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General Apologizes for Wearing Upside-Down Ribbon Rack at State of the Union

Four-star Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel took to social media to apologize for a uniform gaffe committed at the ceremony. → Read More

Air Force general apologizes for wearing upside down ribbon rack at State of the Union

The mistake, in which Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel wore his highest-precedence awards on the bottom row instead of the top, had already been spotted by eagle-eyed viewers after he was briefly shown during the televised address. → Read More

New full-color night vision could revolutionize troops’ ability to operate in dark

Troops are used to seeing grainy, green monochrome when they use night-vision goggles on the battlefield — but color night vision could help troops better identify potential threats. → Read More

Army reactivates air-defense artillery brigade near Tokyo

The 38th Air Defense Artillery Brigade was reactivated in a brief ceremony Wednesday at Camp Zama, headquarters of U.S. Army Japan in Kanagawa prefecture near Tokyo. → Read More

Commissary officials still unsure when overseas beer, wine sales will begin

A decision on whether the sales will be rolled out at commissaries worldwide won’t be available until a study is complete, officials said. → Read More

Indiana Guardsmen wrap up Pacific Pathways deployment in Japan

The annual Orient Shield exercise involving U.S. and Japanese ground forces began Aug. 30, runs until Sept. 19, and includes training in Miyagi and Gunma prefectures. → Read More

New Technology Could Eliminate Long Checkout Lines for Military Shoppers

Exchange and commissary operators on overseas military bases are looking at technology that could put an end to long lines. → Read More

Okinawa-based Marines’ ‘USA’ dance video goes viral in Japan

A video of Marines dancing to a Japanese pop hit is a viral internet sensation with millions of views and hundreds of thousands of likes and retweets. → Read More

Former basketball star takes command of Yokota’s 374th Airlift Wing

The Air Force’s largest transport hub in the Far East has a new leader. → Read More

Mackay Trophy winner takes command at Misawa Air Base, Japan

Col. Kristopher Struve became the wing’s 66th commander Monday when he accepted the unit colors from Col. Scott Jobe. Struve won the prestigious Mackay Trophy for the “most meritorious flight” of 2007. → Read More

Air Force Fighters Escape Typhoon Maria's Path, Draw a Crowd in Tokyo

Aircraft enthusiasts in Tokyo got a treat over the weekend with the arrival of some of America's most powerful jet fighters. → Read More

Airman Praised After Parking in Wing Commander's Space at E-Club

At the home of U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force in Tokyo, prime parking is reserved for top military leaders at clubs. → Read More

Airman praised after parking in wing commander’s space at E-Club

Japan — When Col. Kenneth Moss, commander of the 374th Airlift Wing, arrived at Yokota’s Enlisted Club for a morning meeting last Thursday and discovered a car parked in his reserved space, it seemed like an airman was about to have a very bad day. → Read More

Coast Guardsmen patrol high seas near Japan for illegal fishing

The U.S. Coast Guard recently deployed from Alaska to northeast Japan as part of a multinational effort to help curb illegal fishing. → Read More

Cadet Who Made West Point History Is Among 'College Women of the Year'

A groundbreaking West Point graduate was recently named among Glamour magazine's "2018 College Women of the Year." → Read More

Cadet who made West Point history is among ‘College Women of the Year’

Simone Askew, the first black woman to lead the U.S. Military Academy’s Corps of Cadets, was recently named among Glamour magazine’s “2018 College Women of the Year.” → Read More

Potential Shooter Threat Cancels Classes at Okinawa Base School

Threatening graffiti sparked fears of a "potential active shooter" at an Okinawa base school. → Read More

‘Potential active shooter’ threat cancels classes at Okinawa base school

Threatening graffiti sparked fears of a “potential active shooter” at an Okinawa base school and prompted officials to cancel Wednesday morning classes. → Read More

Threatening graffiti prompts cancellations at Okinawa base high schools

Threatening graffiti sparked fears of potential shooting incidents at two Okinawa base high schools, prompting officials to cancel classes and other activities Wednesday. → Read More

Bike trail near western Tokyo more about journey than destination

If you’re looking for a place to pedal or jog to your heart’s content, a place free of traffic lights and mobs of pedestrians, with more excitement than Tama River’s flat trail, a bike path near Yokota Air Base in western Tokyo might be just that place. → Read More