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The USO Okinawa will host the 47th Annual Service Salute Gala at the Butler Officers’ Club on May 19. Seven service members of the U.S. Armed Forces and Japan Self-Defense Forces will be honored at the black-tie event for their outstanding professionalism, leadership, service to country and embodiment of the USO’s eight core values.

Come join us as we go “Under the Sea” with the Pacific Okinawa Players youth production of Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR. This Disney and Broadway classic is brought to life by 39 of the island’s young performers in the military and SOFA community.

Marines with the III Marine Expeditionary Force brass band performed for members of the local community May 4 at Juku No Mori in Shizuoka, Japan.

Mechanicsburg, PA (NNS) -- Sailors moving this summer should start preparing now, said Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Household Goods (HHG) Director John E. Hilaman. "A good move doesn't just happen," he said, "it takes planning."

Hilaman recommends Sailors prepare for a smooth move by keeping these 10 tips in mind:

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Nurses have been caring for American service members on and off the battlefield since the Revolutionary War. Through the generations, the number of women and men serving as military nurses has continued to grow.

Dragon Boat Racing is held during Japan's "Golden Week," which begins at the end of April and is celebrated throughout Japan including the island of Okinawa. The "Army Ladies" Team whose motto is ''One Boat, One Beat," tied for first place and can be seen here preparing for the race to begin.