Ringing bells, new DODEA blueprint welcome military children back to school
John Kendrick, son of Marine Lt. Col. Matthew and Amanda Kendrick, headed to his first day of third grade Monday at Kadena Elementary School with mixed feelings.
The real Rafterman: Marine who inspired ‘Full Metal Jacket’ character shares his story
The recent death of Kevyn Major Howard, the actor who portrayed Rafterman in Stanley Kubrick’s 1987 Vietnam War film “Full Metal Jacket,” has rekindled memories of the real Marine who inspired the character’s name.
False alarm prompts evacuation for high schoolers on Okinawa air base
Authorities evacuated a high school at the home of the 18th Wing on Tuesday morning following a report of a roofing sealant leak that turned out to be a false alarm.
Navy to build, renovate 3,000 child care facilities in next 5 years
The Navy plans to update or build 3,000 child care facilities, such as classrooms and playrooms, in the next five years after years of struggling to meet the needs of military families.
Leaving the military? This program helps troops tap into civilian jobs
Introduced in 1991 and mandatory for outgoing military members since 2011, the Transition Assistance Program, or TAP, has become an invaluable resource for veterans leaving active-duty service and re-entering the civilian workforce.
Aged liberators return to Manila to commemorate historic WWII battle’s 80th anniversary
A pair of U.S. veterans are headed home after one of the last visits to the Philippines by Americans who fought there during World War II.
Pentagon extends tour length for troops bringing families to South Korea
The Pentagon has tacked a year on the length of a tour of duty for service members who bring their families with them to South Korea.