USS Stout helps injured cargo ship crew memberThe hurt crew member had suffered injuries from a hot fuel oil spill.By Diana Stancy2 days ago
China fires water cannons at Philippine ships in South China SeaThe incident occurred near Scarborough Shoal, one of two hotly disputed areas where confrontations between the two countries have flared since last year.5 days ago
OpinionDespite common rhetoric, war with China unlikely in near futureMuch discussion surrounding future wars indicates a conflict with China is right around the corner. The author of this op-ed argues otherwise.By Jacob T. Scheidemann6 weeks ago
US Arctic ambassador nomination may freeze due to foreign actionsThe nomination for the first U.S. ambassador to the Arctic may remain frozen, despite competition in the region with China and Russia.By Jonathan Lehrfeld6 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 Harris7 weeks 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
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
Ship shortage forces Marines to consider alternate deploymentsThe Marines have a regular drumbeat of MEUs ready to deploy. Lacking ready amphib ships, though, they're turning to other means of getting to sea.By Megan Eckstein3 months ago
Increased US partnership with the Philippines coming in 2024A deal inked between the two nations in 2023 opens up multiple bases for American use.By Geoff Ziezulewicz4 months ago
Top US military officer speaks with Chinese counterpartThe video call between Gen. CQ Brown and Gen. Liu Zhenli is the first senior military communications between the U.S. and China since August 2022.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press5 months ago
US Navy ship ‘intruded’ in South China Sea waters, China saysThe U.S. Navy said the ship “was conducting routine operations in international waters ... consistent with international law.”5 months ago
US, Philippines conduct joint patrols in South China Sea near TaiwanThe patrols come days after Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called the situation in the South China Sea increasingly “dire.”5 months ago