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Did you know?: Prefectures with many islands

According to the Japan Coast Guard, Okinawa has 363 islands whose outer perimeters are 0.1km or longer.
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Video| Speakin' Japanese - Olympic Games

The athletes are performing in Tokyo, Japan! So, let’s learn to cheer them on in Japanese! 
Photo by Yoshie Makiyama
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WATER SAFETY: MARINE CORPS' LONG-STANDING CHALLENGE IN OKINAWA

Often referred to as the “Hawaii of Japan,” Okinawa is a semi-tropical island and the largest in the Ryukyu chain. It is surrounded by world-class beaches and has a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 73 degrees Fahrenheit. Okinawa thrives from the popular tourism industry and is considered a hot spot for a variety of...
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VIDEO| Ask the doc: Off-post mask wearing guidance Japan

Join Capt. Louis K. Chen, 38th Air Defense Artillery Brigade surgeon, as he discusses off-post mask wearing guidelines as defined by U.S. Army Japan and its dual-purpose health benefits during episode three of Ask the Doc.
Blood donation is a good way for hemochromatosis patients to get excess iron removed from their blood while also helping someone else in need of blood. In the photo, a Marine donates blood at an Armed Services Blood Program Donation Center at the Pentagon (Photo by Defense Media Activity – Marines).
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Checking Iron Levels in Your Blood Could Save Your Life

It's a condition that can cause fatigue, joint pain, sexual disfunction and - if left untreated - cancer and organ failure.
It's also most likely to afflict White men over the age of 40, but it's a potential risk for anyone.
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaac W. Munce
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Okinawa Officials visit Marine Corps Air Station Futemna to collect water samples

Xavier Taylor, left, and Kayla Maholy, center, environmental protection assistants with Marine Corps Installations Pacific (MCIPAC), Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler (MCBB) and U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Cameron Whitman, right, a hazardous waste technician with Headquarters & Support Battalion, MCIPAC-MCBB, draw perfluoroalkyl and...
Photos by Toru Kiyan
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My encounter with Okinawa Kempo and how karate changed my life

Karate Day on Oct. 25,, 1974, was the turning point in my life. I believe that was the day I found my destiny.
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Army Medicine Best Leader Competition 2021 announced

The Army’s Regional Health Command – Pacific (RHC-P) is hosting the U.S. Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) 2021 Best Leader Competition at locations around Schofield Barracks on the island of Oahu from July 25-30.
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AFN TV airing extensive summer games coverage

AFN TV is giving the overseas military audience extensive Summer Games coverage from Tokyo similar to what viewers in the United States will see from NBC.
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Did you know?: Rivers in Okinawa, Japan

The longest river in Okinawa is Hija River, which runs 9.9 miles in the mid part of Okinawa’s main island. The second longest is Genka river, which runs 8.39 miles in the northern part. In terms of dimension, Urauchi River on Iriomote Island is the widest with 20.9 mi².
Sailors assigned to the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Olympia (SSN 717) participate in a swim call in the Pacific Ocean, July 31, 2018 (Photo by: Navy Fire Control Technician Senior Chief Vien Nguyen).
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Summer water safety means: Know your limitations

Swimming in a pool, a lake, a pond, or an ocean is the height of cool summer fun but swimming also has its dangers.
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Department of Defense and Priceline expand American Forces Travel

The United States Department of Defense (DoD) officially announced the expansion of American Forces Travel, a leisure travel site created with Priceline, for current and retired members of all six branches of the U.S. military, the National Guard, and their families, along with DoD civilians. The program's expansion extends benefits to all...
Summer days can be such fun, if done safely (Photo by: Tommie Horton, 78th Air Base Wing).
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Old-school summer safety risks: Sun, water, insects and alcohol

Even as concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic begin to fade, the traditional, old-school summer safety issues - like those involving sun, water, insects and alcohol - continue to pose real risks for many military families.
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What will be, will be the next great worry

“What’s next? When will we move? Where will we live? Will I find a job? Where will the kids go to school? Will we make good friends? Will we be happy there?”
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Did you know?: Japanese toilets and what to do

Japanese toilets are different than those in America. Ok, you probably already know this. What you may not know is that there is a technique for using them.
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Korean War: Worldwide Photo Essay and Video Contest!

$10,000 in Prizes: $2000 for Grand Prize, $1000 for Runner-ups (in English and Korean) $500 for each of the following Categories for 18+ and $250 for 18 and younger: 1) Best Overall, 2) Best photo, 3) Best caption, 4) Most popular.