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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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Torii Station Dental Clinic relocating to Kadena Flight Line Clinic Jun. 7-21

The Torii Station Dental Clinic will be relocating to the Kadena Flight Line Clinic from June 7-21 2018. During this time they will still provide services for sick call and annual dental examinations. The clinic hours will remain the same 0730-1630, with the exception of Tuesday which is 07:30-1500.
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The Murph Challenge: It’s Kind of a Big Memorial Day Deal

Every year, our nation commemorates Memorial Day to honor the service members who gave everything for our freedom. One of those service members in particular spawned a movement that’s led to a lot of people literally working their butts off over the holiday weekend.
 
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In the Life of Marines: Pilot

CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Military occupational specialties are the foundation of the Marine Corps. Each MOS is a cog, working with and relying on each other to keep the fighting machine that is the United States Marine Corps running. Pilots are one such MOS.
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Land return promotes partnership, strengthens alliance

CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Commemorating the handover of land areas to the land owners of the West Futenma Housing Area along with more than three hectares of land at the Makiminato Service Area, the Government of Japan hosted a ceremony May 20 at the Naha Terrace.
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Local, US communities compete in Camp Kinser Triathlon

CAMP KINSER, OKINAWA, Japan – Participants begin the bike portion of their race May 18 during the Kinser Triathlon aboard Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. A total of 96 participants from the local and U.S. communities competed in this year’s event.
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Breaking down the image: Mental health

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. — Life in the military can be stressful for anyone from an Airman to a general officer. Fortunately, the 28th Medical Group Mental Health Clinic provides services for Airmen in need.