Community News

Emersyn Branch, a native of Dewey, Oklahoma, looks through the assortment of Thanksgiving food at the USO on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, November 20, 2017.

III Marine Expeditionary Force Band members perform during rehearsals, Nov. 14, 2017, at the Nippon Budokan Arena in Tokyo, Japan, as part of the Japan Self-Defense Force Marching Band Festival.

TORII STATION, OKINAWA, Japan – Members of the military community participated in the 5th Annual USO Okinawa Color Blast 5K Fun Run Nov. 18 on Torii Station Beach.

The event was open to all ages and allowed both running and walking. The run helped strengthen community bonds through fun and fitness.

American Forces Network successfully began its transition to high definition broadcasting signal, starting with U.S. Navy ships in the Pacific Region via its Direct-to-Sailor service.
This is the first phase of AFN’s transition from standard-definition to high-definition television programming for much of its worldwide audience.

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- Senior Airman Marcus Ward, Master Sgt. Robert Carter and Christy Broughton are competing for the title of 2017 Air Force Entertainer of the Year, and you can choose the winner by voting online Nov. 13-30.

Marines with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit pick up trash during a clean-up in a fishing port in Kin Town, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 17, 2017. Community relations events give 31st MEU Marines the opportunity to build relationships with their neighbors and contribute to their communities.