VIDEO | Sights and Sounds: Kannonzaki Lighthouse near Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan

A visit to Kannonzaki Lighthouse near Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan, June 15, 2023. Built in 1868, Kannonzaki is the country’s first Western-style lighthouse.

Fresh from Poland, infantry commander takes charge of US Army Japan

Maj. Gen. David Womack took command of US Army Japan at Camp Zama.

Texas guard unit’s training time in Germany prepares them for what may come in Kosovo

The 450 troops from the 143rd Infantry Battalion who are spending two weeks at an Army training facility in this Bavarian town have seen their upcoming Kosovo mission magnified by a string of violent flare-ups and renewed political hostility.

Petals float in Tokyo Bay in tribute to fallen US bomber crew from WWII

The family of a lost American World War II aviator tossed lily petals into Tokyo Bay on Friday near the spot where his B-29 Superfortress bomber crashed 78 years ago.

VIDEO | Sights and Sounds: Tsukayama Park near Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan

A visit to Tsukayama Park near Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan, on May 24, 2023.

Video | Veteran journalists share their experiences covering the Vietnam War in Stars and Stripes panel

Two veterans who covered the war as Army journalists, John Olson and Calvin Posner, discuss their experiences in a panel moderated by Mark Bowden, author of “Hue 1968” and “Black Hawk Down” and hosted by Stars and Stripes.

Here’s a look at the World War I Museum and Memorial

The National World War I Museum and Memorial has over 300,000 artifacts in its collection.

Guam feels ‘full strength’ of Typhoon Mawar as storm approaches

The population of Guam, military and civilians alike, hunkered down in homes or emergency shelters as the eye of Typhoon Mawar loomed just off the island’s eastern coast.

Virginia War Memorial aims to preserve history

Ben King, operations director of the Virginia War Memorial, hosted an exhibit at the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War Commemoration in Washington, D.C., to discuss how the memorial honors and preserves history of veterans. 

US Army Center of Military History aims to preserve the past

The United States Army Center of Military History is responsible for the appropriate use of history and military records throughout the Army. Representatives attended the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War Commemoration held in Washington, D.C. Watch this video for details.

Mission POW-MIA encourages Americans to never forget

Members of Mission POW-MIA had a booth at the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War Commemoration held in Washington, D.C., to make sure people were still aware of those missing in action. Watch this video for details.

Hughes OH-6 Cayuse on display at Vietnam Commemoration

Vietnam War veteran Edmund Hughes talks about the Hughes OH-6 Cayuse helicopter which was on display during the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War Commemoration held in Washington, D.C.

Vietnam veterans welcomed home with commemoration marking anniversary of war’s end

The ceremony honoring the two men is part of a three-day “Welcome Home” commemoration to honor Vietnam veterans and mark the 50th anniversary of the signing of Paris Peace Accords in 1973 that ended the war.

A ‘Violent Storm’ of elephants: Stratotankers strut their stuff during MacDill AFB exercise

The 6th Air Refueling Wing, in collaboration with the 927th ARW and the 5th Battalion, 159th Aviation Regiment, conducted Operation Violent Storm, which consisted of an “elephant walk” featuring 18 KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft.

Expedition discovers wreck of Japanese ‘hell ship’ that carried more than 1,000 POWs

Over the course of 16 days, an expedition tracked down the wreck of the SS Montevideo Maru at a depth of more than 13,000 feet.

Buedingen beckons: Centuries-old town’s charm comes with a short US Army past

Buedingen is a classic German town with half-timbered buildings, stone walls and tons of history. In Buedingen’s case, some of that history also involves the U.S. Army.

Video | Take a look at the US Army Armor & Cavalry Collection

The U.S. Army Armor & Cavalry Collection is responsible for preserving the Army’s cavalry and armor heritage, history and artifact collection.

Video | Take a look at the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center at Fort Benning

The National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center is a museum located in Columbus, Ga., just outside the Maneuver Center of Excellence at Fort Benning.

Video | Wreath-laying ceremony honors Vietnam Veterans Day

The United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration hosted a wreath-laying ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on National Vietnam War Veterans Day, to thank and honor Vietnam veterans and to honor their legacy of service.