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Sigma Gamma Gamma Achievement Week Awards Banquet

The Men of Sigma Gamma Gamma Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. celebrated 110 years of their fraternal existence on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, in Okinawa, Japan.
Photos by Takahiro Takiguchi
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Japanese Coming-of-Age Day incites rite of passage

Becoming an adult is an important milestone in most cultures, and in Japan it is celebrated on Seijin-no Hi, or Coming-of-Age Day, the second Monday of January (Jan. 10 this year).
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Master Gunnery Sgt. William Swiger
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Okinawa Marine Master Gunnery Sgt. William Swiger's retirement

U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. William Swiger with Manpower Information Systems Support Office 27, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler speaks during his retirement ceremony at the Habu Pit, Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 9, 2021.
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Courtney A. Robertson
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Kinser CLR-37 conducts 246th Marine Corps Birthday Moto Run and Cake Ceremony

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jesus Manriquez, a native of Houston, Texas, right, platoon sergeant of Tactical Readiness and Training Platoon, Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3d Marine Logistics Group, cuts the birthday cake for Marines on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 10, 2021.
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Natalie Greenwood
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Camp Courtney celebrates Navy's 246th birthday

U.S. Sailors with III Marine Expeditionary Force bring out the cake during the 246th U.S. Navy Birthday Ceremony on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 13, 2021
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Hailey D. Clay
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Camp Kinser sailors celebrate Navy's 246th birthday

From left, U.S. Navy Capt. Matthew K. Berrens, Group Chaplain for 3d Marine Logistics Group, Seaman Greg Williams, hospital corpsman with 3d MLG, and Master Chief Petty Officer Charles Ziervogel, command master chief of 3d MLG, participate in a cake-cutting ceremony commemorating the 246th Birthday of the Navy at the Camp Kinser United Service...
Photo By Lance Cpl. Stephanie Varela | U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jenkyn Kittrell and Gunnery Sgt. Luis Feliciano received recognition from the III Marine Expeditionary Force Commanding General, Lt. Gen. H. Stacy Clardy, III on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 15, 2021. The Marines were a part of a group that participated in the Big Ideas Challenge. Their ideas will help pave the way for innovation in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Stephanie Varela)
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Okinawa III MEF Marines receive recognition for Big Ideas

The second annual Big Ideas Challenge concluded with an awards ceremony held virtually between Okinawa, mainland Japan, and Hawaii on September 15th, 2021.
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Sgt. Maj. Daniel J. West
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Camp Kinser's CLR-37 conducts a Relief and Appointment ceremony

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Daniel J. West, right, outgoing sergeant major of Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3d Marine Logistics Group, addresses Marines during a Relief and Appointment ceremony on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021.
U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla
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Kadena observes national POW/MIA remembrance day

A Prisoner of War and Missing in Action display sits empty during a National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 16, 2021.
U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cesar J. Navarro
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Kadena Honors the fallen on the 20 year anniversary of 9/11

U.S. Air Force members of the 18th Wing stand in formation in front of a flag display during the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2021. The 18th Wing remembers the victims, first responders and service members whose lives were lost due to the terrorist attacks that occurred on Sept. 11, 2001.
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Taste of Okinawa: Why taco rice became a favorite dish

Nothing says fast food in the south of Japan like “tako-raisu!” And 2021 marks the 37th birthday of this signature Okinawan dish, according to local lore.
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Taste of Japan: 8 Japanese foods even picky eaters will love

Japanese food is absolutely amazing, but it’s also completely different in taste, presentation, and texture from dishes in many Western countries.
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Speakin' Japanese: Delicious dinner discussion

Sushi, tempura, savory ‘okonomiyaki’ pancakes – there are so many yummy edibles in Japan that you shouldn’t miss during your stay. Sample some of this lingo the next time you’re at a local restaurant to experience some of these specialties.
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Why Japanese people slurp noodles

Japan is a country which has many unique cultures within it, and slurping is one of the most unusual characteristics! This can be a huge surprise when you come across it for the first time as it often is considered as a bad behavior at meal in many other countries
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Egyptian Kitchen: Delicious, nutritious Koshary Bowls

What is Koshary you ask? It’s Egypt’s national dish. It’s Egyptian street food. It’s Egyptian comfort food.
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Baking with the family: Homemade zucchini apple bread

Preheat oven to 350, combine zucchini apple ingredients in a large bowl. Spray 2 standard loaf baking containers with non-stick grease and pour the mixture.