U.S. Marine Corps Col. Douglas Burke, the commanding officer of Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, speaks during a volunteer appreciation event on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, May 17, 2022.
On Sept. 1, the two-day competition kicked off with a written and oral examination that tests competitors’ military appearance, knowledge, and bearing.
Our STEP UP Challenge is just six weeks away! This is a month-long event welcoming people from all prefectures across Japan to join us in stepping up for mental health.
Editor’s note: Due to the ongoing coronavirus spread, organizers for this year’s Tsutsuji Matsuri have cancelled the event planned from Mar. 1-22. Please visit Okinawa.stripes.com for the latest updates on this and other cancellations.
Check out all the great things happening on your base. Events are as accurate as possible at press time. Since times or event schedules can change, please verify events before attending. (This was updated February 21)
Most of my foreign friends tell me they didn’t know how much Japanese love curry until they came to Japan. Well, not only do we love it, but we actually have a very deep-rooted curry culture.
This recipe is one of my family favorites. It goes great with chili and any kind of soup. It's excellent alongside collard greens, beans and rice or by itself with a little milk.
Looking to spice up your breakfast recipes? Try one of these luscious nectarine smoothies or add natural sweetness to your waffles with a little sweet potato.