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US defense secretary in Japan reaffirms alliance amid regional threats
The Pentagon chief also stressed trilateral cooperation with Tokyo and Seoul is crucial for regional stability even as South Korea is in political turmoil.
Metal weakness may have led to fatal Osprey crash off Japan
A gear crack that led to a fatal Osprey crash last year may have been started by weak spots in a metal used to manufacture the part.
By Tara Copp and Aaron Kessler
Gear cracks, pilot decision led to Japan Osprey crash, Air Force says
An investigation found a deadly Osprey crash resulted from pinion gear cracks and the pilot's decision to keep flying instead of heeding landing warnings.
By Tara Copp
US to revamp its command in Japan amid renaissance in defense ties
A restructuring of U.S Forces Japan will place a three-star flag officer in charge of American forces there.
With 11th trip, Austin works to cement legacy in Indo-Pacific
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has made the second-most trips to the Indo-Pacific region of any secretary this century.
US envoy expresses regret over alleged sex crimes by troops on Okinawa
Two alleged sexual assaults by U.S. troops on Okinawa have again stoked resentment of the heavy U.S. troop presence on the island.
By Mari Yamaguchi
Air Force Ospreys in Japan resume flight ops
Air Force Ospreys assigned to the Japan-based 353rd Special Operations Wing began flying again Tuesday, seven months a deadly crash killed eight airmen.
Opinion
How the Osprey crash response reinforced the power of partnerships
Outgoing Air Force Special Operations Command boss Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind reflects on the international response in the wake of November's Osprey crash.
By Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind
Japan protests sex assault cases involving US military on Okinawa
Japan’s government has protested to the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo over at least two sexual assault cases involving U.S. troops on Okinawa.
By Mari Yamaguchi