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Vietnam nears completion of militarized South China Sea outposts
Vietnam has revved up South China Sea land reclamation efforts this year, beginning construction on eight previously untouched Spratly Islands features.
By Govi Snell
Army Pacific boss: Ukraine resistance highlights need to prepare
Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth suggested that American allies in the Indo-Pacific would be following the events in Ukraine closely to see what lessons can be applied in their own planning.
Russian invasion in Ukraine could spell major shifts in the Pacific
Experts weigh in on the wider effects of how events in Ukraine may influence actions in the Pacific.
By Todd South
White House seeks $3.5 billion for Pentagon in Ukraine response package
The White House told Congress it will need $6.4 billion in new funding to respond to Russia’s war on Ukraine, including $3.5 billion for the Pentagon and other funds to support Eastern European allies with security assistance and humanitarian aid.
By Joe Gould
‘We need as much Stinger and anti-tank weapons as possible,’ says Ukraine’s defense minister
Ukraine’s defense minister made a direct plea to the U.S. Congress on Thursday to send his besieged nation anti-aircraft and anti-tank missiles through Poland to help it repel Russia’s military assault on Ukraine.
By Joe Gould
SFAB work grows in 2022 as commanders push for partnerships
Teams of four to 12 advisers are running the training across the globe.
By Todd South
Pentagon’s military presence review done, but details lacking on new deployments, troop plus-ups or home-port shifts
The Defense Department had no announcements to report about the global posture review's results.
Milley meets Russian counterpart
Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff met with Chief of the Russian General Staff Gen. Valery Gerasimov.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Afghanistan’s neighbors wary as US seeks nearby military staging area
U.S. diplomats are meeting with more doubts from Afghanistan’s neighbors about any security partnering with the United States.
Russia warns US against deploying troops in Central Asia near Afghanistan
The warning comes as the U.S. military said last week that 90 percent of the withdrawal of U.S. troops and equipment from Afghanistan is complete.
Fort Bliss soldier who died in barracks was connected to Asia Graham
Pvt. Marriah Pouncy was found dead in her Fort Bliss barracks room Monday morning.
By Davis Winkie