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U.S. bolsters missile defense in Japan as cutting-edge Aegis destroyer arrives ahead of Trump-Kim summit

National / Politics May 23, 2018

U.S. bolsters missile defense in Japan as cutting-edge Aegis destroyer arrives ahead of Trump-Kim summit

by Jesse Johnson

An advanced U.S. destroyer equipped with cutting-edge ballistic missile defense technology arrived at its new home port at the Yokosuka naval base in Kanagawa Prefecture on Tuesday, as the U.S. Navy's Japan-based 7th Fleet looks to bounce back from two deadly accidents less than ...

U.S. sailors investigated over alleged drug ring in Japan

National Feb 10, 2018

U.S. sailors investigated over alleged drug ring in Japan

by Jesse Johnson

The U.S. Navy is investigating allegations that sailors from the 7th Fleet based in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, are involved an alleged drug ring in Japan.

Remains found aboard U.S. warship following collision as navy orders fleetwide probe

Asia Pacific Aug 22, 2017

Remains found aboard U.S. warship following collision as navy orders fleetwide probe

by Jesse Johnson

The commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet said some remains of navy sailors were found in a compartment of the USS John McCain on Tuesday, a day after the warship's collision with an oil tanker in Southeast Asian waters left 10 sailors missing. Adm. Scott ...

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