US, France and Japan prepare for rare 3-carrier exercise in Philippine Sea

A flotilla of about 10 warships, including the USS Carl Vinson and the French aircraft carrier FS Charles de Gaulle, are set to train together in the Philippine Sea, the U.S. 7th Fleet said.

A general’s journey: Korean immigrant returns to peninsula to lead US soldiers

Army Brig. Gen. Jin Pak’s journey from a child immigrant to a one-star general in the U.S. Army is both typical and unique.

Study finds high PFAS levels near Okinawa air base, raising contamination concerns

Researchers found high concentrations of toxic “forever chemicals” in seawater offshore Okinawa in 2023, suggesting this critical U.S. installation may be the source, according to a recently released study.

‘Dirt Boyz’ practice making Yokota’s airfield more resilient against attacks

More engineers trained to cut and pour concrete would make the Air Force’s Indo-Pacific bases more resilient, according to an expert in rapid airfield repair.

USS Preble successfully tests laser weapon against drones

In the report, the U.S. Center for Countermeasures notes the action for using the laser was for the “evaluation of aircraft-based countermeasures, evaluation of counter-unmanned aircraft systems and development and evaluation of directed energy weapons” among other initiatives.

Air Force Museum invites guests to explore ocean-going exhibit

There’s a “tie-in” between ocean and space exploration, and the two frontiers have more in common than you might think, said J.C. Snediker, chief of special events at the world’s largest military aviation museum.

1,000-year-old discovery unearthed at Alaska base

Air Force engineers and archaeologists in Alaska have discovered a food cache on the Upper Cook Inlet southwest of Anchorage used 1,000 years ago to store food.

West Point disbands 12 cadet organizations in response to DEI directives

The U.S. Military Academy has banned organizations centered primarily on ethnic and gender affiliation as part of what it says is compliance with the effort to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs in government.

Marine commander presents 49ers star George Kittle with NFL’s Salute to Service award

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle was revealed Wednesday as the recipient of the NFL’s 14th annual Salute to Service award. Kittle was shocked and emotional when he received the award in a private ceremony in December of last year, a marine involved in the event told Stripes.

US Navy helping to build schools, business relationships in Serbia

Next month Navy officials will host a conference in Serbia for businesses to learn about upcoming contracting opportunities. The goodwill created by such projects is an inexpensive way to reach countries that might not be immediately important but collectively would be significant if the U.S. was dealing with a crisis.

Growler’s precautionary arrested landing diverts other Navy flights in Japan

Several U.S. Navy aircraft were diverted to other airfields in Japan after an E/A-18G Growler made a precautionary arrested landing at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, the Marine Corps said.

Air Force places career training on hold while services scrub DEI content

The Air Force has temporarily halted career development courses as part of a broader effort to remove diversity, equity and inclusion-related content from military training and education.

Army lieutenant colonel sentenced to 10 months in prison for beating wife

Lt. Col. Greg Pasquantonio, an Army aviation trainer assigned to Fort Leavenworth in Kansas, will spend 10 months in prison after beating his former wife so severely that he broke eight of her ribs, requiring her to spend five days in the hospital, according to prosecutors.

‘Give it a shot:’ Special Forces instructors seek more Green Beret hopefuls

Recruiting shortfalls across the entire Army and flat Special Operations budgets have contributed to a smaller-than-ideal number of Special Forces hopefuls entering training courses, officials said. Nonetheless, the special warfare school has managed to produce enough Green Berets to maintain a healthy Special Forces community.

First military deportation flights from US take off for Guantanamo as sailors help Marines prep for incoming migrants

The first military flights to deport migrants from the United States to Naval Base Guantanamo Bay were slated to take off Tuesday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said.

New 90K-square-foot center at Army’s special warfare school brings holistic health under one roof at Fort Liberty

New gym at Fort Liberty, N.C., is part of the new $43 million, 90,000-square-foot John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School’s new Human Performance Force Generation building. It’s designed to help soldiers with diet, health and fitness.

USS Fort Worth sailors honor WWII Navy veteran on her 101st birthday

The crew of the USS Fort Worth gathered Monday to celebrate the milestone birthday of Elsie “Kitty” Rippin, a World War II Navy veteran, who turned 101 years old Friday.

Buckley Space Force Base won’t house immigrant detainees, US rep says — but ICE is mum

Buckley Space Force Base in Colorado will not process and house detained immigrants after all, U.S. Rep. Jason Crow said.

Army drones buzz Bavarian ranges as drill showcases new fighting strategy

Various new drones in the Army’s arsenal are being tested during an exercise at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany.