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Save the date April 11: Month of the Military Child Proclamation Signing and Patch Reveal on Yokota AB

We are excited to once again be showcasing our Yokota Youth for the Month of the Military Child! Please keep your calendars open and join us on April 11th for the MOMC Proclamation Signing and Patch Reveal.

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Cross Country: Another record down. What’s next for MC Perry senior Williams?

Now that Jane Williams is the Pacific record holder for track and field’s 3,200-meter run, the question is, how much faster can the Matthew C. Perry senior go?

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Misawa Exchange celebrates Month of the Military Child with prizes, events 

Throughout April, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is saluting America’s youngest heroes at Misawa with free events, activities and an exclusive sweepstakes during the Month of the Military Child.

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Lester Middle school student awarded Girl Scouts silver for cyberbullying project

Students in military families often move and rely on social media to stay in contact with friends.

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U.S. Naval Academy Glee Club performs for Sullivans Elementary School students

Members of the U.S. Navy Academy Glee Club performed for Sullivans Elementary School students March 11, 2024 at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan.

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It’s a good day for Cobras, bad one for Samurai, Panthers

E.J. King’s girls are getting well accustomed to winning Western Japan Athletic Association soccer tournament titles.

Photo Of About 30 Soldiers from various units on Camp Zama visited nearby Nishi Junior High School in Zama City March 5 to interact with students through a unique “English Challenge Day” cultural exchange event.

VIDEO: English challenge day in Zama City

About 30 Soldiers from various units on Camp Zama visited nearby Nishi Junior High School in Zama City March 5 to interact with students through a unique “English Challenge Day” cultural exchange event.

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Congratulate your 2024 graduate in Stripes Grad Tab

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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Camp Zama’s cultural exchange foster lifelong memories, friendship

Children from the U.S. military community and Zama City gathered for a cultural exchange event at the Camp Zama Youth Center March 2 to deepen their international friendship through sports and games.

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Boys Basketball: Lewis became team player and Kinnick became champ

He knew he had talent. But aside from scoring a lot of points, Vance Lewis said it took some time before he realized what he needed to put a complete game together.

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Girls Basketball: A year later, Schinker and Cobras were ready for big moments

Only one thing could have made things better for Maliwan Schinker and E.J. King’s girls basketball team last season.

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Boys soccer: Samurai reach final before falling to Marist Brothers

While Matthew C. Perry came up just short in its bid for a title in the tournament it hosts annually, Samurai coach Mark Lange made a bit of personal history.

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Spring comes early for sports in Japan

After coming away with team and individual championships and records on the Far East cross country courses, what can Jane Williams and Tyler Gaines do for an encore in track and field?

Photo Of James McGee, manager of the Visual Information Division at U.S. Army Garrison Japan, shows Chihiro Suzuki, right, a sophomore at Toyoeiwa University and an intern at the USAG Japan Public Affairs Office and another intern VID’s engraving machine Aug 7.

Japanese college students gain personal, professional development through summer internship program

On the last day of their four-week internship program here, the Japanese college students who had participated earned high praise from the U.S. Army Garrison Japan commander for their efforts.

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