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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.
Mabus: Female submariners to be assigned to Pearl Harbor

The first women on Virginia-class attack submarines in the Pacific will serve on the USS Texas and USS Mississippi at Pearl Harbor starting in fiscal 2016, 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.
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

There is no evidence that dozens of empty chemical drums, unearthed last year on former U.S. military property, contained the toxic defoliant Agent Orange, according to a Japanese government report.
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
Japan eyes buying Ospreys as US looks to expand fleet to mainland July 19, 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

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