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Time to vote for the Best of the Pacific 2019

The holidays are behind us and it’s time once again to turn your attention to the yearly tradition unlike any other – Best of the Pacific voting season!
For the past 18 years, our annual Best of the Pacific magazine has been the authority on the best places YOU need to go in the Pacific. How do we know? Because you told us so!

MANILA, Philippines (March 17, 2019) - Mineman Seaman Logan Hardy, from Millbrook, Alabama, throws a messenger line to the pier to moor the Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Chief (MCM 14) as the ship arrives in Manila, Philippines, for a port visit. Chief is visiting Manila while operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to work with their Philippine Navy counterparts to strengthen regional security and stability, and enhance interoperability. (Photo by MC2 Jordan Crouch)

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USS Chief arrives in Manila

The Avenger-class mine countermeasures ship USS Chief (MCM 14) arrived in Manila, Philippines, March 17, for a port visit.

Lt. Utaka Shimizu of the Kanagawa Prefectural Police Headquarters trains riders during the annual Army Ride Safety Awareness Day at Camp Zama March 15. (Photo Credit: Wendy Brown, U.S. Army Garrison Japan Public Affairs)

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Japanese police train Camp Zama motorcyclists

Five Japanese police officers visited Camp Zama March 15 to train motorcyclists on how to inspect their bikes and improve their riding skills.

An unexploded bomb from World War II was removed from a construction site near Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Sunday, March 17, 2019. JAMES BOLINGER/STARS AND STRIPES

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Workers defuse, remove 500-pound WWII-era bomb near MCAS Iwakuni

A World War II-era American bomb was removed safely Sunday morning from a school construction site in Iwakuni by the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force.

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Understanding your TRICARE explanation of benefits

If you’ve ever visited the doctor or hospital and used your health benefits, you’ve probably received an explanation of benefits (EOB).

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AFN satellite change will impact Indian Ocean Region, Africa

The American Forces Network (AFN) will soon make a satellite change that will impact viewers in the Indian Ocean region, Africa, Central Australia and countries in Southeast Asia.

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Did you know?: Blue Seal Ice Cream

There are many symbols of “Old America” on the island. Foremost Blue Seal is an ice cream brand that originated in the U.S. and developed in Okinawa. The company has been serving up the frozen treat since 1948, but with Baskin Robbins arriving, nowadays, there is a competition between the two American brands.

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Impress your partner with a massage

Who doesn’t love a good massage? Not only can massage relieve tension and stress, it can also help with blood circulation, as well as minor aches and pains (from wearing heels all day for instance!).

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Smug GPS doesn’t always know best

Last week, I hobbled over our frozen lawn toward my salt-encrusted car, balancing a to-go cup of coffee and two bags slung over each shoulder. It's a hassle running errands during the doldrums of winter.

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Did you know?: Japanese lottery

With a first prize of 1 billion yen ($9 million) per unit, Jumbo Draws, start selling one month before the drawing.

U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific members perform during a U.S.-Japan joint concert March 9, 2019, at Kyotango City, Japan. The PACAF band performed several songs for the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Juan Torres)

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PACAF Band Spreads Joy of Music

The U.S. Air Force Band of Pacific-Asia travelled to Kyotango City, Japan, to give local communities a chance to share and interact with U.S. service members, Mar. 8-9.

Attendees await further instruction during a tax seminar at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 28, 2019. Team Misawa members used laptops and registered with MilTax and began the process of filing their taxes while at the seminar. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xiomara M. Martinez)

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Tax Seminar: Teaching tax facts

The 35th Fighter Wing legal office hosted its first tax seminar at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 21.

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer helicopter ship JS Ise departs Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, July 10, 2018. Japan plans to build smaller vessels to relieve its destroyers of patrol duties in the East China Sea. (JIMMIE CROCKETT/U.S. NAVY)

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Japan to build new patrol ships

Japan plans to build as many as a dozen new patrol vessels for its Maritime Self-Defense Force starting in 2022, a Defense Ministry spokesman said Wednesday.

The Air Force Materiel Command will host an online, virtual hiring fair April 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. CST, to fill multiple non-competitive and direct-hire authority positions across the enterprise. The event will provide an opportunity for hiring officials and qualified candidates to connect directly via an interactive, online platform to fill immediate, critical vacancies as well as future positions at AFMC headquarters and center locations across the U.S. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

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AFMC to host virtual hiring event

The Air Force Materiel Command is scheduled to host an online, virtual hiring fair April 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. CST, to fill multiple noncompetitive and direct-hire authority positions across the enterprise.

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Look what's happening on your base!

Editor's note: Many events, trips, classes, games, and much more are happening on base, so take a look! Events are as accurate as possible at press time. Since times or event schedules can change, please verify events before attending. (This was updated Mar. 13)

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Speakin' Japanese: Sea-life speak

It’s still not too late to go to the beach in September while water is still warm. Try using some of these words or phrase while there – or the next time you’re at a sushi restaurant.