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US military orders 2-day pause on Okinawa following Marine’s arrest for alleged murder

All U.S. military operations on the island will cease for 48 hours for a standards training period, followed by a 30-day reflection period.

By Cristina Stassis

6 days ago

US Marine arrested, suspected of robbing, murdering woman in Okinawa

LCpl. Devin Jacob Ballard, assigned to the III MEF, was arrested by local authorities after allegedly murdering and robbing Okinawa resident Anna Yagi.

By Cristina Stassis

7 days ago

Trump’s new commission will target quality of life for military spouses

The new President's Military Spouse Commission, chaired by Jennifer Hegseth, is tasked with addressing persistent problems for military spouses.

By Karen Jowers

2 months ago

Private bedrooms won’t be available to all enlisted Marines

The service has no plans to build similar barracks for corporals and below at its U.S. bases.

By Daniel Terrill

3 months ago

Thousands of Marines, sailors back in Japan after deploying for Iran war

The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit is back in Okinawa after helping to enforce a Navy blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

3 months ago

Experts argue Marine pullback in Okinawa should be halted as China threat rises

A plan to shift nearly 10,000 Marines away from Okinawa would dangerously weaken deterrence against Beijing, warns an Atlantic Council report.

8 months ago