Willard: U.S. Welcomes Rotations, Not Bases, in Asia-Pacific

The United States has no interest in establishing new military bases in Asia and the Pacific, but welcomes opportunities to rotate forces there and would consider doing so in the Philippines, if offered, said Navy Adm. Robert F. Willard, the U.S. Pacific Command commander.

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Obama Nominates Kelly to Lead Southern Command

President Barack Obama has nominated Marine Corps Lt. Gen. John F. Kelly to be the next commander of U.S. Southern Command, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta announced.

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Guard Responds to Flooding in Three States

More than 400 National Guard members from three states have been called up for flood duty after heavy rains and snow run-off caused cresting rivers this week.

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