A Shared Commitment to Safety in Fussa City
Yokota Air Base leadership, the Fussa City Police Department and members of the on and off-base communities participated in a joint crime prevention patrol in Fussa, Japan
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USS Milius Returns to Yokosuka After a Successful Deployment
The return of Milius marks the end of a three-month deployment during which the crew operated throughout the Philippine Sea and South China Sea.
This Vietnam War Prison Was Dubbed ‘Hanoi Hilton’ By American POWs
Sarcastically nicknamed ‘Hanoi Hilton’ by American POWs, the Hoa Lo prison camp was notorious for its brutal treatment during the Vietnam War
Three Years of Space Force- Reflections and the Future for Bilateral Space Operations in Japan
On the United States Space Force’s third birthday, the previous years’ events regarding space security and defense in Japan have been many.
Japan Heightens Its Defense Posture
With the reality of increasingly dangerous and hostile regional neighbors becoming a threat, the Japanese government has taken a big step to double its defense spending and is reconsidering the necessity of having to strike potential adversaries first in self-defense.
Navy’s USS Oakland Joins International Fleet Review in Bangladesh
The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Oakland (LCS 24) participated in International Fleet Review (IFR) 2022 organized by the Bangladesh Navy in the waters off Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh
The Pic of the Day: Makin Island LCAC Operations
A landing craft, air cushion (LCAC) assigned to Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 5 approaches the well deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8)
Yudh Abhyas 22: US-India Restrengthens Ties During Mountain Warfare Training
India is known for having one of the world’s best high-altitude forces, considering the country is essentially surrounded by mountains.
China’s Marine Corps Trains on Amphibious Assault Vehicles, Getting Ready for Invasion?
The Chinese military has been increasing its amphibious combat skills and command capabilities, which were displayed during a recent landing exercise aired by state broadcaster CCTV.
SITREP Ukraine: Arms Dealing, HIMARS Limits and the Nazis of Kazakhstan
Can the “Merchant of Death” go back into the arms business? Why did the US limit the range of HIMARS in Ukraine and is Russia threatening to march into Kazakhstan next?
Adversaries to Allies: How the US and Japan Become Best Friends After Ugly War
Japan and the US have maintained tight-knit relations for the last seven decades, despite having an ugly past less than a century ago.
Remembering Hiroshi Miyamura, The Japanese Medal of Honor Recipient
On Nov. 29, Hiroshi “Hershey” Miyamura passed away at 97.
