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Yokota Exchange shoppers can win more than $22,000 in prizes in the Month of the Military Child sweepstakes

The Yokota Exchange is saluting military kids from March 28 to May 1 to celebrate the Month of the Military Child, with 35 sweepstakes giving 164 shoppers a chance to win more than $22,000 in prizes.

Photo Of Yokota community members with umbrellas pose for a photo.

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U.S., Japan friendship flourishes during rainy Sakura Festival

Team Yokota welcomed the off-base community to the Sakura Spring Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 29.

Photo Of Joshua Belangia, assigned to the 765th Transportation (Terminal) Battalion, works out at the Yano Fitness Center.

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Zama weight loss contest inspires participants on lifelong health journey

Participants in this year’s “Biggest Loser” competition celebrated their completion of the seven-week health and fitness program during an awards presentation March 19 at the Yano Fitness Center here.

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Misawa to host Industry Day April 18

The 35th Contracting Squadron, Misawa Air Base is planning to hold the Industry Day on 18 April 2025.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Col. Janice Pecua, 374th Medical Group chief nurse, delivers opening remarks to Japanese nurse students from the National Defense Medical College during an immersion tour at Yokota Air Base.

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374 MDG hosts Japan’s National Defense Medical College students for immersion tour

U.S. Air Force Col. Janice Pecua, 374th Medical Group chief nurse, delivers opening remarks to Japanese nurse students from the National Defense Medical College during an immersion tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan.

Photo Of Members who own a vehicle on April 1 must pay Japanese road tax by May 31 or risk losing their driving privileges or vehicle-registration privileges, according to 374th Security Forces Squadron officials.

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Time to pay up! It’s road tax season in Japan!

It’s time to pay your annual road taxes, which are mandated by Japanese law and based on vehicle engine size.

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“Asteroids and Planetary Defense” Month of the Military Child event

Embry-Riddle & USA Girl Scouts Overseas Celebrate Month of the Military Child with a Virtual Presentation and In- Person Workshops presenting on ‘Asteroids and Planetary Defense’

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Misawa Exchange shoppers can win more than $22,000 in prizes in the Month of the Military Child sweepstakes

The Misawa Exchange is saluting military kids from March 28 to May 1 to celebrate the Month of the Military Child, with 35 sweepstakes giving 164 shoppers a chance to win more than $22,000 in prizes.

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Zama Exchange prizes Month of the Military Child sweepstakes

The Camp Zama Exchange is saluting military kids from March 28 to May 1 to celebrate the Month of the Military Child, with 35 sweepstakes giving 164 shoppers a chance to win more than $22,000 in prizes.

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Misawa AB Civil Air Patrol to host open house April 15

Misawa’s Cadet Squadron, Civil Air Patrol is hosting an Open House, and we are looking for new Cadet’s and Senior Member’s alike.

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Celebrate Month of the Military Child with Misawa

The Misawa Exchange is saluting our Nation’s youngest heroes in celebration of Month of the Military Child.

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Misawa Exchange to celebrate Month of the Military Child with in-store events

The Misawa Exchange is kicking off Month of the Military Child early with family-friendly, free in-store activities.

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Yokota AB BX celebrates PowerZone upgrades, relocated military clothing

The Yokota AB Exchange recently celebrated the grand opening of a revamped PowerZone as well as the relocation of Military Clothing to the main store.

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Celebrate Month of the Military Child with Yokota

The Yokota Exchange is saluting our Nation’s youngest heroes in celebration of Month of the Military Child.

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