City upset it wasn't consulted on possible 'residual' US forces plan

Two cities that host major U.S. military bases near the Demilitarized Zone are lobbying against the possibility that “residual” American forces may remain north of Seoul after 2016.

Seoul OKs plan for three more Aegis destroyers

South Korea on Tuesday endorsed a plan to acquire three additional Aegis destroyers for deployment in the mid-2020s, amid intensifying regional competition to boost maritime defense.

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North Korea strengthening reign of terror

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is expected to strengthen his reign of terror for the time being to tighten discipline among power elites following the ouster of his once-powerful uncle Jang Song-thaek.

City upset it wasn't consulted on possible 'residual' US forces plan

Two cities that host major U.S. military bases near the Demilitarized Zone are lobbying against the possibility that “residual” American forces may remain north of Seoul after 2016.

Japanese WWII flag, taken as a war trophy, returns in friendship

A Rising Sun flag — taken from a dead Japanese soldier on Tinian island in 1944 — sat in a box at Kenneth Udstad’s home for 68 years.

Littoral combat ship's maiden deployment marked by highs, lows

The USS Freedom, a first-in-class littoral combat ship, officially ended its maiden deployment Tuesday when it crossed the international dateline, officials said.

MIA remains ID'd, to be buried on anniversary of disappearance

The remains of an airman who went missing during the Vietnam War have been identified and are being returned to his family for burial on the 45th anniversary of his loss.

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From the archives: Pearl Harbor coverage through the years

Through the years, the historical events, the stories of the servicemembers who lived and died, memorial ceremonies — even the fates of the Japanese naval pilots who flew in the attack on Pearl Harbor — were chronicled in the pages of the Stars and Stripes.

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Oldest US vets to mark attack on Pearl Harbor

On Saturday, the two oldest veterans in America — a pair of 107-year-olds who fought in the Pacific theater 70 years ago — will meet up to mark the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor and to trade stories.

Biden offers reassurances of US commitment to Asia

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden offered reassurances Friday of America’s commitment to South Korea and the rest of Asia, saying “no one should underestimate or question our staying power.”

Proposal would leave combined division north of Seoul

The U.S. and South Korea are considering creation of a combined division that would be stationed near the Demilitarized Zone after most U.S. forces move to installations south of Seoul.