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What will be, will be the next great worry

“What’s next? When will we move? Where will we live? Will I find a job? Where will the kids go to school? Will we make good friends? Will we be happy there?”
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5 tips to help unplug kids over the summer

Electronics and technology have essentially become an easy button for entertainment and communicating. I know I’m guilty. I could easily spend a day perusing Pinterest Boards and watching the latest cat-dressed-as-a-shark-riding-a-Roomba video on YouTube. I’m slightly ashamed to admit that my husband and I have sat on opposite couches and texted...
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7 tips for teens going to college

Being in a new area can be disorienting and intimidating. Take the time to walk around your new campus or area of town, learning different routes to get to classes or exploring for cool hangouts. If you’re afraid of getting lost, always remember that you can ask for directions or use a mobile GPS.
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PCSing soon? The Army PCS app is here to help

PCSing soon? Download the Army PCS Move app to better prepare for your move! The app is filled with helpful information to assist you throughout your PCS.
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Speakin' Japanese: PCS move

You just got your new orders and now it’s time to pack your belongings and PCS. Even though you may be leaving Japan, you might want to learn the phrases below to help you better communicate with the Japanese moving company. Here’s hoping for a smooth move.
Authors: Isabelle Richards (left) and Psalm Delaney (right)
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What moving 10 times taught us about being resilient

When a child first hears they are moving, they are often flooded with emotion. After all, moving involves a lot of change, whether it’s your friends, house or school.
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Coping with life transitions and PCS season

To be successful in the military, good coping skills are a must. This is especially true when it comes to picking up and moving to new areas every few years.
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VIDEO| Speakin' Japanese: PCS move

In the military, PCS is something that you can't avoid.
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Tips for PCSing like a pro

I can remember my first permanent change of station (PCS) vividly. My husband and I had been married six months and were about to uproot from northern California to the bustling metropolis of San Antonio.
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DoD aims to make moves easier with new contract for household goods

A new contract to facilitate the movement of household goods, an integral part of any move to a new duty location, is expected to make things easier for both service members and their families.
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Taste of Okinawa: Pizza Sun serves up delicious pie

Following a recommendation from one of our readers, I was on a quest for some good eats at Pizza Sun Okinawa.
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VIDEO| Taste of Okinawa: Making island's delicious doughnuts

Want to have some fun in the kitchen? Well, you should make her some Okinawan doughnuts. Sata Andagi are very simple to make, even if you are not an expert in the kitchen. It’s time to put on an apron and get cooking!
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VIDEO| Quick and tasty Japanese curry in a bag

These pouches are a great way to add a little Japanese curry into your weeknight dinner menu repertoire.
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VIDEO| Okinawa Kitchen: Cooking up island's famous braised pork belly

If you have traveled to Okinawa, you may have stumbled across a dish fit for kings. It’s true, rafute, or braised pork belly, was served as a staple to Okinawan royalty.
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VIDEO| Not feeling good? Japanese comfort foods perfect cure!

Winter is the time where there are more chances of getting sick than in any other seasons. This winter looks no less unforgiving with a very contagious variant of COVID-19 adding another obstacle to the already difficult season.
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My Faves: Okinawan snacks that bring the heat

Unlike in South Korea or Bhutan, winter in Okinawa doesn’t take a lot of spicy hot-pot-type dishes to get through.