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Einstein Bros. Bagels opens at Camp Foster

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service in the Pacific Region celebrated the grand opening of Einstein Bros. Bagels on Camp Foster Aug. 10 with an official ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The weather in the Pacific Region varies for countries throughout the year potentially causing different types of natural hardships such as typhoons, tropical storms and tropical cyclones. The Exchange managers have designated areas in their store that are equipped with supplies that help service members and their families survive the season if properly prepared. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Mark A. Kauffman)
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Okinawa Exchanges prepares storms

Typhoon season in Okinawa started on June 1 and lasts until November—and the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is making sure military communities will have everything they need to weather the storm.
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Army & Air Force Exchange Service welcomes new Pacific Region commander

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service welcomed Air Force Col. Jason L. Beck as its new commander for the Pacific Region.
On April 1, David Campbell, Health and Beauty Care associate and Armando Moncayo-Pallares, Kadena main store sales and merchandise manager pose for a picture after Campbell received his one-year service award. Campbell, a native of California, is an Air Force veteran who served for more than 33 years.
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126 Years of Family Serving Family: David Campbell, Kadena BX

The Exchange offered more than just a paycheck to Customer Experience Associate David Campbell, who was recognized in April with his one-year service award at the Kadena Exchange in Okinawa, Japan.
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The Exchange’s Pacific Region Deputy Commander supports local VFW

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service continued its support of Veterans as Pacific Region Deputy Commander Lt. Col. Lanelle Pickett Jr. was the keynote speaker for the Veterans of Foreign Wars, District One-Post 9723’s Annual Convention Banquet, May 24 at the Rocker Enlisted Club.
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AAFES opens Bun-D restaurant at Camp Foster

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is celebrating the grand opening of Bun-D, a better-for-you restaurant, in the Camp Foster food court.
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Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s new senior enlisted advisor focuses on support

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service welcomed Army Sgt. Maj. Generose Green as the senior enlisted advisor for its Pacific Region. Green is the liaison between the Exchange team and the military community.
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Exchange Pacific Region Commander Guest Speaker at AmCham Meeting

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Pacific Region Commander Col. Michael Kovalchek was a guest speaker at the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in Okinawa’s March general membership meeting.
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Camp Foster student wins $2000 Exchange gift card for academic success

It was a typical Tuesday morning at the Eskew house as the children were getting ready for school when Jamie, Brooke’s mother and a kindergarten teacher at Killin Elementary School on Camp Foster, opened an email from the Exchange and read that Brooke won first place in the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s You Made the Grade sweepstakes.
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Making spirits bright: Nearly $109,000 in Exchange layaways paid in full for 374 military shoppers

Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers in the Pacific were treated to an early holiday surprise when they learned their layaways had been paid in full.
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VIDEO| Japan Kitchen: Making your own Japanese CoCo’s curry

The recipe below is meant to replicate your favorite CoCo’s curry sauce and, best of all, it can be personalized with whatever ingredients you enjoy. This recipe is adapted from Japanese comedian Saigen Daisuke, who is known for trying to replicate dishes from popular restaurants.
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Recipe: Pumpkin bread with cream cheese layer

This amazing pumpkin bread recipe comes courtesy of Brittany Crider, and is a beloved family favorite that she and her sister used to make with her grandmother.
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Yoshoku: Western-style dishes with Japanese twist

Foods like omurice, ton katsu and naporitan spaghetti are items you’ve likely seen on a menu if you’ve ever visited a casual dining restaurant in Japan.
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Munch on these protein-rich snacks

I know how important it is for you to consume an adequate amount of protein while building muscle. Sometimes it’s hard to prepare non-repetitive meals that meet your protein consumption. However, it’s much simpler that it really looks.
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Delightful Desserts: Baking beautiful Black Bottom Cupcakes

Black bottom cupcakes! A delicious and easy recipe your family will be dying to try this holiday season! Mouthwatering deliciousness ensues!
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History behind ‘A-lunch’ on Okinawa

Yoshoku, or Western dishes, came to Okinawa decades after hitting Japan’s mainland. The adoption of the Western cuisine was accelerated when the island became more exposed to American food after the battle of Okinawa.