In Okinawa, the temperatures in April can get so hot you might think it’s already summer. Head to Okuma Beach to celebrate the return of the summer heat at its annual festival featuring live music, fun activities and more.
Nestled in the heart of America, the Stars and Stripes Museum stands as a testament to military journalists who have chronicled the essence of service and sacrifice.
In Japan, “meishi,” or business cards, are an ever-important tool for Japanese salarymen.
High school graduation is a special time, and Stars and Stripes is pleased to once again be putting together our annual Grad Tab, highlighting information on all of the Pacific DoDEA high schools and their graduating classes.
Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin, and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David Flosi visited Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 6, to observe Team Kadena’s unique capabilities and ongoing efforts to re-optimize for great power competition.
Okinawa is facing a water shortage, and measures are being taken to mitigate the danger.
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Stephen Liszewski, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, greets Zach Dungca, a supervisor with the Family Advocacy Program, Behavioral Health, Marine Corps Community Services Okinawa, before the signing of the Child Abuse Prevention Month proclamation on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, April 1, 2024.
A child sits in a Utility Task Vehicle on display during the Camp Schwab Festival on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, March 30, 2024.
What began as the largest amphibious operation during WWII in terms of troops, tonnage and firepower on April 1, 1945, ended as the bloodiest struggle in the Pacific campaign.
Spring in Okinawa is a season for road tax as well as flowers and beach openings. Every year, road tax payment needs to be made between April and May.
By the end of March, as the beach season kicks off in Okinawa, Camp Schwab will be hosting its fun festival.
I was one of the first to arrive, lugging my humongous bag of gear over one shoulder while gripping my ever-present Yeti coffee mug. I was always late, so my punctuality was either a good omen, or a clear sign that I was nervous.
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