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Vessels returning to Pearl Harbor for conclusion of RIMPAC

Rim of the Pacific war games are wrapping up with dozens of ships heading back to Pearl Harbor on Wednesday and Thursday after spending several weeks at sea working on interoperability in an increasingly interconnected Asia-Pacific region.
Japan's soldiers practice amphibious landing in Hawaii

Japan has been practicing storming beaches with the U.S. and other countries in Hawaii this month. The amphibious landing exercises, which are relatively new to Japan's military, come as Tokyo tries to boost its ability to defend small islands it controls but China claims as its own.
Fortune Guard: Anti-WMD drills come amid recent North Korea threats

The timing of Fortune Guard isn’t directly tied to the most recent round of saber-rattling by North Korea, Adm. Samuel Locklear III said. “This... will just re-emphasize the importance of getting it right during our exercise.”

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Fortune Guard: Anti-WMD drills come amid recent North Korea threats

The timing of Fortune Guard isn’t directly tied to the most recent round of saber-rattling by North Korea, Adm. Samuel Locklear III said. “This... will just re-emphasize the importance of getting it right during our exercise.”
PACOM chief: China spying on RIMPAC brings 'good news'

A decision by China to spy on a U.S.-led military exercise could be a positive sign, according to the leader of American forces in the Pacific.
New airmen in Korea banned from drinking alcohol for 1st 30 days

The 30-day alcohol ban for 7th Air Force airmen newly assigned to Korea took effect less than two weeks after a temporary, weekend-long alcohol ban was placed on all Korea-based airmen.
Historic typhoon nearly wiped Philippines city off the map, but now it's building back July 28, 2014
US military curfew in Japan could be eased July 28, 2014
Stealth destroyers, littoral combat ships headed to Pacific, Mabus says July 28, 2014
Pacific Angel: Building military relationships in paradise July 25, 2014

Osan men win in return to Firecracker softball

Most times, the top and middle of a softball team’s lineup gets the job done. In the case of Osan Air Base of South Korea, the middle and bottom took care of business Sunday.

Hawaii: Diamond Head has spectacular views

Stealth destroyers, littoral combat ships headed to Pacific, Mabus says

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