Pentagon lost contact with Army helo that caused DC jet diversions
Controllers lost contact on May 1 because a temporary control tower antenna had not been set up at the correct location, Brig. Gen. Matthew Braman told AP.
By Tara Copp, AP
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In WWII, the ‘Tokyo Express’ was tough to beat. One man changed that.
Cmdr. Frederick Moosbrugger’s claim to fame was a near-perfect destroyer duel at the Battle of Vella Gulf.
By Jon Guttman
Japan to spend more on defense, refit first aircraft carrier for US-made F-35B stealth jets
Japan plans its first aircraft carrier and big increases in defense spending and weapons capability in the coming years, according to new defense guidelines approved Tuesday that cite its need to counter potential threats from North Korea and China and other vulnerabilities.
With massive F-35 increase, Japan is now biggest international buyer
Japan will now buy a total of 147 F-35s, including 42 F-35B models.
By Aaron Mehta
Eight Reagan junior sailors become American citizens
Seven aviation boatswain's mate airmen and a culinary specialist seaman took the oath of allegiance earlier this month in Yokosuka, Japan.
Underwater race against time begins in search for aircraft black boxes from fatal Marine collision
The flight data recorders transmit signals for up to 30 days after a crash.
By Tara Copp, AP
Japan moves forward on F-35 buy, aircraft carrier transformation
Japan said the carrier capability is necessary to meet emerging threats from China.
By Tara Copp, AP
Search called off for 5 Marines aboard lost KC-130
A search over thousands of miles of waters off the coast of Japan was unable to find the lost crew.
Marines identify F/A-18 pilot killed in collision off Japanese coast, KC-130 crew still missing
Five Marines on board a downed KC-130 are still missing.
By Shawn Snow
Air Force pararescue and special operations join search and rescue for 5 Marines still missing off Japanese coast
The 353rd Special Operations Group out of Kadena Air Force Base, Japan, has provided three MC-130s and three CV-22s, along with airmen from the Kadena’s 320th Special Tactics Squadron.
1 killed, 1 rescued, 5 still missing off Japanese coast after C-130 and F/A-18 fighter jet crash
The aircraft had taken off from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, to conduct regularly scheduled training.
Air Force: No bomber presence over the Korean Peninsula since talks
Top general says readiness is being maintained through smaller joint operations.
By Tara Copp, AP