Beijing Irked at Twin U.S. South China Sea FONOPS
A pair of U.S. Navy freedom of navigation operations on two consecutive days in the South China Sea this week…
China’s Coast Guard Enforcing Its Blue Water Territorial Expansion
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Destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer Sails Past Fiery Cross, Mischief Reefs in Latest FONOPS
A U.S. destroyer conducted a freedom of navigation operation in the Spratly Islands today.…
CNO Richardson Reflects on Massive Technology, Readiness Changes as Tenure Ends
THE PENTAGON – The U.S. Navy and the world it operates in are a far cry from what they were…
Philippines Pushing Back Against Chinese Militia South China Sea Presence
MANILA – The Philippines have begun to push back against the strong and sustained presence of Beijing’s paramilitary ships in…
Two U.S. Warships, Marines Denied Port Visits to Hong Kong Amidst Protests
THE PENTAGON – Chinese officials are denying two U.S. warships port visits to Hong Kong amidst ongoing protests against the…
Panel: U.S., China South China Sea Tensions Show No Signs of Easing
While Washington defends its Navy’s transits through disputed waters in the South China Sea as upholding international freedom of navigation,…
Cutter Bertholf’s Indo-Pac Deployment Highlighted Coast Guard’s National Security Role
On its recent Indo-Pacific patrols, the Coast Guard cutter USCGC Bertholf (WSML-750) thwarted illegal oil and coal shipments that violated…
Schultz: Coast Guard Expanding Western Pacific Operations
KUALA LUMPUR – The U.S. Coast Guard will increase its presence and deployments to Asia – particularly around Oceania and…
New Commandant Berger Sheds 38-Amphib Requirement in Quest to Modernize USMC for High-End Fight
New Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David Berger outlined his largely naval priorities for the Marine Corps, and he’s…