Japan halts material bound for Okinawa airfield project after truck fatality

The Japanese government halted shipment of landfill material destined for a U.S. military airfield on Okinawa after a truck hit and killed a security guard and injured a protester last week.

It’s called Rim of the Pacific, but ships of the Atlantic want in

Personnel and ships from navies across the Pacific sail into Hawaii every two years for the Rim of the Pacific exercise, but some participants come from much farther away.

11th Airborne gets first new commander since Army’s Arctic command created 2 years ago

The Army’s 11th Airborne Division, revived two years ago to serve as combat-ready unit for potential conflict near the Arctic Circle, changed command on June 27 for the first time.

Boat sinks off Florida coast, leaving 3 treading water in dark, US Coast Guard says

Three mariners were left adrift in the dark when their vessel sank in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida. Rescuers from the U.S. Coast Guard station in St. Petersburg arrived in time.

Air Force completes first westbound circumnavigation with KC-46 Pegasus tanker

An Air Force Boeing KC-46A tanker aircraft successfully circumnavigated the world without stopping between Saturday and Monday in a flight that started and ended at McConnell Air Force Base in Kansas. The operation was the first westward nonstop circumnavigation by the KC-46A.

Congress looks to continue Coast Guard’s Pacific expansion

The Coast Guard is slated to continue solidifying its Pacific footprint with new funds from Congress as the service plays an increasingly prominent role in Washington’s regional strategy.

Mom breached Space Force base with 4-year-old, fled in stolen car, Florida officials say

A woman was with her 4-year-old son when she breached Patrick Space Force base and stole a man’s car, resulting in a high-speed chase in two Central Florida counties, according to a June 28 news release.

Virginia Beach city leaders to push for F-35 fighter jets at NAS Oceana

Naval Air Station Oceana is currently home to F/A-18 Super Hornets, but they eventually will be replaced by a more advanced fighter jet: The F-35.

Church out, Chace in as leader of US Army Garrison Poland

The U.S. Army’s first permanent base in Poland is under new leadership following a change of command at Camp Kosciuszko in Poznan.

Kubasaki’s Cook earns Marine Corps JROTC Instructor of Year award

Kubasaki coach Brent Cook has been named Marine Corps’ JROTC Instructor of the Year.

Japan lodges second complaint after US Marine charged with attempted sexual assault

Japanese officials lodged multiple complaints with U.S. authorities after a Marine was indicted for attempted sexual assault on Okinawa last month.

Marines on Okinawa issued new amphibious combat vehicles

Marines of 4th Marines, 3rd Division offloaded the state-of-the-art combat vehicles, which replace an aging fleet of assault amphibious vehicles.

Bat insignia on Marine stealth fighter in Japan is minor star on social media

The flagship stealth fighter at this base south of Hiroshima is sporting a new look, one to make Batman envious.

CENTCOM reports 3 Houthi unmanned boats destroyed

U.S. Central Command reported U.S. forces in the Red Sea in a “self-defense engagement” destroyed three Houthi unmanned surface vehicles Sunday.

JBLM service members say the Army didn’t protect them from a doctor charged with abusive sexual contact

Fifteen current or retired Joint Base Lewis-McChord servicemen who say the Army failed to protect them from a military doctor who has been charged with sexual abuse are each seeking $5 million in damages for the emotional distress they say they have suffered.

Off-duty Coast Guard members credited with saving distressed swimmer at unguarded NJ lake

Four off-duty Coast Guard members helped rescue a distressed swimmer last week at a lake secluded in a South Jersey township.

Warriors over the Wasatch air show returns to Hill AFB

The Warriors over the Wasatch air show returned Saturday to Hill Air Force Base in Utah.

Retired NY National Guard sergeant receives Bronze Star with ‘V’ device for actions in Iraq in 2004

Retired New York National Guard Master Sgt. Luis Barsallo received the Bronze Star Medal with “V’ device last week in recognition of his heroic actions 20 years ago in Iraq.

Ripple effects from construction, maintenance delays of carriers cause housing crunch at Naval Base Kitsap

Delays with the construction of new aircraft carriers and retirement of older nuclear-powered ships are fueling a housing crunch at Naval Base Kitsap, an expensive location at which to serve in the Navy.