Attacks on Satellites May Trigger Military Response, US and Japanese Officials Say With additional treaty obligations between the U.S. and Japan, American forces could be drawn into a skirmish if Japanese...
COLA Reinstated for Service Members in Japan for the First Time in Months The latest change comes amid rapid currency fluctuations that led to the halting of the payments.
What Prompted Japan to Adopt Its ‘Earth-Shattering’ Military Buildup Plan? Kishida’s proposals, articulated in the new “National Security Strategy” and two other accompanying documents, represent a...
Marine Corps F-35 Damaged After Landing Gear Failure in Okinawa The pilot was flying out of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni and had to make a "precautionary landing" at Kadena Air Base...
Japan, US Hold Joint Arms Drills Amid China, N Korea Worry Japan and the United States have begun a major joint military exercise in southern Japan as the allies aim to step up...
GOP Lawmakers Sound Alarm over Pulling F-15s from Japan The letter comes after the Air Force last week confirmed plans for a "phased" withdrawal of the F-15s from Kadena over a two...
6 More Ghost Stories from the Most Haunted Place in the US Military The island of Okinawa, Japan, is arguably the most haunted duty station U.S. military members can be sent to.
The Story Behind the Urban Legend of the Air Force's 'Kadena Chicken' The legend of the Kadena Chicken is based on the 18th Wing's insignia, which features a black chicken, with its wings held...
How the US Military Ended Japanese Air Dominance by Destroying the Legend of the Zero At the start of World War II, Japan's Mitsubishi A6M Zero fighter was the most vaunted and feared weapon in the enemy arsenal...
With a Wink and a Nod, Japan Has an Aircraft Carrier Again The move gives another platform for a U.S. ally to fly the most advanced fighter jet in the world.
Army Disbanding Most Ceremonial Horse Units The Army will begin phasing out five horse-mounted ceremonial units stationed at Fort Irwin, California; Fort Huachuca...
Coast Guard Receives Unprecedented $25 Billion Infusion Under Sweeping 'Big Beautiful Bill' The service will receive funding for more ships, helicopters and unmanned systems and maintenance of installations and...
Navy SEAL Veteran Compares Himself to Trump as He Launches His Bid for Wisconsin Governor A suburban Milwaukee businessman, former Navy SEAL and political newcomer entered Wisconsin's race for governor Wednesday...
Marine Recruiters Promoted an Immigration Benefit Until the Corps Told Them to Stop The military often highlights paths to citizenship as a recruiting tactic, though fulfillment of policies such as PIP has...
Army Policy Severely Limiting Shaving Waivers Goes into Effect Troops will be granted short-term shaving exemptions if they require it, but will be removed from the service if they are on...
![](http://images03.military.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_large/public/2022-10/1time%20disappearing%20lady%201200.jpg?itok=1-g9q__5 "The "disappearing lady" asks taxi drivers and security forces on Kadena Air Base for a ride, but disappears before she can tell them where she's going.")
