Acting Defense Chief: Major Drills with South Korea Still on Hold
South Korea and the U.S. last year eliminated larger military drills and said they would replace them with smaller exercises.
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Shanahan to Call Out China over South China Sea
Shanahan said he can't ignore the communist giant's military development on the manmade outposts.
Pentagon Nominee Focuses on China Despite Mideast Tensions
Acting Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan arrived Wednesday in Asia on a high-profile weeklong trip.
2 US Warships Sail Through Taiwan Strait, Draw China Protest
Two U.S. warships have sailed through the Taiwan Strait in an apparent show of support for the government of the island.
North Korea Fires 2 Suspected Missiles in Possible New Warning
North Korea fired two suspected short-range missiles toward the sea on Thursday, South Korean officials said.
Beijing Slams Sail-By in South China Sea by US Destroyers
The Chinese navy asked the vessels to leave after they entered waters adjacent to Gaven and Chigua reefs in the Spratlys.
US Warships Sail Through Taiwan Strait, Defense Ministry Says
Taiwan's defense ministry on Monday said two U.S. warships sailed through the Taiwan Strait over the weekend.
Younger Okinawans Are More Tolerant of US Military Presence, Study Finds
Approximately 54,000 U.S. personnel are stationed in Japan, with about half of those on Okinawa.
US Navy Won't Alter Sail-Bys at Sea Despite China Maneuver
Vice Adm. Phillip Sawyer told reporters that Washington protested that "unprofessional behavior" by the Chinese ship.
Coast Guard Cutter Keeps Eye on North Korea During Patrol of East China Sea
Coast Guard cutter Bertholf completed a patrol of the East China Sea earlier this month.
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On Saturday, 536 deceased veterans will be inducted into the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund's "In Memory Program."
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Navy Vice Admiral, Former Head of 5th Fleet, Died by Suicide in Bahrain
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Iran Fired Missile at US Drone Prior to Tanker Attacks: Defense Official
Iran and an Iranian proxy group fired surface-to-air missiles at U.S. drones in recent days, the official said.