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US-Philippine task force to reestablish South China Sea ‘deterrence’

The U.S. and the Philippines announce a joint task force to deter what Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calls Beijing’s “coercion” in the South China Sea.

By Military Times Staff

4 weeks ago

USS George Washington returns to Japanese homeport

The aircraft carrier, which has been on an Indo-Pacific patrol over the last three months, lost a sailor overboard in July.

3 months ago

US commander says China has failed to coerce rivals in South China Sea

Adm. Stephen Koehler gave assurances of U.S. commitment to help defend freedom of passage and the rule of law in the Indo-Pacific region.

5 months ago

USS Ronald Reagan pulls into the Philippines amidst tension with China

Navy officials said the carrier's port call was planned in advance and not a response to recent maritime collisions between Beijing and Manila.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

2 years ago

Chinese diplomats oppose US military presence in Philippines

In February, the Philippines said it would allow rotating batches of American forces to indefinitely station in four more Philippine military camps.

3 years ago

Army Pacific general to aggressors: we’re battle ready in Asia

Maj. Gen. Joseph Ryan said a network of treaty alliances and partnerships provides a regional safeguard.

3 years ago