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DoD trains staff to collect convalescent plasma donations

A new training for military medical treatment facility (MTF) clinical and administrative staff has been designed to support the collection of COVID-19 convalescent blood plasma from eligible...

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Doors closed, but USO Okinawa still impacting community

As the world navigates the current global situation, USO Okinawa center doors may be closed, but the spirit, intention and passion of the 23 staff members remains a driving force behind how USO Okinawa continues to bring communities together.

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American Engineering Corporation continues support of the USO through COVID19 Crisis

For 49 years American Engineering Corporation (AEC) has supported USO Okinawa and this year is no exception. Scot Garner, General Manager of Construction for AEC, recently presented a Silver Sponsorship-level donation of $18,000 to Phil VanEtten, USO Okinawa Area Director.

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Food & Drink

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VIDEO| Lets cook up some Okinawan Goya

If you live on Okinawa, you might have heard about Goya, a local cucumber-like vegetable also known as bitter melon. As the name suggests, this green, bumpy veggie has a bitter taste but is a favorite in the summer season.

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Food & Drink

Cuisine: Japanese, International

Japan’s 7-Eleven offers cheap and tasty options

Here are are recommendations for a Western fusion dinner, a Japanese traditional-style dinner, and three dessert options.

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Food & Drink

Cuisine: Italian

VIDEO| It's Italian! Making you own pasta Pomodoro

If cooking isn’t your forte, but a nice meal is something you want to try to master, try pasta pomodoro!

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Food & Drink

Cuisine: Japanese

My Faves: 5 Instant Noodles you have to try in Japan

Ever since I started working from home, instant noodles have become my go-to for a quick bite.

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Okinawan town's vending machines offer discount coupons for restaurants

Japan is the land of the vending machines, but these are not exclusive to selling soda, coffee, hot tea or even canned soup broths. In Chatan Town, you’ll find what may seem like just another vending machine, but these orange machines don’t sell drinks.