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."

Misawa feels woes of winter driving

Misawa has welcomed winter with a spike in traffic accidents, safety officials said.

Misawa snow crew keeps hectic schedule

Last week’s heavy snows were the first big challenge this winter for workers tasked with keeping the pavement clear at Misawa.

Bullet trains near Misawa on track but off limits to troops

Although the East Japan Railway Company began service between Tokyo and Aomori on Friday, military members will not be catching a ride on the train because of travel restrictions.

Seattle showers Japan orphanages with 100 tons of aid

When last month’s earthquake cut off supply lines to northeastern Japan, a local orphanage realized it would only be able to feed its 65 children for four days before supplies ran out.

Japan digs out as snow continues to fall

Most U.S. military bases in Japan should be spared from major snowstorms expected across the country through Thursday night, according to weather officials.

Misawa educators reach out to students as base schools reopen

School officials are closely monitoring students who returned to school Monday for the first time since a devastating earthquake and deadly tsunamis ravaged northeastern Japan on March 11.