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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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Did you know?: Yui-Rail is being extended

Yui-Rail, which currently runs between Naha Airport and Shuri Castle, is going to be extended to the north. Construction work is currently underway to add four stations: Ishimine, Kyozuka, Urasoe Maeda and Tedako Uranishi. The new stations are scheduled to be available for use in 2019.
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Cpl. Jessica Anstett battles Rugby related ACL Tear

CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – The Camp Foster Sharks pose for a picture before a Rugby tournament Oct. 3 aboard Camp Lester, Okinawa, Japan. This game pulled Anstett’s whole world out from under her feet in an instant. A player on the opposing team was making her move up the side line with the ball tucked under her arm.
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31st MEU NCOs tour Shuri Castle and Kokusai Street

Cpl. Lakhdar Belkadi, left, and Sgt. John Ayalaquinones look over a bridge at Shuri Castle, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 5, 2017. The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit’s noncommissioned officers visited Shuri Castle and Kokusai Street during a tour designed to strengthen the Marines’ appreciation for Okinawan history and culture.
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Bechtel Elementary School annual Trunk or Treat Oct. 31

It’s time for Bechtel ES annual Trunk or Treat!

An AWESOME community relationship event where we have an opportunity to share an American cultural event with our Local National friends and neighbors. Participants to include:
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3rd Reconnaissance Battalion Marines conduct Parachute Water Operations

U.S. Marines with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, prepare to conduct parachute water operations before take-off on Kadena Airbase in Okinawa, Japan, October 11, 2017.
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U.S. Marine Corps and Armed Forces of the Philippines advance sea lift capabilities

MANILA, Philippines -- For the first time, U.S. Marine amphibious assault vehicles (AAV) embarked and launched on a Philippine Navy sea lift vessel, the BRP Tarlac (LD-601), off the coast of Luzon, Oct. 2-9, in order to expand both militaries’ operational support capabilities.