Order byBest matchMost fresh

Iwo Jima, Japan and Pete Hegseth

Digest more
Top News
Overview
Stars and Stripes |
Cram and six other veterans are returning to Iwo Jima, now known as Iwo To, on Saturday for the 80th Reunion of Honor, which commemorates one of the war’s bloodiest battles.
The Financial Times |
Donald Trump’s defence secretary said the US had begun upgrading its military forces in Japan to set up a “war-fighting” headquarters, as the allies attempt to build a more formidable deterrence agai...

Read more on News Digest

Pete Hegseth hails ‘warrior ethos’ between US and Japan at Iwo Jima memorial on 80th anniversary
Over 80,000 Marines, soldiers, and sailors from our two countries fought at Iwo Jima. More than 26,000 died here. Today, we revere their courage. Today, we remember their valor and
Hegseth vows to strengthen alliance with Japan as he joins Iwo Jima memorial service
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Saturday praised American-Japanese friendship and trust while attending a memorial service on Iwo Jima to honor those who died in a pivotal World War II battle.
Hegseth to join WWII veterans on Iwo Jima for 80th Reunion of Honor
For the 80th Reunion of Honor, seven WWII veterans will return to Iwo Jima and be joined by defense secretaries from the US and Japan.
FirstFT: Pete Hegseth says US planning a ‘war-fighting’ base in Japan
Also in today’s newsletter, China seeks to shore up its banking sector, and an earthquake deepens the crisis in Myanmar
US defence secretary praises ‘indispensable partner’ Japan
Pete Hegseth stressed the need for both countries to do more to accelerate the strengthening of their military capability.
US and Japan "stand firmly together" says Hegseth on Japan tour
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth met with the Japanese Prime Minister and American troops in Japan on Sunday as he seeks to bolster joint operations amid China's expanding military assertiveness and North Korea's nuclear and missile development.
The Japan Times1d
Pentagon chief joins war memorial ceremony on first visit to Japan
In his speech, Hegseth cast the alliance as “the cornerstone of freedom, prosperity, security and peace in the Indo-Pacific,” which he said “will continue.”
The Independent2d
Hegseth joins WWII memorial service on his first trip to Japan and vows to strengthen alliance
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...
Feedback