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The Air Force Materiel Command will host an online, virtual hiring fair April 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. CST, to fill multiple non-competitive and direct-hire authority positions across the enterprise. The event will provide an opportunity for hiring officials and qualified candidates to connect directly via an interactive, online platform to fill immediate, critical vacancies as well as future positions at AFMC headquarters and center locations across the U.S. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
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AFMC to host virtual hiring event

The Air Force Materiel Command is scheduled to host an online, virtual hiring fair April 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. CST, to fill multiple noncompetitive and direct-hire authority positions across the...
Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson tours the STEM demonstration prior to a screening of the movie “Captain Marvel” in Washington, D.C., March 7, 2019. The demonstration was held to inspire children to serve in the Air Force or STEM-related careers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rusty Frank)
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Air Force STEM event inspires next generation of innovators, explorers prior to ‘Captain Marvel’ screening

The Air Force hosted a STEM outreach event to lead into the screening of Disney’s “Captain Marvel” at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum March 7, in Washington, D.C.
Actor Samuel L. Jackson poses with Gen. Jeannie Leavitt after receiving a challenge coin from her during a media event for "Captain Marvel" at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Feb. 20, 2019. Leavitt, the first Air Force female fighter pilot, was a consultant on the movie, and Jackson reprised his Nick Fury role. (DoD photo by Shannon Collins)
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Higher, further, faster: ‘Captain Marvel’ embodies the warrior ethos

Less than one percent of the American population will know what it’s like to serve in the Air Force. However, major motion pictures give the global audience a glimpse into the service’s history of breaking barriers and a taste of its fighting spirit.
An Airman builds her meal using fresh, health options on the Pure Bar at the Aragon Dining Facility on Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., Feb. 28, 2019. Pure Bars, packed with whole grains, fresh fruits and other nutritional offerings, are part of the Air Force's Go For Green program designed to provide healthy, power fueling for Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Carrie Grover)
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Perfecting human weapon system with healthy fueling

In today’s military environment, the Air Force isn’t just focused on aircraft being in top shape and powered by the right fuel to defend our nation.
U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Omari Bernard
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JASDF Cadets visit Team Kadena

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Chandler Bishop, 44th Fighter Squadron F-15C fighter pilot, wishes the Japan Air Self-Defense Force Air Officer Candidate School cadets good luck and success on their journey to becoming future JASDF officers Feb. 28, 2019, at Kadena Air Base, Japan.
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Airmen encouraged to participate in Health Related Behaviors Survey

The Defense Department asked the independent, non-profit RAND Corporation to design, field, and analyze the confidential web-based survey.
U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Kevin A. Flinn/RELEASED
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JMSDF VP-5 Tours VP-47 P-8A Poseidon

Lt. Shane Lewis, Patrol Squadron (VP) 47 Combat Aircrew 9 Mission Commander, speaks with Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force servicemembers attached to Fleet Air Wing 5 during a tour of a P-8A Poseidon.
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Kadena Air Base diners have chance at $500,000 in peel-off prizes at Exchange Subways

Airmen and their families could cash in big just by quenching their thirst at their local Army & Air Force Exchange Service Subway restaurant.
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Tasty waffles, pancakes served up at CC's in Chatan, Okinawa

“Why, American people!!??”
Much like Atsugiri Jason’s sentiments about Japanese people, I found myself questioning Americans and their desire to mix fried chicken with waffles - a breakfast delight.
Source: Business Insider Japan
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The World’s Biggest Starbucks is Open for Business in Tokyo!

The biggest Starbucks in the world has just opened up its glorious new doors in the trendy Tokyo neighborhood of Nakameguro.
Source: YouTube, Mark Wiens
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Affordable Omakase Sushi Restaurants in Tokyo

If you’re looking for something new, fresh, and original then this will work wonders for you: ask for omakase. So, what exactly is omakase?
Source: Reader's Digest
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Guide to Japanese Table Manners and Dining Etiquette

Before you sit down to your first piping hot bowl of ramen or a fresh piece of nigiri sushi, there are some things you ought to know about Japanese table manners and dining etiquette.
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Karen: Taiwanese restaurant near Futenma serves up tasty dumplings

When Peter Tsai moved from Taiwan to Okinawa one of the first things he noticed was that there were no Taiwanese restaurants here. Certain that the rest of us on island didn’t know what we were missing, he decided to remedy the situation.
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Japan has cure for a 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.