Underwater explosion destroys hundreds of WWII-era shells off Okinawa

Japanese troops exploded 461 U.S.-made shells off the coast on Thursday, the latest in a continuing stream of World War II leftovers that turn up on the former island battleground.

US sailor may face negligent driving charge following fatal collision in Japan

Japanese police on Wednesday recommended a charge of negligent driving causing death against a sailor involved in a fatal collision outside the home of the U.S. 7th Fleet.

Army refers murder, other charges against soldier accused in pregnant wife’s death

The Army on Wednesday referred five charges, including murder and killing an unborn child, against a Hawaii-based soldier in connection with his pregnant wife’s disappearance last year.

‘Huge smiles’: Lawmaker sends 500 valentines to US troops near North Korean border

Nearly 500 Valentine’s Day cards were delivered to soldiers near the DMZ this week, marking the first time a Washington congresswoman’s annual program has reached overseas.

Navy detective sentenced for choking sailor unconscious, lying about prior misconduct

A Navy detective pleaded guilty to choking a handcuffed sailor at Naval Base San Diego, lying about former excessive force complaints.

Modi and Trump’s friendly rapport may be tested as Indian prime minister visits Washington

India, a strategic partner of the U.S. that is seen as integral to the U.S. strategy of containing China, has so far been spared any new tariffs. But as tariff threats loom, the question remains how much a good rapport between its two leaders matters and how far India will go to cut a deal.

Navy trains with allies in South China Sea amid uptick in Indo-Pacific activity

A U.S. warship recently joined its Australian and British counterparts for a two-day exercise in the South China Sea as the U.S. military continues multiple drills across the Indo-Pacific.

2 DODEA students involved in fatal vehicle accident on Okinawa air base

A Kadena High School student died Monday in a vehicle accident that injured another student at the home of the 18th Wing.