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Reckless love: Siblings at play

This week, a large box containing a desk chair arrived on our porch. Once the chair was removed, I hesitated a moment before stomping the humongous thing flat for recycling.

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USA Girl Scouts Overseas brings in-person STEMinist events to Okinawa and South Korea

Program Partner, Educator, and Author, Erin Twamley, will host two in-person Robotics Adventures with USA Girl Scouts Overseas in the West Pacific - at Kadena Air Base on December 7th, 2024 and at Camp Humphreys on December 8th, 2024.

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Comic Con Okinawa returns to Camp Foster on Dec. 8

Get your best cosplay gear ready and make plans to check out this year’s comic con at Camp Foster on Dec. 8.

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Deadlines for shipping holiday gifts near

How to send it:First class – Handles items weighing up to 13 ounces. Flat-rate packaging available.

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Mural project at Stars and Stripes Museum honors veterans: How to participate

The Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library’s ambitious “Paint for a Cause” mural project has reached a significant milestone, with 510 participants already contributing to this unique tribute to military service.

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Kadena AB: Mission readiness without network

The 18th Communication Squadron conducted a no-notice communication outage exercise for the 18th Wing as directed by Brig. Gen. Nicholas Evans, Nov. 14, 2024.

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Holiday gives thanks to workers in Japan on Nov. 23

While Americans celebrate Thanksgiving Day in late November, the Japanese have Labor Thanksgiving Day on Nov. 23 every year to commemorate worker productivity and thank one another for their labor.

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Guam, Okinawa take top spots in Stars and Stripes’ spooky Halloween photo contest

We loved all of your spooky and fun costumes for this year’s Halloween photo contest! Many Stripes readers sent their submissions but for best costume there can only be two!

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VIDEO: Japan access to care overview

A general video to educate TRICARE-eligible beneficiaries in or moving to Japan about how to access and manage high-quality health care overseas.

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Tanoshige Artworks: A celebration of Okinawa through watercolor

As I sit down with Elizabeth Gomez, the owner, manager, and artist behind Tanoshige Artworks, the tranquil atmosphere of her studio reflects the serenity of her work. Sunlight filters through the windows, casting a soft glow over vibrant watercolor paintings, each a tribute to Okinawa’s beauty and spirit. 

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Kadena hosts Okinawa vendor showcase

The 18th Contracting Squadron hosted an event bringing local vendors on base to strengthen relationships and increase access to mission-supporting resources, Nov. 5, 2024.

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Application opens for the George W. Bush Institute’s seventh class of Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program scholars

The Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program is increasing the impact and developing the skills of those serving the veteran and military family community.

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USO Okinawa Staff Spotlight: Mariel ‘Mars’ Puga

Born and raised in the “furniture” capital of the world, Mariel “Mars” Puga joins the USO Okinawa team from North Carolina.

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What I believe about hell and handbaskets

“The country’s going to hell in a handbasket!” I’ve heard more than once. Each time, I recoil and wonder, could it be true?

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