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4 top 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...
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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.
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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.
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Okinawa's unique traffic safety figures eye-catching

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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U.S. Marines set to arrive for 10th rotation to Darwin

The U.S. and Australian governments will continue the tenth iteration of the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D) 2021 rotation as scheduled.
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United launches industry-exclusive technology to ease the burden of COVID-19 travel restrictions

January 25, 2021 – United Airlines today launched the “Travel-Ready Center” - a new, digital solution where customers can review COVID-19 entry requirements, find local testing options and upload any required testing and vaccination records for domestic and international travel, all in one place.
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Keep your pet safe during the holiday season

Many holiday plants are toxic to pets. Most species of lilies are toxic to cats and can cause symptoms as mild as excessive drooling to those severe as acute kidney failure or death.
Staff Sgt. Jay Griggs, medical technician with the 911th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, prepares a vaccine at the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, Pennsylvania. Department of Defense issued vaccinations are used to prevent a variety of diseases that military members may encounter in the course of their duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Joshua J. Seybert)
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DHA’s Vaccine Safety Hubs emphasize safety

“It’s very, very easy to do vaccines wrong; it’s very hard to do it right.” When Dr. Bruce McClenathan, medical director of the South Atlantic Region Vaccine Safety Hub for the Defense Health Agency’s Immunization Healthcare Division, teaches courses on vaccine safety, he often makes this statement to his students.
Staff Sgt. Dustin Stevens, 7th Medical Support Squadron pharmacy technician, opens a locker in the ScriptCenter at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, Feb. 26, 2020. Larger refill prescription orders will be available in the lockers beside the machine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mercedes Porter)
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DoD pharmacy innovation improves patient safety and convenience

Military health beneficiaries across the Department of Defense will soon have the option to pick up their prescriptions from lockers by using two forms of authentication.
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These spicy Japanese snacks are fire

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.
Photos by Shoji Kudaka, Takahiro Takiguchi and Illustrations by Annie Kamio
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Okinawa Family Mart finds way to customers’ heart

Philip Troussier, the French coach who led Japan in the 2002 FIFA World Cup, blamed the weakness of young Japanese soccer players on convenience stores.
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Can't eat in restaurants? Okinawa spots to enjoy your to-go meals

Since the arrival of COVID-19, we’ve had to change a lot of our usual pastimes and activities. Dining at restaurants in is not really a good option right now.
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Had too much to drink? Japanese have cure for hangover

Turmeric, or “ukon” in Japanese, is a kind of ginger, known as a spice for Indian curry, and in Japan, it is mostly recognized as a food that can help avoid hangover.
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Pizza Sun Okinawa lives up to the hype

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| Cook up Chili-Ebi like an Iron Chef

Ebi-chili is a sweet and spicy shrimp dish you’ll find at many Chinese restaurants in Japan.