The crash is the latest in a string of deadly accidents for the u. S. 7th fleet. Barbara starr is live with all the breaking details. Whats happening, barbara . Reporter good morning, be alisyn. As you say, a lot this hour, u. S. And Japanese Forces are continuing their Search And Rescue mission 500 miles southeast of okinawa in the philippines sea. A u. S. Navy c2, small passenger plane, was making its way to the deck of the Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier, where it was scheduled to land. Something went terribly wrong and it crashed. We know in a state just a short time ago, eight people, 8 of the 11 have been rescued, taken to the Ronald Reagan said to be in good condition. The Search And Rescue now continuing for the other three of course. This has been a difficult year for the u. S. Navy. Lavar is just a poor mans version of don king but without the hair. Just think, lavar, you could have spent the next 5 to 10 years during thanksgiving with your son in china but no nba contract to
Warships from the US, Australia, and Japan conduct joint drills in the South China Sea, challenging Beijing s sovereignty claims. The exercises, involving guided-missile destroyers and combat ships, aim to promote transparency and freedom of navigation. China, which claims the area, objects to foreign military activities there. The region, crucial for international trade and rich in resources, sees ongoing tensions. The Quad alliance, including India, counters China s assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific, while China maintains its military presence for defensive purposes. Tensions also persist in the East China Sea and around Taiwan.