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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 spar, wrestle to earn instructor designation

CAMP HANSEN - Marines ran in a small circle to loosen their muscles while Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor-Trainers were off to the side, wrapping their hands in tape, preparing for the upcoming training events.
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G-1 testifies: Army must balance quality of life, readiness, modernization

WASHINGTON -- The Army G-1 told members of the House Armed Services Committee that with sequestration will come a slowdown in Soldier compensation and benefits in order to maintain readiness and modernization.
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U.S. soldiers recognized for community service

Soldiers from 349th Signal Company were recognized on March 23 for their volunteer work with a local preschool in Yomitan Village. The 349th Signal Company adopted Kubato Preschool in 2011, and with assistance from the community relations office at USAG Okinawa, CPT Alec E.
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Join us on April 5th for the Annual Campaign Celebration!

Invites to the Annual Campaign Celebration & Fundraiser will be going out soon, but don't wait for the mail - get your tickets today. Click the link below to go to the event page for more information, or contact Sonja Hamm at 712-336-9622 to purchase tickets.
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Snow, ice, rain can’t stop Thundering Third

SEKIYAMA TRAINING AREA, NIIGATA PREFECTURE, Japan -- Although snow, ice and rain created harsh weather conditions, it could not stop the Marines with Company I, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, also known as the “Thundering Third,” as they put their cold-weather survival skills to the test.
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Marines share tactics and techniques with Japan officer candidates

CAMP SCHWAB, OKINAWA, Japan -- Interoperability is vital in ensuring two allied forces to work together seamlessly. This is often built and further strengthened by sharing knowledge of each other’s tactics, techniques and procedures while training side by side.