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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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AF announces Enlisted Professional Military Education redesign

WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- Air Force officials announced major changes to the enlisted professional military education program today via an initiative called Enlisted Professional Military Education for the 21st Century, or “EPME 21.”
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Moon seeks 2020 deal for peace with nuclear-free North Korea

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean President Moon Jae-in is seeking a deal with North Korea in 2020 to bring about the “complete denuclearization” of the isolated nation in return for a peace treaty that would guarantee the survival of Kim Jong Un’s regime.
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Okinawa longevity cusine: A day at Yonner Cooking School

It has been said that food is the soul of a country. This couldn’t be more true for Okinawa.
 
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Did you know?: These have been presidential visits to Okinawa

Among the past U.S. presidents, only Dwight D. Eisenhower and Bill Clinton have made a trip to Okinawa during their tenure. Eisenhower made a stop to Okinawa in 1960 as part of his tour to the Philippines, Taiwan, South Korea, and Hawaii. Clinton came to the island in 2000 for a summit.
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Gunner’s Gym Bench Press Competition

CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Sgt. Nathan Blackburn shows off his shirt after completing the Gunner’s Gym Bench Press Competition July 15 aboard Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan.Competitors that press 300 pounds or more get their name on the 300 wall and a t-shirt.
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Camp Kinser SMP hosts friendly kickball game with the Miyagi and Morinoko Children centers

CAMP KINSER, OKINAWA, Japan — A child races to beat the throw to first base during a friendly game of kickball July 15 aboard Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan. Kinser’s Single Marine Program and the Morinoko and Miyagi Children Centers came together for a day of fun.