From the Archives
Nearly 70 years after USS Indianapolis tragedy, survivor tells his tale
Just past midnight July 30, 1945, two torpedoes from a Japanese submarine struck the USS Indianapolis with almost 1,200 people aboard.
Daegu Army base restricts access, imposes self-quarantine after South Korean church linked to coronavirus
The top U.S. commander in South Korea elevated the virus risk level for the military community there to moderate. Schools on U.S. Army Garrison Daegu and several other activities were to be closed on Thursday. The garrison also warned people to expect delays at the gates due to a health screening questionnaire.
Pandemic-era ‘reverse parade’ becomes tradition for another class of Humphreys grads
“Reverse parades” provide an opportunity for the community to recognize and congratulate their own especially when strict coronavirus mitigation measures preclude large gatherings.
More US bases begin vaccinating their Japanese workers as COVID-19 cases decline
The U.S. military in Japan carried on with vaccinating their Japanese workers Friday as infection numbers among American troops continued to decrease there and in South Korea.
Far East basketball, cheerleading canceled due to coronavirus fears
DODEA-Pacific officials decide to cancel events in South Korea, Japan and Okinawa due to concerns over spread of coronavirus.
South Korea-based soldier is first US service member to test positive for coronavirus
The 23-year-old soldier, who is stationed at Camp Carroll, is the first U.S. service member to be confirmed with the infection, although a widowed dependent also was reported to be infected earlier this week.
‘Finally back to normal’: Bars, nightclubs no longer off-limits to Yokosuka sailors under new coronavirus rules
Restrictions for most sailors in Japan remain in place for high-risk areas, such as certain parts of central Tokyo.