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US, Philippine forces stage combat drills near strategic Bashi Channel
U.S. Marines and their Filipino counterparts have staged joint combat drills near southern Taiwan, a flashpoint in the Washington-Beijing military rivalry.
US weighing options in Africa after Niger junta orders departure
The Pentagon is working with Niger officials, seeking a way for U.S. troops to stay in the country.
By Tara Copp, AP
Four more ships deploy to build Gaza humanitarian aid port
The pier to bring aid ashore to Gaza will be operational within 60 days, the Pentagon said.
1,000 US troops deploying to build offshore port for Gaza aid
The military expects to have the mission to distribute aid to the Gaza Strip in the next 60 days.
Troops in Iraq, Syria had close calls with militia attacks
Nearly 200 troops have been injured in attacks from Iran-backed militant groups since October.
US, Jordan drop second round of aid into Gaza
The latest U.S.-Jordanian air drop into the Gaza Strip Tuesday included 36,800 meals, according to the Pentagon.
Opinion
Is the United States overestimating China’s power?
It is time to right-size the American understanding of China’s comprehensive power, writes Dan Murphy of the Harvard Kennedy School.
By Dan Murphy, Harvard Kennedy School
Most casualties from recent attacks in Middle East are brain injuries
Troops have been attacked 170 times since October.
40 militants killed in strikes on Iraq and Syria, Pentagon says
The U.S. struck more than 85 Iran-backed targets on Feb. 2 in retaliation for the deaths of three American soldiers in January.
After Jordan attack, Pentagon weighs options to bolster base security
U.S. troops will likely be staying put at Tower 22 and other remote outposts in Iraq, Syria and Jordan, according to the Pentagon.
US takes out explosive-laden Houthi surface drones
The Defense Department said the drones were taken out in self-defense.
By Sarah Sicard