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Philippines Confident Trump Will Restore South China Sea Security
By Karen Lema MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines expects U.S. policy in the Indo-Pacific and support for its treaty ally amid South China Sea tensions to remain steady under President...
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Mike Schuler
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The End of ‘Fat Leonard’: U.S. Navy Bribery Mastermind Sentenced to 15 Years and $55 Million
Leonard Glenn Francis, the infamous “Fat Leonard” behind the largest bribery and fraud scheme ever to hit the U.S. Navy, has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison, ordered...
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CW4 MICHAEL W. CARR
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Opinion: Who is Responsible for Army Watercraft? I Am For One, But There Are Many Others
By CW4 Michael W. Carr, US Army Marine Warrant Officer (Retired) I am responsible for Army Watercraft operations, as are all US Army Marine Warrant Officers. Those who command Army...
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John Konrad
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US Army Soldier Dies from Injuries in Biden-Harris Gaza Pier Debacle
by Captain John Konrad (gCaptain) Sgt. Quandarius Davon Stanley, a 23-year-old U.S. soldier, has paid the ultimate price for a mission many experts warned was flawed from the start. This...
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Mike Schuler
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U.S. Navy Extends Life of Ticonderoga-Class Cruisers
The U.S. Navy has announced plans to extend the service life of three Ticonderoga-class cruisers beyond their expected operational timeline. The USS Gettysburg (CG 64), USS Chosin (CG 65), and...
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Mike Schuler
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Operation North Pacific Guard: Multi-Nation Coalition Battles IUU Fishing in Global Hotspot
The U.S. Coast Guard, along with Canadian forces and international partners, has successfully wrapped up Operation North Pacific Guard 2024, an extensive patrol aimed at countering Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated...
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Mike Schuler
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U.S. Navy Extends Life of Battle-Tested Arleigh Burke Destroyers
The U.S. Navy has announced plans to extend the service life of 12 Arleigh Burke class Flight I Destroyers beyond their expected 35-year lifespan. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del...
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Philippines Banks on U.S. Backing in South China Sea—No Matter Who Wins in November
MANILA, Oct 28 (Reuters) – The Philippines is confident in the continuity of U.S. policies in the Asia-Pacific region after the U.S. presidential election and the two countries’ ties will remain strong regardless of...
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Britain’s Pacific Pivot: Starmer’s Bold Plan to Counter China’s Maritime Moves
(Bloomberg) — The UK plans to step up its naval activity in the Pacific, including more joint fishing patrols, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer seeks to show support for US-led...
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Biden-Harris To Scale Back Missile Defense Of Guam
By Gerry Doyle (Reuters) A proposed multibillion-dollar missile defense system for Guam has been reduced to 16 sites on the island from the original 22, the U.S. Missile Defense Agency said...
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New Zealand Military Eyes Patrol Ship to Replace Dive Vessel That Sank
WELLINGTON, Oct 24 (Reuters) – New Zealand is looking to return to operation one of its idled offshore patrol vessels after a specialist dive ship sank this month, a defense spokesperson said on Thursday. The Manawanui,...
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Mike Schuler
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U.S. Army’s Watercraft Fleet in Crisis: Government Watchdog Reveals Less Than 40% of Vessels Are Ready For Action
In a scathing report released by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO), the U.S. Army’s watercraft fleet has been found to be in dire straits, with less than 40% of...