG 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

USS Coronado Flexes Capabilities, Enhances Crew Training during Underway Operations
December 1, 2016
In this file photo, Chief Petty Officer Kurt Bartholamai acts as safety officer while Chief Petty Officer Jed May directs personnel aboard the flight deck of littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4). Currently on a rotational deployment in support of the Asia-Pacific Rebalance, Coronado is a fast and agile warship tailor-made to patrol the region’s littorals and work hull-to-hull with partner navies, providing 7th Fleet with the flexible capabilities it needs now and in the future.

U.S. Welcomes Sri Lanka's Contribution to Security in the Indo-Asia- Pacific Region
November 29, 2016
Adm. Harris is first U.S. four-star officer to visit Sri Lanka in almost a decade, was pleased to see deepened military-to-military relationship between Sri Lanka and the United States. He visited Sri Lanka Nov. 27-29 to attend the Galle Dialogue 2016 maritime security conference and meet with senior government and military leaders, including President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Pacom Chief Praises Stronger Indo-Asia-Pacific Maritime Partnerships
November 29, 2016
Sailors navigate a landing craft air cushion toward the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) during a theater security cooperation exchange with the Sri Lankan military, Nov. 23, 2016. Somerset and embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are conducting the exchange with Sri Lankan forces in order to enhance tactical skill sets and disaster relief capabilities while strengthening the overall relationship between the two forces

US Marines, Malaysian Armed Forces Conclude Exercise Tiger Strike 2016
November 29, 2016
Soldiers with 7th Battalion, Royal Malay Regiment, set up landing zone security during the final exercise of Exercise Tiger Strike 2016, in Sabah Province, Malaysia, Nov. 13, 2016. During the initial training phases of TS16, RMR soldiers were able to participate in loading, offloading and security drills with MV-22 Osprey and CH-53E Super Stallion aircraft, allowing them to experience the aircraft firsthand prior to conducting FINEX.

USS Somerset Supports 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit Exchange with Sri Lanka Marines
November 28, 2016
Lt. j.g. Jill Carnahan conducts a ship tour with Sri Lanka Navy sea cadets aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Somerset (LPD 25) during a theater security cooperation exchange with the Sri Lankan military, Nov. 24, 2016. Somerset and embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit are conducting the exchange with Sri Lankan forces in order to enhance tactical skill sets and disaster relief capabilities while strengthening the overall relationship between the two forces

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