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US military open to escorting Philippine ships in South China Sea
Adm. Samuel Paparo says the U.S. military is open to the possibility, depending on consultations under the allies’ 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty.
With 11th trip, Austin works to cement legacy in Indo-Pacific
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has made the second-most trips to the Indo-Pacific region of any secretary this century.
Hearing for soldier who ran into North Korea delayed for negotiations
Pvt. Travis King's attorney said a new date for the preliminary hearing has not yet been scheduled.
US renews call on China to stop aggressive actions in disputed sea
Washington’s top diplomat in Manila was joined by key allies in a forum to express alarm over increasing hostilities in the contested South China Sea.
By Jim Gomez
China, Philippines set up hotline to prevent South China Sea clashes
Territorial disputes in the South China Sea have persisted between the two countries since last year, sparking fears of a larger armed conflict.
By Jim Gomez
Jill Biden launches campaign outreach to veterans, military families
The new group aims to engage and mobilize millions of veterans and military families to vote to reelect President Joe Biden.
By Darlene Superville
Corps reactivates East Coast helicopter squadron it closed in 2022
The Marine Corps shut down the squadron in 2022 as part of its overall force redesign.
By Todd South
Marine veteran pleads guilty to federal weapons charge in neo-Nazi plot
All five co-defendants — which include three Marine veterans and one Army National Guard veteran — have pleaded guilty to firearms-related charges.
By Todd South
As troops struggle to find child care, 24-hour centers offer help
Around-the-clock child care centers offer peace of mind for troops who work odd hours or are deployed. But the military says it has no plans to add more.
By Karen Jowers
North Carolina corporal faces murder trial in death of fellow Marine
Under murder and manslaughter charges, the corporal faces 10 years to life in prison.
By Todd South