People’s Republic
of China (PRC) personnel depart USS Chung-Hoon following communications
and passing exercises between PRC and U.S. Navy ships.
Photo by PO3 Ben A. Gonzales, USN
Foreword
Adm.Timothy
J. Keating,
Commander,
U.S. Pacific Command
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| Northeast
Asia Engagement :: |
 People's
Republic of China and U.S. Forces Enhancing
Maritime Safety Throughout the Asia-Pacific
Region
People’s
Republic of China (PRC) and U.S. forces worked
together in a series of search-and-rescue exercises
(SAREXs) in late 2006 to increase the safety of
sailors and airmen operating near each other. SAR
exercises are designed to rehearse the procedures
to find and save those who are lost at sea. The
U.S. and the PRC have established a Military Maritime
Consultative Agreement (MMCA) that has become the
primary forum for the armed forces of the two countries
to advance their common objectives of improved
air and maritime safety.
 Proliferation
Security Initiative Activities Attract International
Interest
North
Korea’s 9 October 2006 nuclear test sent reverberations
throughout the international community and sparked
heightened interest in counter proliferation measures.
Pyongyang’s test, followed by the threat of
a second one, and North Korea’s propensity
for selling weapons and technology to the highest
bidder have focused increased attention on the Proliferation
Security Initiative (PSI).
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| Cooperative
Understanding :: |
Symposium
on East Asia Security:
Enhancing Regional
Communication, Cooperation, and Understanding
The Asia-Pacific region
is home to hundreds of linguistic, cultural, ethnic,
religious and racial groups. While this rich diversity
and complex history of relations among the peoples
and societies in the region contribute to the region’s
vibrancy, they also pose a significant challenge
for promoting regional peace and security. A medley
of languages can contribute to miscommunication and
misunderstanding, and divergent ethnic, cultural
and religious practices can erect barriers to development
of trust between societies.
 Cambodia-U.S. Navies Conduct Historic Exchange
The arrival of guided missile
frigate USS Gary (FFG 51) in Sihanoukville
harbor, Cambodia, in early February 2007 was
the first visit by a U.S. Navy ship in three
decades. Royal Cambodian sailors lined up in
formation and many local Cambodians waited on
the pier for the ship’s arrival. “It’s
certainly a special honor to be chosen to be
that ship ... ,” said Cmdr. Joseph Deleon,
commanding officer of the USS Gary.
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| Regional
Response Forces :: |
 Indian,
Canadian and U.S. Forces Partner for a Safer
Asia-Pacific Region
The
Indian Navy’s Western Fleet, the Indian Army, the Canadian Navy, and the
U.S. Navy, Marines and Coast Guard participated in Exercise MALABAR 2006 – the
eighth in the series – off the coast of India. The Canadian Navy participated
for the first time as part of the USS Boxer Expeditionary Strike Group
(BOXESG). The exercise focused on strengthening ties between the three forces,
increasing interoperability, and enhancing their cooperative security relationship,
as they worked together to fight terrorism, respond to natural disasters, and
combat nuclear proliferation.
 RIMPAC
2006:
Fostering Regional Peace and Security
Seven Pacific Rim nations
along with the United Kingdom participated in Rim
of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2006, a major maritime exercise
conducted in waters off Hawaii from late June through
July 2006. The exercise brought together military
forces from Australia, Canada, Chile, Japan, Peru,
the Republic of Korea (ROK), the United Kingdom and
the United States. Conducted biannually since 1971,
RIMPAC is a tremendous opportunity for participating
nations to enhance their forces’ skills in
fighting terrorism, countering weapons of mass destruction,
combating piracy, and providing humanitarian assistance.
 Philippine-U.S.
Forces Building Interoperability and Goodwill
Both
TALON VISION 2007, a land- and sea-based exercise, and the
concurrent Amphibious Landing Exercise (PHILBEX) facilitated
interoperability and increased readiness between Armed Forces
of the Philippines (AFP) and U.S. forces. Bilateral medical
and dental clinics and civic action projects were a major
part of these exercises. Both forces working together with
non-governmental organizations provided much-needed humanitarian
assistance to rural areas of the Philippines, winning the
hearts and minds of the people there.
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| Happenings :: |
 Happenings…
At Fort Bonifacio, Philippines,
a Filipino child receives a toy from U.S. Marine Brig.
Gen. Joseph V. Medina, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade
commander, during Operation Goodwill Delivery. U.S. Marines
distributed health care items, clothing, food, sporting
goods, toys and money to communities and organizations
in Palawan and Northern Luzon.
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