Aaron Kidd

Pacific Bureau Chief @StarsandStripes. Tweeting about life in #Japan and the US military. @UofSC alum. Views = my own. RTs and likes ≠ endorsements, of course.

[Aaron Kidd @kiddaaron]

NAHA, Okinawa — A Japanese court on Thursday ordered a U.S. Marine convicted of choking and attempting to sexually assault a woman to pay the victim about $41,200 in compensation plus interest.

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YOKOSUKA NAVAL BASE, Japan — The @USNavy has relieved the top three leaders of its largest overseas ship repair facility, marking the second leadership shakeup at the command in less than two years.

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TOKYO — Japan has introduced a simplified weather warning system that officials say will make it easier for people to understand disaster risks and know when to evacuate.

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Families of soldiers assigned to the home of U.S. Army Japan near Tokyo must now seek dental care off base as the command shifts limited clinic resources to support a growing active-duty population. https://t.co/gyq7ErdUA0

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Japanese V-22 Ospreys are set to operate from a U.S. Marine Corps base on Okinawa for the first time and conduct flights to islands near Taiwan during a major joint exercise focused on island defense, according to Japan’s Ministry of Defense.

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A massive crane capable of lifting 175 tons began a monthslong journey by barge last week from its manufacturer in Wisconsin to a @USNavy shipyard in Hawaii.

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Space Forces Korea welcomed a new commander Tuesday as senior military leaders pointed to North Korea’s growing missile threats as evidence of the importance of space operations on the Korean Peninsula.

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The move reflects a broader effort by South Korea and its U.S. ally to incorporate AI and autonomous systems into everything from border security to battlefield operations and troop health.

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YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan — The Air Force will relocate three RQ-4 Global Hawk surveillance drones and about 150 personnel from Guam to this airlift hub in western Tokyo, according to a joint announcement by Japan’s Defense and Foreign ministries.

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U.S. military personnel will begin rotating to Western Australia later this year ahead of the planned deployment of American and British nuclear-powered submarines under the AUKUS security partnership, defense leaders announced over the weekend.

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Military families seeking permanent U.S. residency face new uncertainty under a federal immigration policy that suggests some green card applicants must file from their home countries rather than from the United States.

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Okinawa bases brace for Typhoon Jangmi, island’s first major storm in 3 years

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American soldiers and Marines have helped kick off the largest Australian army exercise of the year alongside Japanese troops.

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CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa — Okinawa authorities and U.S. military leaders have met for a second time to review the progress of cooperative measures over the past year to stem criminal behavior by U.S. service members.

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Seoul and Washington are planning a joint, nationwide search for the remains of U.S. service members missing from the Korean War, according to South Korea’s Ministry of National Defense.

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Five U.S. airmen attending a leadership course at Kadena Air Base received Air Force Achievement Medals after aiding an injured Japanese man on a beach off central Okinawa.

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Japanese police have referred a U.S. soldier to prosecutors over allegations he sexually assaulted and injured a woman on Okinawa last month, the latest in a string of cases involving American service members on the island since late 2023.
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The first F-15EX Eagle II multirole fighters may arrive on Okinawa in 2027, almost a year behind their original delivery schedule, according to the Air Force’s top civilian.

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The University of Hawaii is seeking the community’s help in increasing the number of people who complete the enrollment process for the Red Hill Registry.

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The @USCG has commissioned its newest fast response cutter, one of two bound for Guam this year as the service expands its capabilities near the westernmost U.S. territory.
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