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US Pacific admiral: Ties with Japan key to regional security

The U.S. Pacific Fleet commander and the Japanese defense minister said close cooperation between their naval forces is more important than ever amid rising tensions over China, North Korea and Russia.

9 months ago

U.S. sailors observe flight operations from the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) while conducting dual-carrier operations with the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group in the South China Sea Feb. 9, 2021

Taiwan says ties with US military strong amid threats from China

As the U.S. Navy asserts its presence in the South China Sea, Taiwan’s leader says its ties with Washington remain solid over the transition from the Trump to the Biden administration.

2 years ago

Vice Adm. Whitesell becomes Navy’s new Air Boss

"The list of those who have served under the title of Air Boss … remain the titans of naval aviation."

By Diana Stancy Correll

2 years ago

The Navy isn’t ready to stop killing its sailors yet

The Navy can either view the actions of Capt. Crozier as a shining light or it can keep going on its current path, says the author of this commentary.

By Patrick Dionne

3 years ago

Pacific Fleet says Chinese destroyer came dangerously close to Navy ship

The U.S. Pacific Fleet says a U.S. Navy ship had to maneuver to prevent a collision with a Chinese destroyer in the South China Sea that came aggressively close to the American vessel.

By Carl Prine

4 years ago

New commander named for US Pacific Fleet

President Donald Trump has named Vice Adm. John Aquilino as the new U.S. Pacific Fleet commander.

5 years ago

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