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DoD’s ‘Educational Freedom’ for military families must include more than homeschooling

Military children move three times more than civilian peers, and military parents homeschool at double the rate of their civilian moms and dads as a way of mitigating educational instability.

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Amateur hour in Japan: For many, the baseball focus shifts from pro to high school

Undeniably one of the most popular sports in Japan, baseball dominates when it comes to summer in The Land of the Rising Sun.

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Did you know?: Graduation from prestigious school and job market in Japan

In Japan, it is widely believed that graduation from a prestigious high school and university virtually guarantees preferential treatment from prospective universities or employers after graduation.

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Summer vacation is over for many DODEA athletes

Fall practice for teams officially began Monday on fields and courts across the Pacific and Europe theaters.

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Show off your school spirit for a chance at $3,000 in Exchange gift cards

Camp Zama shoppers can win a share of $3,000 in Exchange gift cards in the P&G Show Your School Spirit Sweepstakes.

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Show off your school spirit for a chance at $3,000 in Exchange gift cards

Yokota Air Base shoppers can win a share of $3,000 in Exchange gift cards in the P&G Show Your School Spirit Sweepstakes.

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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) celebrates 10 years of educational services in the Pacific Command

In August of 2025, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University celebrates 10 years of providing industry-relevant aviation, aerospace, engineering, and STEM education to U.S. military members, their families, and eligible civilians in the Pacific Command.

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English Networking Dinner & Events in Dubai October 3-7

English Networking Dinner & events in Dubai / Friday, October 3rd to Monday, October 7th

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Soldiers challenge elementary students in Japan to try Army PT during ‘Purple Up’ event

More than 300 students at Arnn Elementary School got to run, jump and crawl like a Soldier during the school’s “Purple Up” Physical Test Day, held recently in celebration of the Month of the Military Child.

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Two athletes from each DODEA-Pacific school honored for their fetes

Not just once. Not just twice. But three times, Moa Best of E.J. King has been chosen as her school’s girls Athlete of the Year.

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Okinawa schools lead a slew of athletes into college ranks

Getting a handful of student-athletes from DODEA-Pacific schools heading to college on athletic scholarship in a single year is usually considered quite the feat.

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Golf: Bowman breaks Delisi’s stranglehold on U.S. Forces Japan golf

Patrick Bowman, manager of the Tama Hills golf course and leader of Team Tama, dethroned three-time champion Delisi in Sunday’s second of two rounds in the U.S. Forces Japan interservice golf tournament at Atsugi’s Whispering Pines course.

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2025 Spring CCAF graduation highlights Yokota’s academic achievements

Graduates of the 2025 Spring Community College of the Air Force pose for a photo at Yokota Air Base, Japan

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Baseball: Kubasaki’s Koja wanted his team to go out on top

Dragons senior starred on the mound and at the plate as team went 24-3 en route to reclaiming Far East D-I baseball title.

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