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Outstanding Career and Technical Education students will be recognized as new inductees into the National Technical Honor Society.

Outstanding Career and Technical Students at Ernest J. King Middle/High School will be honored on April 10, 2025, at 5:30 P.M. at the school in the “Commons Area” as the newest inductees into the National Technical Honor Society, the honor society for Career & Technical Education (CTE).

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Misawa AB Civil Air Patrol to host open house April 22

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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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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U.S. Soldiers, local park staff in Yokohama team up for joint cleanup effort

U.S. Soldiers stationed here joined Japanese staff at Mitsuike Park near Yokohama North Dock for an inaugural joint cleanup effort there March 12.

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Military families hit harder by inflation than civilians

Today’s military families are paying at least three times as much for groceries and gas as they did 25 years ago. How did we get here?Today’s military families are paying at least three times as much for groceries and gas as they did 25 years ago. How did we get here?

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

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

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VIDEO: US Soldiers in Japan strengthen connection to host nation by volunteering to teach English at local junior high

Soldiers assigned to the 38th Air Defense Artillery Brigade and 765th Transportation (Terminal) Battalion recently participated in an “English Challenge Day” with students at a nearby junior high.

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Healing Japanese fiction books that feel like a warm hug

Comforting tales of self-discovery, second chances, and quiet joy.

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Camp Zama Exchange brings military community together to honor Vietnam War Heroes

As a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Partner, the Camp Zama Exchange will host pinning ceremonies for the final time the Camp Zama PX at 11:30 on March 29, 2025, at the Main Store to honor and recognize Vietnam War-era Veterans.

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Misawa Exchange makes choosing healthy options easy for the military community

The Misawa Exchange is all in to help service members and their families meet their dietary and nutritional goals by making it simple to find healthy meals.

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Pacific Tattoo: History of tattoos

The tradition of tattooing and body marking goes back in history to at least 4000 BC, as seen on ancient mummies. The connection between tattoos and warriors, or those defending their home, may be just as old.

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Yokosuka Naval Base to Spring Festival on March 22

Celebrate the spring season with some family-friendly fun at the Yokosuka Spring Festival on March 22.

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Yokota Air Base to host Sakura Spring Festival on March 29

While warmer air gradually covers mainland of Japan, the cherry blossom front is also moving up from the south to the north in late March. This year, the Kanto is expected to see the first blooms of the season on March 22, according to Japan Meteorological Agency.

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Yokota Exchange brings military community together to honor Vietnam War heroes

As a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Partner, the Yokota Exchange will host pinning ceremonies for the final time at 1130 on 28 March in the Food Court to honor and recognize Vietnam War-era Veterans.

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