‘Remain vigilant’: Retiring US Forces Korea commander reminds troops of potential threats

U.S. Army Gen. Paul LaCamera bid farewell Friday to the 28,500 troops he led in South Korea and urged them to “remain vigilant” against threats from North Korea and other potential adversaries who threatened “the international rules-based order.”

US airman appeals conviction for sexually assaulting teenage girl on Okinawa

A U.S. airman convicted in Japanese court of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl on Okinawa has appealed the verdict.

Coast guards from US, Japan and India to train together near Tokyo next year

The U.S. Coast Guard will join its Japanese and Indian counterparts for first-of-its-kind training in Tokyo Bay early next year in conjunction with an annual summit in Tokyo.

Atsugi artist: Navy commander’s creativity is making a mark on Japan

Cmdr. Daniel Ropp is exercising his artistic side with contributions to the Navy and local Japanese communities around Naval Air Facility Atsugi, finding joy in the impact his work has on others.

US forces more than doubled in Syria before Assad’s fall, Pentagon says

The U.S. had more than doubled the number of American troops in Syria to counter the Islamic State group before the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad’s government almost two weeks ago, the Pentagon said Thursday.

Dropping European rotations in favor of permanent basing would save Army millions, report finds

Rotating an Army tank brigade to Europe costs nearly $70 million more per year than basing that unit permanently in either Germany or Poland, according to new research.

US knowledge could have curtailed Yoon’s martial law attempt, South Korea’s speaker says

Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol likely kept the United States in the dark about his plan to declare martial law on Dec. 3 to avoid interference with his decree, the National Assembly speaker told reporters Thursday.

Cracking concrete is latest issue to plague housing complex at Okinawa air base

More than 100 homes on Kadena Air Base will be inspected after spalling concrete was discovered in several buildings.

Airlift Santas delivered 39 tons of gifts, supplies during annual Christmas Drop

U.S. airmen put their Santa hats back into storage over the weekend after successfully concluding the 73rd Operation Christmas Drop, according to the 374th Airlift Wing.

Drone defense, bombing practice keep US, South Korean forces busy

South Korea conducted joint exercises drills this week with the U.S. to improve the nation’s air defense response to North Korean drone intrusions.