Court-martial begins in San Diego for Japan-based sailor accused of espionage

A court-martial for a chief petty officer accused of espionage began this week at Naval Station San Diego, a Navy spokesman said.

Marines take aim at Navy for fumbled firearm photo on social media

The Marine Corps schooled the Navy over social media Wednesday after the sea service uploaded a photo of an officer firing an improperly configured rifle.

Another Japanese warship is on its way to carrying F-35B stealth fighters

Japan has finished phase one of a plan to turn another of its largest warships into a carrier of fifth-generation stealth fighters, according to the Japanese navy.

Historic South China Sea exercise shows US allies’ ‘solidarity and coordination,’ expert says

The United States and three allies sent five warships and two aircraft to the South China Sea on Sunday.

Lack of civilian health care in Japan causing ‘serious and negative impacts,’ lawmakers say

Two U.S. senators and a representative remain concerned about gaps in health care access for Defense Department civilians in Japan, they said in a recent letter to the Defense Health Agency.

Japanese sailors begin Tomahawk training ahead of missile delivery

U.S. sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell coached their Japanese counterparts Thursday as Japan prepares to receive its first shipments of Tomahawk cruise missiles sometime next year.

Embassies criticize China for harassment near Second Thomas Shoal

At least a dozen embassies voiced support of the Philippines over the weekend after Chinese coast guard ships fired water cannons at Philippine vessels near a contested maritime feature in the South China Sea.

Navy moving to around-the-clock access for base gyms worldwide

While some Navy gyms already operate 24/7, most do not, forcing sailors who work night shifts or odd hours to find other avenues for physical fitness.

Coast Guard icebreaker delivers sick passenger to Guam via Navy airlift

43-year-old man had experienced abdominal pain and is reported in stable condition while being transported to Naval hospital on Guam.

Importance of cyberwarfare a key takeaway from this year’s Cobra Gold, general says

Thousands of troops from 30 nations started for home Friday as the largest military exercise in mainland Asia officially came to a close.