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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.
Misawa snow crew keeps hectic schedule
Last week’s heavy snows were the first big challenge this winter for workers tasked with keeping the pavement clear at Misawa.
Bullet trains near Misawa on track but off limits to troops
Although the East Japan Railway Company began service between Tokyo and Aomori on Friday, military members will not be catching a ride on the train because of travel restrictions.
Seattle showers Japan orphanages with 100 tons of aid
When last month’s earthquake cut off supply lines to northeastern Japan, a local orphanage realized it would only be able to feed its 65 children for four days before supplies ran out.
Japan digs out as snow continues to fall
Most U.S. military bases in Japan should be spared from major snowstorms expected across the country through Thursday night, according to weather officials.
Misawa educators reach out to students as base schools reopen
School officials are closely monitoring students who returned to school Monday for the first time since a devastating earthquake and deadly tsunamis ravaged northeastern Japan on March 11.
Michigan vet flies to Misawa on his own to help
Matt Szymanski was sitting in his Michigan home watching in disbelief as the first images of the devastation in northern Japan were broadcast on the news.