Photo Of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kevin Fitch, center, 199th Fighter Generation Squadron flight line expediter, explains flightline information to Tech. Sgt. Robert Shikina, left, 199th FGS network systems operations noncommissioned officer in charge, and Airman 1st Class Nel Venzon, 199th FGS intel analyst, during a Crew Chief for a Day event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 20, 2024.

Kadena F-22 Raptor Crew Chief for a day

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kevin Fitch, center, 199th Fighter Generation Squadron flight line expediter, explains flightline information to Tech. Sgt. Robert Shikina, left, 199th FGS network systems operations noncommissioned officer in charge, and Airman 1st Class Nel Venzon, 199th FGS intel analyst, during a Crew Chief for a Day event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 20, 2024.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Maj. Peter Gawor, left, 67th Fighter Squadron director of operations, fist bumps Senior Airman Nicolas Stillman, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 15, 2024.

Fond farewell to F-15C A5095 at Kadena AB

U.S. Air Force Maj. Peter Gawor, left, 67th Fighter Squadron director of operations, fist bumps Senior Airman Nicolas Stillman, 18th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 15, 2024.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters decontaminate a firefighter during hazmat contamination training evaluation at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 23, 2024.

Kadena Fire Dawgs stay ready through hazmat Exercise

U.S. Air Force 18th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighters decontaminate a firefighter during hazmat contamination training evaluation at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 23, 2024.

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MILITARY STAR giving away $30,000 to help Okinawa military community get ‘Home for the Holidays’

It’s never too early to start planning for the holidays, and MILITARY STAR® is working to make wishes come true in time for the season.

Photo Of U.S. service members discuss their ideas at a Project Mercury Innovator Workshop at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 5, 2024. The Project Mercury innovator workshop is a course aimed at creating leaders who are fully equipped to tackle crisis situations with new tools and innovative thinking.

Project Mercury fosters innovation on Kadena AB

With continued steps towards force modernization and adaptability, the U.S. Air Force is developing innovative solutions to tackle rising challenges; that is where Project Mercury comes in.

Photo Of Service members and their families in Japan and South Korea can soon enjoy a taste of home with Qdoba Mexican Eats opening at Exchanges at Kadena AB, Camp Foster and USAG Humphreys.

AAFES bringing first Qdoba restaurants to Pacific Region with four locations

Service members and their families in Japan and South Korea will be able to enjoy a familiar taste of home with the opening of four Qdoba Mexican Eats restaurants on three military installations—the first Qdobas in both countries.

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US Army in Japan community urged to review preparedness plans following major earthquake in southwestern Japan

U.S. Army in Japan community members are urged to review their emergency preparedness plans following a magnitude 7.1 earthquake that hit southwestern Japan Aug. 8.

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American Engineering Corporation honored for supporting USO Okinawa

Recently, CEO Kenneth Exsterstein, of American Engineering Corporation, AEC, presented a Silver Sponsorship level donation of $18,000 to USO Okinawa Area Director, J. Phil VanEtten.

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How to clean tatami mats

A comprehensive guide to keeping your tatami mats clean and fresh.

Photo Of What you need to know about Japan’s “Megaquake” advisory.

Making sense of the “Megaquake” buzz

Japan’s seismic experts are urging the nation to brace for the possibility of a future “megaquake” that could result in hundreds of thousands of fatalities.