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North Korea launches suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile
The launch was the North's first this year.
Officials: 11 sailors injured after USS Connecticut submarine ‘struck an object’ underwater earlier this month
While details remain murky, no crewmembers suffered life-threatening injuries and the boat is slated to arrive in Guam today.
Sailor of the Year 2021 changed how the Navy dealt with COVID-19
"All my sailors knew what to do," Cmdr. Niels Olson said.
By Navy Times staff
Afghan allies need immediate evacuation to avoid danger, lawmakers warn
The bipartisan group wants the immediate evacuation of thousands of translators and aides from the country to ensure their safety.
Lawmakers champion China deterrence fund, but not Biden’s version
Fifteen House lawmakers are calling on appropriators to fully fund a $4.7 billion request for the Pacific Deterrence Initiative amid criticism President Joe Biden’s new defense budget submission has missed the mark.
By Joe Gould
Guam can pursue $160M lawsuit over cleaning up Navy-built dump, Supreme Court says
The lawsuit says the Navy built the dump during the 1940s and then deposited toxic military waste there before turning over control to Guam in 1950.
Guard officials say troops’ march on Republican congresswoman’s office wasn’t a political statement
Officials say the display by a large group of uniformed troops was not meant as a partisan attack, but instead an informational visit.
Guam, missiles and missile defense top INDOPACOM commander’s funding priorities
Funding would add sensors, fires and modernized military exercises.
By Todd South
‘Guam is a target today.’ Pacific chief pitches Aegis Ashore to Congress
Guam would be key to responding to any conflict in the Asia-Pacific region.
By Joe Gould
Davidson defends $27B price tag for Pacific fund
Reinforcing Guam will free up needed assets elsewhere, Adm. Philip Davidson argued Thursday.
By Aaron Mehta
Eyeing China, Indo-Pacific Command seeks $27 billion deterrence fund
U.S. military officials have outlined a new spending requirements to boost deterrence against China, including new weapons, new construction and closer military-to-military collaboration with America’s allies in the region.
By Joe Gould