Eighteen astronauts — nine men and nine women — have been selected to begin training for upcoming Artemis missions to the moon, NASA announced. The list includes the as-yet-unnamed next man and first woman who will set foot on the lunar surface later this decade.
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 10 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Science & Tech, Vice President of the United States
The U.S. has deployed a “whole-of-America approach” to protect citizens against the coronavirus, with federal, state and local governments, as well as private businesses, banding together to fight the disease, Vice President Pence said. President Trump on March 6 signed into law $8.3 billion in federal funding to bolster federal and state governments’ collaborative …
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 13 March, 2020 | Topics: News, Vice President of the United States
The United States seeks “collaboration, not control” in the Indo-Pacific region, Vice President Pence told a conference of Southeast Asian countries whose leaders gathered in Singapore. “We all agree that empire and aggression have no place in the Indo-Pacific,” Pence said at the 6th summit between the U.S. and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations …
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 20 November, 2018 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Vice President of the United States
Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence stopped in Japan on the first leg of their third trip to the region under the Trump administration. Vice President Pence met with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Taro Aso, and other Japanese officials at the Prime Minister’s Official Residence. …
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 14 November, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. & Japan, Vice President of the United States
Vice President Mike Pence arrived in Japan on November 12 for critical meetings with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his cabinet. The focus is on the common U.S.-Japan commitment to the final, fully verified denuclearization of North Korea. Ambassador Hagerty and his wife greeted the Vice President and Second Lady at Yokota Air Base. This …
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 13 November, 2018 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Vice President of the United States
On Thursday, Vice President Pence wrapped up a productive trip to Japan by speaking to U.S. Forces Japan service members serving at Yokota Air Base. He thanked them for everything they do to keep Japan and the United States safe. The Vice President is now headed to #PyeongChang to cheer on #TeamUSA. • Video of Vice President Pence at Yokota Air Base …
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 8 February, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. & Japan, Vice President of the United States
Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence arrived in Japan last night for their second trip to the region under the Trump administration. Today, Vice President Pence visited the Ministry of Defense to observe Japan’s missile defense facilities and receive a briefing from ministry officials. In a joint press conference after the meeting, …
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 7 February, 2018 | Topics: News, U.S. & Japan, Vice President of the United States
Vice President Mike Pence and Second Lady Karen Pence will lead the Presidential Delegation to the 2018 Olympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang and attend the Opening Ceremony on February 9, 2018. The Vice President will also visit Tokyo Feb. 6-8 to participate in bilateral meetings with leaders to discuss security and stability on the Korean …
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 6 February, 2018 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Vice President of the United States
At the second round of the U.S.-Japan Economic Dialogue, Vice President Pence and Deputy Prime Minister Aso, as Chairs of the Economic Dialogue, affirmed the importance of strengthening bilateral economic, trade, and investment ties. Fostering strong domestic demand-driven growth and fair trade practices can expand trade and foreign direct investment between our two countries that …
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 17 October, 2017 | Topics: News, U.S. & Japan, Vice President of the United States
This week you can be part of the biggest space event on Earth. Cities around the world are hosting thousands of space events October 4–10 to celebrate World Space Week. Vice President Mike Pence also announced, at the first meeting of our reconstituted National Space Council: “We will return American astronauts to the moon.”
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 6 October, 2017 | Topics: News, Science & Tech, Vice President of the United States
Tennessee businessman Bill Hagerty was sworn in on Thursday as the U.S. Ambassador to Japan, taking the oath of office with his wife Chrissy and their four children by his side. Vice President Mike Pence said in his remarks that Hagerty has spent a lifetime working to strengthen ties between the U.S. and Japan, …
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 28 July, 2017 | Topics: Ambassador, News, U.S. & Japan, Vice President of the United States
On May 17 Vice President Mike Pence, accompanied by Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma, delivered remarks at a White House reception in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The Vice President celebrated the contributions of Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders throughout the history …
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 19 May, 2017 | Topics: News, Vice President of the United States
On the second day of their trip to Japan, Vice President Pence, Second Lady Karen Pence, and their daughters Charlotte and Audrey visited the USS Ronald Reagan, where the Vice President thanked the U.S. and Japanese service members who have “stood up and stepped forward to protect our countries, our values, and our very way …
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 20 April, 2017 | Topics: News, U.S. & Japan, Vice President of the United States
Vice President Mike Pence, Second Lady Karen Pence, and their daughters Charlotte and Audrey arrived in Japan April 18 on their first visit to the region under the Trump administration. At a working lunch with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Vice President Pence reiterated President Trump’s assurance that the U.S. remains a committed partner to Japan. …
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 19 April, 2017 | Topics: News, U.S. & Japan, Vice President of the United States
Vice President Mike Pence is currently visiting Japan. But what exactly do American vice presidents do? They do more than just stand ready to take over the role of the president. They are confidants and counselors to the president, persuaders of Congress and the U.S. public, and often emissaries on missions abroad. Please read more …
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 19 April, 2017 | Topics: News, Vice President of the United States
April 13, 2017 Congratulations to the America-Japan Society on the occasion of its centennial anniversary. The United States has long valued the importance of our enduring alliance, close partnership, and deep friendship with Japan. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was the first world leader President Donald J. Trump met after the election, and I look forward …
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 14 April, 2017 | Topics: News, U.S. & Japan, Vice President of the United States
Vice President Mike Pence will travel to the Republic of Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Australia, and Hawaii from April 15-25, 2017. This trip will serve as the Vice President’s first official travel to the Asia-Pacific region. During his trip, the Vice President will emphasize President Trump’s continued commitment to U.S. alliances and partnerships in the Asia-Pacific …
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 13 April, 2017 | Topics: East Asia & Pacific, News, Vice President of the United States
The Senate on January 20 confirmed retired Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis to be the 26th secretary of defense, and Vice President Michael R. Pence administered his oath of office on the same day. Mattis is a veteran of the Gulf War and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. His military career culminated with service …
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 31 January, 2017 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Vice President of the United States
Donald J. Trump and Michael R. Pence were sworn in as the President and Vice President of the United States at the 58th Presidential Inauguration.
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By U.S. Mission Japan | 21 January, 2017 | Topics: News, Vice President of the United States