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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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Korea Tip of the day: Overlooked traffic laws you need to know

Navigating traffic laws is crucial when driving in Korea. As traffic laws are updated every year, some can be confusing.

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A lot of new faces join familiar ones in Korea this spring

Reid Iverson pretty much hit the ground running, transitioning from one soccer season to another when he and his family arrived at Osan about a month ago.

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Humphreys Middle School hosts Black History Month Program

On Thursday, February 29, 2024, Humphreys Middle School (HMS) showcased an exceptional Black History Month Program, organized by HMS Counselor Ms. Destiny Jordan along with dedicated staff members and students.

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Useful guidelines for speaking Korean

The Korean written language, Hangul, is very easy for newcomers to learn. Knowing how to sound out words can help with reading street signs, subway station names and names of businesses.

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Your vote counts!: Time to vote for the Best of the Pacific 2024

It's a new year, and it’s time once again to turn your attention to the yearly tradition unlike any other – Best of the Pacific voting season!

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Make the Grade, earn rewards! Humphreys Exchange celebrates Military Kids’ academic excellence with prizes

Good grades pay off in prizes for Camp Humphreys kids with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s You Made the Grade program!

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Learn how to speak Korean in 90 days

If you’re looking to learn Korean during your tour here but have a limited time to do so, there is a new language program specifically designed to help people learn Hangul at a rapid pace: 90 Day Korean.

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Register for 2024 Busan Global City Foundation Korean Class through Feb. 14

The Busan Global City Foundation offers Korean classes to foreign residents living in Busan. It is available for anyone interested in the Korean language and culture.

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Resources for PCSing with school-aged children

It’s natural that parents wonder about these important questions when faced with a PCS, especially when moving overseas. Thankfully, the military offers resources for easing the transition for school-age kids and families. Here are three of the best ones I found.

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Apply now for the Scholarships for Military Children Program

Every year, Fisher House Foundation sponsors scholarships for unmarried military dependent children under the age of 23.  “The Scholarships for Military Children program intends that a scholarship funded through contributions be awarded annually at each commissary operated by the Defense Commissary Agency worldwide.”

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Teach kids kindness and gratitude with thank you notes

Nearly 60% of Americans say they send thank you notes at least occasionally to show their appreciation for a gift or favor, according to a recent poll from AmericanGreetings.com.

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MOMC: Military children, tell us your story!

Hey, all you kids in the military community need to read this.

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MOMC: Military children, tell us your story!

Hey, all you kids in the military community need to read this.

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