Missile-hurling Marines train with NMESIS anti-ship system south of Taiwan

U.S. Marines are stashing an anti-ship missile system in remote corners of the northern Philippines as part of an ongoing exercise meant to counter threats in the region’s contested waters, according to a Marine commander.

Treated PFAS water at Air Force base in Tokyo is safe for release, Japan says

The Japanese government on Friday gave the U.S. military the green light to release about 400,000 gallons of treated water from this airlift hub in western Tokyo.

Philippine museum on Palawan honors the ‘Fighting 1,000’ of WWII

The Palawan Special Battalion World War II Memorial Museum includes a half-dozen displays in a large shed near Puerto Princesa International Airport and Antonio Bautista Air Base.

Marine subdues passenger who tried to open exit door on Tokyo-Houston flight

A Japanese airline has thanked a U.S. Marine for subduing a disruptive passenger who allegedly attempted to open an exit door during a flight from Tokyo to Houston on Saturday.

Great-grandson of fallen B-29 pilot makes pilgrimage to WWII crash site in Japan

Tyler Smith, a recreation planner from San Francisco, recently climbed a forested mountainside in western Tokyo to honor the memory of his great-grandfather, one of five American airmen killed when their B-29 Superfortress crashed during a World War II bombing raid over Japan.

‘It needs to be a thousand’: US has 500 military trainers on Taiwan, retired admiral says

About 500 U.S. defense trainers are operating on Taiwan, more than 10 times the number previously disclosed, according to recent congressional testimony by a retired U.S. Navy admiral.

‘SEEEYUH’ Huey: Air Force prepares to phase out UH-1N helicopters at Tokyo hub

The distinctive “whomp, whomp” of UH-1N Huey helicopters is set to fade from the skies around Yokota Air Base in western Tokyo as the Air Force prepares to retire the aircraft after more than six decades of service.

US Army’s new machine gun gets tropical test during drills in the Philippines

The U.S. Army’s newest automatic weapon is getting a workout alongside Filipino forces in the Philippines, the 25th Infantry Division said.

Australia-based Marines to coordinate with larger force during upcoming Philippine drills

A Marine Corps element visiting the Philippines from Australia will coordinate with a littoral regiment from Hawaii and command an Osprey squadron from California during the Kamandag exercise.

Savor French flavors, ship views at bistro in Subic Bay, Philippines

Rali’s Restaurant, a French bistro along Subic Bay, is a tasty and perfect place to spot some ships near the former U.S. naval base in the Philippines.