Home

The headquarters building for U.S. Forces Japan at Yokota Air Force Base, Japan, is seen Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018. LEON COOK/STARS AND STRIPES
From Stripes.com

US military back-pedals on base access for South Koreans in Japan

News
October 19, 2018
YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan — The U.S. military has removed South Korea from a list of nations whose citizens must undergo extra scrutiny before they can visit friends or attend events...
More from News
Marines stand in line for lunch at the 12th Marines Mess Hall at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Friday, Oct. 12, 2018. CARLOS M. VAZQUEZ II/STARS AND STRIPES
From Stripes.com

Okinawa Marines test healthier chow-hall menu ahead of service-wide rollout

Base Info
October 18, 2018
CAMP FOSTER, Okinawa — Marines on Okinawa have been trying out healthy chow-hall options like packaged salads, wraps and flatbread and panini sandwiches ahead of a service-wide...
More from Base Info
An official from U.S. Forces Japan on Friday, Oct. 19, 2018, announced new cost-of-living-allowance rates for U.S. servicemembers serving in the country. (COURTESY OF PIXABA)
From Stripes.com

Stationed in Japan? Here's how to find out your new COLA rate

News
October 20, 2018
YOKOSUKA NAVAL BASE, Japan — Military personnel and their families across Japan will notice a change in their paychecks as soon as next month reflecting results from the 2018...
More from News

Exploring Okinawa’s historical sites

Travel
October 19, 2018
World of “Ryukyu” Led by nine World Heritage Sites Okinawa was formerly called the “Ryukyu Kingdom” from the 14th to 16th century.
More from Travel

Today's Popular Content

Restaurant GuideHamaya: Enjoy tasty soup, sunsets at Okinawa noodle house
Base InfoHoly Moly! There sure are a lot of great events on Okinawa!
Restaurant GuideTasty waffles, pancakes served up at CC's in Chatan
Base InfoCheck out the Halloween events on your base!
Base InfoEfficiency equals $ savings: Commissaries support energy conservation
Spotlight On You!Danielle North
Base InfoUSO Okinawa Staff Highlight: Danielle North
Stripes ePaper

Stripes Okinawa Epaper

Get your
digital copy of
this week’s
Stripes Okinawa.

Special Publications

See our
Special
Publications.

Exclusive news from

Fort Bragg soldiers representing Team USA at Invictus Games

Read on Stripes.com

Mexico slowly processes caravan migrants at Guatemala border

Read on Stripes.com

New Veterans Affairs medical clinic planned for Muncie, Indiana

Read on Stripes.com

When Michael wrecked their wedding plans, Tyndall airman and fiancée quickly made new ones

Read on Stripes.com

Sales are brisk as Mega Millions jackpot hits $1.6 billion

Read on Stripes.com

Body of overdue Massachusetts diver recovered

Read on Stripes.com
Read the latest U.S. military news at Stripes.com