US military pier in Gaza to cost $320 million, Pentagon estimatesThe U.S. and Israel have said they hope to have the mobile pier in place and operations underway by early May.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press3 days ago
US Pacific boss ‘very concerned’ about Chinese aggression in region“What’s next and how far are they willing to go in that area?” U.S. Indo-Pacific Command boss Adm. John Aquilino asked.3 weeks ago
Pacific force’s wish list seeks $11 billion more than defense proposalIndo-Pacific Command says it faces an $11 billion funding gap for regional military construction, space programs, munitions and Guam missile defenses.By Bryant Harris6 weeks ago
Senate confirms Paparo as new INDOPACOM commanderThe move came without objection in a voice vote late Wednesday night.By Leo Shane III2 months ago
USS Carl Vinson returns home after four-month deploymentCarl Vinson left San Diego in October and returned home last week.By Geoff Ziezulewicz2 months ago
Navy to establish second surface drone unit this springU.S. Pacific Fleet head Adm. Samuel Paparo announced the new unit at the West 2024 conference in San Diego.By Geoff Ziezulewicz3 months ago
DOD ‘slow rolling’ fair special pays for Guard, Reserve, advocates sayPentagon officials fear such reforms could harm active duty retention.By Davis Winkie3 months ago
USS McCampbell slated to return to JapanThe warship will replace the cruiser Antietam and is set to join Destroyer Squadron 15, the Navy’s largest destroyer squadron, upon arrival to Yokosuka.By Diana Stancy3 months ago
New flame-retardant uniform to hit more ships in 2024The Navy started distributing the uniforms in December 2022 to U.S. Fleet Forces units, including the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford.By Diana Stancy4 months ago
US Indo-Pacific commander ‘concerned’ about China-Russia military tiesAdm. John C. Aquilino said he is “very concerned” about increased joint military actions by China and Russia in the region.5 months ago
Navy fires head of recruiting for Los Angeles areaCmdr. Adam K. Pendleton took command of the unit about six months ago.By Geoff Ziezulewicz5 months ago
US Navy seeks to raise allowed number of accidental whale collisionsThe Navy requested a cap increase on the number of marine mammals it is allowed to unintentionally harm during Pacific training.By Jonathan Lehrfeld6 months ago