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Photo Of U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Bennie Adarr, a machine gunner with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, prepares to fire an M252 81 mm mortar during Korea Viper 25.4 at Camp Rodriguez, South Korea.

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Activated Reserve Marines conduct a Mortar Range during Korea Viper 25.4

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Bennie Adarr, a machine gunner with 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marines forward deployed with 4th Marine Regiment, 3d Marine Division as part of the Unit Deployment Program, prepares to fire an M252 81 mm mortar during Korea Viper 25.4 at Camp Rodriguez, South Korea.

Photo Of Georgiana Quintanilla Tyquiengco, author of Always Never Knowing.

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UOG Press launches Always Never Knowing, a debut short story collection capturing youth on Guam

The University of Press is launching Always Never Knowing (ANK) by Georgiana Quintanilla Tyquiengco, a debut collection of fictional short stories that follow Jiavonna “Vonna” Cepeda as she navigates adolescence in southern Guam.

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10 Ways to make summer break memorable while keeping your sanity

A bit of reflection, some planning, and implementing a handful of the tips below can help make summer amazing and restful for the whole family. 

Photo Of Col. Henry Brown, commander, 403rd Army Field Support Brigade, and Gordon “Buzz” Hackett, deputy to the commander, 403rd AFSB, display the runner-up plaque presented to LRC-Okinawa during the 2024 Army Award for Maintenance Excellence Ceremony at Kelly Fitness Center on Camp Walker, South Korea.

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403rd Army Field Support Brigade units recognized with DA-level awards

Col. Henry Brown, commander, 403rd Army Field Support Brigade, and Gordon “Buzz” Hackett, deputy to the commander, 403rd AFSB, display the runner-up plaque presented to LRC-Okinawa.

Photo Of Soldiers from CTF-Defender joined with Republic of Korea Army Soldiers and villagers to conduct a cleanup around Soseong-ri.

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CTF Defender Soldiers lend a hand in Soseong-ri

The morning calm was broken in Soseong-ri, North Gyeongsan Province, on the morning of April 17, 2025, as Soldiers from CTF-Defender, part of the 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, joined hands with local citizens and their counterparts from the Republic of Korea (ROK) Army for a community cleanup.

Photo Of USO staff members pose for a photo.

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USO Camp Casey honors Armed Forces Day and Mental Health Awareness with 2.5-mile run

In recognition of Armed Forces Day and Mental Health Awareness Month 2025, USO Camp Casey proudly partnered with the 168th Multifunctional Medical Battalion to host a meaningful and energizing 2.5-mile Run/Walk event.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Aaron Gibson, 8th Operational Support Team mental health technician, teaches a toxic leadership professional development course to 8th Medical Group Airmen at Kunsan Air Base.

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AF reservist brings mental health expertise to Kunsan AB

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Aaron Gibson, an approachable leader with a warm smile, served 11 years in the U.S. Air Force as an active-duty mental health technician.

Photo Of Army Emergency Relief Chief Executive Officer Tony Grinston and U.S. Army Soldiers participate in a “Squid Game” event held by AER on Camp Humphreys, South Korea, May 19, 2025. AER held several events over the course of two days to spread awareness about AER’s programs for Soldiers.

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Former SMA Grinston visits Humphreys

Army Emergency Relief Chief Executive Officer Tony Grinston and U.S. Army Soldiers participate in a “Squid Game” event held by AER on Camp Humphreys, South Korea, May 19, 2025.

Photo Of Participants begin the Four Chaplain Memorial Run and Ruck at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 17, 2025. The event featured the Norwegian Foot March, a long-standing military event that challenges participants to march 18.6 miles while carrying a minimum of 25 pounds, completing the ruck within the time set for their age group.

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Four Chaplain Memorial Run and Ruck at Osan AB

Participants begin the Four Chaplain Memorial Run and Ruck at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, May 17, 2025.

Photo Of Image of The Meat and Potatoes of Life. The photo of Lisa Smith Molinari is used.

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Don’t mind education gap, but do understand it

Military spouses have the gritty “must-do/can-do/will-do” mentality that employers seek -- or they should, at least.

Photo Of Staff from the Camp Humphreys, Korea, Commissary are pictured in their store. This store was named first place in the Dan Daniel Award – OCONUS Large category for DeCA’s Best Commissary Awards.

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Camp Humphreys Commissary named first place in Dan Daniel Award

Staff from the Camp Humphreys, Korea, Commissary are pictured in their store. This store was named first place in the Dan Daniel Award – OCONUS Large category for DeCA’s Best Commissary Awards. 

Photo Of Senior Airman Alexander Page, 8th Healthcare Operations Squadron bioenvironmental equipment technician, refuels a generator providing power to the 8th Medical Group’s expeditionary medical support (EMEDS)+10 hospital at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

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Med Hawks sharpen expeditionary medical services at Kunsan AB

Senior Airman Alexander Page, 8th Healthcare Operations Squadron bioenvironmental equipment technician, refuels a generator providing power to the 8th Medical Group’s expeditionary medical support (EMEDS)+10 hospital at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joshua Walker, 51st Munitions Squadron conventional maintenance supervisor, left, and Airman 1st Class Niko Guaglianone, 51st MUNS conventional maintenance crew chief, assemble a munition while Senior Airman Quinn Corgiat, 51st MUNS conventional maintenance inspector reviews technical orders at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

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Osan Mustang of the Week: SrA Quinn Corgiat

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joshua Walker, 51st Munitions Squadron conventional maintenance supervisor, left, and Airman 1st Class Niko Guaglianone, 51st MUNS conventional maintenance crew chief, assemble a munition while Senior Airman Quinn Corgiat, 51st MUNS conventional maintenance inspector reviews technical orders at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Maj. Richard Ryland, 36th Fighter Generation Squadron incoming commander, receives his first salute as commander during the 36th FGS assumption of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

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36th FGS assumption of command at Osan AB

U.S. Air Force Maj. Richard Ryland, 36th Fighter Generation Squadron incoming commander, receives his first salute as commander during the 36th FGS assumption of command ceremony at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.


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