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US given OK to enforce maritime law around Palau
The agreement gives Coast Guard ships authorization to unilaterally enforce maritime regulations in the Pacific island nation’s exclusive economic zone.
Biden rallies NATO support ahead of confrontation with Putin
Biden is on an eight-day visit to Europe in which he is seeking to rally allies to speak with a single voice on countering Russia and China.
By Jonathan Lemire, The Associated Press
As Russia tensions simmer, NATO conducts massive war games
The war games, dubbed Steadfast Defender 21, are aimed at simulating the 30-nation military organization’s response to an attack on any one of its members.
China’s Africa outreach poses threat from Atlantic, says a top US general
U.S. military commanders around the globe caution that China's growing assertiveness isn't simply happening in Asia.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Pentagon chief on inaugural tour of Europe to shore up defense ties
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on Monday began an inaugural tour of Europe to shore up partnerships that are a cornerstone of the post-World War II order.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Excerpt from ‘A Red Line in the Sand’ on the challenges posed by China in the South China Sea and elsewhere
In his upcoming book, David Andelman says the Chinese have shown a most determined effort to enforce their red lines and their declared prerogatives across the South China Sea.
By David Andelman
Biden: Here’s why I chose Lloyd Austin for defense secretary
The president-elect says Austin has the experience and character needed to lead the Pentagon.
‘War Words’ film-adapted play brings veterans’ stories to the screen on Veterans Day
A playwright backed by the Atlantic Council is looking to bridge the civilian-veteran divide with the premiere of a film-adapted play featuring veterans’ tellings of their experiences in the military.
By Jared Morgan
Here’s what retired Marine Corps commandant Gen. Krulak thinks about November’s election
The 31st commandant of the United States Marine Corps asks: Are we still a nation that believes that character counts?
By Gen. Charles Krulak (ret.)
Why this former Green Beret and Gold Star husband says he supports Trump
A retired Special Forces chief warrant officer says Trump's disruptive and results-oriented approach is why he's supporting the president.
By Joe Kent
My dead brother is not a loser. I am not a sucker.
A combat veteran, who is also a member of a Gold Star family, says Trump's words disparaging the military are disgraceful.
By Scott W. Patton