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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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Kadena children support 2014 Fire Prevention Week

U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Torkelson, 18th Wing vice commander, answers questions from Stearly Heights Elementary students about a proclamation initiating 2014 Fire Prevention Week on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 15, 2014. "Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives: Test Yours Every Month" is the theme for Fire Prevention Week 2014.
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Kadena opens nature play area

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- The 18th Force Support Squadron officially opened a new Nature Play Area at Marek Park on Kadena Sept. 30, 2014. U.S. Air Force Col.
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USO Foster Volunteer of the Quarter: Hector L. Matos

Name: Hector L. Matos
Location: Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan
Occupation: Financial Technician, USMC, MOS 3432
When did you first begin volunteering with the USO?June 24, 2014
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USO Courtney Volunteer of the Quarter: Victoria Pope

Name: Victoria Pope Location: Camp Courtney, OkinawaOccupation: Pampered Chef Consultant
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Marine returns to island home, trains local law enforcement

IRAI, Republic of Palau -- A lot can be said about a bedtime story and the impact it can have on the imagination of a child.
For many of us at a young age, tales of fictitious characters like “Peter Pan” or “Jack and the Beanstalk” would make us dream we could one day live out such extraordinary adventures as they did.
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US military, Okinawa children bond in America’s pastime

CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan -- The children’s voices roar as the ping of a metal bat echoes the through the air and the batter takes off to reach the first base, while his teammate disappears into a cloud of dust as he slides into home plate.