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Philippine Secretary of National Defense Delfin Lorenzana speaks

Philippine officials say the government has scrapped a deal to purchase 16 Russian military transport helicopters due to...

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Philippines Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana

Philippine Leader Retains Pact Allowing US War Exercises

Austin thanked Duterte for the decision, which he said would further bolster the two nations’ 70-year treaty alliance.

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Ai Force in-flight relief system for women.

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Employees make "Fort Barfoot" signs to replace existing "Fort Pickett" signs.

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The Space Force wants to grow the number of Guardians by nearly 10% and hopes to offer almost $5 million in new bonuses to...

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