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."
COVID-19 concerns wane as DOD students worldwide go back to class
Students at Department of Defense Education Activity schools around the world started a new school year Monday as the COVID-19 pandemic faded into the scholastic background.
DODEA-Pacific cancels spring competition between schools
For the second straight school year, DODEA-Pacific’s spring sports season will see no competition between schools due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.
Federal court order in COVID-19 vaccine case delays court-martial for Japan-based Marine
A federal judge’s order in Florida means an indefinite trial delay for a Japan-based Marine who allegedly skipped two flights stateside to face discharge for refusing a COVID-19 vaccine.
Troops heading to South Korea will no longer need negative pre-travel PCR test
As of Saturday, U.S. military personnel arriving in South Korea are no longer required to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test prior to their travel.
Updated COVID-19 boosters arrive in South Korea as infection numbers decline
Updated bivalent booster shots arrived in South Korea for U.S. military personnel late last month.
Yokosuka’s first Friendship Day since COVID-19 pandemic draws 50,000 people
Yokosuka Naval Base held its first event since 2019 that was open to Japan’s general public.
