The Battle of Okinawa was one of the bloodiest and costliest of World War II in the Pacific. The United States needed a base to stage an invasion of mainland Japan. The island of Okinawa was the ...

The commandant of the Marine Corps expressed concern Wednesday over a U.S. agreement with the Japanese government that requires the service to move thousands of its troops off of Okinawa.

KADENA AIR BASE, Okinawa — Researchers found high concentrations of toxic “forever chemicals” in seawater offshore Okinawa in 2023, suggesting this critical U.S. installation may be the ...

Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith cautioned on Wednesday that ongoing efforts to relocate Marines from Okinawa to Guam will move those forces away from where they are most needed.

Okinawa, known for the rich beauty of its diverse islands, offers visitors a tropical climate, broad beaches and coral reefs. Home to World War II sites and a distinct “Blue Zone” culinary ...

A Marine Corps Osprey accidentally dropped a load of rations weighing nearly 1,000 pounds into the ocean west of Okinawa during training last week. An aircraft assigned to an unspecified squadron ...

Okinawa on Sunday marks the 50th anniversary of its return to Japan on May 15, 1972, which ended 27 years of U.S. rule after one of the bloodiest battles of World War II was fought on the southern ...