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Protests on Okinawa aren't always what they appear to be

In Okinawa, frustration over U.S. military bases and renewed threats from abroad, mainly China’s growing influence in the region, can lead down a disorienting corridor of smoke and mirrors. For example, a 65-year-old driver blasting pro-China and pro-North Korea slogans is actually pro-U.S. military.
01:18 May 23, 2013

More South Koreans support developing nuclear weapons

Perhaps it is merely basic human desire to keep up with the neighbors, but an increasing number of South Koreans are saying that they want nuclear weapons too.
15:02 May 23, 2013
Nixon library hosts 40th reunion for Vietnam POWs

On Thursday, about 200 Vietnam War veterans, almost all of them former pilots, will reunite for a three-day celebration at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library & Museum that coincides with the 40th anniversary of a star-studded White House dinner hosted by President Nixon to honor their sacrifice.
04:40 May 23, 2013
History that runs from Myanmar's battlefields to farmland

Enduring relationships during WWII lead U.S. vets to create Project Old Soldier for Myanmar farmers — lifting thousands out of poverty.
17:29 May 21, 2013

Search for missing revived by warming relations

As relations thaw between Myanmar and the U.S., JPAC renews search for the missing.
11:32 May 23, 2013
No postings yet for HIV-positive Marines, sailors since policy change

More than nine months have passed since the Navy decided to open up overseas and large-ship platform assignments to HIV-positive sailors and Marines, but not a single sailor has gotten such a posting.
18:38 May 23, 2013
Suspected Chinese subs raise concerns in Japan

Foreign submarines have been spotted unusually close to Japanese turf three times this month, raising concerns that China is escalating a territorial dispute and flexing its sea might.
01:01 May 23, 2013
Protests on Okinawa aren't always what they appear to be May 23, 2013
Stethem sailor fined for elementary school break-in May 23, 2013
Two schools to open this fall in Camp Humphreys expansion May 23, 2013
DODEA to announce dates for school closings related to furloughs May 22, 2013

US criticized over response to Indonesia attacks
Stryker brigade in Hawaii needs review, Army general says May 23, 2013
North Korea envoy awaits chat with China's leader May 23, 2013
US family leaves Singapore frustrated with inquest May 23, 2013
Malaysian charged with sedition, 3 more arrested
Bill clears way for Japan to sign treaty to prevent international child abductions May 22, 2013
Japan surprises allies by mulling N. Korea talks May 22, 2013
Chinese premier visits Pakistan, praises ties May 22, 2013
North Korean leader sends special envoy to China May 22, 2013
Report underscores Army's ineffectiveness to prevent sexual assaults in Korea May 21, 2013
UN urges action to end child soldiers in Myanmar
State media shows N. Korea has new military chief

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Records start falling as Far East track begins

It’s often said in track and field meets featuring preliminaries that runners only do well enough in heats to qualify for the finals. But if they were coasting in Monday’s Far East preliminaries, it would be easier to start a new record book.
12:41 May 20, 2013
Yokota, Kadena bounce back with USFJ wins

Darone Frierson seems to relish the prospect of playing against his former Misawa team.
09:24 May 18, 2013
Prep roundup

ASIJ edges Yokota to grab Kanto title

Call Thursday Redemption Day for ASIJ girls soccer. Maya Szerdahelyi banged home the rain-soaked match’s only goal in the 69th minute and American School In Japan hung on to blank Yokota 1-0.
09:46 May 16, 2013
Several teams have solid chances of soccer titles
Loaded field geared for records on track
ASIJ is team to beat in baseball finals

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DOD civilians use 'strength in numbers' to fight LQA loss

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Troops can soon look forward to small improvements, even a possible complete redesign, of the fragmentation hand grenade.

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