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Space-A travel: Great way to see world for military community

Space Available travel offers a way for Armed Services personnel, their dependents, retirees and others who support the mission to see the world on a budget… if the timing is right. Below is what you need to know about this great privilege.

Photo Of Eva Hake, the mother of Senior Airman Jeremy Jutba-Hake, signs a tribute bundle for her late son at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 12.

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Airmen, Allies Pay Tribute with ‘Jutba Drop’ during OCD 24

In 2015, tragedy struck when Senior Airman Jeremy Jutba-Hake tragically passed away while supporting Operation Christmas Drop.

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A sweet and salty mix of familial emotions

With my hair a rat’s nest and still in my pajamas, I tapped on my daughter Anna’s bedroom door. She was home for a whole week from New York City.

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Rack up the points with the MILITARY STAR Rewards Program

Camp Zama Soldiers, families and retirees who shop at PX and Expresses, eat at Exchange restaurants or order at ShopMyExchange.com are missing out on earning rewards if they’re not using their MILITARY STAR® card.

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VIDEO: Japan’s business card etiquette

In Japan, “meishi,” or business cards, are an ever-important tool for Japanese salarymen.

Photo Of Members from the 374th Maintenance Group, Hiroyuki Sugiura, Mizuho town mayor, and Katsumi Oi, Mizuho superintendent of education, pose for a photo with the Mizuhomari, the town’s mascot, during the annual Mizuho Toy Drive at the Musashino Community Center, Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 18, 2024.

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374th MXG spreads holiday cheer during Mizuho Toy Drive

Members from the 374th Maintenance Group delivered donations during the Mizuho holiday toy drive at the Musashino Community Center, Musashino, Japan, Dec. 18.

Photo Of For decades, Tsukiji was synonymous with the early-morning commotion of the world’s largest fish market.

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Ambitious development project set to transform Tsukiji, Tokyo

For decades, Tsukiji was synonymous with the early-morning commotion of the world’s largest fish market.

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VIDEO: Speakin’ Japanese lesson: The holiday illuminations are brilliant!

We are finally in the holiday season. Towns and streets are covered in beautiful winter illuminations.

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MY FAVES: Japan's year-end traditions

Just like in the States, the holiday season is the most cheerful - and busiest - in Japan.

Photo Of A few members of Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji gathered to give Takanobu Tsuchiya, a firefighter, proper closure to his 39-year career at the installation, December 13, 2024.

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CATC Camp Fuji member retires after 39-years of service

A few members of Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji gathered to give Takanobu Tsuchiya, a firefighter, proper closure to his 39-year career at the installation, December 13, 2024.

Photo Of Carson Hansen, left, a junior at Zama Middle High School, discusses a project with his teammates during the student educational exchange and dialogue event, or SEED, Dec. 15 at Zama Middle High School.

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American, Japanese students share perspectives, gain mutual understanding at SEED event

An event here brought about 50 American and Japanese teens together for two days of cultural exchange activities meant to cultivate diverse perspectives and enhance mutual understanding.

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VIDEO: Speakin’ Japanese lesson: Have a happy New Year!

The old year is finally coming to an end. Let’s hope the upcoming year will be one filled with happiness, safety, and prosperity.

Photo Of Col. Marcus Hunter, center, commander of U.S. Army Garrison Japan, and Command Sgt. Maj. Rick Meeker, far right, garrison senior enlisted leader, pose for a photo with Japanese partners during a holiday reception at Camp Zama, Japan, Dec. 16, 2024. More than 200 local community leaders and Camp Zama personnel attended the event to celebrate the holiday season and their connections.

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USAG Japan leaders, Japanese partners gather to celebrate the holidays

More than 200 local community leaders and Camp Zama personnel celebrated the holiday season and their connections here Monday evening as U.S. Army Garrison Japan hosted its annual holiday reception.

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Make the grade, earn rewards with the Camp Zama Exchange! You Made the Grade Program returns for 2024-25 school year

The Camp Zama Exchange’s You Made the Grade Program is back for its 24th year, rewarding students who earn good grades with exclusive discounts, prizes and savings.

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