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    US to Establish Major Combat Command Center in Japan as Strategic Counter to China

    March 31, 2025 • 1 min read

    The U.S. Defense Secretary announced plans to upgrade military command in Japan to a unified war-fighting headquarters, marking a significant shift in America's Asian strategic presence. The restructuring aims to enhance U.S.-Japan military coordination while deterring Chinese regional aggression.

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    WWII Airman's Remains Identified After 79 Years in Mass Grave

    March 29, 2025 • 1 min read

    U.S. Army Air Forces Cpl. Glenn H. Hodak, shot down over Tokyo in 1945 and killed in a prison fire, has finally been identified through advanced forensic analysis. The 23-year-old gunner's remains will be laid to rest in Pennsylvania this May, bringing closure to a decades-long mystery.

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    Massive Okinawa Protest Condemns US Military Sexual Assaults

    December 28, 2024 • 1 min read

    Over 2,500 Okinawans rallied against recent sexual assaults by U.S. military personnel, demanding accountability and prevention measures. The demonstration highlighted communication failures between authorities and renewed calls for protecting local residents from service member violence.

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    US, Japan, Philippines Launch Joint Maritime Patrol amid South China Sea Tensions

    December 06, 2024 • 1 min read

    Allied forces conduct strategic patrol operations near disputed Scarborough Shoal following confrontations between Chinese and Philippine vessels. The collaboration showcases maritime cooperation while emphasizing freedom of navigation, with Japan pledging significant security assistance to enhance Philippine naval capabilities.

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    U.S. to Deploy Strategic Missile Units on Japanese Islands Amid Rising Regional Tensions

    November 25, 2024 • 1 min read

    The United States and Japan are set to position advanced missile systems and specialized units across Japan's Nansei Islands chain near Taiwan. This military deployment, part of Washington's broader Asia-Pacific strategy, comes amid escalating tensions with China in the South China Sea.

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    WWII Bomb Explodes at Japanese Airport, Creating Chaos and Crater

    October 03, 2024 • 1 min read

    An unexploded American WWII bomb detonated at Miyazaki Airport in Japan, causing flight cancellations and a large crater. The incident highlights the ongoing challenge of unexploded ordnance in Japan, a lingering legacy of World War II.

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