Canadian navy says its helicopter took evasive action from Chinese fighters

Canada’s armed forces have reported a dangerous close call one of its helicopters had with Chinese fighter jets early last week in the South China Sea.

Power plant project at US base in Japan defied headwinds to finish on time

The plant, which took more than two years to build, replaces a collection of diesel generators on the Yokota Air Base. It also uses less energy to create a power supply that is more resilient to outside threats.

Japanese scallops, safety assurances are delivered to US military commissary in Tokyo

The United States is helping Japan offset the loss of fresh fish sales to China by purchasing its seafood for consumption and sale at US military bases in Japan, according to a Reuters report.

From food banks to pay advances, troops have help in a government shutdown

Credit unions and aid societies are standing by to help service members and Defense Department employees who may have to work without a paycheck if a government shutdown takes place Sunday.

Navy secretary censures 3 former admirals for Red Hill fuel spills at Hawaii base

The Secretary of the Navy issued letters of censure to three retired rear admirals that cited leadership failures for the fuel spills at Red Hill on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

Red Hill lawyers say Navy erased fuel spill evidence from Pearl Harbor leaders’ cellphones

Lawyers for hundreds of people seeking damages from a Navy fuel spill in Hawaii say the federal government “recklessly destroyed” evidence on cellphones belonging to officers in charge of the spill’s response, according to a court filing.

Japan more than a military ally: Rahm Emanuel on podcast

Rahm Emanuel makes a strong case for Japan as America’s No. 1 ally during an interview on the “Freakonomics Radio” podcast set to air Wednesday in the U.S.

National Guard troops doing search, security duty at Hawaii fire scene

National Guard and active-duty troops are providing security and searching for remains at Lahaina, the historic town in Hawaii nearly destroyed by wildfire a week ago, according to Hawaii Guard Brig. Gen. Stephen Logan.

Deadly beauty: Japan’s Mount Asama is an active volcano, but hikers don’t mind

Mount Asama is one of Japan’s most active volcanoes and its murderous 18th century eruption is a tragic page in the nation’s history. Still, the mountain is a popular hiking destination.

Caroline Kennedy relives father’s swim to safety after PT-109 collision, 80 years on

U.S. Ambassador to Australia Caroline Kennedy and her son, Jack Schlossberg, swam the Blackett Strait in the Solomon Islands to mark the 80th anniversary of the rescue of her father’s PT-109 crew.