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JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO (February 11, 2014) - - The Army recognized the artistic eye of enlisted Soldiers, commissioned officers and civilians alike for their simple and true captures of garrison life around the world in the 2013 Army Digital Photography Contest.

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. James Hecker, 18th Wing commander, poses with Charles Howard, 18th Force Support Squadron community readiness consultant, and Chief Master Sgt. Ramon Colon-Lopez, 18th Wing command chief, after signing a military savings proclamation on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 5, 2014. The proclamation declares Feb.

Torii Station will have some installtion wide power outages. Unfortunately, we will have to close our facilities during these power outages. Please see attached for the facility closures for the power outage and up coming holiday. Thank you, have a great day! FYI, this was updated from the previous version.

Tooth decay can be painful and may be preventable with proper home care and regular dental visits. According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, untreated tooth decay may interfere with eating, speaking, learning and daily activities.

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION FUTENMA -- Before the advent of sophisticated technology, buckets of water would be passed by a line of people to fight fires. This method was known as a “bucket brigade” and is rarely found these days except of course during firefighter rodeos.

CAMP HANSEN, Japan - The whirring blades of the helicopter cut through the air, as sirens echo throughout the installation. First responders sprint to assist simulated victims in the aftermath of a disaster scenario.