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Military spouses able to beat the odds

Two months into 2020, statistics dictate that most people have already given up on their New Year’s resolutions. Sadly, only about 6 or 7 percent who make resolutions attain their goals. I’ve always...
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Has technology made deployment any better for military spouses?

For military spouses enduring deployments in this complicated world of internet-based communications and 24/7 news, is ignorance bliss, or is knowledge power?
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Okinawa book by military spouses picture perfect for youngsters

Military spouses Tara Johnson and Courtney Chauvin both fell in love with Okinawa. Neighbors in a Yomitan apartment complex and both mothers of two young children, the two were hoping to find an Okinawan children’s book to carry the memories of the idyllic paradise they called home.
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The Case for Military Spouse Mentorship

Last year, Catherine started a new job. It wasn’t a full-time position, but after years of unemployment, it was a personal milestone.
Official U.S. Navy file photo of hiring event for service members, veterans and military spouses.
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Service Secretaries tackle employment challenges for overseas spouses

All three military service secretaries signed a memorandum today to jointly explore how military spouses can find employment and sustain careers at overseas bases.
The FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Fellowship Program offers free financial counseling accreditation to military spouses so they may in turn provide financial counseling and education to fellow members of the military community. (Photo Credit: Ms. Mary Ann Davis (IMCOM))
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Military spouses can boost job skills with free finance certification

Now through April 19, military spouses can apply for the opportunity to earn a free financial counselor accreditation to help them find employment at any military installation or in the civilian sector.
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Survey Says: Majority of Spouses Satisfied With Military Life

The latest survey of active-duty and reserve-component service members’ spouses shows the spouses are, by and large, happy with the military lifestyles they lead.
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Did you know?: The story behind Green tea on Okinawa

Green tea was very popular amongst Okinawans during the Ryukyu Kingdom (1429 – 1879). During this time, tea imported from China was only served to upper class people and “kuma cha,” as green tea was called, was widely consumed amongst the general masses.
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Okinawa's Rollup Burritos serves up fabulous Mexican food

Burritos are not common in Japan. To top that, putting one together can prove a challenge. 
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10 spicy Japanese snacks you'll get a kick out of

Unlike in South Korea or Bhutan, winter in Okinawa doesn’t take a lot of spicy hot-pot-type dishes to get through. That may be one reason why the subtropical island didn’t offer many spicy foods in the past.
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Here's 25 foods you must try while in Japan

With so many delicious Japanese foods, narrowing it down to 25 is no easy feat. But here is our definitive list of 25 delicious must-eat foods in Japan!
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Nothing says summer like bonito

Fallen cherry blossoms and greening mountains may be telltale signs that summer is nigh for most. For many in Japan, however, the real harbinger of summertime is the sight of the first freshly caught bonito fish at the market.
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Kakigoori: Cool down this summer with Japanese treat

Summer in Japan gets scorching and steamy. Mid-summer Temperatures often reach 95 F or higher depending on the region. Along with beer, watermelon and soomen (cold udon noodle), kakigoori (shaved ice) is a popular cold food that cools us down during summer.