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Three ongoing lung cancer research projects with the Uniformed Services University’s The American Genome Center will look at the genetics of lung cancer prevention and treatment. (Photo by Akea Brown)
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Military medicine forging pathways to treat and prevent lung cancer

The treatment landscape for lung cancer has changed dramatically in the six years since Navy Lt. Cmdr. (Dr.) Karen Zeman began her lung cancer training.
Airmen grieve following a memorial service for a fellow airmen. (Photo by Tech Sgt. Teri Eicher, 134th Air Refueling Wing.)
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PREVENTS aimed at reducing Service Member and Veteran suicide

In our nation, suicide has increased by 33% over the last 25 years across all demographics.
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AAFES to launch 12 Weeks of Savings for Holiday Shopping at Camp Foster

Military shoppers looking to get a head start on holiday shopping while avoiding crowds can turn to the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s 12 Weeks of Savings.
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AAFES to launch 12 weeks of savings for holiday shopping at Kadena Air Base

Military shoppers looking to get a head start on holiday shopping while avoiding crowds can turn to the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s 12 Weeks of Savings.
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Exchange, Disney to host free online movies, activities for military children through December

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service and The Walt Disney Studios are helping military families at Kadena Air Base and U.S. military installations worldwide create magic moments at home with Operation Fun, a series of free online movie screenings and weekly virtual activities.
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Sound Off: What military spouses say about COVID-19

Recently, I decided to change my “lurker” status, and post something in a popular military spouse Facebook group to which I belong. In my first post to the group, I asked how military families had been affected by COVID-19 restrictions.
The joint HIE securely connects DoD, VA, U.S. Coast Guard, and hundreds of other select federal and private sector partners with patient health and benefit information data. Using the joint HIE, all health providers within the system -whether at a military medical treatment facility or in the TRICARE civilian network-can securely access beneficiary records and health information, including lab and radiology results. (Official Navy photo by Douglas Stutz, Naval Hospital Bremerton Public Affairs)
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JHIEs give providers better access to patient information

Before the SARS-CoV-2 virus began to spread across the globe, the Federal Electronic Health Record Modernization program was in the process of coordinating with the Department of Defense and the Department Veterans Affairs to expand provider access to patient health records through the new joint health information exchange.
U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton
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Air Force, Marines perform joint FARP training

A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk assigned to the 33rd Rescue Squadron descends slowly toward a landing zone Aug. 27, 2020, at Torri Station, Japan.
U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton
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18th CES maintains equipment

Airman 1st Class Jeffery Haws, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel systems maintenance apprentice, and Staff Sgt. Steven Blakeley, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron water and fuel systems maintenance journeyman, perform an attachment swap on a compact track loader Aug. 20, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan.
U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Benjamin Sutton
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Team Kadena paticipates in diversity discussion

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Joel L. Carey, 18th Wing commander, speaks to members of Team Kadena during a diversity discussion Sept. 2, 2020, at Kadena Air Base, Japan.
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Did you know?: Ice Cream consumption on Okinawa

Okinawa was reported to spend the least amount of money on ice cream in 2012 among all the prefectures of Japan. Prefectures such as Hyogo, Fukuoka, Wakayama, and Miyazaki rounded out the bottom four. The result showed that those with warm climates tend to spend less on ice cream than those with cold weather.
 
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Tips for getting your child back on a school sleeping schedule

Has summer thrown a major wrench into your child’s sleeping schedule? You know, the one you worked so hard to maintain all school year? We feel you.
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National Preparedness Month: Commissary patrons can save much on their critical supplies

To watch a video on DeCA’s YouTube page about saving money on the purchase of emergency supplies at your commissary, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcKp3cQakMw.
 
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Break a sweat in a group fitness class

Does taking on the gym alone intimidate you? Or are you more inclined to workout when you have someone to exercise with? Good news! The Ramstein and Vogelweh fitness centers offer a variety of group fitness classes for you and your spouse or friends to try! Group fitness classes are also a great way to make new friends!
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Local beer, traditional dances highlight upcoming festival Aug. 31-Sept. 2

The 63rd Okinawa Zento Eisa Matsuri, a major festival to celebrate summer in Okinawa, will return Aug. 31– Sept. 2.
 
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Fueling the Fight: Food service specialists keep Marines ready for action

Pfc. Christian Carballo, left, and Lance Cpl. William Jenkins assemble stairs for an Expeditionary Field Kitchen (EFK) Aug. 24, 2018, at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. EFKs are used by food service specialists to cook and distribute food while Marines are deployed and training in the field.