美国国防部每日通讯 （11）

U. S. Department of Defense Daily News

PENTAGON WELCOME: U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter welcomes Chinese Gen. Fan Changlong, vice chairman of China's Central Military Commission, with an enhanced honor cordon at the Pentagon, June 11, 2015. The two leaders met to discuss matters of mutual importance.

DINNER GREETING: U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter greets Chinese Gen. Fan Changlong, vice chairman of China's Central Military Commission, as they prepare to sit down for a dinner at the Pentagon June 11, 2015.

CARTER AAAS: Defense Secretary Ash Carter, center left, speaks with a group of students at the American Association for the Advancement of Science in Washington D.C., June 13, 2015

DISINTERMENT SALUTE: U.S. service members assigned to the Defense POW/ MIA Accounting Agency render honors during a disinterment ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu, June 8, 2015. The agency conducts disinterments to identify U.S. service members from the USS Oklahoma buried as unknowns.

SHOWING RESPECT: Ray Emory, Air Force Maj. Gen. Kelley K. McKeague, Navy Rear Adm. Kathy Creighton and members of the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency participate in a disinterment ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu, June 8, 2015. The agency conducts disinterments to identify U.S. service members from the USS Oklahoma buried as unknowns. MeKeague is the agency's deputy director and Emory is a Pearl Harbor survivor.

DEFENSE DISCUSSIONS: U.S Defense Secretary Ash Carter, second from right, meets with Salim al-Jibouri, second from left, speaker of the Iraqi Council of Representatives, to discuss matters of mutual importance at the Pentagon, June 12, 2015.

SCRUB DOWN: Emergency personnel receive a scrub down during a training exercise on Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., June 5, 2015. During the exercise, a smoke machine created a simulated cloud of chlorine gas. Airmen on the base train annually to respond to local emergencies and deploy to forward locations.

MARTIAL ARTS MANEUVER: Marine recruits spread out during a martial arts training session on Parris Island, S.C., June 11, 2015. The recruits are assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion.

AIRMAN'S CARRY: Marines and sailors carry fellow service members using a technique called the fireman's carry during the commanding general's run on Onslow Beach, N.C., June 11, 2015. The Marines are assigned to the 2nd Marine Logistics Group.

GUIDING SPIRIT: A U.S. airman guides a B-2 Spirit, known as the stealth bomber, for refueling during Saber Strike 15 on Royal Air Force Fairford, England, June 7, 2015. The exercise demonstrates the aircraft's capabilities to forward-deploy and deliver conventional and nuclear deterrence.

TOUCH & GO: An AH-1W Super Cobra attempts a touch-and-go landing on the flight deck of the dock landing ship USS Ashland in the Pacific Ocean, June 5, 2015. The Super Cobra is assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.

NIGHT JUMP: As seen through a night-vision device, a Marine prepares to land on a drop zone in Louisburg, N.C., June 5, 2015, after conducting a jump from a CH-53 Super Stallion helicopter during training.

ARMY BIRTHDAY EVENT: Army Sgt. Maj. Daniel A. Dailey speaks to soldiers during a town hall to mark the Army's birthday on Fort Meade, Md., June 4, 2015. Dailey, the Army's 15th sergeant major, discussed a variety of topics, including the noncommissioned officer evaluation report, education and benefits.

LEAP FROG: Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Brandon Peterson displays a U.S. flag while conducting a demonstration jump at Fort Adams State Park, R.I., May 25, 2015, during Rhode Island Navy Week. Peterson is a special warfare operator assigned to the U.S. Navy Parachute Team, the Leap Frogs.

PARK FORMATION: Members of the Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, fly in formation over Central Park in New York City during a photo-chase mission, May 22, 2015.

STRATEGIC DIALOGUE: U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, right, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Canadian Air Force Gen. Thomas J. Lawson, chief of the defense staff of Canada's armed forces, march past joint color guard service members before the start of U.S.-Canada Defense Chiefs Strategy Dialogue at the National Defense University in Washington, D.C., 4 June, 2015.

UNDERWATER AWARD: Navy Secretary Ray Mabus presents an award to Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Bo Irving, a combatant diver course instructor, in the aquatic training facility at Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center in Panama City, Fla., May 27, 2015. The center is the largest diving training facility in the world.

CONTINUING PROMISE: U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Carrie Dreyer, a physical therapist, interacts with a baby in Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua, during a Continuing Promise 2015 medical event, May 24, 2015. Continuing Promise is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored deployment to conduct civil-military operations and show U.S. support and commitment to Central and South America and the Caribbean. Dreyer is assigned to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md.

BATTLE DRILLS: U.S. Army paratroopers conduct combined battle drills with Georgian soldiers during a range day in Vaziani, Georgia, May 19, 2015, as part of Exercise Noble Partner 15. Noble Partner is a field training and live-fire exercise between the U.S. Army and the Georgian military to support Georgia's participation in the NATO Response Force and build military ties between the two nations. The U.S. soldiers are assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade.

HAWAII ARRIVAL: Defense Secretary Ash Carter, and his wife, Stephanie, arrive in Honolulu, May 26, 2015, the first stop on his 10-day trip to the Asia-Pacific. He will attend change-of-command ceremonies for U.S. Pacific Command and U.S. Pacific Fleet. Carter also plans to visit Singapore, Vietnam and India to strengthen regional ties and further develop partnerships.

Singapore Survey: A U.S. Marine Corps pilot straps U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter into his seat on an MV-22 Osprey before surveying the Straits of Malacca off the coast of Singapore, May 29, 2015. Carter is visiting the Asia-Pacific region to strengthen relationships and modernize U.S. alliances.

Prime Minister Meeting: U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter, left, meets with Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in Singapore, May 29, 2015. Carter is visiting the Asia-Pacific region to strengthen relationships and modernize U.S. alliances.

Vietnam Introduction: Defense Secretary Ash Carter is introduced to senior officers of the People's Navy of Vietnam during a welcoming ceremony, May 31, 2015. Carter is on an 11-day trip to the Asia-Pacific region to meet with partner nations and affirm U.S. commitment to the area.

Vietnam Visit: Defense Secretary Ash Carter tours a Vietnamese coast guard ship in Hai Phong, Vietnam, May 31 2015. Carter is on an 11-day trip to the Asia-Pacific region to meet with partner nations and affirm U.S. commitment to the area.

WING WALK: An airman walks on the wing of an AC-130H Spectre gunship during a preflight inspection on Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., May 27, 2015. The airman is assigned to the 16th Special Operations Squadron. The aircraft was the last AC-130H in the squadron's fleet.

General Officer Assignments (5/29/2015)

CARTER BRIEFING: Defense Secretary Ash Carter holds an in-flight briefing on his way from Hawaii to Singapore. Carter attended the U.S. Pacific Command and U.S. Pacific Fleet change-of-command ceremonies in Honolulu, May 27, 2015. The secretary is on a 10-day trip to advance the next phase of the Asia-Pacific rebalance.

MORNING MEETING: U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter sits down for a breakfast meeting with Ng Eng Hen, Singapore's defense minister, at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, May 29, 2015.

GREETING PRIME MINISTER: U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter, left, shakes hands with Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong before a meeting in Singapore, May 29, 2015.

PARATROOPS BOARDING: Army paratroopers prepare to board an Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft during Crescent Reach 15 at Fort Bragg, N.C., May 21, 2015. The paratroopers are assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division.

THUNDERBIRD FLIGHT: Air Force Maj. Curtis Doughtery flies his aircraft over the Rocky Mountains after an aerial refueling, May 21, 2015. Doughtery is a slot pilot for the Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds.

LEADERS MEETING: U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work, right center, meets with Tunisian Minister of Defense Farhat Horchani, third from left, at the Pentagon, May 27, 2015. The two leaders met to discuss issues of mutual importance.

EXCHANGE SOLUTES: Outgoing U.S. Pacific Command Commander Navy Adm. Samuel J. Locklear, III, left, salutes Navy Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr., the incoming Pacom commander, during the change-of-command ceremonies for U.S. Pacific Command and U.S. Pacific Fleet in Honolulu, May 27, 2015.

Japan-U.S.-Australia Defense Ministers Meeting Joint Statement

CARTER SPEECH: Defense Secretary Ash Carter delivers remarks at the change-of-command ceremonies for U.S. Pacific Command and U.S. Pacific Fleet in Honolulu May 27, 2015.

FIREBOAT ESCORT: A 343 Fireboat, assigned to the Fire Department of New York Marine 9 division, prepares to escort the guided missile destroyer USS Stout through New York Harbor following Fleet Week New York 2015 in New York, May 26, 2015. This year marked the 27th anniversary of the city's time-honored celebration of the sea services.

MUSTIN DRILL: U.S. Navy Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Nathan Enevold, front, and Electrician's Mate Fireman Josh Williams fight a simulated fire on the flight deck of the USS Mustin in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility, May 25, 2015.

SHANGRI-LA ADDRESS: Defense Secretary Ash Carter delivers the keynote address to kick off the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, May 30, 2015. Carter spoke of strengthening relations between Asia-Pacific nations and countered provocative land reclamation efforts by China.Also known as the Asia Security Summit, the dialogue aims to build confidence and fostering practical security cooperation among Asian nations.

IISS Shangri-La Dialogue: "A Regional Security Architecture Where Everyone Rises"

FLEET COMMANDER: U.S. Navy Adm. Scott H. Swift delivers remarks as he assumes command of U.S. Pacific Fleet from Navy Adm. Harry B. Harris Jr. during the change-of-command ceremonies for U.S. Pacific Command and U.S. Pacific Fleet in Honolulu May 27, 2015

FORCE-ON-FORCE COMPETITION: U.S. Army Spc. Edgar, Pinpena, left, sprints back to his base with the opposing team's flag while Spc. Jesse Bray covers his retreat during a force-on-force competition with Lithuanian partners at the Great Lithuanian Hetman Jonusas Radvila Training Regiment in Rukla, Lithuania, May 28, 2015. The U.S. soldiers are part of Operation Atlantic Resolve, an ongoing multinational partnership focused on joint training and security cooperation between the United States and other NATO allies.

BLOCKING BUDDIES: U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpls. Jasmine Castaneda, left, and Karina Navarro-Aguilera practice blocking techniques during Marine Corps Martial Arts Program training aboard the USS Rushmore in the Pacific Ocean, May 26, 2015. Castaneda, a supply warehouse clerk, and Navarro-Aguilera, a supply administrative clerk, are assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. The program focuses on hand-to-hand combat training essential to mission readiness.

EVACUATION TRAINING: U.S. Army Sgt. Christopher Tupper, back left, and Sgt. Ramona Nicolau with Romania's land forces unstrap a simulated patient who was secured to a litter during their evacuation training at the Cincu Training Area, Romania, May 30, 2015

POLE CLIMBING: Airmen climb utility poles during a training course on Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, May 19, 2015. Students in the course learn how to use, install and maintain electrical equipment necessary for mission success.

BLACK SEA OSPREY: A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Osprey flies over the Black Sea during rehearsals in preparation for an integration of U.S. Marines with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa and Black Sea Rotational Force at the Babadag Training Area in Romania, May 25, 2015.

CADET TRAINING: U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Kyle Barboza dons protective equipment during a visit with airmen on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 20, 2015, to learn about firefighting and rescue techniques under demanding conditions. The cadets are studying civil engineering at the academy. The airmen are assigned to the 673rd Civil Engineer Squadron.

YELLOW SMOKE: M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicles advance under the cover of smoke to their next objective during a combined arms live-fire exercise on Fort Benning, Ga., May 14, 2015.

DECK DRILL: A U.S. Marine shoots at targets on the flight deck of the USS Essex in the Pacific Ocean, May 28, 2015. The Marine is assigned to the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Maritime Raid Force. The drill simulates entering a room and immediately seeing a target.

REEL REACH: U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Curtis Richardson reels in a fishing line on the well deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp in the Atlantic Ocean, May 23, 2105. Richardson is an aviation boatswain's mate fuels. The Wasp is conducting the first phase of operational testing of the F-35B Lightning II aircraft in an at-sea environment.

FLEET WEEK FEET: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Laura Carey sings lead vocals with "Rhode Island Sound" from Navy Band Northeast at a concert in Times Square during Fleet Week New York, May 23, 2015. Carey is a musician. The event provides an opportunity for residents of the city and surrounding areas to meet sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as see the latest capabilities of today's maritime services.

LAVA VIPER: U.S. Marine Corps Private 1st Class Jonathan D. Eatman, front, and Sgt. Calum J. Boyes, standing, fire an AT-4 during a company-sized assault on Range 10 during Operation Lava Viper at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, May 21, 2015.

RIFLEMAN ROPE: Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Maximilian Roth crosses a gorge on a rope during his final Marine Corps Operational Test and Evaluation Activity assessment at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, Calif., May 18, 2015. Roth is a rifleman assigned to Alpha Company, Ground Combat Element Integrated Task Force.

DECONTAMINATION DUO: U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III loadmasters wait for the next stage of a decontamination mission during Crescent Reach 15 at Joint Base Charleston, S.C., May 20, 2015. The joint local exercise evaluated the base's ability to launch a large aircraft formation in addition to processing and deploying duty passengers and cargo to respond to a simulated crisis abroad.

DEFENCE MEETING: Defense Secretary Ash Carter, right, meets with Philippine Defense Minister Voltaire Gazmin in Honolulu, Hawaii, May 27, 2015. Carter and Gazmin discussed mutual defense interests in the Asia-Pacific and reaffirmed the strong and enduring ties between the two nations.

CARTER BRIEFING: Defense Secretary Ash Carter holds an in-flight briefing on his way from Hawaii to Singapore. Carter attended the U.S. Pacific Command and U.S. Pacific Fleet change-of-command ceremonies in Honolulu, May 27, 2015. The secretary is on a 10-day trip to advance the next phase of the Asia-Pacific rebalance.

CHANGE OF COMMAND: Defense Secretary Ash Carter makes remarks during the U.S. Pacific Command and U.S. Pacific Fleet change-of-command ceremonies in Honolulu, May 27, 2015. Navy Adm. Harry B. Harris, who previously commanded U.S. Pacific Fleet, assumed command from Navy Adm. Samuel Locklear III. The stop is Carter's first in a 10-day trip to advance the next phase of the Asia-Pacific rebalance.

LIGHTNING OPERATIONS: An F-35B Lightning II prepares to taxi on the flight deck of the USS Wasp during night operations at sea as part of a Marine Corps operational test, May, 22, 2015. The test, scheduled to continue through May, will assess the integration of the F-35B while operating across an array of flight and deck operations, maintenance operations and logistical supply chain support in an at-sea environment.

SINGAPORE WELCOME: U.S Ambassador to Singapore, Kirk Wagar, greets Defense Secretary Ash Carter, and his wife, Stephanie, as they arrive at Paya Lebar Air Base in Singapore, May 28, 2015. Carter is on a 10-day trip to the Asia-Pacific region to build stronger security ties with U.S allies in Southeast Asia.

Secretary of Defense Ash Carter's meeting with Philippine Secretary of National Defense Voltaire Gazmin

REACTION COURSE: U.S. Marine Cpl. Matthew Jensen participates in a leadership reaction course on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, May 18, 2015. The course is designed to challenge Marines' leadership capabilities by solving obstacles with limited time and equipment. Jensen is a member of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit's Maritime Raid Force.

MERCY ARRIVAL: Onlookers wave to the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy as it arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May 25, 2015, to support Pacific Partnership 2015. Pacific Partnership is the largest annual multilateral humanitarian assistance and disaster relief preparedness mission conducted in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.

REPATRIATION CEREMONEY: Defense Secretary Ash Carter, left, returns several war artifacts, including a diary from a Vietnamese soldier, to Vietnamese Defense Minister General Phung Quang Thanh, in Hanoi, Vietnam, June 1, 2015. It was the latest in a series of exchanges designed to heal the wounds of war and strengthen the relationship between the U.S. and Vietnam.

DEFENSE AGREEMENT: Defense Secretary Ash Carter, left, and Vietnamese Defense Minister General Phung Quang Thanh, sign a joint vision statement after meeting at the Vietnamese Ministry of Defense in Hanoi, Vietnam, June 1, 2015. Carter is on a 10-day trip to the Asia-Pacific to meet with partner nations and affirm U.S. commitment to the region.

HANOI WELCOME: Vietnamese Minister of Defense General Phung Quang Thanh welcomes Defense Secretary Ash Carter with an honor cordon in Hanoi, Vietnam, June 1, 2015. Carter is on a 10-day trip to the Asia-Pacific to meet with partner nations and affirm U.S. commitment to the region.