A partnership forged for over 50 years, American Engineering Corporation (AEC) and USO Okinawa will continue work to enhance the lives of service members and their families in Okinawa.
USO Okinawa celebrated the USO’s 81st birthday on Feb. 4. The celebration included free food and prize giveaways for the USO staff, volunteers, and service members alike while other patrons utilized the office’s plethora of amenities.
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Salvador Salinas, III Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF) Information Group (MIG), and USO Camp Hansen staff member Cynthia Doyle, prepare for a live-fire range on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 10, 2022.
Thousands of miles away from home, Marines volunteer to promote literacy for military children. The USO Camp Schwab is the northern most USO on the island of Okinawa.
U.S. Marines, Camp Schwab USO volunteers, and community relations specialists with Camp Schwab interact with Japanese local national children and hand out Halloween-themed goodie bags in Nago, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 29, 2021.
Challenge Accepted! 100 Okinawa Trekkers found motivation to complete the daunting task of completing an 80-mile trek from a desire to see the island, to honor fallen service members, to prepare for competitions, to be consistently active, and to meet new friends.
On Thursday, June 18, USO Hansen was excited to present L.E.A.P. – Volcano Experiments. The event started with a first-hand experience at cracking open a geode to discover beautiful crystals that formed inside and learning that pumice is the only rock that can float.
These days popcorn comes in a variety of flavors. When you have options such as “Gin and Tonic” popcorn or “Eggnog” popcorn, “honey” popcorn may not sound that unique.
Nothing says fast food in the south of Japan like “tako-raisu!” And 2022 marks the 38th birthday of this signature Okinawan dish, according to local lore.
In Japan, rice has a rich history which dates back over 2000 years. It’s a staple in many traditional dishes and has become an important part of Japanese food culture.
While eating pizza may not require a special location to enjoy it, at Ocean’s Pizza in Yomitan Village the ocean views add something special to the dining experience.
