The bullet-riddled truck in which four United Nations Command soldiers — two Americans and two South Koreans — were killed in an ambush at the Korean DMZ in April, 1968.

DMZ ambush survivors seen lucky to be alive

Observers at the scene of Sunday night's bold ambush by Communist North Koreans who machine-gunned and killed four United Nations Command soldiers reached one conclusion: "I don't see how anybody survived this."

Kinnick working to improve by a few points

Heartbreak and disappointment ruled the day in the immediate aftermath. Just thinking about it seared like a raging forest fire in their bellies, hearts and minds through spring, summer, even through their DODDS Japan-championship football season.

DODEA grads wrap up 'memorable' year with unique ceremonies in Japan and Guam

Jimmy Journey didn’t hesitate when asked if he could think of one word to sum up this year’s graduations for Defense Department high schools in the Pacific.

Another DODEA school named after Bob Hope will open on Okinawa this fall

If the namesake of the new Bob Hope Elementary School, opening soon at Kadena Air Base, were alive today, he might say that Bing Crosby will want his name on a high school.

Venerable puppet brings smiles to kids at Kadena Elementary

A small fuzzy lamb and energetic 5-year-old orangutan were loose at Kadena Elementary School grounds Monday.

USO Okinawa’s activity-box program aims to help military families reconnect

The first Family Activity Box event sponsored by the USO on Okinawa proved to be such a hit, the organization has already scheduled another.

Pro gridders and GIs swap quips at gabfest

"When you're down, the mark of a champion is when you can come back." The words were spoken by the Green Bay Packers' tight end Marv Fleming to a group of military patients in the U.S. Army Hospital, Camp Oji, Japan.