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.
The Email Chain Heard 'Round the Corps: Top Enlisted Leader Makes Surprise Visit to Corporal's Graduation Cpl. Andrew Hundley never expected fame, but after becoming a Marine Corps sensation overnight, he wields it with humility...
Retired Rear Admiral Who Served Under Trump Warns of Plans to Politicize Military Justice System Retired Rear Adm. Jim McPherson warned that the Trump administration and leaders in the Pentagon have politicized the...
Pentagon Proposes Ending 14 Advisory Panels, Including Historic Committee Focused on Women in the Services As part of a review to determine whether the boards provide value and contribute to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's vision...
Army Faces Backlash over Plan to Divert Barracks Funds to Border Mission The decision, reported last week by Military.com, would gut a key portion of the Army's Facilities Sustainment, Restoration...
US Soldier Gets 23 Years for Killing His Pregnant Wife with a Machete And Dumping Her in the Trash Pfc. Dewayne Johnson II pleaded guilty earlier in the week to voluntary manslaughter, obstruction of justice and providing...