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US given OK to enforce maritime law around Palau
The agreement gives Coast Guard ships authorization to unilaterally enforce maritime regulations in the Pacific island nation’s exclusive economic zone.
SECNAV calls for standing up new numbered fleet in the Indo-Pacific
Some question the feasibility of standing up a U.S. 1st Fleet at the nexus of the Indian and Pacific oceans.
Four Pacific powers conduct ‘Malabar’ naval war games to deter China
The drill could have substantive geopolitical implications not only in the current China-India standoff but also in the larger Indo-Pacific context where China is flexing its muscle.
Scottsdale tribe builds 5-acre memorial to USS Arizona
The USS Arizona Memorial Gardens honors each of the ship’s 1,512 crew members who were aboard at the time of the attack at Pearl Harbor.
With an eye on China, US Navy joins India, Japan and Australia for Malabar exercise
The India-led exercise comes amid increased tensions between New Dehli and Beijing.
Esper, Pompeo drive US anti-China message in India visit
Defense Secretary Mark Esper shoring up defense ties with India to counter China.
Best pics of the week: Aug. 23, 2020
Blue Angels arrive at Pensacola, Army Best Warrior competitions, Marines Down Under and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Program allows some Alaska Native Vietnam vets to get land
Alaska Natives were allowed to apply for 160 acres of land under the 1906 Alaska Native Allotment Act.
Iran test fires cruise missiles resistant to ‘electronic war,’ says naval chief
Iran test fired cruise missiles in a naval exercise in the Gulf of Oman and northern Indian Ocean, state media reported Thursday.
Team Rubicon volunteers face new challenges in coronavirus response mission
Teams of volunteers from the veteran-lead disaster response group are helping staff the overwhelmed Kayenta Health Center in the heart of Navajo Nation.
Sailor in Italy, Marine in Virginia test positive for coronavirus
And the Coast Guard keeps running rescue and humanitarian missions to a quarantined cruise liner anchored off California.
By Carl Prine