Military
Asian women targeted in Fox News host’s sexual assault ‘joke’
Fox News host Jesse Watters came under fire after joking that “women in Asia” should “be careful” around U.S. service members who could become “wild animals” after taking testosterone. The…
Monterey Park exhibition honors Asian American veterans during US 250th anniversary
A monthlong exhibition at Monterey Park’s Bruggemeyer Library is using America’s 250th anniversary to highlight Asian American military service across nearly two centuries of U.S. history. “Duty,…
Palantir manifesto declares some cultures ‘harmful’ as lawmakers demand answers on surveillance tools
Palantir Technologies, a data analytics company deeply embedded in U.S. military, intelligence and law enforcement operations, published a 22-point manifesto on X stating that some cultures are…
Wisconsin memorial seeks donations as it adds new names honoring Lao, Hmong and US Secret War veterans
The Lao, Hmong and American Veterans Memorial is seeking public donations as it prepares to dedicate 10 new picture panels and engrave eight additional names this year. The panels are part of an…
Trump criticized for wearing hat while honoring soldiers killed in Kuwait drone strike
President Donald Trump is facing criticism after attending the March 7 dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware honoring six U.S. service members killed in a drone attack in Kuwait,…
Filipino American soldier killed in Iran War honored in California
A Filipino American soldier was killed in a drone attack in Kuwait, as the Trump administration’s conflict with Iran exposes more U.S. troops across the region to attack. The Department of War…
Japanese American soldiers denied commissions in WWII are posthumously promoted
The U.S. Army posthumously promoted seven Japanese American World War II soldiers during a commissioning ceremony in Honolulu on Jan. 26, correcting a decision made more than eight decades earlier.…
Former US Navy sailor sentenced in San Diego for Chinese espionage
A federal judge in San Diego on Monday sentenced former U.S. Navy sailor Jinchao Wei to 200 months in federal prison for his role in an espionage case involving China. The 25-year-old, who’s also…
Chinese national charged after photographing Missouri military base
A Chinese man faces federal charges for photographing B-2 stealth bombers and sensitive military infrastructure at a Missouri air base. The allegations: Qilin Wu, 35, has been charged with unlawfully…
ICE records show $300 million expansion of surveillance tools under Trump
Federal records show U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement expanding its enforcement toolkit with more than $300 million earmarked across planned and active contracts for surveillance technology…
Military lawyer’s role in Caribbean strike comes under scrutiny
The staff judge advocate at Joint Special Operations Command, Col. Cara Hamaguchi, advised that a second strike against shipwrecked survivors would be lawful before Adm. Frank Bradley ordered the…
Noem faces impeachment calls after Korean American vet’s deportation
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem faced intense congressional scrutiny last Thursday after Rep. Seth Magaziner (D-R.I.) presented Purple Heart recipient Sae Joon Park via…
Why Pete Hegseth’s ‘fog of war’ excuse sounds familiar to many Asian Americans
Embattled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth invoked the “fog of war” during a Cabinet meeting Tuesday to explain his role in a September military strike that killed two survivors floating in Caribbean…
Taiwan’s 2027 defense push reflects deepening U.S.-China-Japan strategic competition
President Lai Ching-te unveiled Taiwan’s most ambitious military spending program last week, committing $1.25 trillion Taiwan dollars ($40 billion) over eight years to bolster the island’s defenses…
North Korean troops in Ukraine ordered to die before capture
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reportedly instructed his troops fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine to kill themselves with grenades if they face capture. The directive was delivered…
Oregon unveils historical marker detailing service of Japanese American WWII soldiers
A historical marker unveiled on Veterans Day along Highway 35 in Hood River documents the World War II service of Oregon’s second-generation Japanese American soldiers. The installation presents…
Trump again claims Xi told him China won’t act on Taiwan
President Donald J. Trump has repeated his claim that Chinese leader Xi Jinping assured him China would not move militarily against Taiwan while he remains in office. In a “60 Minutes” interview…
Hung Cao’s Navy confirmation marks uneasy milestone for Asian representation
The swearing-in of Hung Cao as Under Secretary of the Navy on Oct. 3 marked a historic moment for Vietnamese American representation in federal leadership. As the highest-ranking Vietnamese American…
Asian American lawmakers rip Hegseth’s ‘woke’ military crackdown
Asian American lawmakers, including combat veteran Tammy Duckworth, criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over his controversial address to hundreds of military leaders at Marine Corps Base…
WWII vet in Sacramento celebrates 100th birthday
Ken Mar, a World War II veteran, turned 100 on Thursday, celebrating with members of the Gung Ho American Legion in Sacramento. The event recognized his service as one of roughly 20,000 Chinese…
Tammy Duckworth on Trump sending National Guard to Chicago: ‘He is afraid of us’
U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) joined Gov. JB Pritzker and other Illinois leaders Monday to denounce President Donald Trump’s plan to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago despite no request…
Japan, US commemorate Battle of Okinawa 80th anniversary
Japan recently marked 80 years since the end of the Battle of Okinawa, the final and bloodiest ground battle of World War II in the Pacific. A memorial ceremony was held on June 23 at Mabuni Hill in…
Purple Heart veteran forced to self-deport after 48 years in ‘country that I fought for’
A decorated Army veteran was forced to leave his family in Hawaii for South Korea on Monday after immigration officials ended his deferred action status and gave him three weeks to exit the country…
Pete Hegseth: US will go to war to stop China from taking Taiwan
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. would take military action to stop China from invading Taiwan, outlining a defense policy that shifts strategic focus from Europe to Asia to deter what he…
Sen. Duckworth slams Hegseth’s stance against women in combat
Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) has strongly criticized President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, over his stance against women serving in combat roles, calling it…
Trump confirms he will declare national emergency, use military for mass deportation
President-elect Donald Trump has confirmed he will declare a national emergency and use the military to carry out mass deportations of undocumented immigrants, marking one of his second…
Why North Korea is sending thousands of soldiers to fight for Russia
North Korea is reportedly sending a force of 12,000 troops to Russia to support its war in Ukraine, marking an escalation in military cooperation between Pyongyang and Moscow. South Korea’s Defense…
GOP senator slams Biden admin for sending moldy gear, expired ammo to Taiwan
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) criticized the Biden administration on Wednesday after a Pentagon report released last month revealed that Taiwan received moldy military equipment and expired ammunition as…
How a chance encounter put an Iraq veteran on the road to ‘Culinary Class Wars’ stardom
Before becoming one of the judges in the hit Netflix show “Culinary Class Wars,” Chef Sung Anh took an unconventional path to culinary success. Born in South Korea and raised in California, Anh…
Exhibit features rare look at US-China friendship
An ongoing exhibit at the Beijing American Center in China offers a unique glimpse into a forgotten era of U.S.-China cooperation, showcasing photos from World War II that highlight a…
US forces ready to support Philippines against South China Sea aggression: US admiral
American forces are prepared with a “range of options” to respond to increasing acts of aggression in the South China Sea if directed to do so in coordination with the Philippines, according to the…
Vietnam-born man is one of Ukraine’s toughest war heroes
Tung Nguyen, a Vietnamese-born man who moved to Chernihiv to join his parents when he turned 18, returned to the frontlines to defend his resident country from the Russian invasion despite being…
Ex-Japan soldier settles with 3 sexual assault attackers after landmark case
Rina Gonoi, a former soldier sexually assaulted while serving in Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force, reached a civil settlement with three of her convicted attackers. The settlement includes apologies…
99-year-old Chinese American WWII vet honored in parade
Ken Mar, a 99-year-old Chinese American World War II veteran, was honored for his service and contributions at the 30th annual Fourth of July Parade in Sacramento’s Pocket area. He joined the event…
5 WWII soldiers awarded posthumous Purple Heart medals 80 years after plane crash
Five Hawaiian men who served with Japanese-language linguists during World War II were posthumously awarded Purple Heart medals nearly eight decades after they died in a plane crash. Key points:
Korean War orphan, Turkish foster dad reunite after 60 years in emotional documentary
A 6-year-old documentary that featured the heartfelt reunion of a South Korean woman and the Turkish soldier who took her in during the Korean War continues to bring viewers to tears. Key points:
