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Okinawa's traffic safety figures sure to catch your eye

Have you noticed an old statue on Okinawa that resembles a police officer standing by the road? The weathered man looks like he’s waving hello at you.
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Recommended spots to go snorkeling off Okinawa’s shores

If you are on the island of Okinawa, you have the opportunity to see world-class reefs in crystal clear water. And you can explore this marvelous water world with a mask, fins and snorkel. Once you learn how to snorkel properly, it could become your favorite hobby during your stay on Okinawa.
Sailors assigned to the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Olympia (SSN 717) participate in a swim call in the Pacific Ocean, July 31, 2018 (Photo by: Navy Fire Control Technician Senior Chief Vien Nguyen).
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Summer water safety means: Know your limitations

Swimming in a pool, a lake, a pond, or an ocean is the height of cool summer fun but swimming also has its dangers.
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VIDEO| Stay safe this summer

Enjoying summer safely - like drinking plenty of water, wearing sunscreen, and wearing a life jacket around water - is the best way to enjoy summer.
U.S. Marine Corps graphic illustration by Gunnery Sgt. Branko Bilicich
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TCCOR 2021

An infographic depicting Tropical Cyclone Conditions of Readiness (TCCOR) used to determine the onset of destructive weather effects at a particular installation.
A member of the 18th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron passes down one of the swipe samples collected during a flight at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 27, 2021. Swipe samples were collected along with air samples to determine when the potential exposure was taking place. (Courtesy photo)
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Reaching across flights in the pursuit of safety

In 2020, the Air Force Medical Readiness Agency, began investigating whether there was possible exposure to carcinogens for personnel working with fighter jets, specifically to hexavalent chromium, a carcinogen created out of regular chromium.
U.S. Marine Corps animation by Lance Cpl. Isaac W. Munce
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VIDEO| Okinawa Water Safety Animation

Marine Corps Installations Pacific presents an animation on the safety guidelines.
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Safety first when enjoying waters off Okinawa coast

Mermaid Grotto in Onna Village is a popular diving spot known for beautiful sights. But, as beautiful and serene as the area may be, the water can quickly become dangerous.
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Heavy trucks restricted on Route 449 near Camp Schwab

With an aim to prevent traffic accidents and road hazards on Route 449 in Nago City, heavy trucks are now restricted from driving a portion of the road.
Photo By Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Berlier
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USS America-31st MEU team wins Flatley Award for Safety

The Navy’s only forward-deployed amphibious ready group, the blue-green team of USS America (LHA 6) and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), have been recognized among the best the Navy has to offer.
Photos by Shoji Kudaka
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VIDEO| Cooking up umukuji tempura, an Okinawan favorite

Umukuji tempura, or umukuji andagi, is an Okinawan snack food commonly sold at local supermarkets.
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Vegan but incredibly delicious pumpkin bread recipe

Don't let the title fool you! Just because this pumpkin bread has the "vegan" label doesn't mean that it's not the tastiest, most incredible pumpkin bread you can make!
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Take your tastebuds on a culinary adventure in Japan

Japan is divided into eight major regions with a total of forty-seven prefectures, from the Okinawa islands in the southwest to Tokyo in the east and Hokkaido in the north, each unique in their customs, sights, and food cultures.
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The season of miso making in Japan

Yayoi Minowa talks about the long manual process in which miso is made.
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VIDEO| Whipping up Okinawan dougnuts at home

These donuts are fun to make anytime of the year.
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The history behind ‘A-lunch’ on Okinawa

Yoshoku, or Western dishes, came to Okinawa decades after hitting Japan’s mainland. The adoption of the Western cuisine was accelerated when the island became more exposed to American food after the battle of Okinawa.