US Military Bans Late-Night Drinking in Japan After Wave of Alleged Sexual Assaults Sparks Outrage
The US military in Japan is cracking down on off-base drinking after recent incidents, hoping to maintain good relations with locals.
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F-22 Raptors Roar Back to Kadena in Show of Force Amidst Regional Tensions
F-22 Raptors roar back to Okinawa to counter China’s air power surge and show American commitment to the Indo-Pacific region.
US Air Force’s F-15C Eagles Arrive in Japan to Bolster Regional Defense
US deploys F-15C Eagles to Japan for regional defense, while Taiwan seeks expedited weapon deliveries amid rising threats from China.
Ernie Pyle: Beyond the Headlines – Giving Voice to the Unsung Warriors of WWII
Discover Ernie Pyle: A voice that echoed the unsung heroes of WWII—bringing soldiers’ courage and sacrifice to life on the battlefield.
The Pic of the Day: Battle of the Fittest, U.S. Marines with III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group
Units with III MIG competed against each other in various athletic events during a field meet for the commander’s cup.
The Pic of the Day: Marine Corp Conduct Live-fire Machine Gun Exercises
This training improved the Marines’ proficiency at the tactical level and developed small-unit leadership
Japan Wants US Troops Out of Okinawa? Governor Denny Tamaki Confirms
Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki called for the departure of the United States Armed Forces on the island amid rising anti-American militarization sentiments in the prefecture.
The Pic of the Day: Marines & their boats
Marines with Fox Company, Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), carry a Combat Rubber Raiding Craft (CRRC) during a squad competition after a small-boat exercise at Kin Blue, Okinawa, Japan, July 7, 2020. The competition tested the Marines’ ability to maneuver the CRRCs without an engine, demonstrate safe capsize […]
The Pic of the Day: That’s a lot of brass
U.S. Marines with 5th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group and Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 10th Marines, fire M240B medium machine guns at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, June 24, 2020. Marines with 5th ANGLICO and Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 10th Marines, conducted firing drills with the M240B medium machine gun […]
American aircraft sink Yamato, the world’s largest battleship
By early 1945, the Japanese Empire was shrinking daily and the war had reached its home shores. Less than three and half years after Pearl Harbor, American industrial might was on full display. And it was never more apparent than during the Battle of Okinawa. The once-proud Japanese Imperial Navy that Americans feared would threaten […]
The Pic of the Day: Marines get tested for the Coronavirus
U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 25th Marine Regiment, arrive at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, on Feb. 28, 2020. Upon their return from the Republic of Korea, the Marines were screened in accordance with U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Japanese government guidelines. III MEF is taking its responsibilities to protect our Marines, Sailors, families, […]
Trump asks Japan to pay $8 billion per year for hosting US troops
President Donald Trump has reportedly requested that the Japanese government more than quadruple its annual contribution for stationing American troops in the country. This would mark a significant increase from the roughly $1.8 billion (197.4 billion yen) currently earmarked for the purpose in Japan’s fiscal budget. This is part of a wider move to get […]
