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.
Kadena family gets a sneaky scuba surprise while at Okinawa beach
Daddy is supposed to be home from Afghanistan in a few weeks. His children are enjoying the day at an Okinawa beach with their mother, Bethany Bronson, in the water close by.
Kadena kickboxer eyes possible match with world champion
His day job is processing cargo at Kadena’s 733rd Air Mobility Squadron. But in his spare time, the senior airman is a premier kickboxer who plans to tangle with the world champ.
Senior airman reigns as one of Okinawa's kickboxing champs
Over and over again, the rush of air — like the sound of a train releasing its air brakes — shot out of David Archuleta’s mouth in rapid-fire succession, as his foot and leg repeatedly smashed into his sparring partner’s protective pads.
Camp Foster fair showcases new products, services
The long-necked, colored-glass bottle looked like it contained a fancy liqueur.
Rumors of troop reduction generate mixed reactions on Okinawa
The news hit the island like a supertyphoon.
Tales of strange sightings, noises at Building 2283 spook Kadena Air Base
Each year during the week leading up to Halloween, Building 2283 on Kadena Air Base becomes a focal point for tour groups visiting spooky sites on Okinawa.