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Okinawa marks 50 years of end to US rule amid protests

Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki has urged Japan’s central government to do more to reduce the U.S. military presence in the southern island group.

9 months ago

This Dec. 30, 2019, image from security camera video shows Michael L. Taylor, center, and George-Antoine Zayek at passport control at Istanbul Airport in Turkey.

Ex-Green Beret, son, stand trial in Japan, accused in Ghosn’s escape

Statements by Michael Taylor and his son, Peter, on the opening day of their trial in Tokyo suggest the pair don’t plan to fight charges of assisting a criminal.

20 months ago

US documents solve mystery of war criminal Tojo’s remains

It was a tension-filled, highly secretive mission.

20 months ago

5 things to know about Japan’s surrender in WWII 75 years ago

There will be a ceremony aboard the battleship Missouri this morning in Hawaii commemorating Japan's surrender in World War II 75 years ago.

2 years ago

Memorial for Dick Cole, last of Doolittle Raiders, to be held on 77th anniversary of his legendary mission

Hundreds of airmen will line the main entrance at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph to salute the Cole family as they enter the base.

By Stephen Losey

4 years ago

The Doolittle Raid generated more ripples than once thought

The Doolittle attack generated more, and more violent, ripples than once thought.

By James M. Scott, World War II Magazine

5 years ago

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