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North Korea marks war anniversary

The 1950-53 Korean War ended in an armistice, meaning the two Koreas remain technically at war. But in North Korea, the anniversary of the agreement ending the hostilities is commemorated as "Victory in the Fatherland Liberation War," a major national holiday.
Navy secretary: Cost for newest ship will decline

Operating costs for the U.S. Navy's newest ships will decline and "become more normal" over time, Navy Secretary Ray Mabus said Thursday.
US says China tested anti-satellite missile

The U.S. says China has tested a missile designed to destroy satellites and is urging Beijing to refrain from destabilizing actions.

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Pacific Angel: Building military relationships in paradise

Servicemembers are routinely called on to deploy to Spartan trouble spots where the locals may try to kill them and entertainment consists of pumping iron or watching DVDs in a plywood shed.
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Nearly 70 years after USS Indianapolis tragedy, survivor tells his tale

They were baptized by a thick layer of oil, fuel and fear when the Indianapolis went into the water on a little after midnight on July 30, 1945. Over the next three days and four nights, more than 880 sailors would succumb to the dehydration, hypothermia and sharks.
Japan still clearing World War II bombs from Okinawa

World War II ended 69 years ago, but shells are still exploding off the coast of Okinawa.
Japanese report: No evidence of Agent Orange in barrels on Okinawa July 24, 2014
Australia taking delivery of first F-35, plans to buy 72 July 23, 2014
Navy spouse fighting back to keep fitness program she founded July 22, 2014
NCIS investigating negligent shooting that injured 4 troops on Okinawa July 21, 2014

Osan men win in return to Firecracker softball

Most times, the top and middle of a softball team’s lineup gets the job done. In the case of Osan Air Base of South Korea, the middle and bottom took care of business Sunday.

Hawaii: Diamond Head has spectacular views

Japan eyes buying Ospreys as US looks to expand fleet to mainland

Japan still clearing World War II bombs from Okinawa

World War II ended 69 years ago, but shells are still exploding off the coast of Okinawa.
Pacific Angel: Building military relationships in paradise July 25, 2014
South Korea, South Carolina ink drivers license reciprocity deal July 25, 2014
Chinese army deploys dancing robots, Big Macs to burnish image July 25, 2014
Maritime exercises prepare Special Ops team for life after Afghanistan July 25, 2014

Japan eyes buying Ospreys as US looks to expand fleet to mainland

The Marine Corps has tried to assuage Japanese fears about the MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft, which has become a Marine Corps and Air Force workhorse in recent years.
Former prostitutes who served US troops sue South Korea

A group of former prostitutes has filed a lawsuit against the South Korean government seeking more than $1.2 million in compensation, alleging that it exercised significant control over their activities, according to a report in Japanese newspaper Asahi Shimbun.
US Marines to train with Australian, Chinese forces

U.S. Marines will participate in survival training with Chinese and Australian soldiers this fall, according to officials. Exercise Kowari is slated to take place in Australia’s Northern Territory in October, and will last about two weeks.
Kadena rescuers save two airmen caught in flash flood

They had already torn through the drywall and moved into the ceiling, removing some metal brackets and clawing through a layer of foam. As they looked at the reinforced concrete roof just above their heads, then down at the rising waters, they knew that getting out was out of their hands. They had about a foot of airspace left, and it was shrinking.
Fans flock to Tokyo for chance to see WWE superstars

Staff Sgt. Osvaldo Carela and his four friends were amped.
US plans more Osprey training flights in mainland Japan July 17, 2014
USS Reagan sailors not exposed to high radiation levels in Japan, report finds July 17, 2014
US carrier group trains with South Korean military July 16, 2014
Bataan visits Bahrain after 135 days at sea July 16, 2014
China moves oil rig deployed near islands claimed by Vietnam July 16, 2014
Pentagon announces new commanders for PACAF, ACC July 15, 2014
RIMPAC underway in Pacific July 15, 2014

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