India, Japan, US warships sail together in Philippine Sea

India, Japan, and United States navy warships have sailed together in Philippine Sea off the coast of Guam on June 14 as part of exercise Malabar 2018. Philippine Sea is bordered by the Philippine archipelago on the southwest; Halmahera, Morotai, Palau, Yap, and Ulithi on the southeast; the Marianas, including Guam, Saipan, and Tinian, on the east; the Bonin and Iwo Jima on the northeast; the Japanese islands of Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu on the north; the Ryukyu Islands on the northwest; and Taiwan in the west.

Peter Lucas: Give Trump credit. Our boys are finally coming home

Korea, the long-forgotten war fought by a long-forgotten generation, is, thanks to President Donald Trump, finally back on the front burner. As part of the denuclearization deal, the North Korean leader committed to the recovery and repatriation of the remains of some 6,000 U.S. soldiers killed in North Korea.

PHOTOS: Russian warships visit Philippines

The Philippine Navy released several photos of the arrival of Russian Navy Pacific Fleet ships anti-submarine destroyers Admiral Tributs and Admiral Vinogradov , and large sea tanker Pechenga for a five-day goodwill visit today, June 9. According to the Russian embassy, the destroyers will open their doors for public visit on Sunday, June 10 from 1pm to 5pm at Pier 15, Manila South Harbor.

Navy intelligence compromised by Chinese hackers in massive data breach: Report

Chinese state-sponsored hackers breached a U.S. Navy contractor and stole huge amounts of highly sensitive intelligence involving secretive military operations, The Washington Post reported Friday. Hackers acting on behalf of Beijing stole the data in January and February after breaking into an unidentified contractor that works for the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Newport, Rhode Island, U.S. officials said on condition of anonymity, the newspaper reported .

Russian destroyers to visit Manila, open for Filipinos on Sunday

Russian Navy ships Udaloy-class anti-submarine destroyers Admiral Tributs and Admiral Vinogradov, and large sea tanker Pechenga are scheduled to visit the Philippines from June 9 to 14. The Russian Embassy in the Philippines said Admiral Tributs and Admiral Vinogradov will be open for public on June 10, Sunday from 1 to 5 pm at Pier 15, Manila South Harbor. Naval Public Affairs Office director Captain Lued Lincuna said the ships, under Russian Pacific Fleet, will arrive in Manila morning of Saturday.

US fast-attack submarine complete Western Pacific deployment

United States Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Columbia recently completed a six-month deployment to the Western Pacific conducting operations and exercises in support of national security, the US Navy said. USS Columbia was welcomed by family members and friends of the submarine's crew at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, June 6. "Their resourceful tenacity allowed us to remain operational anytime we faced a challenge," USS Columbia commander Cmdr.

Former Va. senator awarded Gerald R. Ford Medal

Former Virginia Senator John W. Warner was honored as a recipient of the Gerald R. Ford Medal of Distinguished Public Service Monday for his years of service and dedication to his country. A 30-year veteran of the U.S. Senate, Warner is the second-longest serving senator in the state's history and has garnered a reputation as one of the most effective legislators of his time.

United States Settles Lawsuit Alleging That Contractor Falsely…

Inchcape Shipping Services Holdings Limited and certain of its subsidiaries have agreed to pay $20,000,000 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by knowingly overbilling the U.S. Navy under contracts for ship husbanding services, the Department of Justice announced. Inchcape is a marine services contractor headquartered in the United Kingdom.

Plane Talks to highlight D-Day –

Submitted photo Former Air Force pilot Jack Hampshire poses for a photo in front of a North American B-25B Mitchell in the WWII Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE - The National Museum of the United States Air Force will commemorate D-Day by offering visitors a special opportunity to interact with veterans who will be stationed at aircraft throughout the museum as part of the "Plane Talks" program 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 6. Among the veterans scheduled to attend are retired Air Force pilots Lt.

Senators Urge Trump to Take Tougher Action Against China in S. China Sea

The Trump administration should take tougher action to counter Chinese militarization in the South China Sea, a bipartisan trio of senators has urged in a letter sent to Defense Secretary Jim Mattis and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. The letter, sent by Democratic Sen. Ed Markey along with his Republican colleagues Sens. Marco Rubio and Cory Gardner, expressed "grave concerns" over Beijing's actions and stated that "we believe there is strong bipartisan congressional support for taking significant actions in response to the Chinese government's continuing militarization of the South China Sea."

Fellow military vet to succeed Greitens as Missouri governor

Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens' resignation announcement Tuesday will elevate another military veteran and conservative Republican to the state's top job, and his experience working with legislators could smooth his transition to power. Mike Parson will automatically ascend from lieutenant governor to governor on Friday when Greitens steps down.