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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.

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Extraordinary savings coming to Yokota Exchange during Xtra Deal Days July 8-10

Xtra Deal Days are coming to the Army & Air Force Exchange Service July 8-10 with exclusive discounts on name-brand electronics, clothing, beauty, home essentials and more.

Photo Of Cmdr. Mary Piliwale, associate director for public health, and Lt. Cmdr. Asa Schaefer, chief information officer at United States Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (USNMRTC) Yokosuka, won the Other Process Improvement category in the 2025 Naval Medical Forces Pacific Continuous Process Improvement Project Competition.

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Navy Medicine improvement projects bolster warfighter readiness in Pacific region

Cmdr. Mary Piliwale, associate director for public health, and Lt. Cmdr. Asa Schaefer, chief information officer at United States Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (USNMRTC) Yokosuka, won the Other Process Improvement category in the 2025 Naval Medical Forces Pacific Continuous Process Improvement Project Competition.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Roger Halle, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire chief, poses in front of his fire chief truck at Misawa Air Base, Japan.

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Fighting Fires, Forging Leaders: The Story of Senior Master Sgt. Roger Halle

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Roger Halle, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron fire chief, poses in front of his fire chief truck at Misawa Air Base, Japan.

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Snack, sip and save with the Camp Zama Express’ 130th anniversary deals

To celebrate the Exchange’s 130th anniversary, shoppers can visit the Camp Zama Express and restaurants through July 31 to enjoy deals and sweepstakes.

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Share your ink in Stars and Stripes’ 2025 Pacific Tattoo magazine!

Stars and Stripes wants to feature your tattoos and the stories behind them in our next Pacific Tattoo magazine!

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Yokota to host free in-store toy events for military children in July

Yokota children can add some extra fun to their summer breaks with free in-store events at the Main Store throughout July.

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Car-loving soldier in Japan reenlists at famed racetrack near Mount Fuji

Sergeant Isaac Jimenez, a self-professed car lover assigned to the 78th Signal Battalion, recently took his oath of reenlistment on the blacktop at Fuji Speedway, a well-known motorsport racetrack near Mount Fuji.

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A Taste of Victory! $130,000 in gift cards is up for grabs to celebrate the Exchange’s 130th anniversary

The military community can feast on winnings to celebrate the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s 130th anniversary thanks to a sweepstakes sponsored by Subway®.

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Cameroonian native finds inspiration in story of his own path to Army service

Pfc. Franck Karel Penga Nkweya’s aspirations of Army service took root long before he set foot in America, and he attributes his journey to hard work, dedication and loyalty.

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Snack, Sip and Save with the Yokota Express’ 130th anniversary deals

Military shoppers can beat the heat with the Yokota Express’ 130th anniversary deals.

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130th Anniversary Subway Sweepstakes

The military community can feast on winnings to celebrate the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s 130th anniversary thanks to a sweepstakes sponsored by Subway®.

Photo Of Japanese Fellows from United States Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (USNMRTC) Yokosuka coordinated a mochitsuki (mochi pounding) cultural exchange event for their U.S. counterparts at United States Naval Hospital (USNH) Yokosuka.

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A Legacy of Trust and Teamwork: Japanese Fellows Program Strengthens Medical Ties Across Japan

In Japan, a long-running medical exchange program helps shape the way two U.S. military hospitals deliver care to service members and their families. The Japanese National Physician Fellowship Programs at U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa and U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka embed host-nation physicians within their care teams, enhancing clinical collaboration, delivering high-quality healthcare, and advancing mission readiness through shared expertise.

Photo Of Members of The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Japan Engineer District (USACE JED) attend a first aid and CPR course hosted by the Camp Zama Red Cross Association office on Camp Zama, Japan.

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Enhancing the Japan Engineer District mission during Safe and Sound Week

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Japan Engineer District (USACE JED) hosted its annual Safe and Sound Week from June 23rd to June 27th, strategically aligning the event with the Army’s 101 Critical Days of Summer Safety Campaign and nested into USACE’s Safety & Occupational Health Management System (CE-SOHMS) program.

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