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Director of U.S. Federal Marshall Service, Gadyaces Serralta, right, presents President Donald Trump with an honorary badge, as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth looks on, in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, Aug. 25, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump orders Hegseth to form National Guard unit in each state to combat crime, protests

Each state should find an appropriate number of troops to be reasonably available for rapid mobilization and have the resources and training needed to serve nationwide, the order says.

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President Donald Trump hosts South Korean President Lee Jae-myung at the White House in Washington, D.C., Aug. 25, 2025.

South Korea’s president pledges higher defense spending after meeting a cordial Trump

A U.S. military employee uses a Bobcat skid steer at the Vaziani Training Area near Tbilisi, Georgia, in 2023. Army Capt Jacob Suenkel, 32, pleaded guilty in federal court to selling a Bobcat, a tractor and other equipment he stole from units at Fort Stewart, Ga.

Fort Stewart officer pleads guilty after selling Army loader, tractor on Facebook Marketplace

Navy base in Spain reintroduces point system, traffic court for driving offenses

Military mail shipments unaffected by US tariffs, officials say

F-35A crashed in Alaska due to ice buildup in its landing gear, Air Force report says

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Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton offloads record haul of illicit drugs — 76,140 pounds

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A U.S. military employee uses a Bobcat skid steer at the Vaziani Training Area near Tbilisi, Georgia, in 2023. Army Capt Jacob Suenkel, 32, pleaded guilty in federal court to selling a Bobcat, a tractor and other equipment he stole from units at Fort Stewart, Ga.

Fort Stewart officer pleads guilty after selling Army loader, tractor on Facebook Marketplace

Army drops COVID-19 vaccine requirement for child care and youth program staff

Army task force that operates Dark Eagle hypersonic missile joins drills in Japan

Air Force

A 114th Fighter Wing F-16 Fighting Falcon takes off during evening operations at Joe Foss Field, South Dakota Aug. 21, 2025. Personnel from operations, maintenance, and pilots must conduct evening operations in order to fulfill U.S. Air Force requirements to maintain their mission readiness. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Solberg)

The 114th Fighter Wing conducts night flights over South Dakota

F-35A crashed in Alaska due to ice buildup in its landing gear, Air Force report says

Air Force Global Strike Command clears M18 pistol’s return to duty

Navy

A car travels in a roundabout near one of the gates at Naval Station Rota, Spain, in August 2022. The base recently reintroduced a points system to penalize drivers for a range of traffic violations.

Navy base in Spain reintroduces point system, traffic court for driving offenses

New top admiral takes over US Navy amid military firings

Gym upgrades at NSA Souda Bay give sailors cutting-edge training facility

Space Force

The Space Force has a new dress and appearance policy after years of following interim guidelines. New guidance for guardians was issued last week.

Space Force lets some guardians wear career-specific patches

California panel opposes SpaceX’s bid to nearly double Vandenberg SFB launches

United Launch Alliance rocket cuts through night skies on landmark national security mission

Coast Guard

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton offloads more than 76,140 lbs of illicit narcotics at Port Everglades, Florida, on August 25, 2025. This is the largest cocaine offload to date in Coast Guard history, with the assistance of partner agencies, during counterdrug operations in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo)

Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton offloads record haul of illicit drugs — 76,140 pounds

Family questions Coast Guard response to fatal sinking

Coast Guard, Navy recover nearly 1,300 pounds of cocaine in Eastern Pacific

Marine Corps

A close-up view of a black spider with a red mark on its thorax sitting on a white surface.

Marine base in Japan reports surge in invasive redback, widow spiders

Okinawa governor questions US military police arrests during joint patrol

TEDx event at Marine base on Okinawa gives microphone to inspiration

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Europe

FILE - Ian's Ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency, IAEA, Kazem Gharibabadi, waits for the start of the IAEA board of governors meeting at the International Center in Vienna, Austria, Nov. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Ronald Zak, File)

European and Iranian diplomats fail to agree on how to avoid reimposition of UN sanctions

Military mail shipments unaffected by US tariffs, officials say

Trump envoy says officials working ‘very, very hard’ on ending Russia-Ukraine war

Asia-Pacific

A housing complex behind a gate and a sign that says “Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran.”

Australia accuses Iran of organizing antisemitic attacks and expels ambassador

South Korea’s president pledges higher defense spending after meeting a cordial Trump

McDonald’s Japan scraps ‘One Piece’ game card promo following Pokémon card chaos

Middle East

Tom Barrack in a red tie, blue dress shirt and black suit.

US envoy: Saudi Arabia, Qatar to invest in Lebanon economic zone for disarmed Hezbollah

Israeli military says strikes on Gaza hospital targeted a Hamas camera, without providing evidence

Israel strikes Gaza hospital twice, killing at least 20, including journalists and rescuers

Africa

Troops in a truck.

Nigerian military airstrikes free 76 hostages, including children

Nigeria’s military says its airstrikes killed 35 Islamic militants in Borno state

Rwanda-backed rebel group M23 denies role in Congo massacres

Americas

SAN DIEGO – (Nov. 18, 2019) The Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG 70) transits San Diego Bay. Lake Erie returned to San Diego after a deployment to the U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleet areas of operations in support of security and stability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Woody S. Paschall)

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Maduro rallies Venezuela militias before US warships arrive

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Japan

VIDEO: Exploring Japan: Savor soy sauce at Kikkoman factory in Chiba

Taste of Japan: Take tastebuds on trip to Vietnam near Tokyo’s old fish market

Yakatabune in Tokyo: Salbeer not leaving the pier

Korea

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Korea Destinations: 10 cool forest retreats to beat the summer heat

Korea Destinations: Jeongyang Swamp — A living landscape of color and wildlife in Hapcheon’s summer

Okinawa

Ishigaki Island Travel Guide: Beaches, food, and hidden gems in Okinawa

Fun in Okinawa: A look at Shuri Castle’s neighboring area

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Guam

Island fun for everyone: 7 family activities on Guam

VIDEO: Exploring Guam: Virtual trip to island's famous Fouha Rock

A quick look at Guam's beautiful parks

Veterans

A Marine wearing a helmet looks at her team.

4 years after Afghanistan bombing, part of I-80 is dedicated to a fallen Marine

A portion of California’s Interstate 80 was officially dedicated as the Sgt. Nicole Gee U.S. Marine Corps Memorial Highway, honoring the Marine killed during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021.

Sports

Osan freshmen Joseph Denofre and Jordin Chapman are young, but are not new to football.

Cougars are back on the field using slightly different format

Osan and Zama plan to play nine-man football this season, with the rest of the D-II field using two fewer players when taking them on.

History

Hed: Fan dance, 2002

Seoul, South Korea, Jan 19, 2002: The fan dance is an exciting mix of brilliant colors at the Korea House in Seoul. The fans are folded and unfolded as these performers skillfully twist and turn across the stage to music meant to enchant the soul. Visitors to Korea House can expect dinner and a show, designed to educate international guests about Korea's 5,000-year history.

Looking for some fun activities to do around your Pacific base? Check out Stars and Stripes' Quick Trips here.
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From the archives: A fan dance at the Korea House in 2002

Performers do a fan dance at the Korea House in Seoul in this Stars and Stripes photo.

Living

Taylor Swift leans against Travis Kelce’s shoulder, both in hats.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged

The superstar singer and football player revealed the news in a five-photo joint post on Instagram on Tuesday. It’s unclear when and where the two got engaged.

Travel

Inside the main dining room at The Inn at Little Washington in Washington, Va.

Celebrity chef turned a garage in rural Va. into a world-class dining destination

A black cat sits perched on top of a stone restaurant menu display board. The menu board shows German text and is surrounded by lush green foliage, with decorative iron railings visible to the left and colorful flowers in the foreground.

Old stone farm makes for charming country restaurant near Ramstein

The name may suggest a pair of British proprietors, but Two Brits Burger Bar in Tokyo is owned and operated by a genial Italian with a clear fondness for English pub fare and vintage Americana.

Two Brits Burger Bar blends British, American and Japanese flavors in Tokyo