Born and raised in the “furniture” capital of the world, Mariel “Mars” Puga joins the USO Okinawa team from North Carolina.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Patrick Walsh, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron station chief, left, and Senior Airman Edward Abisada, 18th CES driver operator, engage in the annual spill response exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 29, 2024.
U.S. Air Force Maj. James Gregory, 77th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron weapons officer, performs pre-flight checks on a U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon, assigned to the 77th EFS, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Oct. 9, 2024.
U.S. Air Force Col. John Schutte visited Kadena Air Base for an on-the-ground and aerial tour of the base to better learn of Kadena’s combat capabilities, operational readiness and its mission in keeping a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Waqas Butt, the dynamic entrepreneur behind Fiza Carpet Co Ltd and Island Teak Co, has made a significant impact in Okinawa with his unique business ventures.
Linda is the Center Operations Coordinator for USO Camp Foster and takes great pride in being part of the USO mission.
Mr. Kazufumi Matayoshi consistently demonstrates professionalism, selfless service, and commitment to the Logistics Readiness Center-Okinawa and the Okinawan community.
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Grover Barham III stands at attention during his Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal ceremony on Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 23, 2024.
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cody McGuire, 18th Communications Squadrons enterprise technician, uses a fly away kit to set up phone lines during an agile combat employment exercise, Shogun Shield, at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2024.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mitchell Brown, 18th Comptroller Squadron budget analyst, reviews financial documents as he works to close out the fiscal year’s budget at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 12, 2024.