Typhoon Mawar devastated Guam, forcing the services supporting the island's recovery to pause new permanent change of station arrivals. Airmen at Andersen AFB are working to reopen runways, while other military units are preparing to assist Guam residents. Guam is a crucial hub for U.S. forces in the Pacific, and the Department of Defense controls about a third of the island. To achieve the transformative effect needed to bolster deterrence against China, the Biden administration needs to keep its foot on the gas. By Dustin Walker
17 months ago The Pentagon’s efforts to improve U.S. force posture in the Pacific have yielded a flurry of major agreements, with allies motivated by China's behavior. U.S. Indo-Pacific Command has outlined new spending requirements to boost deterrence against China. Lawmakers also want more oversight from the Missile Defense Agency's mission to defend the U.S. territory — a top priority. The Missile Defense Agency director lays out his top priorities to address current and emerging missile threats. Russia’s war in Ukraine is teaching the Pentagon it can’t get logistics and sustainment wrong in the Pacific theater, its No. 2 civilian said Monday. China has increased its military capabilities, while readiness of the U.S. military is a primary concern, the GAO report says. Load More