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The power of relationships and partnerships forged by special ops
The history of special operations in the U.S. is replete with examples that demonstrate how vital this can be.
By Michael K. Nagata
Marines double down on ties to Philippines with new deployment
Positioning Marines forward in the Indo-Pacific is part of the Corps’ plan for countering a potential adversary as technologically adept as China.
Philippine supply boats breach a Chinese coast guard blockade
Two Philippine boats breached a Chinese coast guard blockade in the South China Sea to deliver food and other supplies to a contested shoal.
US, Japan and Australia plan joint navy drills in South China Sea
The drill will underscore their commitment to the rule of law in the region after recent Chinese aggression, Filipino security officials said.
Marines fly food to remote areas of Philippines after deadly typhoon
Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163 wound up delivering 64,000 pounds of food and water.
Philippines protests China firing water cannon in disputed South China
Chinese coast guard ships fired a water cannon and blocked two Philippine navy-chartered civilian boats taking supplies to the Philippine forces.
Philippine military condemns Chinese coast guard’s use of water cannon
The Philippine military condemned a Chinese coast guard ship's use of a water cannon to block a Filipino supply boat in the disputed South China Sea.
US and Philippines strengthen military ties in Cope Thunder exercise
For the first time since 1990, Cope Thunder is coming back to the Philippines.
Philippines considers US request to host Afghan visa processing center
The full details of the request, which remains under negotiations, have not been made public.
US, Japanese, Philippine coast guard ships stage drills
U.S., Japanese and Philippine coast guard ships have staged law enforcement drills in waters near the disputed South China Sea.
By Aaron Favila and Joeal Calupitan, AP