The world of volunteering can be overwhelming, even more so if you have children. We, as responsible parents, want to teach our kids to be generous with our time and resources, but we are sometimes...
U.S. Marines with 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), and volunteers from Camp Courtney English School plant flowers during a town beautification at Kin, Okinawa, Japan, May 21, 2022.
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Douglas Burke, the commanding officer of Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, speaks during a volunteer appreciation event on Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, May 17, 2022.
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.
U.S. Air Force Airmen and families from Kadena Air Base come together for a group photo after a volunteer beach clean-up at Seaglass Beach on Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 21, 2021.
Being in a new area can be disorienting and intimidating. Take the time to walk around your new campus or area of town, learning different routes to get to classes or exploring for cool hangouts. If you’re afraid of getting lost, always remember that you can ask for directions or use a mobile GPS.
U.S. Marine Corps Corporal Madison Schoening, a reservist, chose to travel across the world to Okinawa, Japan, to serve with III Marine Expeditionary Force.
Airmen from the 18th Maintenance Group are taking a new technological approach to track their physical wellness and health by wearing smart watches and rings that’ll alert them if they’re becoming ill.
The annual fund drive is a Navy-supported endeavor in which Sailors volunteer to support canvassing commands so that all personnel are aware and given the opportunity to donate.
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.
As far as cooking is concerned, I am all for cutting corners. But, when I learned that pasta could be cooked in the microwave, I had to take it with a grain of salt.
Kabocha korokke, is a common and very popular bento meal item. You’ll find this in many schoolchildren’s lunch boxes when autumn arrives as it’s a great way for moms to get their kids to eat more veggies.
What’s not to love about a pancake house that flips your pancakes to order and is located by a quiet beach. So next time you’re out on a weekend drive, steer your way toward Jakkepoes in Yomitan.
