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3 simple tips to keep long-distance relationships strong

Relationships can be complex. Add distance to the equation, and it’s even more challenging than before. Sudden deployments, changing duty stations and surprise assignments are all possibilities in the armed forces, which can put an even greater strain on long-distance relationships.
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Misawa commander, mayor harvest rice with Oozora Elementary School

U.S. Air Force Col. Jesse J. Friedel, 35th Fighter Wing commander, harvests rice during a community relations event in Misawa City, Japan, Oct. 8, 2020. Friedel joined Misawa Mayor Yoshinori Kohiyama and students from Oozora Elementary School for the event. 
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7 creative play tips for dads and kids

Playtime is one of the best opportunities for dads, grandfathers and other father figures to serve as role models in a child’s life, and research shows that these experiences have a number of positive health benefits for kids.
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USARJ Sergeant Audie Murphy Club members deliver donated items to local children’s home

What started out as an idea and a loose plan by Sgt. 1st Class Willie Williams culminated in him delivering several boxes of donated items to a local Japanese children’s home.
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How to say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in different languages

    Afrikaans - Geseknde Kersfees en 'n gelukkige nuwe jaar!  Albanian - Gézuar Krishlindjet Vitin e Ri!  Amharic - Melkam Yelidet Beaal! 
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Gifting your child a mobile device for the holidays? What to know

Does your child’s holiday wish-list include a mobile phone or other electronic device? With kids and teens spending more time online than ever these days due to social distancing guidelines and remote-learning, you may feel the time is now to gift them their very own device.
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Boccia Ball at Misawa

A Sollars Elementary School student tosses a ball during a boccia ball game at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 13, 2021.
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What servicemembers should know when choosing a college

Thinking about college? You already have the discipline it takes to pursue higher education.
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How to put the power of STEM in your kids’ hands

November 8 is National STEM Day and an excellent opportunity to encourage your child to embrace science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education both inside and outside of the classroom.
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Supporting your child’s education without becoming a helicopter parent

It’s a fine line to maneuver between being involved in your child’s school education and smothering them by trying to smooth over every little problem they encounter or pushing them to excel at every academic endeavor.
Army player Brett Lawrence has his flag pulled away by a Navy defender during the annual Army-Navy flag football game Dec. 11 at Zama Middle High School’s Trojan Field at Camp Zama, Japan. Camp Zama’s Army team defeated Naval Air Facility Atsugi 13-6, extending the winning streak they’ve maintained since 2016. (Photo Credit: Noriko Kudo)
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Camp Zama team continues winning streak in annual Army-Navy flag football matchup

Camp Zama defeated Naval Air Facility Atsugi 13-6 in their annual Army-Navy flag football game held here Dec. 11, extending the Army’s winning streak they have maintained since 2016.
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Kadena’s Fairchild Burger King supports Ryukyu Students

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, teachers from Ryukyu Middle School in Okinawa had to think outside the box to help students who study Japanese language and Japanese culture, a way to implement their new knowledge.
Middle school students from the city of Misawa and Misawa Air Base, Japan, participate in an icebreaker game at Edgren Middle High School, Misawa Air Base Dec. 4, 2021. The game had a leader choose a gesture out of three and if anyone had the same gesture they would be disqualified. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joao Marcus Costa)
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Misawa Global Friendship Camp 2021

Edgren Middle High School hosted the second Global Friendship Camp at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Dec. 4-5, 2021.
U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduate, Ensign Elyse Bobczynski has the distinction of being the first USGC-sponsored student to attend medical school at the Uniformed Services University.
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Meet the first Coast Guard sponsored USU medical student

U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduate, Ensign Elyse Bobczynski has the distinction of being the first USCG-sponsored student to attend medical school at the Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, Maryland.
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Christmas Craft: A handprint wreath makes a great holiday keepsake

Keeping children’s minds off of the carefully wrapped presents under the tree and the smell of fresh-baked Christmas cookies can be extremely difficult.
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Christmas craft: A quick origami envelope for your letter to Santa

As a kid, it was always such a joy to write my letter to Santa each year. I’d flip through the JCPenney toy catalog to create an epic wish list of Barbies.