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Senior Master Sgt. Randy Rodriguez, Air Force Recruiting Total Force Recruiting Cell superintendent, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, rings the bell signifying Air Force Recruiting Service reached its yearly goal. Each person at AFRS headquarters gets a turn at ringing the bell to celebrate making goal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Chance Babin)
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Air Force Recruiting Total Force Enterprise makes FY19 goal

Air Force Recruiting Service had a successful performance in fiscal year 2019 as each of its components made their recruitment goals for the year.
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Speakin' Japanese: Typhoon talk

Well, there is a typhoon in our midst, so here ya go. While taking every precaution to be safe and prepared, try using the following words and phrases.
Emperor Naruhito Photo by 江戸村のとくぞう, Wikipedia Common
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Crowds and pomp as Japan’s new emperor to be enthroned Oct. 22

Japan’s new emperor will be enthroned Oct. 22, a day declared a national holiday. Most public offices will be closed and some public transportation will be on a weekend/holiday schedule.
Official seal of the Chief of Naval Operations.
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CNO Birthday Message to the Fleet

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- 244 years ago the Navy began its watch to protect freedom of the seas with honor, courage, and commitment. 
As we celebrate across the fleet, we renew our commitment to be ready; remember those who forged our legacy; and honor our families and loved ones who stand beside us.
JOINT TYPHOON WARNING CENTER
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Super Typhoon Hagibis: U.S. bases in Kanto Plain in TCCOR 3

6:10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11, Japan time: Hagibis has been downgraded from super-typhoon status, but it remains a vicious beast and headed for the Tokyo area late Saturday, according to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center.
Members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force set up a Patriot missile-defense battery at Yokota Air Base, Japan, during a demonstration in August 2017. SETH ROBSON/STARS AND STRIPES
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Japan sets up Patriot anti-missile battery in Tokyo park during rare off-base training

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force deployed Patriot missile launchers to various spots, including a park in central Tokyo, during an exercise Wednesday, according to government officials.
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VA refunded $400 million to more than 50,000 veterans mistakenly charged home loan fees

More than 50,000 veterans mistakenly charged additional fees when seeking a home loan through the Department of Veterans Affairs have received refunds totaling more than $400 million, VA officials announced Tuesday.
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Did you know?: Horse racing industry

In Japan, about 15.5 million fans attend about 21,000 horse races annually with 25 horse tracks throughout mainland Japan.
U.S. Air Force photo by Naoto Anazawa
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18th LRS conducts ATSO training

Airmen demonstrate the one-man carry technique during Ability to Survive and Operate training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 12, 2019.
Army Spc. Ezra Maes undergoes physical rehabilitation at the Center for the Intrepid, Brooke Army Medical Center's cutting-edge rehabilitation center on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Oct. 2, 2019. (U.S. Army photo by Corey Toye)
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Soldier self-amputates leg to aid battle buddies

A year after his accident and the loss of his leg, Army Spc. Ezra Maes is still amazed at the circumstances that led to his survival. If you ask, he'll credit his survival to a uniform belt, smart phone and "shockingly good" cell service.
The Marine Corps is looking to add adjustable side tabs to the current maternity shirts and tunic for the service uniform. (U.S. MARINE CORPS)
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Marines developing changes to maternity shirts

The Marine Corps maternity uniform could potentially see some changes in the future, including adjustable side tabs for the service uniform, according to a Marine Corps document.
U.S. service members sweep for land mines during an explosive ordnance disposal exercise at Kin Blue Training Area, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019. The EOD exercise was designed to simulate conventional warfare and the use of conventional ordnance and involved the participation of three U.S. military branches and over 43 different military occupational specialties within III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carla Elizabeth O)
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Out of the Box: Marines conduct EODEX 2019

Two explosive ordnance disposal Marines, an Air Force EOD technician and a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear specialist Marine stood around a manhole, peering down at a dummy with its limbs in unnatural positions – a simulated casualty that needed to be retrieved.
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A fallen soldier: A widow’s grief

When my brother died, my mother never recovered. Her grief never subsided. She was perpetually angry.
A sailor is pinned to petty officer first class during a frocking ceremony at Naval Air Facility Misawa, Japan, in 2016. RYAN DELCORE/U.S. NAVY
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Navy announces new way for enlisted sailors to become petty officers first class

The Navy made permanent this month a pilot program that allows petty officers second class in certain high-demand career fields to advance to petty officer first class.
Air Force basic military trainees of the 326th Training Squadron receive the first operational camouflage pattern uniforms during initial issue Oct. 2, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. SARAYUTH PINTHONG/U.S. AIR FORCE
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Air Force recruits start receiving new OCP uniform in basic training

Air Force recruits in basic training are now being issued the new Operational Camouflage Pattern uniform, which is part of a larger change in uniforms throughout the service.
Members of the U.S. and local communities pose for a group photo after the monthly Friendship Cleanup in Uruma City, Okinawa, Japan on Oct. 5, 2019. The Single Marine Program coordinates the cleanup every month to provide service members the opportunity to volunteer for community service and build friendly relationships with the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kindo Go)
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Members of the U.S. and local communities volunteer to keep Uruma City beautiful

A gentle breeze filled the air during a clear, sunny day on Okinawa. In the parking lot of Camp Courtney’s bowling alley, members of the local and U.S. communities from Uruma City gathered together to participate in a city-wide cleanup, Oct. 5.