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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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Kinser Fest brings the local and U.S. communities together

CAMP KINSER, OKINAWA, Japan- A child with Chijinshu Wakatida performs during the annual Kinser Festival Jan. 27 aboard Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan.

Chijinshu Wakatida is a group which performs traditional Okinawan dance and drums.
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Marines with CLB-31 participate in Lance Cpl. Seminar

Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, participate in an obstacle course during Lance Corporal Seminar at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 25, 2018.
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Marines with 31st MEU participates in a cultural exchange at local pre-school

Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit participates in a cultural exchange with kids at Kagei Preschool, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 25, 2018. Community relations events give 31st MEU Marines an opportunity to build relationships with neighbors and contribute to communities around Marine Corps installations.
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Nowhere but up – one key to success

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Why are you here? It’s a question I was asked when I recently attended the Senior NCO Professional Enhancement Seminar at the McDaniel Center.

The answer I had but declined to give because of its snarky nature and somewhat negative tone was simple – because I was told I had to be.
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Evans Dental Clinic to open house Feb. 24 on Camp Foster

The month of February is the ADA’s (American Dental Association) Children’s Dental Health Month and their National slogan for 2018 is, “Brush your teeth with fluoride toothpaste and clean between your teeth for a healthy smile.” Here in Okinawa, 3d Dental Battalion/U.S.
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DoD Launches Initiative to Inform Americans of Military Life

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29, 2018 — It is a sign of America’s disconnect with its military that there are those who believe that when a person joins the military, that person cannot have a spouse or children or pets, said Amber Smith, the deputy assistant to the secretary of defense for outreach.