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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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The Good, the Kind and the Electrician

CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan -- -- Cpl. Kyle P. Menz strides confidently into his workshop twenty minutes early, as he does everyday. It's quiet now, but soon the sound of generators and moving feet will fill the large garage.
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Local community service organization receives Chapter of the Year Award for the third year in a row

The members of Sigma Gamma Gamma Graduate Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. located in Okinawa, Japan received the 13th International District 2017 – 2018 Chapter of the Year Award.
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Kadena Community Member receives 2017-2018 Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Citizen of the Year Award

Mrs. Michelle A. Moore-Robinson, Principal of Bob Hope Primary School on Kadena Air Base received the 2017-2018 Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Citizen of the Year Award during the 81st Grand Conclave held in New Orleans, Louisiana on Monday, July 23, 2018. The 40th Grand Basileus, Antonio Knox, Sr., presented Mrs.
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Okinawa shop can really patch you up!

Embroidery shops have been an important part of Okinawa City in the post-war era. Although the number of shops today may not be what it once was, there is one shop whose reputation lives on and has even traveled across the sea.
 
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BOSS Army volunteers hold Sobe Summer School English Program

The second Sobe Summer School English Program was held on Aug. 14. BOSS Soldiers, SPC Rajaad Howell and PV2 Ryan Webb, volunteered to teach local elementary school children. The class began by reviewing last week’s lessons, followed by several games, including the popular Alphabet game.
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The fundamentals of getting in shape

Despite what almost every pin will advertise on Pinterest, losing weight is not accomplished overnight, or even in a week. It takes hard work and dedication to get our bodies where we want them to be.