Long-awaited food court opens on Marine base in Japan after lengthy building project

Some favorite fast-food brands have surfaced with the opening of a refurbished food court at this outpost of American culture near Hiroshima.

Trump picks businessman George Glass to be US ambassador to Japan

President-elect Donald Trump announced Monday that he has selected businessman George Glass to serve as the United States’ next ambassador to Japan. Glass served as ambassador to Portugal during Trump’s pervious administration.

South Korea’s impeached leader avoids investigators as court begins meeting to determine his fate

South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol dodged requests by investigative agencies to appear for questioning over his short-lived martial law decree, as the Constitutional Court began its first meeting Monday on Yoon’s case to determine whether to formally unseat or reinstate him.

DODEA opens school annex on Naval Base Guam for science lab, other learning spaces

Department of Defense Education Activity has opened an annex to its middle school at Naval Base Guam to accommodate the growing student population.

South Korea’s interim president consults US military about North’s potential threats

South Korea’s acting president made an introductory phone call to the commander of U.S. and U.N. forces on the peninsula to reaffirm the countries’ military alliance and express concern for potential moves by North Korea.

Virus responsible for respiratory illness is increasingly common in Tokyo area

The Japanese Health Ministry has reported higher than expected numbers of parvovirus B19 infections in and around Tokyo, according to an alert from U.S. Army Medical Department Activities-Japan.

South Korean investigators push to summon impeached president as court set to determine his fate

South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol defied requests by investigative agencies to appear for questioning over his short-lived martial law decree, as the Constitutional Court began its first meeting Monday on Yoon’s case to determine whether to formally unseat or reinstate him.

South Korean leaders seek calm after Yoon is impeached

South Korea’s opposition leader on Sunday urged the Constitutional Court to rule swiftly on a bid to remove President Yoon Suk Yeol from office, a day after parliament voted to impeach him over a short-lived attempt to impose martial law.

US Marines start partial transfer from Okinawa in Japan to Guam under plan agreed 12 years ago

U.S. Marines have begun a partial transfer from Okinawa to Guam, 12 years after Japan and the United States agreed on their realignment to reduce the heavy burden of American troop presence on the southern Japanese island.

South Korea’s parliament votes to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his martial law order

South Korea’s parliament on Saturday impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his stunning and short-lived martial law decree, a move that ended days of political paralysis but set up an intense debate over Yoon’s fate, as jubilant crowds roared to celebrate another defiant moment in the country’s resilient democracy.

Navy seeks upgrade of sea training ranges to keep pace with evolving weaponry, drones

The Navy is looking to expand and modernize vast training areas in waters off Hawaii and California, including the planned addition of mine warfare ranges, that the service says are needed to train and test America’s newest weapons and drone systems and defend against those of rivals.

A US Navy ship will make its first port call in 8 years in Cambodia, a close ally of China

A U.S. Navy warship will make a port call next week in Cambodia, China’s close ally in Southeast Asia, the first such visit in eight years, according to a Cambodian statement on Friday.

Yoon impeachment turmoil won’t impact US-South Korea alliance, experts say

The 71-year military alliance between South Korea and the United States won’t be affected by the political turmoil in Seoul even if President Yoon Suk Yeol is impeached this weekend, according to experts.

Airman gets 5 years in prison with hard labor for sexual assault that roiled Okinawa

A Japanese court sentenced a U.S. airman to five years in prison with hard labor Friday, immediately after convicting him of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl one year ago on Okinawa.

Defense experts predict Philippines will join future Yama Sakura military drills

The Philippines will soon become a full participant in annual Yama Sakura warfighting drills involving U.S., Japanese and Australian ground forces, according to defense experts.

Island-fighting doctrine makes Marine jungle training on Okinawa trendy

A group of Marines recently participated in a weeklong course designed to teach them how to fight and survive in a jungle environment.

China’s military is staying silent on its recent activity around Taiwan

China’s military is keeping silent on its large deployment of naval and coast guard ships off Taiwan this week. Its top spokesperson quoted an ancient Chinese text called “The Art of War” instead.

Hiding in the open, a taste of Thailand in South Korea

The simply named Pad Thai Restaurant near Osan Air Base has a simple name and modest storefront, but serves up authentic and delicious cuisine.