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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: You need courage to be yourself

The choices we make in connection with everyday thoughts, feelings, and behavior result in either successful management or mismanagement of our lives.

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VIDEO: Preserve what matters: Be responsible when drinking and avoid driving

MCIPAC Fire and Emergency Services, Provost Marshal’s Office, Substance Abuse Control Office, and commanders all respond to and manage Alcohol-Related Incidents, and emphasize the effect ARIs have on the Marines, their families, and the community at large.

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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: Life adjustments

When I was single, the bumper sticker on my car read: “Happiness is Being Single.”

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Kick start new year fitness goals with the Okinawa Exchange’s BE FIT gear, resources

Okinawa shoppers can jump straight into their New Year health and fitness goals with BE FIT 360 gear, resources, services and more.

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Okinawa Exchange Shoppers can save on healthy eating with Salad Wednesdays

Military diners can turn over a new leaf on healthy dining every Salad Wednesday at Army & Air Force Exchange Service restaurants.

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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: Psychological Maintenance

“By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third, by experience, which is the bitterest.” – Confucius

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Your vote counts! Time to vote for the Best of the Pacific 2025

A new year is upon us, and it’s time once again to turn your attention to the yearly tradition unlike any other – Best of the Pacific voting season!

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Unlock your health through the MHS Nurse Advice Line

Should you go to an urgent care clinic or the emergency room, or wait until your doctor’s office is open? Luckily, TRICARE has a service called the Military Health System Nurse Advice Line that can help when you need healthcare guidance.

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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: Finding inner peace

“The aim of psychoanalysis is to relieve people of their neurotic unhappiness so that they can be normally unhappy.” -Sigmund Freud

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Cold Weather Injuries peak in January, February

CWI risk can be reduced if both unit leaders and service members are aware of the conditions and symptoms and how to prevent them.

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January is National Radon Action Month: Learn to manage risk

It’s January 2025, and a new year has begun. It’s a time of new beginnings and new resolutions. How about resolving to test your home for radon?

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kailah Brown, 35th Medical Group Mental Health Flight ADAPT technician, shares safe drinking tips.

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VIDEO: ADAPT Drinking Tips

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kailah Brown, 35th Medical Group Mental Health Flight ADAPT technician, shares safe drinking tips at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 7, 2025.

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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez A new beginning

Here we are. Another year. Another chance at self-renewal. Now is the time to mend relationships and friendships.

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U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa spreads Christmas joy to local Japanese children

Staff from USNHO comprised active-duty civilians and MLCs joined Capt. Kathleen Cooperman will deliver toys to the Okinawan children.

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