Why was Defense Secretary Austin’s hospital stay kept secret for days?Members of Congress and Pentagon leaders were unaware for days that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had been hospitalized since Monday.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press3 months ago
Marine rotational force units expand Corps’ Pacific footprintTwo Pacific-focused rotations cover more ground, and ocean, for the sea service.By Todd South3 months ago
The Marine Corps is looking at small drone boats for spying on vesselsThe uncrewed surface vessels ideally would be light enough to get lugged around by a Marine heavy-lift helicopter, the Corps said.By Irene Loewenson4 months ago
Biden, Xi agree to restart military communicationsPresident Joe Biden and China’s Xi Jinping left their first meeting in a year showcasing modest agreements to re-establish military communications.By Didi Tang, The Associated Press4 months ago
Biden seeks better military relations with China when he meets with XiThe plan is to revive the regular talks under the Military Maritime Consultative Agreement, used to improve safety in the air and sea.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press4 months ago
Marines double down on ties to Philippines with new deploymentPositioning Marines forward in the Indo-Pacific is part of the Corps’ plan for countering a potential adversary as technologically adept as China.By Irene Loewenson6 months ago