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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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MCIPAC Change of Command

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Installation Pacific (MCIPAC), host a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, June 27, 2017. U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Joaquin F. Malavet relinquished command of MCIPAC to Brig. Gen. Paul J. Rock Jr.
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Lava Dogs increase survivability in the water

U.S. Marines with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, inflate their uniform as a flotation device during annual swim qualification aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, June 25, 2017. The Marines completed their swim qualification to build confidence and increase survivability in the water.
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Torii Beach Independence Day Fireworks

Join us at Torii Beach on Tuesday, 4 July as we celebrate America's birthday with flare! Enjoy delicious foods, drinks, our signature beverages, music, awesome ambiance and more. See flyer for more details.
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Recon Rhonda 2017

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Richard D. Hansen, commanding officer of 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks to the spouses of the Marines during the Recon Rhonda event aboard Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, on June 26, 2017.
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Headquarters Battalion Post and Relief Ceremony for Col. Malkasian

U.S. Marine Corps Col. George G. Malkasian, Commanding Officer of Headquarters Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, and the camp commander for Camps Courtney and McTureous in Okinawa, Japan, relinquishes command in a relief and appointment ceremony aboard Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, on June 27, 2017.
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Fleet Activities Yokosuka honors USS Fitzgerald

YOKOSUKA, Japan (NNS) -- The Fleet Activities (FLEACT) Yokosuka community showed their respect to the families and crew of USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62) during a memorial ceremony June 27, for the seven Sailors who died tragically June 17 when their ship collided with a merchant vessel southwest of Yokosuka.