Space superiority is the goal as US Space Forces Japan activates at Tokyo air base

The U.S. Space Force established a new command in western Tokyo as the United States and Japan seek space superiority in the region.

Marines from California’s Camp Pendleton to operate out of Australia for 6 months next year

Camp Pendleton has begun large-scale training exercises to prepare Marines to operate from a base in Darwin, Australia, early next year, part of a larger U.S. effort to deepen ties with a key ally in the Indo-Pacific.

Maryland seeks Washington’s Air National Guard squadron in RFK deal

Maryland’s leaders have proposed a swap that could greatly affect the Washington Commanders football team’s stadium search: If the district gives their state one of its Air National Guard squadrons, the lawmakers will not oppose a bill allowing the district to redevelop the RFK Stadium site.

Army charges Fort Irwin soldier in death of fellow soldier

Spc. George Cornejo has been formally charged in the death of Spc. Andrew Patrick Smith at the Fort Irwin National Training Center in California. Smith died Oct. 28 after military police found him injured at his on-base residence, and Cornejo was detained the following day as part of the investigation.

Navy fires commander of Reserve center in Wyoming

Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Bourque was fired from the Navy Reserve Center Cheyenne, and Lt. Cmdr. Margaret Nichols has been temporarily assigned as the commanding officer.

Navy and Marines don’t agree on amphibious ships, and it delays deployments, watchdog report says

A driving factor is the Navy and Marine Corps are at odds about how many amphibious ships are needed to deploy Marines effectively, the GAO said. The report outlines recommendations for the services to work together to refine their availability goals for amphibious ships.

Coast Guard Cutter Hamilton offloads $182.8 million in seized cocaine

A large haul of cocaine — more than 16,100 pounds of cocaine, with an assessed street value of $182.8 million — is off the market.

USS George Washington bans its sailors from drinking alcohol after arriving in Japan

Sailors assigned to the USS George Washington are currently prohibited from consuming any alcoholic beverages on or off base, ship spokesman Lt. Cmdr. Mark Langford said.

Air Force EOD team moves into $11 million compound in South Korea

Bomb technicians at Kunsan Air Base in South Korea began moving out of their 60-year-old quarters last month and into a new $11-million compound paid for by South Korea.

New Japan-based Space Force unit will guard troops from above, regional commander says

The Space Force is standing up a new unit at this airlift hub in western Tokyo to address growing threats from China, Russia and North Korea, according to the service’s regional commander.