A black and white photo of people, mostly men in suits, walking while holding photos of Martin Luther King Jr.

700 hail King in Osan march

More than 700 American military men of all races and ranks marched in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Sunday, climaxing a weekend tribute here to the slain civil rights leader.

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.