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Okinawa-based AAFES worker accused of damaging a parked vehicle while intoxicated

An Okinawa-based employee of the Army and Air Force Exchange Service was arrested by Japanese police March 24 after he reportedly broke the side mirror off a parked vehicle while intoxicated.
Sonja Gages, Army & Air Force Exchange Service School Meal Program manager for the Kaiserslautern Military Community district, prepares grab-and-go meals for military spouse Jovonna Nelson and her family at Ramstein Intermediate School in Germany. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Taresha Hill) Read more: wp.me/p9Q7PG-1jk
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Exchange Grab-and-Go School Meals nourish spirits throughout military communities

As COVID-19 continues to create uncertainty, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service remains committed to supporting Soldiers, Airmen and military families, just has it has for nearly 125 years. With schools going virtual amid the pandemic, the Exchange has implemented a grab-and-go school meal program for students in Korea, Europe, Okinawa and...
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AAFES to provide grab-and-go meals to students as DoDEA’s ‘virtual’ schools open on Okinawa

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service will continue to provide meals to students as Department of Defense Education Activity schools on Okinawa go “virtual” amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Kadena Exchange’s ‘You Made the Grade’ Program rewards stellar military kids year-round

For 20 years, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service has celebrated the resiliency of military children who work hard in school, awarding them nearly $550,000 through its You Made the Grade program.
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Camp Foster Exchange’s ‘You Made the Grade’ Program rewards stellar military kids year-round

For 20 years, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service has celebrated the resiliency of military children who work hard in school, awarding them nearly $550,000 through its You Made the Grade program.
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Camp Foster families save with Exchange’s exclusive brands for the brave

Marines and their families can make their dollars go further with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s exclusive brands, which deliver variety and quality without a big price tag.
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Kadena families save with Exchange’s exclusive brands for the brave

Airmen and their families can make their dollars go further with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s exclusive brands, which deliver variety and quality without a big price tag.
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Kadena Exchange’s wellness services keep airmen ready, resilient year-round

For Kadena Airmen and their families, it’s important to keep in tip-top shape, and the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is making it easier by bringing wellness services to them.
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Camp Foster Exchange’s Wellness services keep Marines ready, resilient year-round

For Camp Foster Marines and their families, it’s important to keep in tip-top shape, and the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is making it easier by bringing wellness services to them.
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Kadena Exchange’s BE FIT gear helps Kadena shoppers focus on fitness

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service at Kadena is providing Airmen and the military community with the tools needed to stay ready and resilient in the new year.
Photos by Shoji Kudaka
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Try a traditional Japanese comfort food with updated twist

It wasn’t until toward the end of the Muromachi period (1336 to 1573) that tea, or ocha, would solidify its place in Japanese food culture.
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On Okinawa, taco rice rules!

Nothing says fast food in the south of Japan like “tako-raisu!” And 2020 marks the 36th birthday of this signature Okinawan dish, according to local lore.
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Fun snacks to create with kids

Making snack time fun may be a little over the top on most days, but right now entertaining your children is a top priority. Why not turn snack time into craft time as well? Take a look at these four ideas for fun snacks for kids. 
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Cuisine: Japanese

Soba and a side of Mother Nature

In Okinawa, soba restaurants inside traditional homes and buildings are common. The nostalgic mood of these buildings is closely associated with the signature dish of the island.
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Cuisine: American

Easy Veggie Grilling Guide

Whether it’s a choice steak or a simple hotdog, nothing says summer like grilling. Don’t forget the vegies! The folks at DECA have gone out of their way to prove that there’s more to pairing grilled meat with vegetables than potato salad.
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Tasty Greek Salad recipes

Greek salad is one of my absolute favorite dishes. It’s both hearty and fresh, sweet and salty – such depth of flavor.