In Japan, a long-running medical exchange program helps shape the way two U.S. military hospitals deliver care to service members and their families. The Japanese National Physician Fellowship Programs at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa and U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka embed host-nation physicians within their care teams, enhancing clinical collaboration, delivering high-quality healthcare, and advancing mission readiness through shared expertise.
U.S. Air Force Maj. Kevin Knutson, Defense Logistics Agency Energy Okinawa outgoing commander, and U.S. Air Force Maj. Dominic Baker, DLA Energy Okinawa incoming commander, participated in a change of command ceremony.
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ronan Zhou, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management personnel, sets up a hazardous material decontamination tent. during a joint hazardous materials recertification course at Kadena Air Base, Japan.
The Star Festival originated from the Chinese legend of two stars, Vega and Altair – lovers who were separated by the Milky Way and allowed to meet only once a year on July 7.
U.S. Army Garrison Okinawa held a Change of Command ceremony to bid farewell to Lt. Col. Rachel Bowers and welcome Lt. Col. Elizabeth Johnson at Torii Station, Okinawa, Japan, on June 18, 2025.
The change of command ceremony formally transferred command of the 353rd Special Operations Wing from Col. Shawn Young to Col. Stewart Parker.
U.S. Air Force Airmen and U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Terrell Ford, Noncommissioned Officer Academy Okinawa director of staff, pose for a photo during the first annual Pacific Air Forces Strategic Development event at Kadena Air Base.
The Office of Special Trial Counsel District 6 launched a new cyber safety education initiative at Hope International Academy in Okinawa, Japan, June 16, 2025.
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.
You may not believe this, but I once saw a habu beat a mongoose in a cross-species duel when I was a kid.
Best Japanese insect repellents recommended by pharmacists in Japan.
Celebrate Independence Day with a bang at Camp Foster on July 5-6.
It was a hot summer morning in early July a couple of years ago. I was walking along the residential district of central Tokyo on my usual commute to the office.
Typhoon season runs throughout 2025, and the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is helping to prepare military families to weather the storm.
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