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Musashimurayama City, Mizuho Town celebrate the season with festivals

374th Airlift Wing and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Operation Support Wing leadership met with Mizuho Town and Musashimurayama City leadership during their Industrial and Dehdara Festivals Nov. 9, 2024.

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Holiday gives thanks to workers in Japan

While Americans celebrate Thanksgiving Day in late November, the Japanese have Labor Thanksgiving Day on Nov. 23 every year to commemorate worker productivity and thank one another for their labor.

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Team Yokota recognizes CCAF graduates

Members of Team Yokota gathered to honor graduates at a Community College of the Air Force commencement ceremony in the Officers’ Club on Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 12, 2024.

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Make a difference this holiday shopping season with Military Relief Fund Donations at the Camp Zama Exchange

Camp Zama shoppers can make a difference to those in need in the military community by donating to military relief funds this holiday season.

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Guam, Okinawa take top spots in Stars and Stripes’ spooky Halloween photo contest

We loved all of your spooky and fun costumes for this year’s Halloween photo contest! Many Stripes readers sent their submissions but for best costume there can only be two!

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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: A night to remember

The vibrant and diverse cultures of the Hispanic and Latino communities were celebrated in grand style at The Sullivans Elementary School located at CFAY in Yokosuka, Japan.

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Yokota Exchange to open early for Black Friday shoppers

Military shoppers can come early and gobble up the savings as the Yokota Exchange will open its doors worldwide at 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 29 for Black Friday sales.

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Exchange Protection plans provide Camp Zama shoppers peace of mind

Camp Zama shoppers purchasing big-ticket items can also purchase peace of mind with Exchange Protection Plans or AppleCare.  

Photo Of Members of the Torch Club, a Boys and Girls Clubs of America initiative aimed at helping nurture and develop teen leadership skills, perform a skit Nov. 1.

US Army in Japan wraps up Red Ribbon week by urging youths to opt for smart, healthy, drug-free life

The U.S. Army in Japan community wrapped up another successful Red Ribbon Week with senior leaders speaking directly to community youths Nov. 1 about the importance of living drug-free lives.

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VIDEO: Japan access to care overview

A general video to educate TRICARE-eligible beneficiaries in or moving to Japan about how to access and manage high-quality health care overseas.