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Photo Of U.S. Air Force Landren Dela Crus, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, performs pre-flight inspections before takeoff at Kadena Air Base, Japan.

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U.S. Navy, 909th ARS perform night training over the Pacific

A U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon performs aerial refueling operations with a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, over the Pacific Ocean.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ty Tavel, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, carries a hose during a forward area refueling point tryout at Kadena Air Base, Japan.

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18th LRS conducts FARP tryouts at Kadena AB

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ty Tavel, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, carries a hose during a forward area refueling point tryout at Kadena Air Base.

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Deployment mindset fortifies military spouses

Why do I become so overwhelmed by the minutia of daily life now that the kids are adults and my husband doesn’t deploy anymore?

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Koon, 18th Communications Squadron expeditionary communications technician, sets up radio communications during exercise RECCE-Edge 25 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia.

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RC-135V takes intelligence operations ‘down under’

U.S. Air Force members from the 82nd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron recently participated in exercise RECCE-Edge 25, Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin, Australia.

Photo Of Team Kadena members and friends of Sadamu “Jack” Oshiro stand for a memorial procession convoy outside of Jack’s Place at Kadena Air Base, Japan.

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More than a manager: The soul behind Jack’s Place near Kadena Air Base

A three-story teppanyaki restaurant juts out from the side of the mountain near Kadena Air Base’s Gate 1. Today, the building is aged and unused – a memory of the Kadena staple it once was, a home to a smiling man standing between two delicately crafted wooden doors, welcoming in a bustling crowd.

Photo Of U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Emiliano Hernandeztorres, a finance technician with Disbursing Detachment, Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, carries an ammo can during a resupply run on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan.

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Marines with Disbursing Detachment conduct a Camp Foster Resupply Run

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Emiliano Hernandeztorres, a finance technician with Disbursing Detachment, Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, carries an ammo can during a resupply run on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan

Photo Of U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Dennis R. Turner Jr., sergeant major of 3rd Marine Logistics Group, marches a formation after completing a motivational run at Camp Kinser, Okinawa.

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3rd Marine Logistics Group conducts a Memorial Day Motivational Run at Camp Kinser

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Dennis R. Turner Jr., sergeant major of 3rd Marine Logistics Group, marches a formation after completing a motivational run at Camp Kinser, Okinawa.

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10 Ways to make summer break memorable while keeping your sanity

A bit of reflection, some planning, and implementing a handful of the tips below can help make summer amazing and restful for the whole family. 

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Pacific Tattoo: Tattoos in the Land of the Rising Sun

For centuries, “irezumi” 入れ墨/刺青 (tattoos タトゥー in Japanese) have been frowned upon as body art marking criminals and gang members.

Photo Of Kelly Avocey poses for a picture

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USO Okinawa Staff Spotlight - Meet Kelly!

Kelly is originally from Cameroon and has a deep love for being around people and finding quiet, thoughtful ways to make a difference.

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Have a photogenic fur baby? Exchange to give away $3,000 in gift cards for pet photo contest

Military shoppers can deck their furry companions out in their finest red, white and blue and enter for a chance to win a share of $3,000 in prizes in the Patriot Pet Just Say “Treat” Photo Contest from the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Hills Pet Nutrition.

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Make the grade and earn rewards with the Spring 2025 You Made the Grade Program at the Okinawa Exchange

Military children who earn top grades can enjoy exclusive discounts, prizes and savings with the Okinawa Exchange’s You Made the Grade program.

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Start the weekend off right with Free Fridays from Okinawa AAFES

Okinawa Exchange is offering special giveaways for military shoppers to start the weekend on a high note with Free Fridays on Facebook.

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Okinawa Exchange and Army Emergency Relief roll out special Army 250th Birthday donation

As the Nation celebrates the Army’s 250th birthday, the Okinawa community can make a big difference with a small symbolic gift while shopping at the Exchange in June.

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