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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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‘Invincible Marines, Blood Brothers’ kick off MEFEX 14

POHANG, Republic of Korea -- Marines with the Republic of Korea Marine Corps and the U.S. Marine Corps started the command post exercise portion of the Marine Expeditionary Force Exercise 2014 at Pohang, Republic of Korea March 16.
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Recon Marines fast-rope from Ospreys

CAMP SCHWAB, Japan -- Reconnaissance Marines executed fast-rope techniques from MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft March 12 at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan.
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Marines, sailors explore Mount Fuji during tour

COMBINED ARMS TRAINING CENTER, CAMP FUJI, Japan -- From ancient shrines to the peaks of Mount Fuji, the beauty of Japan has attracted visitors for centuries.
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Covertly saving lives; Intelligence field seeks new Marines

CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, Japan -- Counterintelligence and human intelligence specialist, a lesser-known military occupational specialty within the Marine Corps, is critical in detecting and preventing foreign and domestic attacks, ultimately saving lives.
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Oldest surviving Battle of Iwo Jima Marine veteran returns for ceremony

IWO TO, Japan -- The Battle of Iwo Jima was one of the bloodiest and most horrific battles of World War II. Amid the initial chaos, a 23-year-old Marine captain named Lawrence F. Snowden stormed the shores among the second wave of troops. Entering the historic battle and changing the course of his life forever.
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Couples take time to nurture, strengthen relationships

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Approximately 14 military couples spent the weekend at the Kafuu Resort north of Kadena for a chapel-sanctioned marriage retreat March 14-16 here. This retreat focused on couples communication and the roles each member plays in their marriage.