US Working to Retain Close Defense Ties to Philippines The U.S. is looking past remarks by Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte and seeking to retain close military relations.
US Military to Stay in Pacific Despite Public Opposition in Manila Defense Secretary Carter's assurances come amid increasing uncertainty about Washington's treaty alliance with Manila.
Duterte's China Gambit: Negotiating Tactic or Tectonic Realignment? Claims that the "dominoes" in Asia have started to fall into China's lap are premature and not yet supported by the facts.
US-Philippine Link Strong Despite Bluster in Manila: PACOM The head of U.S. Pacific Command said relations with the Philippine military remain strong in spite of Duterte's rhetoric.
General: As Pacific Grows More Unstable, the Fight Is Coming Marines in the Pacific are being prepared for a coming conflict, the commanding general of 3rd Marine Division said this week...
Marines Provide Disaster Response in Philippines U.S. Marines and sailors are in the Philippines providing disaster support in the wake of the devastating typhoon.
US Special Forces Assist in Ending Siege in Philippines A U.S. embassy spokesperson in Manila confirmed that special operations forces are helping the Philippine military in Marawi.
Pentagon Orders Ships, Marines to the Philippines DoD ordered an aircraft carrier and other warships to the Philippines as Marines began arriving in the hardest-hit areas.
Terrorism Is on the Rise in Southeast Asia ISIS has lately been telling its fighters to go to Southeast Asia, but radical Islamic extremism has a long history in the...
US Massing Largest Ever Pacific Relief Effort The Marine commander in the Philippines called for more ships, supplies and troops to cope with the aftermath of Haiyan.
Bill Guaranteeing Cost-of-Living Increase for Veterans in 2024 Heads to President's Desk The annual task in Congress ensures that VA compensation keeps pace with Social Security increases.
VA Issues New Warning that Default Could Have 'Catastrophic' Effects for Veterans VA Secretary Denis McDonough said Wednesday there is "no blueprint for what could happen."
Navy Fires Destroyer's Leadership as Ship Moves Homeport to Japan Cmdr. Angela Gonzales, the commanding officer, and Cmdr. Jonathan Zang, the executive officer, were fired from the John Finn...
Academy Cadets with Kids Still Waiting as Pentagon Lags on Rule Change Military students remain in limbo as final Pentagon guidance for a new policy allowing cadets at America's service academies...
Army Special Operations Could Be Cut 10% as Military Looks to Conventional Warfare As the service pivots its focus toward China, Green Berets and other commando units could see cuts in favor of building up...
