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.
Marawi Takeover: A 'Wake-Up Call' to ISIS Presence in Pacific The recent takeover of the Filipino city of Marawi by ISIS illustrates the group's capability and global reach.
Top Enlisted Leader at Air Force Special Operations Command Fired, Facing Investigation Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Green, who advised on the readiness, training and quality of life of enlisted air commandos, was...
Army to Soldiers: Reenlist by Monday if You Want to Claim Incentives While it is not unusual for the Army to curtail incentives after meeting its retention goals, the troops were given little...
Former Air Force Commander Punished with 21 Days' Confinement, Forfeiture of Pay After Guilty Plea Col. Christopher Meeker, the former commander of Wright-Patterson's 88th Air Base Wing, was sentenced Tuesday evening after...
New Air Force Academy Mission Statement Drops Educate, Adds a Different Focus The Air Force Academy has rolled out a new mission statement that drops the word "educate" and adds in a focus on winning...
The Army Is Getting Rid of Athletic Trainers The Army is set to phase out its unit-level athletic trainers -- civilian specialists tasked with providing immediate care...
