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Charles McDaniel, Jr., holds the dog tag worn by his namesake father during the Korean War. His father's remains and dog tag were returned by North Korea in July.<br>Wyatt Olson/Stars and Stripes
Charles McDaniel, Jr., holds the dog tag worn by his namesake father during the Korean War. His father's remains and dog tag were returned by North Korea in July.<br>Wyatt Olson/Stars and Stripes

Battered dog tag is family's precious bond to father identified from Korean War remains

Charles McDaniel, Jr. held onto a precious few things that made his father real. A handwritten letter and a single memory of his dad sweeping him up in his arms. Now there is the dog tag. “This was around my father’s neck,” he said with a tone of wonder that he could ever be this close to him.

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The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force guided-missile destroyer JS Atago returns to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, after participating in Rim of the Pacific sea drills in 2010.<br>Brett Morton/U.S. Navy photo
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force guided-missile destroyer JS Atago returns to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, after participating in Rim of the Pacific sea drills in 2010.<br>Brett Morton/U.S. Navy photo

Japanese destroyer intercepts ballistic missile in Hawaii-based test

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and Missile Defense Agency successfully completed an Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense intercept flight test, in cooperation with the Navy, off the coast of Kauai Island, the MDA said in a statement.

The crews of the Coast Guard Cutters Oliver Berry and the Joseph Gerczak ride out Hurricane Lane in Hilo Harbor, Hawaii, Aug. 24, 2018.<br>David Mosley/U.S. Coast Guard photo
The crews of the Coast Guard Cutters Oliver Berry and the Joseph Gerczak ride out Hurricane Lane in Hilo Harbor, Hawaii, Aug. 24, 2018.<br>David Mosley/U.S. Coast Guard photo

Hawaii-based ships sortie ahead of Tropical Storm Olivia

Tropical Storm Olivia — at times surging to a Category 1 hurricane during past days — is expected to arrive in the Hawaiian Islands Tuesday afternoon local time.

An Alaska Army National Guard Black Hawk helicopter, shown here during airborne training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 30, 2018, was the type of aircraft used to save a pilot and two moose hunters after their plane crashed recently in the western part of the state.<br>Alejandro Pena/U.S. Army photo
An Alaska Army National Guard Black Hawk helicopter, shown here during airborne training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, May 30, 2018, was the type of aircraft used to save a pilot and two moose hunters after their plane crashed recently in the western part of the state.<br>Alejandro Pena/U.S. Army photo

Alaska moose hunters rescued by Army National Guard helo crew

Soldiers with the Alaska Army National Guard’s 1-207th Aviation Battalion rescued the pilot and two hunters around 10 p.m. near the small town of St. Mary’s, about 450 miles west of Anchorage.

A child pets a basset hound last spring at the then newly opened Pa Honua Dog Park at Marine Corps Base Hawaii.<br>Matthew Kirk/U.S. Marine Corps photo
A child pets a basset hound last spring at the then newly opened Pa Honua Dog Park at Marine Corps Base Hawaii.<br>Matthew Kirk/U.S. Marine Corps photo

Hawaii eases rabies vaccination protocol for pets arriving in the state

A revision to the state’s rabies quarantine program that goes into effect Friday considerably reduces the post-vaccination waiting period pets require before being brought to Hawaii, which is the only rabies-free state in America.

Polito "Paul" Olivas gazes down at Hawaii's North Shore while skydiving Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018.<br>Courtesy of Skydive Hawaii
Polito "Paul" Olivas gazes down at Hawaii's North Shore while skydiving Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2018.<br>Courtesy of Skydive Hawaii

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Former Green Beret who jumped on D-Day celebrates 100th birthday with skydive

Blowing out 100 candles wasn’t good enough for Polito “Paul” Olivas, a 30-year Army veteran whose career took him through World War II and the Korean and Vietnam wars.

China dominates the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and has increasingly used it as a vehicle for implementing its regional and international goals.<br>Courtesy of Pixabay
China dominates the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and has increasingly used it as a vehicle for implementing its regional and international goals.<br>Courtesy of Pixabay

Joint war games in Russia build on China’s effort to offset US military reach

China’s efforts to build an Asia-based military alliance to counter American power in the region took another step forward with unprecedented joint war games that began Friday in Russia.

A U.S. Coast Guard Station Honolulu 45-foot Response Boat-Medium crew deploys off Hawaii in preparation for Hurricane Lane, Aug. 23, 2018. <br>Robert DiGregorio/U.S. Coast Guard phot
A U.S. Coast Guard Station Honolulu 45-foot Response Boat-Medium crew deploys off Hawaii in preparation for Hurricane Lane, Aug. 23, 2018. <br>Robert DiGregorio/U.S. Coast Guard phot

Movement restricted on Oahu military bases as tropical storm approaches

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and Marine Corps Base Hawaii have both entered Tropical Cyclone Condition of Readiness Level 1, which means destructive and sustained winds of 60 mph or more are possible within 12 hours.

An RQ-4 Global Hawk assigned to the 12th Reconnaissance Squadron lands during Red Flag Alaska at Eielson Air Force Base, Aug. 16, 2018.<br>Tristan Viglian/U.S. Air Force PHOTO
An RQ-4 Global Hawk assigned to the 12th Reconnaissance Squadron lands during Red Flag Alaska at Eielson Air Force Base, Aug. 16, 2018.<br>Tristan Viglian/U.S. Air Force PHOTO

Alaska Air Force exercise incorporates Global Hawk drone for first time

Red Flag-Alaska is a Pacific Air Forces-directed international training exercise that focuses on improving combat readiness and providing training for units preparing for air expeditionary force missions.

Marines park an MV-22 Osprey aircraft inside Hangar 7 prior to Hurricane Lane's arrival at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay in Hawaii on Aug. 22, 2018.<br>Jesus Sepulveda Torres/U.S. Marine Corps
Marines park an MV-22 Osprey aircraft inside Hangar 7 prior to Hurricane Lane's arrival at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay in Hawaii on Aug. 22, 2018.<br>Jesus Sepulveda Torres/U.S. Marine Corps

Navy, Air Force evacuate vessels and aircraft from path of Hawaii-bound hurricane

Tropical-storm force winds were expected to hit the Big Island by Wednesday evening, the National Weather Service said in an advisory. Damaging winds were forecast for Oahu — the site of most of the state’s military installations — as early as Thursday evening.

A woman claiming to be the mother of a missing USS Lake Erie sailor pleads for help in finding her son and getting more information from the Navy, in a video posted to Facebook Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018.<br>Screenshot from Facebook
A woman claiming to be the mother of a missing USS Lake Erie sailor pleads for help in finding her son and getting more information from the Navy, in a video posted to Facebook Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2018.<br>Screenshot from Facebook

Video plea goes viral as search continues for missing USS Lake Erie sailor

The unidentified sailor failed to report for duty at 7 a.m. Sunday, at which the guided-missile cruiser’s crew began conducting man-overboard procedures and completed “multiple extensive searches” of the vessel.