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Pacific Tattoo: Artist’s take - Hiroshi Nishimura

Hiroshi Nishimura is a tattoo artist based out of Kobe, Japan, who also travels overseas to share his craft with others. Nishimura, who says he joined the profession because he thought being a tattoo artist would be “cool,” shared his thoughts on the tattoo culture in Japan.

Photo Of Tiffany L. Andrews smiles.

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Talk to Tiffany: Supporting military families – Custody and co-parenting tips for military parents

April is the Month of the Military Child, and family law attorney Tiffany L. Andrews offers guidance for military parents navigating unique custody and co-parenting challenges

Photo Of U.S. Marine Corps Col. Paul Bock participates in a pull-up competition on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan.

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CLR-37 conducts motivational run and pull-up competition on Camp Kinser, Okinawa

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Paul Bock, commanding officer of Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, participates in a pull-up competition on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, April 4, 2025.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Isabelle Velker, left, 18th Munitions Squadron munitions inspector, Chief Master Sgt. Brandon Wolfgang, 18th Wing command chief and Chief Master Sgt. James Toombs, 18th Maintenance Group senior enlisted leader, eat hot wings during an Airman development day.

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Burning Questions with 18th MUNS at Kadena AB

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Isabelle Velker, left, 18th Munitions Squadron munitions inspector, Chief Master Sgt. Brandon Wolfgang, 18th Wing command chief and Chief Master Sgt. James Toombs, 18th Maintenance Group senior enlisted leader, eat hot wings during an Airman development day at Kadena Air Base, Japan.

Photo Of Walter LaSota, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II, observes the monument plaque on Sugar Loaf Hill, Okinawa.

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USMC WWII Veteran visits Okinawa and battle sites from WWII

Walter LaSota, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II, observes the monument plaque on Sugar Loaf Hill, Okinawa, Japan, April 1, 2025.

Photo Of Capt. Christabel Munoz briefs American Red Cross leadership.

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Operation Refueling Comfort at Kadena AB: A heartfelt partnership helping families through adversity

U.S. Air Force Capt. Christabel Munoz, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse, briefs American Red Cross leadership about the 18 AES mission inside a KC-135 Stratotanker at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Mar. 13.

Photo Of U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kevin Dolino, a training clerk with S-3, Training, Plans, and Operations, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, records the height of Cpl. Osvaldo Hernandez, a postal clerk with Marine Corps Base Camp Butler Postal, during a height/weight measurement on Camp Foster, Okinawa.

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50 US Marines with H&S Bn, MCIPAC, complete a readiness inspection: CGRI 2025

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kevin Dolino, a training clerk with S-3, Training, Plans, and Operations, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, records the height of Cpl. Osvaldo Hernandez, a postal clerk with Marine Corps Base Camp Butler Postal, during a height/weight measurement on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, March 19, 2024.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tristan Merritt, 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron electronic warfare journeyman, enters an RC-135 Rivet Joint at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 18, 2025.

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The watchful eye of Kadena AB, Okinawa

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tristan Merritt, 82nd Reconnaissance Squadron electronic warfare journeyman, enters an RC-135 Rivet Joint at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 18, 2025.

Photo Of U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Daniel Mullins poses for a photograph.

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Camp Hansen Marine, Pennsylvania native awarded the Gold Disk Program Award

Sgt. Daniel Mullins, a Pennsylvania native and an artillery electronics technician with the 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, was awarded the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Gold Disk Program Award and $2,000 cash prize on Feb. 20, 2025, for cost-saving repairs in an austere fiscal environment.

Photo Of Senior Airman, Richard Street inserts an intravenous tube on a simulated patient.

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Kadena18 AES brings wings of hope across Pacific AOR

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman, Richard Street, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron aeromedical technician, inserts an intravenous tube on a simulated patient in a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean, Feb.12, 2025.

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Phoenix Park Hotel: Proud supporter of USO Okinawa

Nestled in the second largest city of Okinawa, stands Phoenix Park Hotel, a luxurious hotel part of the Phoenix Corporation.

Photo Of AK Kogyo

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AK Kogyo: Proud supporter of USO Okinawa

Recently, Owner and President of AK Kogyo, Eugene Bourderault and General Manager, Hawari Habrawi, presented a USO Proud Supporter level donation of ¥1,000,000 to J. Phil Van Etten, USO Okinawa Area Director.

Photo Of Lt. Col. Jacob Godby gives remarks. a microphone and a note is on his hands.

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One Team, One Fight: U.S. Marine Corps activates the 12th Littoral Combat Team on Camp Hansen, Okinawa

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Jacob Godby gives remarks during the designation ceremony of 12th Littoral Combat Team on Camp Hansen Okinawa, Japan, March 3, 2025.

Photo Of Chief Master Sgt. Shaun Campbell briefs during a bilateral senior enlisted leadership training.

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18th Wing hosts a bilateral senior enlisted leadership conference at Kadena AB

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Shaun Campbell, 5th Air Force command chief, briefs during a bilateral senior enlisted leadership training at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 18, 2025.

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