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Those looking to escape the winter heat of Okinawa, Japan, can visit the ice-skating rink at Sports World Southern Hill, which is open year-round.

K-town Now

Ice skating, friending and a freezing fun run this weekend in the KMC

Don’t let the clouds and cold weather get you down when there’s plenty of fun to be had on and off base in the KMC.

January 23, 2025

The Okinawa Defense Bureau is placing the 228 blocks at the bottom of Oura Bay off Camp Schwab, the first major step in building a runway that will facilitate the controversial relocation of Marine forces within the island prefecture.

News

No clear winner on US base issues following Okinawa elections

Voting was largely seen as a referendum on the plan to build a runway into Oura Bay at Camp Schwab that would one day facilitate the closure of Futenma and the relocation of Marine air assets on the island.

September 11, 2018

Oura Bay and Camp Schwab in northern Okinawa, Japan, are seen in December 2016.

Asia-Pacific

Futenma relocation to be further delayed due to endangered coral

The start of landfill work for a new runway into Oura Bay at Camp Schwab will be delayed until Aug. 17 because of concerns about endangered species found at the site.

June 14, 2018

Former Navy Cmdr. Troy Amundson, right, seen here speaking with members of the Philippine navy in Subic Bay in 2010, pleaded guilty to a federal bribery charge as part of the ongoing "Fat Leonard" scandal, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018.

News

Navy officer pleads guilty to trading info for entertainment, sex in ‘Fat Leonard’ scandal

Former Cmdr. Troy Amundson is the 20th of 29 defendants to plead guilty in the ever-growing fraud and corruption scandal.

January 31, 2018

Quintin Metcalf, shown playing in a 2017 Far East Division I Tournament game against American School In Japan, transferred to Humphreys over the summer and now helps lead the unbeaten Blackhawks. They're favored to win the Far East Division II Tournament and could face off with the Mustangs for the combined tournament title later next week.

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Sports

Top boys teams will be battling for two titles

On paper, American School In Japan and Humphreys look like solid favorites to win Far East boys basketball titles next week.

January 25, 2018

MVP going against MVP in last year's Far East Girls Division I Tournament final at Kubasaki. Kadena's Rhamsey Wyche dribbles against American School of Bangkok's Shainque Lucas during the Eagles' 52-31 win over the Panthers.

Jessica Bidwell/Stars and Stripes

Sports

MVPs past and future on hand for girls tourneys

One thing the combined Far East high school girls basketball tournament field isn’t lacking is star power.

January 25, 2018

An endangered species of coral has been found in waters off Henoko in Okinawa, where construction is underway for the relocation of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Japan's Defense Ministry said on Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017.

News

Endangered coral threatens to derail construction at Futenma relocation site

An endangered species of coral has been discovered where a U.S. military runway is being built for the relocation of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, threatening to derail construction on the project.

September 28, 2017

Military law paraphernalia. Jessica Bidwell/Stars & Stripes

News

Air Force lieutenant colonel dismissed from service over downrange relationship

An Air Force officer who engaged in an unprofessional relationship with an airman 20 years his junior while commanding a small expeditionary base in Africa will be forced out of the service following a general court-martial last week.

August 27, 2017

Parts of Oura Bay, Okinawa, with Camp Schwab in the distance, is seen in December 2016.

News

Okinawa sues Japanese government in fresh attempt to stop base relocation

Okinawa prefecture filed suit against Japan’s central government this week in a fresh attempt to block the relocation of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma to a remote part of the island.

July 26, 2017

Gate closures at Camps Courtney, Kinser and Foster caused traffic backups led to 45-minute delays in getting off base on some days.

News

Manpower issue that caused Okinawa gate closures resolved, officials say

Manpower issues that led to gate closures and traffic backups at some Marine Corps bases on Okinawa in recent months have been resolved, officials said.

July 21, 2017

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