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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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The 3rd Yomitan-Torii Cultural Exchange Program

On 17 June 2014, Mrs. Heidi Martinez, Mrs. Jennifer Toland and Mrs. Kristin Elkins from the Army on Okinawa attended the 3rd Yomitan-Torii Cultural Exchange Program held at the Toguchi Community Center.
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Ocean's Pizza to say goodbye to Mr. Jessee Bowers

On 12 June, members of the U.S. Army Garrison Okinawa gathered at Ocean's Pizza to say goodbye to Mr. Jessee Bowers, the Antiterrorism Force Protection Officer. Jesse will be missed by many, and we wish him the best with his future endeavors. Thank you for your loyalty and commitment to the people you served here on Okinawa
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Distance education helps Marine leaders on Okinawa succeed

CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan -- U.S. military members pride themselves on intellect as much as their combat prowess. After two years of courses in a professional education setting, service members and civilian federal employees graduated during a ceremony marking their commitment to continual education and self-improvement.
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Marine Corps bids farewell to Okinawa retirees

CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan -- Marines and sailors gathered for a retirement ceremony and luncheon June 4 at the Butler Officers’ Club on Camp Foster to bid farewell to their Okinawa master labor contractor counterparts.
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IED lanes prepare Marines for future conflict

CAMP MUJUK, POHANG, Republic of Korea -- Marines with Company A, 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, executed improvised explosive device recognition lane training June 3 on Camp Mujuk, Republic of Korea.
The Marines maneuvered through different terrain which simulated patrolling an area where possible IEDs may be present.
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Smooth sailing for artillery

OJOJIHARA MANEUVER AREA, MIYAGI, Japan -- The smell of salt is in the air as contractors wait for the cargo ship Prince Hayate to arrive in port. The ship makes its way slowly as ropes are lowered by the deck hands.