80 Years of Stars and Stripes Pacific

Strands of DNA are seen in this artist’s rendition.

Japanese soldier killed in Battle of Okinawa ID’d by DNA, a first for Japan

Human remains discovered on Okinawa in 2004 have been identified as those of a Japanese soldier, marking the first time DNA alone was used to confirm the identity of a casualty from the Battle of Okinawa.

A black-and-white, 1940s-era portrait of a Navy sailor in hat and uniform posing with his hands on his hips.

Navy medic killed during WWII to join names on Okinawa Peace Memorial

A Navy corpsman killed during the Battle of Okinawa will be the first American in five years added to a memorial on the island commemorating the battle.

A Marine gives the all-clear for flight while demonstrating the Skydio X2D unmanned aircraft system.

Intelligence Marines test civilian drones, paragliders in Okinawa warfighting drill

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.

Okinawa-based Marines could move into new barracks on Guam this summer

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.

A collection of rusted and corroded wartime artifacts displayed on a white surface, including a damaged helmet, a canteen, small bottles, a buckle, a wrench and various metal fragments.

WWII human remains, artifacts discovered on Ie Shima during Okinawa film shoot

A landscaper working on a historical film about the Battle of Okinawa uncovered human remains last summer on Ie Shima, marking the first such discovery on the island in more than 20 years, according to Japanese officials.

Military officials in camouflage uniforms speak to service members in civilian clothes seated on a street bench at night, near a colorful curtain backdrop.

First joint patrol in decades aims to restore trust on Okinawa amid misconduct cases

A rare joint patrol of the nightlife area outside Kadena Air Base by U.S. military and Okinawa authorities ended with a Marine colonel reminding U.S. service members they had broken curfew.

Flowers cover an marking the spot where Ernie Pyle was killed.

Relatives, Marines honor Ernie Pyle on 80th anniversary of war correspondent’s death

Retired Air Force Maj. Tom Cowan didn’t hesitate when asked about his favorite column written by his famous relative, war correspondent Ernie Pyle.