The 9th Field Investigations Squadron, newly activated by the Air Force Office of Special Investigations and commanded by Lt. Col. Adam Kurzen, stood up July 25 at a ceremony on Yokota Air Base.

Female soldiers may wear ponytails for at least another year, according to a recent message on grooming and appearance standards from the Army’s personnel office.

Two Marines who helped save a choking victim’s life have received letters of appreciation from officials in Gotemba, a city near Combined Arms Training Center-Camp Fuji.

Nine Japanese airmen recently took a lap around central Japan in a C-130J Super Hercules, courtesy of U.S. airlifters celebrating America’s connections to Asia and the Pacific Islands.

Memorial Day for Americans means a mix of solemnity and celebration, of ceremonies and sun. In the Pacific, U.S. military commands and their service members will take time out for both this weekend.

Graduation ceremonies have begun at Defense Department high schools across the Pacific, where students at the home of U.S. Army Japan were the first to pick up their diplomas.

Police Week is organized on most Air Force installations worldwide as an avenue to interact with on-base communities and recognize security forces airme.

In scenes reminiscent of the “cinnamon challenge,” viral videos show Nagamine Seicha consumers taking a large bite of matcha-flavored ice cream coated in matcha powder, then coughing up the powder or falling helplessly into a bout of sneezing.

Motor vehicle accidents on Japan’s streets, highways and expressways are on the rise and traffic cops are on alert, Japanese and U.S. military authorities said.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin spent about 1 ½ hours at the Samurai Cafe, including a stint in a hairnet and apron on the serving line.