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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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Marines participate in Shizuoka Disaster Drill

SHIZUOKA, Japan -- Marines participated in the Shizuoka Disaster Drill Aug. 31 in Shizuoka prefecture.
The Shizuoka Disaster Drill is a semi-annual exercise conducted by the Shizuoka Prefectural Government.
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CBRN Marines put through paces during hazmat response training

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA, OKINAWA, Japan -- Military policemen inspect a suspicious car and notice its trunk is open, so they investigate further. One MP passes out due to fumes leaking from the trunk, and his partner tries to drag him away from the scene.
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P.O.D. rocks Hansen Fest 2014

CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan -- The feeling on the Camp Hansen Parade Field was amped up as the Japanese band, “As Alliance,” warmed up for their performance. Excitement arose when the lead vocalist shouted, “How are we doing Camp Hansen!” Then the show began.
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Osprey highlight of Japanese-American Friendship Festival

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, flew MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft from Marine Corps Air Station Futenma to Yokota Air Base to participate in the 2014 Japanese-American Friendship Festival September 6-7.
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Bravo Battery lights up sky during ARTP 14-2

YAUSUBETSU MANEUVER AREA, HOKKAIDO, Japan -- Marines with Battery B, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, took part in the battalion phase of live-fire artillery training Aug. 28 to Sept. 2 during Artillery Relocation Training Program 14-2 at Yausubetsu Maneuver Area in Hokkaido.
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Forward observers guide rounds during ARTP 14-2

YAUSUBETSU MANEUVER AREA, HOKKAIDO, Japan -- During any live-fire artillery training, success is based on achieving a level of proficiency, not on the number of rounds fired.