US 4th Fleet Hosts Maritime Synchronization Conference

Mayport, Florida - U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet (USNAVSO/FOURTHFLT) is hosting the annual Maritime Synchronization Conference (MSC) on board Naval Station Mayport, November 28-December 1.

Passing of Former ASEAN Secretary General Dr. Surin Pitsuwan

Washington, DC - We were deeply saddened to learn of the passing on November 30 in Bangkok of the great Southeast Asian statesman, Dr. Surin Pitsuwan. Dr. Surin was a tireless champion of the Thai people, an eloquent advocate for all of Southeast Asia, and a dear friend of the United States.

FTC Gives Final Approval to Settlements with Companies that Falsely Claimed Participation in Privacy Shield

Washington, DC - The Federal Trade Commission gave final approval to settlements with three companies that deceived consumers by falsely claiming participation in the European Union-United States Privacy Shield framework.

Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Francisco L. Palmieri Travels to the Dominican Republic for the Caribbean-United States Security Cooperation Dialogue

Washington, DC - Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Francisco L. Palmieri will travel to the Dominican Republic November 29-30. He will lead the U.S. delegation for the Caribbean-United States Security Cooperation Dialogue, marking the seventh year of the Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI).

USS John S McCain Departs Subic Bay En Route to Yokosuka

Philippine Sea - The Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) departed Subic Bay, Philippines aboard heavy lift transport vessel MV Treasure en route to Fleet Activities Yokosuka November 28.