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Photo Of Cmdr. Eric Smitley, commanding officer, USS Howard (DDG 83), speaks at Region Legal Services Office Western Pacific Yokosuka’s U.S. Naturalization Ceremony with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka.

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RLSO Western Pacific at CFAY hosts naturalization ceremony

Two Sailors and three civilians earned their U.S. Citizenship at the ceremony.

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Army & Air Force Exchange Service delivers essential support during deployment

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is dedicated to bringing critical Quality-of-Life support and the best tastes of home to deployed service members.

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MILITARY STAR® cardmembers at Yokota can enjoy 20% off first-day purchases Aug. 14-21

Yokota shoppers can enjoy extra savings this month with 20% off first-day purchases with a new MILITARY STAR® card.

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Cardmembers save 10% on food purchases on Yokota with MILITARY STAR

Service members and their families can save every time they dine out with the Yokota Exchange by using their MILITARY STAR® card.

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Department of Defense Civilians & Common Access Card holders shop tax-free with the Yokota Exchange

The Yokota Exchange’s full range of goods, services, vendors, dining options and more are now fully accessible to Department of Defense (DoD) and Coast Guard civilians who hold Common Access Cards (CAC).

Photo Of From left to right, U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Mason Englehart, communication strategy and operations director, Headquarters and Headquarters squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Shigeaki Mori, a Japanese historian and a survivor of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Kayoko Mori, the wife of Mr. Mori, and Gunnery Sgt. Miguel Rosales, communication strategy operations chief, H&HS, MCAS Iwakuni, pose for a group photo during a memorial event, Yanai, Japan.

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A Prayer for: Peace The Lonesome Lady Peace Memorial in Yanai, Yamaguchi

Local residents came together to support the memorial in Yanai, Japan, paying tribute to American and Japanese lives lost during World War II.

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Japan Tip of the Day: Recycling PET bottles at grocery stores

Since my move to Japan, I have found many things to love, but also a few things that stress me out. One of those is off-base recycling.

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Japan Tip of the Day: Honk your horn with caution

Drivers in mainland Japan and Okinawa, did you know that there is a law that regulates when you should honk the horn? If not, join the club.

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Show off your school spirit for a chance at $3,000 in Exchange gift cards

Camp Zama shoppers can win a share of $3,000 in Exchange gift cards in the P&G Show Your School Spirit Sweepstakes.

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Show off your school spirit for a chance at $3,000 in Exchange gift cards

Yokota Air Base shoppers can win a share of $3,000 in Exchange gift cards in the P&G Show Your School Spirit Sweepstakes.

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Japan Drugstore Guide: Insect Repellent in Japan

Best Japanese insect repellents recommended by pharmacists in Japan.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brandon Davisson, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron air transportation specialist, answers a question during a joint inspection training in support of exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025.

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REFORPAC 2025: 374 LRS, JASDF gather for bilateral joint inspection training

U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron conducted a bilateral joint inspection training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force personnel in support of exercise Resolute Force Pacific 2025, at Yokota Air Base, Japan.

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Yokota Exchange opens first Bath & Body Works store in Mainland Japan

The Yokota Air Base Exchange is turning heads and noses with the grand opening of the first ever Bath & Body Works store in Mainland Japan and Tokyo.

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