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Photo Of Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS) Sailors and community members serve and receive food during a command picnic at Nimitz Park in Sasebo, Japan.

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CFAS sailors attend command picnic

Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS) Sailors and community members serve and receive food during a command picnic at Nimitz Park in Sasebo, Japan.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Bowman, 36th Operations Group commander, left, and Lt. Col. Edwin Pratt, outgoing 36th Operations Support Squadron commander, right, clap for Lt. Col. Micah McCracken, 36 OSS commander during a change of command ceremony.

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Andersen AFB 36 OSS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Micah McCracken, 36th Operations Support Squadron Commander, assumes command during a change of command ceremony May 16, 2025, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.

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10 Ways to make summer break memorable while keeping your sanity

A bit of reflection, some planning, and implementing a handful of the tips below can help make summer amazing and restful for the whole family. 

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Yokota Exchange now hiring veterans and military spouses

The Yokota Exchange is reaffirming its commitment to serving those who serve in its efforts to hire, retain and support Veterans and military spouses across the globe.

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Pacific Tattoo: Tattoos in the Land of the Rising Sun

For centuries, “irezumi” 入れ墨/刺青 (tattoos タトゥー in Japanese) have been frowned upon as body art marking criminals and gang members.

Photo Of YOKOSUKA, Japan (Oct. 11, 2023) — Various members of Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka and its tenant commands line up during a celebration of the 248th Navy birthday at the Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) Jewel of the East Galley. For more than 75 years, CFAY has provided, maintained, and operated base facilities and services in support of the U.S. 7th Fleet’s forward-deployed naval forces, tenant commands, and thousands of military and civilian personnel and their families.

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Commodore Matthew C. Perry General Mess schedules open Galley BBQ on Niku Day

The Commodore Matthew C. Perry “Jewel of the East” General Mess scheduled an Open Galley barbecue Thursday, May 29.

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Yokota Exchange helps make PCS moving season quick and simple with online resources

As military members and families prepare to receive their Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders back to the states, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is making sure they have everything they need for a smooth move.

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Zama Exchange helps make PCS moving season quick and simple with online resources

As military members and families prepare to receive their Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is making sure they have everything they need for a smooth move.

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Military Space-A travel great way to see world

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 U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Howard, 374th Surgical Operation Squadron flight chief, holds a guidon during an open ranks inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan

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Yokota Airmen showcase readiness, resolve to honor fallen service members before Memorial Day Weekend

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Howard, 374th Surgical Operation Squadron flight chief, holds a guidon during an open ranks inspection at Yokota Air Base.

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Rainy season arrives in Okinawa

It’s official! The rainy season began on the islands of Okinawa.

Photo Of U.S. Space Force Master Sgt. Paul Gutierrez, U.S. Space Forces-Japan missile warning advisor, demonstrates a rocket launch to students from Yokota West Elementary School.

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SSC ignites STEM innovation and education at Yokota

U.S. Space Force Master Sgt. Paul Gutierrez, U.S. Space Forces-Japan missile warning advisor, demonstrates a rocket launch to students from Yokota West Elementary School during the Space Systems Command STEM outreach day at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 15, 2025.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kevin Vela, 374th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, renders a salute during the playing of taps, in remembrance of the fallen, at a retreat ceremony for the National Police Week.

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National Police Week at Yokota Air Base concludes with a retreat ceremony

Team Yokota members gathered for a retreat ceremony to conclude National Police Week, honoring law enforcement personnel and their service.

Photo Of U.S. Space Force Brig. Gen. Anthony Mastalir, U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific commander, right, shakes hands with a Guardian assigned to the 5th Space Warning Squadron Detachment 4 during a visit to Misawa Air Base, Japan.

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Space Force Indo-Pacific Commander reviews JTAGS Operations in Japan

U.S. Space Force Brig. Gen. Anthony Mastalir, U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific commander, right, shakes hands with a Guardian assigned to the 5th Space Warning Squadron Detachment 4 during a visit to Misawa Air Base, Japan.

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