February 11, 2026 at 9:54 PM
Marines Can Protect Pacific Facilities Amid China’s Militia-contested Waters and Coercive Efforts, General Says
SAN DIEGO — The commander of the largest Marine Corps formation west of the international dateline is confident the service’s forward deployed forces can protect future prepositioning sites in the Philippines despite...
Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Timothy W. Jones, chief instructor with Expeditionary Operations Training Group, supervises the execution of the Helicopter Rope Suspension Techniques during Marine Aviation Support Activities 22-2, July 21, 2022, Subic Bay, Philippines.
US Marine Corps photo SAN DIEGO — The commander of the largest Marine Corps formation west of the international dateline is confident the service’s forward deployed forces can protect future prepositioning sites in the Philippines despite maritime militias operating around the first island chain. Lt. Gen.