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This edition features stories on the USS Freedom deploying to the Southern and Pacific Command areas next year, two years ahead of its planned 2012 maiden cruise, and the Secretary of the Navy, Ray Mabus, announcing the name of the newest Louis and Clark class ship, the USS Medgar Evers. Hosted by Petty Officer 1st Class Dustin Diaz.

B-roll of Sailors assigned to the U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) loading humanitarian assistance supplies in Singapore to ensure the ship and crew are ready if directed to support earthquake and tsunami relief operations in Japan. Part 3 of 3. Also available in high definition.

B-roll of Sailors assigned to the U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19) loading humanitarian assistance supplies in Singapore to ensure the ship and crew are ready if directed to support earthquake and tsunami relief operations in Japan. Part 1 of 3. Also available in high definition.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is in Palau at Camp Katuu installing a Photo Voltaic or Solar System to serve as a test bed for Solar Power in Palau and the Micronesian Islands. Palau is a republic located near the Micronesian islands in the Pacific Ocean. Energy in Palau is driven by diesel fuel, which also drives up the cost of electricity. U.S. Pacific Command Troops are in Palau putting together a project that could mean big energy savings for the future. Produced by Tech. Sgt. Elicia Summerville. Includes soundbites from Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Husak – Prime Power Supervisor, Alpha Company, 249th Engineers – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

U.S. Forces respond to destruction in Saipan; and the commander of Pacific Air Forces focuses on priorities in Japan.

Keris Aman carries on in Malaysia; and an important World War II memorial service in Australia.

Crocodile Strike carries on in Australia; and North Carolina National Guard fires up the kitchens at Camp Henry​.

U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander, Adm. Scott Swift addresses key issues in the Asia-Pacific during a stop at the U.S. Embassy in Malaysia.

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter​ speaks on the importance of the Asia-Pacific; Navy divers take the mission below the surface in Thailand; and gamers get serious at Omnicon.

Marines help keep planes in the air at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni; and Yokota Air Base, Japan plays its role in the Pacific Alliance.

Vice Admiral Joseph Aucoin assumes command of U.S. 7th Fleet in Yokosuka; and Pacific Endeavor kicks off in the Philippines.

Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter on collaboration in the Pacific; and a Marine sergeant breaks boundaries at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni.

The annual U.S. Army Garrison Japan full scale exercise at Camp Zama​; and a test of strength at Yokota Air Base​.

USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76)​ heads to Japan; and USAG Daegu​ community unwinds for an evening outdoors.

Pacific Newsbreak: The U.S. Army Japan Band performs at a Japanese elementary school near Atsugi, and Sailors renovate a Philippine elementary school during PHIBLEX 2015‬.

On this Pacific Newsbreak, Americans and Japanese forces join together to remember the battle of Iwo Jima, and U.S. Marines learn jungle survival skills at Exercise Cobra Gold 2016.

In today's Pacific Newsbreak, U.S. Pacific Command Commander Admiral Harry Harris testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee, Secretary of State John Kerry meets with the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, and U.S. Naval Forces Korea gets a new home.

Defense Secretary Ashton Carter addresses challenges in the Asia-Pacific region, and U.S. Pacific Command Commander Admiral Harry Harris speaks on ambitions to deepen military ties between the U.S. and India.

On this Pacific Newsbreak, U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander, ADM Scott Swift talks to Sailors at Guam and GEN Vincent Brooks Has his Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing to be the next commander of U.S. Forces Korea.

In this Pacific Newsbreak, we highlight Sailors participating in key events within the 7th Fleet area of operations, and U.S. service members work hand-in-hand with their Philippine counterparts during Exercise Balikatan 2016.