The dirt airstrip on Peleliu, 2,500 kilometres from the Chinese coast, played a pivotal role in World War II, when China was a US ally and Japan the adversary. Now, the modest airfield, immortalised in several books, documentaries, and the 2010 HBO mini-series "The Pacific," finds itself at the centre of a modern arms race between Washington and Beijing.

US Reopens Historic WWII Airstrip Amid Rising Pacific Tensions

Military Times

The vehicle had its overseas operational debut in May.

First batch of Marine amphibious combat vehicles arrive in Okinawa

Japan will soon begin fortification work on a new military installation in Okinawa that will house troops from the US Marine Corps. The move is part of a government plan to relocate the USMC Futenma Air Station from Okinawa’s densely populated city of Ginowan to Nago City in southern Japan.

Japan to Fortify US Military Installation in Okinawa

War History Online

Isoroku Yamamoto was the Japanese Admiral behind the bombing of Pearl Harbor. He'd hoped for a short war - but things didn't go as planned.

The Japanese Marshal Admiral Who Planned The Pearl Harbor Attack Knew Japan Couldn't Win A Drawn Out War With The United States

Twentynine Palms, CA

The Naval Criminal Investigative Service is looking into the circumstances surrounding the death of a retired major general whose body was discovered at a Marine base on Saturday. Maj. Gen. William Mullen, age 59, was found deceased at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, the San...

Retired Marine 2-star general found dead at sprawling California base

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In the coming years, the U.S. Navy has plans to update its fleet with a new line of aircraft carriers to replace the aging Nimitz-class. Along with these, there are a series of other ships and submarines that are just now entering service for the U.S. Navy. The process of building a ship and commissioning […]
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The US Navy’s Newest Ships in July 2024

The IJN Shinano was intended to replace the aircraft carriers Japan lost during the Battle of Midway. She was sunk during her maiden voyage.

The Largest Warship Ever Sunk By a Submarine Was Operated By Japan During World War II

The North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco was a light-attack aircraft designed during the Vietnam War and saw service with the US military.

This Light-Attack Aircraft Was Retired By The Marines In 1995 But Made A Comeback 20 Years Later

Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

The U.S. 7th Fleet paid a visit to the Philippines in a diplomatic mission to affirm the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty, which commits both nations to support and defend each other from any threats. Leading the 7th Fleet was its flagship and the oldest ship currently in service in the U.S. Navy, the USS Blue […]
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The Oldest Ships and Submarines in the US Navy, Ranked

The HBO miniseries 'The Pacific' follows the fighting that occurred in the Pacific Theater, and these are the Marines who inspired it.

Meet the Real Marines Who Inspired The Characters in 'The Pacific'

Here's where the service's carriers stand, whether preparing to deploy, currently deployed or undergoing maintenance and repairs.

A look at where the Navy’s 11 aircraft carriers are now

The US military will send dozens of its newest fighter jets to Japan as part of a $10 billion upgrade of its forces in the country, the Defense Department announced Wednesday.

US sending dozens of new fighter jets to Japan bases in $10 billion force modernization

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The USS America's sinking followed decades of service — and weeks of bombardment. Sinking an aircraft carrier proved harder than the US Navy thought.

How the US Navy tried — and failed — to sink carrier USS America for weeks

Known to be fierce warriors and brave leaders, Marine Corps lance corporals prove you don't have to rank the highest to be the best.

Discover Why Lance Corporals Are the Backbone of the US Marines

Merritt Edson was so admired and respected by the men of the 1st Marine Raider Battalion that they didn't want to disappoint him.

Merritt 'Red Mike' Edson's 830 Marines Defied Overwhelming Odds In Over 24 Hours Of Intense Combat on Guadalcanal

The U.S. Navy announced it has accepted delivery of its latest Flight IIA Arleigh Burke–class guided missile destroyer, the future USS John Basilone (DDG 122), on July 8. Built by General Dynamics Bath Iron Works in Bath, Maine, DDG 122 will serve as a multi-mission surface combatant capable of conducting Anti-Air Warfare, Anti-Submarine Warfare and Anti-Surface Warfare.

US Navy Takes Delivery of Future USS John Basilone

Chicago, IL

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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If the United States were attacked by an adversary, NATO members would be obligated under Article Five of the treaty to view it as an attack on themselves — that is unless the attack occurs in Hawaii, Guam, or Puerto Rico. Article Six of the NATO treaty specifically lays out the geographic limitations of Article […]

Why Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and Guam aren’t covered in NATO’s defense pact

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US Marines' transfer to Guam from Okinawa to start in December

OKINAWA (Kyodo News/Pacnews) — The transfer of U.S Marine Corps troops stationed in Japan's Okinawa to Guam will start in December, a Marines official said Sunday,...

US Marines' transfer to Guam from Okinawa to start in December

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