OKINAWA, Japan (May 22, 2014) - One glance at a world map, and it's quickly clear that the Pacific Theater is both huge -- 9,000 miles wide and half the earth's surface -- and very blue. Its massive seas hold about 25,000 islands with the majority of its population residing close to the shore, and its natural disaster-prone geography leaves its nations constantly preparing … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2014
Language Training Courses Now Activated on MarineNet
May 21, 2014, NEW ORLEANS - Marine administrative message 231/14 announced the activation of an initial suite of language training courses on MarineNet as a part of the Regional, Culture and Language Familiarization Program. The language course is considered vital to the program. The program ensures that Marine units are globally prepared and regionally focused so they are … [Read more...]
U.S. Wants to Advance Military Relations With China Despite Hacking Incident
WASHINGTON, May 21, 2014 - A day after the Justice Department charged five members of China’s military with hacking into computer networks of American companies, a Defense Department spokesman said the Pentagon wants to continue developing military relations with Beijing. “We still desire, from a military perspective, to further grow and develop the … [Read more...]
Navy Bands Kick-Off 2014 Fleet Week New York Festivities
May 21, 2014, NEW YORK (NNS) - The Navy Band Northeast Pops Ensemble and the U.S. Fleet Forces Band kicked-off Fleet Week New York with a free concert in Bryant Park, May 20, featuring a wide variety of musical styles including traditional concert band literature, pop, Jazz and patriotic favorites. Under the direction of Lt. Cmdr. Carl Gerhard, Navy Band Northeast is one of … [Read more...]
Cyber Warriors Flex Digital Muscle at 2014 Cyber Shield Exercise
May 20, 2014, CAMP JOSEPH T. ROBINSON, Ark. - With cyber attacks occurring more frequently and becoming more complex, the National Guard is stepping up its efforts to defend critical infrastructure networks and develop the next generation of Cyber Warriors. More than 300 Soldiers, Airmen and civilians from 35 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and the District of Columbia converged … [Read more...]