U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander Makes Rare N.Z. Visit for Security Talks on Pacific
Aquilino touched down this week for a two-day whistlestop introductory tour with his New Zealand counterparts, before visiting Fiji and Tonga. Keep Reading
U.S., Peru Sign Historic Agreement to Enhance Search and Rescue Capabilities
The agreement allows for cooperation on joint SAR exercises, regular checks of communication channels, reciprocal visits by SAR experts, and the exchange of information. Keep Reading
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