Stripes Today

A decommissioned U.S. warship, originally selected for target practice during a joint military exercise, sank unexpectedly on its own Monday off the Philippines’ western coast.

Former pupils visited an elementary school at Yokota Air Base in Japan to open a time capsule that was buried in 2000.

The Guam government and U.S. military have reached a novel agreement that lets civil engineers work outside Andersen Air Force Base to help rein in the island’s stray dog population.

U.S., Filipino and Australian troops dug into beach dunes and unleashed a barrage of firepower — including high-powered rockets — during Balikatan training aimed this week at repelling an amphibious assault.

U.S. Marines demonstrated how they’re using civilian drone and powered paragliding technology to provide commanders with a clearer battlefield picture during a recent drill on this Okinawa island.

Marines are expected to arrive at their new quarters at Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, still a work in progress on Guam, as early as June, a base spokeswoman said Friday.