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Photo Of Airman 1st Class Nadalyia Flores Ahmad, 718th Force Support Squadron assignments technician, assembles a cot during a routine readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 7, 2025. The setup was part of a simulated “safe haven” operation involving multiple FSS members, aimed at assessing the squadron’s capability to quickly establish emergency shelter accommodations.

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BH 25-2: Kadena 718th FSS supports contingency beddown operation

Airman 1st Class Nadalyia Flores Ahmad, 718th Force Support Squadron assignments technician, assembles a cot during a routine readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 7, 2025

Photo Of Mamoru Yonamine – Logistics Readiness Center-Okinawa

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403rd AFSB Personality Spotlight: Mamoru Yonamine – LRC Okinawa

Mr. Yonamine Mamoru is being spotlighted for outstanding work as the Installation Supply Support Activity special packer, Mr. Yonamine has displayed great professionalism, motivation and pride in his work.

Photo Of Sgt. Jacob Roses leads his team to the next event. some of his team members is carrying a huge tire.

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Martial arts instructors course culminating event on Camp Courtney, Okinawa

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jacob Roses, an automotive maintenance technician with III Marine Expeditionary Force, leads his team to the next event during Martial Arts Instructor Course 64-25 on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, May 2, 2025.

Photo Of Cpl. Christian MirandaSanatana demonstrates the weapon conditions on an M240B machine gun.

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31st MEU conducts combat service support area exercise on Camp Hansen, Okinawa

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Christian MirandaSanatana, a motor vehicle operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, demonstrates the weapon conditions on an M240B machine gun during a combat service support area exercise as part as MEU Exercise on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, May 3, 2025

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Julia Morgan, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron structures craftsman, takes accountability of her readiness items as part of a “bag drag”, during a routine readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 5, 2025.

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BH 25-2: 18th CES stays alert during readiness exercise at Kadena AB

The 18th Civil Engineer Squadron took accountability of readiness items in support of a routine readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 5, 2025.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Shiloh Avery installs weights on a U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II.

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BH 25-2: Kadena 33 RGS maintainers demonstrate readiness capabilities

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Shiloh Avery, 33rd Rescue Generation Squadron crew chief apprentice, installs weights on a U.S. Air Force HH-60W Jolly Green II during a routine readiness exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 5, 2025

Photo Of U.S. Marine Cpl. David Guzman, a postal clerk with Marine Corps Installation Pacific, receives The Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal from Lt. Col. Rachel Bowers, U.S. Army Garrison Okinawa commander, at the Torii Station Post Office, Okinawa, Japan, on April 28, 2025. Guzman was temporarily assigned to USAG Okinawa to train new personnel at the Army Post Office.

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Torii Marines receive awards for postal support

U.S. Marine Cpl. David Guzman, a postal clerk with Marine Corps Installation Pacific, receives The Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal from Lt. Col. Rachel Bowers, U.S. Army Garrison Okinawa commander, at the Torii Station Post Office, Okinawa, Japan, on April 28, 2025.

Photo Of Photo of Gerard Tilley.

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USO Okinawa Staff Spotlight-Meet Gerard!

Gerard is originally from Baltimore, Maryland, and proudly served twenty-three years in the United States Air Force. His career included nine years as a Bomb Loader on the F-16, eight years as an Education and Training Manager, and his final six years as an Air Force First Sergeant.

Photo Of Hiroshi Nishimura

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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.

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