Shiloh sailor reported overboard now found hiding in engine room

A sailor from the cruiser Shiloh whom Navy officials said fell overboard last week, triggering a massive search-and-rescue effort, has been discovered on board. Presumed dead after going missing June 8, Gas Turbine Systems Technician (Mechanical) 3rd Class Peter Mims reportedly hid himself in one of the engine rooms, according to two sources familiar with the […]

Mattis praises China’s efforts on North Korea, dials up pressure on South China Sea

“Ultimately, we believe China will come to recognize North Korea as a strategic liability, not an asset.” However, Mattis said seeking China’s cooperation on North Korea did not mean Washington would not challenge Beijing’s activities in the South China Sea. The U.N. Security Council on Friday expanded targeted sanctions against North Korea after its repeated […]

Japanese Special Operations Suicide Attack on Yontan Airfield Okinawa

In the closing days of World War II, the US and the rest of the allies had defeated Germany and Hitler was dead, Italy had capitulated, and Mussolini was executed by partisans. Only Japan was left and the US was tightening the noose around the Japanese homeland. A successful but bloody island hopping campaign had […]

U.N. Security Council weighs new sanctions on North Korea

The United Nations Security Council edged closer to imposing new sanctions on North Korea with an emergency strategy session Tuesday and a unanimous condemnation of Pyongyang’s latest missile test. The council, including North Korea’s ally and protector China, met hours after warning Pyongyang that sanctions are a possibility. A statement issued Monday said the body […]

North Korea says U.S. has to roll back ‘hostile policy’ before talks

North Korea’s deputy U.N. envoy said on Friday the United States needed to roll back its “hostile policy” toward the country before there could be talks as Washington raised concern that Pyongyang could be producing a chemical used in a nerve agent. “As everybody knows, the Americans have gestured (toward) dialogue,” North Korea’s deputy U.N. […]

USS Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group joins the USS Carl Vinson in the Pacific

The USS Ronald Reagan, one of the United States’ 10 nuclear powered Nimitz Class aircraft carriers, successfully completed sea trials last week after a long in-port maintenance period, and departed its home port in Yokosuka naval base in Japan to resume scheduled operations in the Asia-Pacific Region on Tuesday. The carrier was originally scheduled to return […]

41st Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force & Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan hosted over 200,000 visitors for the 41st Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni Friendship Day on May 5th. The air show event started in 1943 to showcase the mutual support and friendship between the US and Japan as well as aerial demonstrations. Watch this excellent […]

Picture of the day: Airmen & Soldiers perform HALO jump from MC-130

Amazing picture! These guys clearly live life on the edge! Who knew you could have so much fun with a MC-130j! Featured image of Airmen and Soldiers jumping from an MC-130j Commado II during a training operation over Okinawa, Japan by Senior Airman John Linzmeier, US Air Force   This article is courtesy of Fighter […]

Picture of the Day: Airmen & Soldiers Perform HALO Jump from MC-130

Amazing picture! These guys clearly live life on the edge! Who knew you could have so much fun with a MC-130j! Watch: Air Force Special Ops Jump From MC-130 Featured image of Airmen and Soldiers jumping from an MC-130j Commado II during a training operation over Okinawa, Japan by Senior Airman John Linzmeier, US Air […]