Photo Of U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nicolas Flores, 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology journeyman, cuts into a piece of metal with a sliding miter saw at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 29, 2024.

Kadena airmen making sparks for parts

The 18th Equipment Maintenance Squadron’s metals technology facility technicians utilize precise machinery to fabricate ground and aerial machine components for multilateral and on-base operations by ensuring mission readiness at all times.

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USO Okinawa Staff Spotlight - Meet Susie!

Susie, a former English language teacher and administrator, is the Center Operations Specialist at USO Camp Hansen.

Photo Of U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kevin Cervantes Manriques vaults over an obstacle as a part of the endurance course during a squad competition at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 30, 2024.

V37 Kilo Company Squad Competition at Camp Schwab

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kevin Cervantes Manriques vaults over an obstacle as a part of the endurance course during a squad competition at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 30, 2024.

Photo Of U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Brett Jones, an operations chief with 3d Marine Division, participates in a breathalyzer test during “The Ripple Effect” lecture discussing dangers of driving under the influence on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 4, 2024. The lecture was hosted by Marine Corps Installations Pacific in collaboration with the Okinawa Prefecture Government as part of a DUI prevention campaign. Jones is a native of New York.

III MEF Marines attend lecture on DUI prevention on Camp Courtney, Okinawa

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Brett Jones, an operations chief with 3d Marine Division, participates in a breathalyzer test during “The Ripple Effect” lecture discussing dangers of driving under the influence on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 4, 2024.

Photo Of Mina Yamasaki – Logistics Readiness Center-Okinawa

403rd AFSB Personality Spotlight: Mina Yamasaki–LRC Okinawa

Everyday Mina Yamasaki continues to display great professionalism, pride in her work, as well as being highly motivated to learn new processes, adapt to changes and overcome obstacles to excel and advance in her position.

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Marine Corps Bodybuilder: Cord Thomas Bennett’s Journey in Okinawa

In this exclusive Stars and Stripes Pacific interview, we delve into the life and motivations of Cord Thomas Bennett, a 22-year-old Marine Corps member stationed at Camp Foster in Okinawa, Japan.

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Spotlight on Stewart Vaughn: A Passionate Music Producer in Okinawa

Okinawa, with its rich cultural tapestry and stunning landscapes, has become a home and source of inspiration for many.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kody Kross, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) heavy equipment operator, directs an excavator during a Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2024.

CES RADR capability makes quick work of runway repair at Yokota AB

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kody Kross, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) heavy equipment operator, directs an excavator during a Rapid Airfield Damage Recovery exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 22, 2024.

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Guiding the winds of command: Torii Station 10th SG leadership in motion

In the heart of every command lies a leader who shapes its direction, embodies its values, and steers it through both triumphs and trials.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Maj. Robert Oehmke, 104th Operations Group chief of standards and evaluations, gets assistance in putting on flight gear before an F-15C Eagle divestment flight and retirement at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2024.

F-15C divestment continues at Kadena Air Base

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 67th Fighter Squadron takes off at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 24, 2024.