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The fix is in for yet another unwitting pet

Our our 18-month-old yellow lab, Gilligan, has been bumbling around wearing a plastic cone on account of having had neuter surgery on Monday.

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Military kids can win a Share of $3,700 in trending toys in Yokota Exchange’s Toy Book Sweepstakes

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is kicking off the holiday season with its Toy Book sweepstakes, giving away more than $3,700 in trending toys and games to military kids worldwide.

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Double points, discounts and more—MILITARY STAR offering Yokota cardmember exclusives for Veterans Day

MILITARY STAR® is offering Yokota cardmembers exclusive savings in honor of Veterans Day.

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New MILITARY STAR Cardmembers receive 15 percent off First-Day purchases Oct. 31-Nov. 7

New MILITARY STAR® cardmembers can enjoy new features and new savings.

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Double Points, Discounts and More—MILITARY STAR offering Misawa cardmember exclusives for Veterans Day

MILITARY STAR® is offering Misawa cardmembers exclusive savings in honor of Veterans Day.

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New MILITARY STAR Cardmembers receive 15% off First-Day purchases Oct. 31-Nov. 7

New MILITARY STAR® cardmembers can enjoy new features and new savings.

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New MILITARY STAR cardmembers receive 15% off First-Day purchases Oct. 31-Nov. 7

New MILITARY STAR® cardmembers can enjoy new features and new savings.

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Misawa Exchange to honor nation’s heroes with Veterans Day Coin giveaway

In honor of Veterans Day, the Misawa Exchange will distribute free challenge coins to those who have served our Nation.

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Break out the Bling! Misawa Exchange shoppers can win $8,400 in prizes with Bling Bash Sweepstakes

Just in time for the holidays, Misawa shoppers can add shine and style to their look with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s Bling Bash sweepstakes.

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Stability during adolescence ‘very, very important’

Our first child, Hayden, attended three middle schools and three high schools.

Photo Of Cadet Malachi Zachry, center, is promoted to master sergeant during a Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps recognition ceremony at Camp Zama, Japan, Oct. 17, 2024.

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Camp Zama JROTC cadets honored with awards, promotions

A ceremony here Thursday recognized about 40 Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadets for their recent promotions and volunteerism while also highlighting those who have stepped into leadership roles this school year.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cameron Theede hands off a fuse box to Senior Airman Brayden Forehand as they load temporary countermeasure chaff and flares in response to a simulated scenario during exercise Beverly Morning 25-1.

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374 AMXS practices loading countermeasure equipment for BM 25-1

The 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintainers temporarily install defensive countermeasure chaff and flares to a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft in response to a simulated scenario during the exercise Beverly Morning 25-1.

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Stars and Stripes: We’re here for you

At Stars and Stripes, we believe the purpose of our community papers, magazines, special supplements, websites and social media platforms is to help you, the military community, make the most of your time while being stationed in the Pacific.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, shakes hands with Lt. Col. Eric Cranford, 21st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, during her visit to Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 7, 2024.

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PACAF DCOM visits Yokota

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, visited Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 7, 2024.

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