The Pentagon is narrowing in on a plan for cruise missile defense for the homeland as think tank unveils its suggested architecture to protect against the growing threat.
The White House has asked for a 4.6% raise in servicemember pay next year, but advocates question whether that will keep up with family financial needs.
Your weekly look at recent developments in the South China Sea, where China is pitted against smaller neighbors in multiple disputes over islands, coral reefs and lagoons.