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The ABC’s of your next new hobby

How’s that goal of dedicating home time solely to worthy pursuits working out? Probably just about as well as ours is.
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FEML ends as Japan opens its borders

Temporarily authorized Funded Environmental and Morale Leave (FEML) for personnel assigned to Okinawa ends August 1, 2022, approximately 60 days after the Government of Japan’s (GOJ) decision to end arrival testing and quarantine requirements for inbound travelers.
Japan, Tourism, Tourists, COVID-19, Coronavirus
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Japan launches large-scale campaign in Asia to win back tourists

The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) will launch a large-scale campaign aimed at discovering Japan’s hidden gems, expanding awareness of local experience-based content, and increasing motivation to visit Japan in the future.
Multinational soldiers treat a simulated casualty during the final field training exercise of a six-month medical training course hosted by the International Special Training Centre in which twenty-four Special Operations Forces Soldiers from 10 different nations participated, March 1, 2017. (Photo: Air Force Reserve Tech. Sgt. Chris Hibben, 4th Combat Camera Squadron)
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How COVID-19 made the military medical community stronger

The international responses to the COVID-19 pandemic led to a host of changes and lessons learned across the Military Health System that will be valuable in preparing for the next crisis - whether that's another pandemic, a new conflict or natural disaster.
Every day, patient safety is one of the top priorities for the Defense Health Agency. Patient safety means providing ready, reliable care to service members, veterans, and dependents no matter the circumstances. (Photo: Defense Health Agency)
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COVID-19 responses underscore importance of patient safety

Leaders across the Military Health System have to support patient safety in their everyday actions. This develops trust, and allows anyone who might identify patient safety concerns to speak up, including health care professionals, non-clinical staff, patients, and their families.
A Soldier assigned to the Connecticut National Guard helps load a shipment of at-home COVID-19 testing kits into a truck at a regional distribution point in North Haven, Connecticut, Jan. 3, 2022. These kits were picked up by representatives from local towns and municipalities to be handed out to their communities.
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Defense Department announces distribution of COVID-19 tests for military beneficiaries

he Department of Defense will offer at-home COVID-19 tests for military beneficiaries at military hospitals or clinics, on a supply available basis, in the coming weeks.
Corporal Jovan Pabon Centelles from Joint Task Force - Puerto Rico performs a COVID-19 test to Specialist Keyleen rentas at Bayamon Regional Hospital, Puerto Rico, Jan. 19, 2022. JTF-PR and the Department of Health of Puerto Rico assembled a health care site to provide medical treatment and COVID-19 testing to ensure the citizens' health and safety. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Carlos Chabert)
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Answering your questions about COVID-19 testing

COVID-19 continues to spread, now as the Omicron variant. Getting vaccinated is the most effective way to protect you and your family from getting seriously ill, getting hospitalized, or dying.
Air Force Reserve medical professionals from the 302nd Airlift Wing, Peterson Space Force Base, Colo., pose for a picture prior to mobilization for COVID-19 support. The Air Force Reserve is once again mobilizing approximately 40 ground medical personnel to assist civilian hospitals in New York and California at the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. (Courtesy photo)
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Air Force medics continue deployments to civilian hospitals and care facilities

While the nation is seeing a decline in COVID-19 cases, hospitals and other facilities across the country are still reeling.
U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte
Senior Airman Kim Williams
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Kadena's kids roll up their sleeves to fight COVID

Senior Airman Kim Williams, foreground, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron aeromedical evacuation technician, prepares a syringe with a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 28, 2022.
An infographic displays information on a virtual all-call attended by Airmen at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Feb. 8, 2022. During the all-call, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ. Brown, Jr., and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass spoke about modernizing the Air Force, investing in and empowering Airmen, and preparing to tackle new warfighting domains of space and cyberspace. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)
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CSAF and CMSAF conduct virtual all-call with U.S. Airmen in Japan

Airmen assigned to Kadena Air Base, Japan recently got the opportunity to engage with senior leaders and joined their peers from other Air Force units across U.S. Forces Japan, during a virtual all-call hosted by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ. Brown Jr. and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass, Feb. 8, 2022.
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8 tips for foreigners eating out in Japan

Since Japan is home to some of the richest, tastiest, most unique dishes in the world, eating out over here can be an amazing experience.
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Cocktail hour, anyone? 

If you stare at your liquor stock and wonder what to make with the random ingredients and supplies you have, wonder no more!
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VIDEO| Cold tomato pasta recipe you must try this summer

Every year when summer rolls around, cold-served pasta appears on menus at many restaurants in Japan. Starting with standard tomato sauce, flavors range from bisque sauce to cod roe sauce and more. Normally, a hot and spicy dish would be my go-to when eating pasta.
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Avocado toast to the rescue

Maybe when you hear “avocado toast” you roll your eyes at the trendy food fad. Or maybe you squeal with delight because you’re all about the avocado—perhaps you even have avocado pajamas, socks or Christmas tree ornaments found all over the Internet.
Photo by Louise Burton
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The power of the smoothie bowl

As you scroll down your favorite food blogger’s Instagram site, you may have seen colorful pictures of a bowl filled with delicious and nutritious fruit topped with chia seeds, drizzled with peanut butter.
Photos by Shoji Kudaka
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VIDEO| Making Okinawa's famous doughnuts at home

These donuts are fun to make anytime of the year.