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Month of the Military Child: Military children, tell us your story!

Hey, all you kids in the military community need to read this. Seriously! So, please put down your iPad, iPhone or other digital device for the next couple of minutes. You’ll survive, and I promise no one will take them.

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Baseball: There seems to be a trend on Pacific diamonds

Two more no-hitters were thrown on Japan’s baseball diamonds on Saturday, increasing the total in the Pacific season to 15.

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Mound mastery magnified

High school pitchers in the Pacific theater have now thrown a dozen no-hitters this season after two more were recorded Wednesday.

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ERAU & USAGSO inspire military youth with ‘Asteroids and Planetary Defense’ event

On Saturday, April 12, 2025, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) and USA Girl Scouts Overseas (USAGSO) teamed up to celebrate the Month of the Military Child with an exciting global event: Asteroids and Planetary Defense: NASA’s Mission to Protect Earth.

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Shirley Lanham Elementary School celebrates Month of the Military Child with an opening ceremony

Shirley Lanham Elementary School (SLES), home of the Crusaders, marked the beginning of the Month of the Military Child with a heartfelt and inspiring opening ceremony on April 11, 2025.

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Talk to Tiffany: Supporting military families – Custody and co-parenting tips for military parents

April is the Month of the Military Child, and family law attorney Tiffany L. Andrews offers guidance for military parents navigating unique custody and co-parenting challenges

Photo Of Aspen DeMotts, right, greets Hino Hashimoto ahead of their entrance ceremony at Fussa City Number 4 Elementary School.

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US military families join Japanese school tradition near Yokota Air Base

The arrival of spring and the blooming of cherry blossoms marked a milestone for Japanese students this month, as families across the country participated in “nyugakushiki,” or school entrance ceremonies, to celebrate the beginning of the school year.

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Ernest J. King Middle/High School celebrates first National Technical Honor Society Induction Ceremony

On April 10, 2025, Ernest J. King Middle/High School proudly recognized fourteen outstanding career and technical students at its inaugural National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) Induction Ceremony held in the school’s Commons Area.

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Make the grade and earn rewards with the spring 2025 You Made the Grade program at Camp Zama

Military children who earn top grades can enjoy exclusive discounts, prizes and savings with the Camp Zama Exchange’s You Made the Grade program.

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Make the grade and earn rewards with the spring 2025 You Made the Grade program at Misawa Air Base

Military children who earn top grades can enjoy exclusive discounts, prizes and savings with the Misawa Exchange’s You Made the Grade program.

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Make the grade and earn rewards with the spring 2025 You Made the Grade program at Yokota

Military children who earn top grades can enjoy exclusive discounts, prizes and savings with the Yokota Exchange’s You Made the Grade program.

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Show some love for your 2025 DODEA graduate in Stripes Grad Tab; Japan deadline May 13

High school graduation is a special time, and Stars and Stripes is pleased to once again be putting together our annual Grad Tab, highlighting information on all of the Pacific DoDEA high schools and their graduating classes.

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Order in the court! High school mock trial teams complete their 2025 annual competition

This past Saturday, DoDEA’s yearly high school mock trial competition, held at the Yokosuka base courthouse, started at 8:30 a.m., bright and early.

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Eagles finally get to host games on thawed out fields

Robert D. Edgren, which almost always gets a late start due to snow in northern Japan, highlights weekend events by hosting events in three sports.

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