U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed the United States' unwavering commitment to its decades-old defense treaty with the Philippines during a visit to Manila on Friday, pledging to bolster the alliance with advanced military capabilities in the face of increasing tensions with China. Meeting with Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
St. Johns Ship Building, owned by Americraft Marine, signed a contract with Hal Jones Contractor, a Division of Vecellio & Grogan, Inc., to build a 150 x 60 x 8-ft. Spud Barge. The Spud Barges, built to support various marine construction and operations, will serve in Hal Jones Contractor’s fleet.