In the smoldering wake of World War II, few places bore the scars of conflict like Japan. Cities lay in ruins, infrastructure ...

Okinawa is host to the bulk of U.S. forces in Japan, and Kadena Air Base - one of the largest installations - warned personnel to take all necessary precautions. Related News Typhoon No. 12 to ...

Situated in the southern part of Japan, Okinawa boasts a subtropical climate, making it a year-round destination for beach lovers. The best time to visit for beach activities is from May to October, ...

The French battleship was under Vichy French control, which cooperated with Nazi Germany. Jean Bart had only been 75% ...

In Japan, thousands of people were evacuated after super typhoon Nanmadol made landfall on southern island of Kyushu, bringing strong winds and heavy rain in the region. Meanwhile, authorities issued ...

The Greatest Generation Imagine growing up without a phone, TV, or a car. My father grew up like that. They call his generation, “The greatest generation,” and I truly believed it was. They endured ...

Clarence Craft earned the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Okinawa in May 1945. Here, 6th Division Marines ...

A construction vessel spilled fuel oil at the site of a future U.S. Marine Corps airfield being built on reclaimed land in ...

Two U.S. Marines in Okinawa, Japan are under investigation for alleged rapes, police say, the latest in a string of assault cases that have angered residents​.