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Air Force Osprey makes precautionary landing at Japanese air base A U.S. Air Force tiltrotor aircraft assigned to Yokota Air Base made a precautionary landing at a Japan Air Self-Defense Force base.

Air Force Osprey makes precautionary landing at Japanese air base

Work on Marine Corps airfield in northern Okinawa resumes after 4-month pause Construction on a new Marine Corps airfield in northern Okinawa has resumed after a four-month pause due to weather concerns, with no further delays expected.

Work on Marine Corps airfield in northern Okinawa resumes after 4-month pause

Navy spouse slain in ‘crime of passion’ taught special education students in Japan Jessica “Jesse” Arguinzoni Olsen, a Navy spouse who was slain in ‘crime of passion’ was a special education substitute teacher to students in Japan

Before her death at the hands of her husband last year, Jessica “Jesse” Arguinzoni Olsen was an avid learner and a beloved substitute teacher at a naval base in Japan, her sister said.

Military police on Okinawa see ‘night and day’ progress after latest joint patrol U.S. military police detained at least five service members during their most recent joint patrol of a nightlife hotspot on Okinawa.

U.S. military police arrested four U.S. service members during the patrol “for violations of the U.S. Forces Japan Liberty Order,” USFJ spokesman Col. John Severns said by email Wednesday.

Military police on Okinawa see ‘night and day’ progress after latest joint patrol U.S. military police detained at least five service members during their most recent joint patrol of a nightlife hotspot on Okinawa.

U.S. military police detained at least five service members during their most recent joint patrol of a nightlife hotspot on Okinawa, part of a crackdown on off-duty misconduct that began in April.

Military police on Okinawa see ‘night and day’ progress after latest joint patrol U.S. military police detained at least five service members during their most recent joint patrol of a nightlife hotspot on Okinawa.

Military police on Okinawa see ‘night and day’ progress after latest joint patrol

American, Japanese middle-schoolers on Okinawa share ideas to bridge cultures An event sponsored by Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and DODEA encourages teenagers from both nations to learn about each other’s cultures.

American and Japanese middle-schoolers overcame language barriers at this key air base over the weekend as they brainstormed ideas to bring their communities together.

Retired Marine and Okinawa JROTC instructor is DODEA’s Teacher of the Year Brent Cook, the Kubasaki High School JROTC instructor recently named 2026 DODEA Teacher of the Year, “doesn’t just lead — he inspires,” according to the principal.

Brent Cook, the Kubasaki High School JROTC instructor recently named 2026 Teacher of the Year for all Defense Department schools, has always been inspired by his students, going back to his Marine Corps career.

Logistics Marines on Okinawa sharpen machine-gun skills for island defense A live-fire drill allowed 30 Marines who work in logistics, communication, supply and administration to hone their light and heavy machine guns skills.

Logistics Marines on Okinawa sharpen machine-gun skills for island defense

Ocean recreation at Marine base on Okinawa suspended after swimmer rescues A Marine Corps commander suspended recreational swimming at Camp Schwab on Okinawa after two Marines were rescued in waters nearby.

Ocean recreation at Marine base on Okinawa suspended after swimmer rescues

Marine’s mother critically injured in crash at busy Okinawa intersection A Marine was injured and his mother was hospitalized in critical condition after their vehicle crashed into another car at a dangerous intersection on Okinawa’s main highway, police said.

Marine’s mother critically injured in crash at busy Okinawa intersection

Okinawans join Kadena Air Base’s tsunami evacuation drill after recent scares Nearly 60 residents of a nearby town walked through Kadena Air Base for an annual tsunami evacuation drill, after an actual tsunami scare in July.

After recent scares, residents from the Okinawa town of Chatan joined a tsunami evacuation drill at Kadena Air Base over the weekend "to ensure our communities have safe and expedient measures to get to higher ground." (from @brianmcelhiney.bsky.social)

Workers find smoking grenade from World War II at Okinawa construction site

Marines showcase new missile systems near Taiwan during island-defense drills

Chinese warships, aircraft sail near Okinawa amid major US-Japan military drills Chinese warships and aircraft passed through a key waterway as U.S. and Japanese forces staged a joint exercise, Japan’s military said.

Chinese warships, aircraft sail near Okinawa amid major US-Japan military drills

Convicted US airman seeks last-chance appeal over sexual assault of Japanese teen Senior Airman Brennon Washington lodged his final appeal with Japan’s highest court after being convicted of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl on Okinawa.

Convicted US airman seeks last-chance appeal over sexual assault of Japanese teen

US Army shows off Typhon missile system at Marine Corps base in Japan The U.S. Army unveiled a mid-range missile system meant to counter seaborne threats.

The U.S. Army on Monday unveiled its Typhon mid-range missile system, meant to counter seaborne threats, for the first time on Japanese soil. (from @janiquarob.bsky.social)

Volcanic activity moves Navy’s field carrier landing practice off Iwo Jima Navy pilots will practice carrier landings at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni due to ongoing volcanic activity on Iwo Jima, officials said.

Volcanic activity moves Navy’s field carrier landing practice off Iwo Jima

Pentagon watchdog to evaluate handling of violent crimes against Japanese civilians The Pentagon’s inspector general will examine whether U.S. Forces Japan personnel are following policies for preventing and addressing violent crimes.

Pentagon watchdog to evaluate handling of violent crimes against Japanese civilians

Japan’s navy spots newest Chinese aircraft carrier sailing for first time in East China Sea The Fujian, China’s newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, passed through the Taiwan Strait on its way to the South China Sea for tests and training.

Japan’s navy spots newest Chinese aircraft carrier sailing for first time in East China Sea

Navy officer pleads guilty to killing wife in Japan, faces 23 years in prison A U.S. Navy officer faces 23 years in prison in exchange for pleading guilty to killing his wife last year in a Japanese hotel, a Navy spokesman said.

A U.S. Navy officer faces 23 years in prison in exchange for pleading guilty to killing his wife last year in a Japanese hotel, according to a Navy spokesman.

Marine Corps Hornets arrive to relieve first F-35B squadron deployed to Japan A squadron of Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornets have arrived at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni to replace the service’s first squadron of fighters.

A squadron of Marine Corps F/A-18 Hornets began arriving at an air station southeast of Hiroshima this week to replace the service’s first squadron of F-35B Lightning II fighters deployed to Japan.

Japanese appellate court upholds airman’s 5-year sentence for sexually assaulting a minor A Japanese court upheld Senior Airman Brennon Washington’s conviction for kidnapping and sexually assaulting a minor on Okinawa in December 2024.

Japanese appellate court upholds airman’s 5-year sentence for sexually assaulting a minor

Largest Resolute Dragon exercise in Japan to feature 2 new US missile systems The Marine Corps will deploy two new missile systems to Japan’s Ishigaki Island for the first time during a joint exercise, military officials said.

Largest Resolute Dragon exercise in Japan to feature 2 new US missile systems

Pentagon could face mandate to address Okinawa troop crime concerns A draft bill advanced by a congressional committee directs the Pentagon to evaluate programs aimed at curbing crimes by U.S. service members on Okinawa.

The Defense Department could be required to study ways to prevent criminal conduct by U.S. troops stationed on Okinawa under a draft defense policy bill advanced by the House Armed Services Committee.

Marines on Okinawa began training with NMESIS missile system this summer Marines on Okinawa began training in July with the NMESIS anti-ship system in preparation for its future deployment to the island, according to the service.

Marines on Okinawa began training in July with the Navy-Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System, or NMESIS, in preparation for the system’s future deployment to the island, according to the service.

Police say Chinese tourist trespassed into Air Force base on Okinawa Dai Long, 37, is accused of entering Kadena Air Base and was arrested by law enforcement. He told police he believed he could “freely enter” the base.

A Chinese man was arrested over the weekend after allegedly walking onto a U.S. Air Force base on Okinawa, local police said.

Hydrogen sulfide blamed in contractors’ deaths at US Navy base in Japan Two Japanese contractors died last year after inhaling hydrogen sulfide gas while servicing a Navy vessel at Sasebo Naval Base.

Hydrogen sulfide blamed in contractors’ deaths at US Navy base in Japan

US to deploy Typhon missile system to Japan for first time for September drills The U.S. Army will deploy its mid-range missile system, Typhon, to Japan for the first time during a Marine Corps-led exercise in September.

US to deploy Typhon missile system to Japan for first time for September drills

USS New Orleans steams back to Sasebo after onboard fire off Okinawa The USS New Orleans left White Beach Naval Facility for its homeport in Japan more than a week after a fire burned on the ship.

The USS New Orleans left Okinawa on Thursday for its homeport in Japan more than a week after U.S. and Japanese sailors and Japan’s coast guard extinguished a fire that burned for 12 hours aboard the ship.