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China's man-made islands heighten concerns over territorial control

China is rapidly building five man-made islands from tiny reefs and shoals in the South China Sea, U.S. officials say, sparking concern that Beijing is growing more assertive in the disputed waters even as the United States boosts its own forces in the western Pacific.
Army supporters exceed critics at Hawaii town hall event

A standing-room-only crowd of mostly Army supporters but also some detractors turned out Wednesday in Wahiawa for the second of two "listening" sessions as the service weighs big troop cuts around the country, including in Hawaii.
Asia embargo over avian flu could affect Pacific commissaries

An avian flu outbreak in the United States might cause shortages of chicken and other poultry at base commissaries in Japan and South Korea, the Defense Commissary Agency said this week.

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Asia embargo over avian flu could affect Pacific commissaries

An avian flu outbreak in the United States might cause shortages of chicken and other poultry at base commissaries in Japan and South Korea, the Defense Commissary Agency said this week.
Germantown command master chief pleads guilty to prostitute procurement conspiracy

The former command master chief of the USS Germantown admitted Wednesday at a court-martial that he oversaw a prostitution research ring operated by four senior chief petty officers aboard the ship.
Vomiting in Korean taxi could cost you big bucks

Seoul taxi drivers are putting out the word: Don’t drink and yak. Tired of the yucky cleanup and complaints from customers about the stench, drivers associations have banded together and beginning Feb. 1, drivers will ask passengers who vomit in their cabs to pay a city-approved fine of 150,000 won, or approximately $138.
Kunsan-based airman fined for posting revenge porn January 27, 2015
Electric motorcycle would allow soldiers a stealthy approach to battle January 26, 2015
North Korea seeking short-term English teachers — for a fee January 26, 2015
Servicemembers debark grounded cargo ship off Okinawa coast January 26, 2015

Once-beaten Samurai take on unbeaten Panthers

Okinawa aquarium holds many of the East China sea's prime inhabitants

China's man-made islands heighten concerns over territorial control

Abe pledges to 'correct' the record on wartime sex slaves

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pledged Thursday to increase efforts to alter views abroad on Japan’s actions in World War II by disseminating the “correct” view, as he put it.
No word on Islamic State hostages' fate; Goto's wife issues statement January 29, 2015
Indonesian investigators: Crashed AirAsia flown by co-pilot January 29, 2015
Malaysia says MH370 crash an accident to clear compensation January 29, 2015
New deadline approaches in Islamic State hostage crisis January 29, 2015

Priest tells of kamikaze pilot training during WWII

Paul Saneaki Nakamura prepared three times to carry out a suicide attack for Japan during World War II. It took the country’s near-death for him to find religion and become a priest.
I Corps commander on Pacific strategy: 'Army is not trying to be Marine Corps'

Lt. Gen. Stephen Lanza said Friday that the Army's "Pacific Pathways" strategy can bring unique capabilities to the region, including engineer brigades, civil affairs, medical brigades and aviation.
Crews search for ways to free grounded Military Sealift Command ship

The USNS Sgt. Matej Kocak remained grounded for a second day Friday in waters near Okinawa, as divers and other personnel determine the best way to free the stranded cargo ship.
Mom of Japanese hostage pleads for life, says he 'bears no hate' for Islam

Junko Ishido expressed her grief and pride for her son, freelance journalist Kenji Goto, on Friday morning, just hours before a $200 million ransom demand was expected to expire.
JPAC: 107 identifications of MIA remains made in 2014

The beleaguered command tasked with finding the remains of lost U.S. troops said it has more than doubled the number of identifications of MIA remains in 2014 over the year before.
Seoul says joint exercises to proceed despite North Korea's stance January 22, 2015
Military Sealift ship runs aground near Okinawa January 22, 2015
JPAC whistleblower suit headed to trial January 21, 2015
‘American Sniper’ draws viewers to AAFES theaters January 21, 2015
Japan's response to Islamic State hostage situation limited by constitution January 21, 2015
New Hercules to take on heavy lifting across Pacific in 2017 January 20, 2015
USS Chancellorsville going to Japan this summer January 20, 2015

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