Armed Forces Vietnam Network (AFVN) Detachment 5 met its end in 1968 with its nine defenders bloodied from an all-night battle. Courtney Niles had fought fiercely to save it, but with the building in...
Service Reflections is an easy-to-complete self-interview, located on your TWS Profile Page, which enables you to remember key people and events from your military service and the impact they made on your life.
My uncles all served in WWII and Korea; I was proud to follow in their footsteps and do my part. They served in all branches in WWII, and my choice was the Army.
Service Reflections is an easy-to-complete self-interview, located on your TWS Profile Page, which enables you to remember key people and events from your military service and the impact they made on your life.
My brother joined the Corps in 1959 and got out in 1962. I have a picture of him at the Marine Barracks, Key West, Florida, with President John F. Kennedy in 1961. He taught me how to "spitshine," emphasis on the shine.
On my 18th birthday, I registered for the draft just as everyone else did in those days. My number was 89; they had only been taking the first 60 or 70 from Kansas; some felt good about my number.
In observance of National Vietnam War Veterans Day, March 29, the Defense Commissary Agency reflects on the service and sacrifice of these veterans and their families, and remembers the commissaries that served them.
On March 29, National Vietnam War Veterans Day, the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) will join the nation in recognizing the service of Americans who served on active duty during that era.
The location of American Village used to be under the water. In 1981, Hamby Airfield, which was used as a US Marine helicopter base during the Vietnam War was returned to Okinawa. A coast adjacent to the airfield was reclaimed, and the popular shopping area came to be constructed there.
When it comes to food, some of the most unique culinary creations found in Japan are not limited to high-class restaurants, but can be found at the humble convenience store or supermarket.
Okinawan brown sugar, made from sugarcane grown in fields blessed with strong southern-island sunlight and minerals delivered by the ocean spray, is very rich in flavor.
Following a vegan diet doesn’t just reduce one’s impact on the environment, it’s associated with a range of health benefits, making it no surprise that a plant-based food movement is on the rise.
Summers can feel like a gazillion degrees outside, especially with no air conditioning. In temperatures like this, who feels up to cooking a hot meal, or eating one for that matter?
A trip to Hiji Waterfall will most likely mean a hike of one hour and 20 minutesl. If you are planning to go there, it would be a good idea to replenish your energy before starting a long hike.
Motobu Town is a home for some of Okinawa’s most popular attractions, such as Ocean Expo Park, Emerald Beach, Nakijin Castle and a beautiful path lined with “fukugi” (garcinia) trees in Bise.
