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USA Girl Scouts Overseas celebrates 100th anniversary in Okinawa

Fashion show of Girl Scout uniforms through the years featuring uniforms from the 1930’s through the 1990’s on loan from Girl Scouts of Gateway Council in Florida; hands-on STEM activity with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Kadena campus; station activities

Photo Of U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and Texas A&M University Reserve Officer Training Corps students pose in front of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan.

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Texas A&M ROTC students visit MCAS Futenma

U.S. Marines with 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and Texas A&M University Reserve Officer Training Corps students pose in front of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan.

Photo Of Chief Warrant Officer 5 Rene Garcia, director for Installation Personnel Administration Center, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, receives the U.S. flag during his retirement ceremony on Camp Foster.

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Chief Warrant Officer 5 Rene Garcia retires after 30 years of service on Camp Foster, Okinawa

Chief Warrant Officer 5 Rene Garcia, director for Installation Personnel Administration Center, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, receives the U.S. flag during his retirement ceremony on Camp Foster, Okinawa, May 8, 2025.

Photo Of Shimedaiko drummers with Firebird Drummers Eisa Group, perform during a Mother’s Day Eisa event on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, May 11, 2025. The performance was held in honor of Mother’s Day and featured Eisa, a traditional Okinawan folk dance that involves singing, dancing and chanting while wearing colorful costumes and interacting with the community.

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Mother’s Day Eisa event on Camp Foster, Okinawa

Shimedaiko drummers with Firebird Drummers Eisa Group, perform during a Mother’s Day Eisa event on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, May 11, 2025.

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R&B artists Pink Sweat$, John K bringing sweet music to Camp Shields, Camp Foster, Kadena on May 22-24

Prepare to be dazzled and serenaded by the sweet sounds of Pink Sweat$ and John K at free concerts hosted at several bases around Okinawa this month.

Photo Of From left, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Semar Edwards, Senior Airman Fredarious Martin, 336th Fighter Generation Squadron load crew members, and Staff Sgt. Cierra-Nae Hanson, 336th FGS load crew chief, pose for a photo with an award after winning a quarterly load competition hosted by the 18th Maintenance Group at Kadena Air Base.

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Kadena 18th MXG hosts quarterly load competition

From left, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Semar Edwards, Senior Airman Fredarious Martin, 336th Fighter Generation Squadron load crew members, and Staff Sgt. Cierra-Nae Hanson, 336th FGS load crew chief, pose for a photo with an award after winning a quarterly load competition hosted by the 18th Maintenance Group.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Seth Boyer, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron water fuels maintenance system journeyman, unravels the water and fuel expedient repair system at Kadena Air Base, Japan.

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BH 25-2: 18 CES keeps Kadena’s water running

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Seth Boyer, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron water fuels maintenance system journeyman, unravels the water and fuel expedient repair system at Kadena Air Base.

Photo Of USO Okinawa and Mediatti staff members pose for a photo.

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USO Okinawa thanks Mediatti for continued support

At USO Okinawa, we proudly support the USO’s mission to strengthen the well-being of the people serving in America’s military and their families.

Photo Of U.S. Engineer Soldiers walk the streets of Okinawa, Japan, shortly after the end of World War II.

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From ashes to foundations: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in postwar Japan (1945–1957)

In the smoldering wake of World War II, few places bore the scars of conflict like Japan. Cities lay in ruins, infrastructure crumbled, and entire populations were left homeless.

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Japan Tip of the Day: Honk your horn with caution

Drivers in mainland Japan and Okinawa, did you know that there is a law that regulates when you should honk the horn? If not, join the club.

Photo Of Mamoru Yonamine – Logistics Readiness Center-Okinawa

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403rd AFSB Personality Spotlight: Mamoru Yonamine – LRC Okinawa

Mr. Yonamine Mamoru is being spotlighted for outstanding work as the Installation Supply Support Activity special packer, Mr. Yonamine has displayed great professionalism, motivation and pride in his work.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Julia Morgan, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron structures craftsman, takes accountability of her readiness items as part of a “bag drag”, during a routine readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 5, 2025.

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BH 25-2: 18th CES stays alert during readiness exercise at Kadena AB

The 18th Civil Engineer Squadron took accountability of readiness items in support of a routine readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 5, 2025.

Photo Of U.S. service members with Camp Hansen Single Marine Program and local preschool students and staff members pose for a group photo after an Earth Day cleanup and mangrove-planting event at Nature Mirai Kan in Kin Town, Okinawa, Japan, April 25, 2025.

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Camp Hansen Earth Day 2025

U.S. service members with Camp Hansen Single Marine Program and local preschool students and staff members pose for a group photo after an Earth Day cleanup and mangrove-planting event at Nature Mirai Kan in Kin Town, Okinawa, Japan, April 25, 2025.

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Cycling in Japan? Know the new fines: Changes will come into effect from April 2026

Starting from April 1st, 2026, Japan will introduce a new system that imposes monetary penalties on cyclists for a wide range of traffic violations, and this update to the Road Traffic Law will affect not only locals but also tourists who choose to rent bikes or explore Japan on two wheels

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