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USAF, JASDF conduct training over East China Sea

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Blake Thomson, 909th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator, conducts aerial refueling over the East China Sea, Oct. 17, 2023.

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180FW Medical Group concludes joint training at the U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa, Japan

Members from the Ohio Air National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing, Medical Group, concluded training at Marine Corps Base Camp Foster in Okinawa, Japan as part of Comprehensive Medical Readiness Program (CMRP) training and to assist the permanent party medical team assigned to the U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa (USNHO), Japan, July 21, 2023.

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18th SFS, 1st SFG conduct active shooter training exercise on Kadena AB

Airman 1st Class Patrick Dogyeg, 18th Security Forces Squadron defender, rehearses room clearing procedures with his team on Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13, 2022.

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18 SFS conducts OC spray training at Kadena AB

Airman 1st Class Muriel Allende, 18th Security Forces Squadron response force member, stands at attention as his instructor sprays him with oleoresin capsicum spray at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 12, 2022.

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The need for speed requires intense training

This summer's blockbuster movie showcases some amazing feats by military aviators, pushing the envelope beyond 10 Gs and incredible combat maneuvers.

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18th SFS showcases capabilities during National Police Week

Airman 1st Class Isaiah Mason, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation support operator, receives a taser shock during a National Police week demonstration at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2022.

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18th AES keeps skills sharp with airborne training

U.S. Air Force Maj. Amanda Peterson, 18th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse, provides care for a simulated pregnant patient during airborne training with the 909th Air Refueling Squadron over the Pacific Ocean, May 10, 2022.

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Aviation training relocation kicks off at Tsuiki Air Base

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. William "Wild" Strohecker, 44th Fighter Squadron commander, answers questions from media local to Fukuoka prefecture, during a press conference on the first day of the aviation training relocation program, March 17, 2022.

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18th LRS routine training at Kadena AB

Tech. Sgt. Zedrick Harbort, 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron technical orders and distribution office manager, reviews documents during a routine training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 3, 2022.

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Taste of Japan: Hey, foreigners! You'll love these pork dishes!

Across Japan pork can be found in a wide range of dishes at all kinds of restaurants, you might be surprised at just how many ways you can enjoy pork!

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Taste of Japan: Guide to Okinawa's popular alcohol Awamori

If you think of alcohol and Japan, then the first thing that springs to mind is sake – but there are other alcoholic drinks too, one of which comes from the island of Okinawa! Awamori is an alcoholic drink which is also known as shimazakae, or island sake.

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My Faves: Tasty, crispy Japanese tempura

According to Showa Sangyo, a major flour manufacturer/supplier in Japan, it was in the Edo Era (1603 – 1868) when tempura became of part of Japanese cuisine publicly.

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VIDEO: Somin Champuru an Okinawan favorite

Somen, or somin in Okinawan dialect, comes in different varieties, but an Okinawan favorite is to have the noodles stir-fried in somin champuru.

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Okinawa's brown sugar adds sweetness to these 5 recipes

Okinawan brown sugar, made from sugarcane grown in fields blessed with strong southern-island sunlight and minerals delivered by the ocean spray, is very rich in flavor.