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Awamori liquor is the oldest spirit in the country whose history goes back to 1470. Thought to have originated from a spirit in Thailand, the local liquor has evolved, and at one point became a liquor specifically for royal families. Commodore Perry had a chance to taste the local spirit when he visited Okinawa in the 19th century.

WASHINGTON -- Army housing residents have the chance to provide feedback about living in privatized housing. The Army launches a Residential Communities Initiative resident satisfaction survey from March 29 through May 31, emailing the survey link to more than 80,000 residents living in privatized housing at 44 installations.

WASHINGTON, March 29, 2018 — As the Defense Department examines the path toward evolution of the nation’s future military force, “we’re going to change that word to revolution,” Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan said here today.

Shanahan spoke at an event sponsored by the Center for a New American Security.

Camp Foster – Military children can be an engineer for the day during Month of the Military Child by building their own Lego City hero April 7 at the Camp Foster Main Exchange.

Congratulations to Army Staff Sergeant Ryan Gilboy for being awarded the USO'S 2017 Volunteer of the Year Award! His hard work and dedication in helping the USO exemplifies the USO’s 8 Core Values.

CAMP KINSER, OKINAWA, Japan -- Cpl. Lexus Martinez walks through the Camp Kinser Mess Hall with gusto that would make the casual observer think, “She owns the building.” The Brooklyn native makes eye contact with everyone in her path, greeting them confidently as she prepares to make the food that will be served for the day.