US to build fast boat base near South China SeaThe move comes as Chinese and Philippine vessels have clashed in increasingly hostile interactions in the region.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher2 days ago
US commander says China has failed to coerce rivals in South China SeaAdm. Stephen Koehler gave assurances of U.S. commitment to help defend freedom of passage and the rule of law in the Indo-Pacific region.7 days ago
Pentagon creates new military border zone in ArizonaThe fourth national defense area created along the US-Mexico border will be an extension of Marine Corps Air Station Yuma in the Sonora Desert. By Zita Ballinger Fletcher2 weeks ago
Military border zone spurs charges against hundreds of migrantsSeveral hundred immigrants have been charged with unauthorized access to a newly designated militarized zone along the southern U.S. border.2 months ago
WWII ship accidentally sinks before US-Philippine ship-sinking drillThe BRP Miguel Malvar took on water while being towed ahead of a live-fire drill in the South China Sea.2 months ago
US, Philippines to simulate ‘full-scale battle’ in Balikatan drillsThousands of allied American and Filipino forces have opened annual combat drills that will include simulating the defense of the Philippines.3 months ago