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Waves pummel Marshall Islands Army base, ‘marathon of recovery’ ahead
One video shows the surge of water rush into an on-base restaurant as people attempt to avoid getting swept away.
US Navy transits to counter China increased sharply under Trump
According to U.S. Navy data, war ships maneuvered close to artificial islands claimed and developed by China 10 times in 2019 and another 10 times last year, at least double the annual number going back to 2014.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
US military challenged fewer maritime claims with FONOPs in FY 2020
Both the number of excessive maritime claims and the number of countries making such claims were down compared to 2019.
China says Japan-US security treaty a product of Cold War
The 1960 security treaty assures the U.S. would come to Japan's aid in the event of an outside attack on Japanese forces or territory.
Navy warship’s transit of Taiwan Strait a first under Biden administration
The guided-missile destroyer John S. McCain’s transit “demonstrates the U.S. commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific,” 7th Fleet said in a statement.
New in 2021: More FONOPs around the world for the Navy?
The Navy conducted freedom of navigation operations around the world in 2020. Will the trend continue into 2021?
John S. McCain conducts Christmas Eve FONOP in South China Sea
It was the warship's second such operation in the disputed waters this week, but this time challenging Vietnam's maritime claims.
For these airmen, launching ICBMs is a family business
Mother-daughter duo Taylor and Linda Tonnies have both turned the key on Air Force ICBM test launches, decades apart.
By Harm Venhuizen