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Submit photos for Stars and Stripes' Welcome to the Pacific by Jan. 15

Have you ever dreamed about having your photo featured on the cover of a magazine?
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Never stop trying to achieve MLK's dream

Freedom was the poem that I wrote for and read at a Martin Luther King Jr. observance in January. The main focal point of the poem was to identify with the struggles, hatred, pain, tears and triumphs of Dr. King.  Acknowledging his contributions every year is truly significant.  
U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Betty R. Chevalier
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Blood tests on dogs at Osan Vet Clinic

Carly Sullivan, 106th Medical Detachment, Veterinary Services Support veterinary assistant (right), draws blood from a dog with the assistance of U.S. Army Capt. Emily Swan, 106th VSS vet clinic officer in charge, at Osan Air Base.
For years, Sailors and Marines such as those pictured here in 2016 watching Super Bowl 50 aboard the USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) have received three AFN TV services while afloat. Starting Jan. 30th, they'll start receiving AFN|sports2, giving them four AFN TV services. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Tomas Compian /Released)
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AFN providing ships with second TV sports service

The American Forces Network (AFN) is giving Sailors and Marines afloat around the world what they’ve been asking for: two TV sports services instead of one.
U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Chen/Released
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COVID-19 taken at Navy Branch Health Clinic Chinhae

Soldiers assigned to the 549th Medical Hospital Center, 65th Medical Brigade, and Sailors from Commander, Naval Forces Korea's Medical Readiness Team pose for a photo at Navy Branch Health Clinic Chinhae.
Navy Capt. R. Wade Blizzard, commanding officer of U.S. Navy Support Facility Diego Garcia, donates blood for the Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Units Diego Garcia walking blood bank on Dec. 17, 2020. The walking blood bank is a list of eligible donors who can provide blood in case of emergency. (U.S. Navy photo by Navy Seaman Apprentice Stevin Atkins)
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COVID-19 hinders blood donations during National Blood Donor Month

Getting people to donate a pint of their potentially life-saving blood has never been easy. And, like almost every aspect of modern life, COVID-19 has made it even harder.
Jamie Adler is the lead for the DHA’s Virtual Health Clinical Integration Office, part of the DHA Connected Health Branch, under DHA Medical Affairs. (Graphic courtesy of DHA Connected Health.)
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Partnerships, COVID-19 are catalysts for enterprise virtual health

In the pre-COVID-19 world, nearly all health care was delivered in person within brick-and-mortar facilities.
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Team Osan braves frigid temps to keep base mission-ready

Members of the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron snow removal team clear snowfall from a sidewalk at Osan Air Base, South Korea, Dec. 7, 2020.
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Korea Grand Sale gets now underway

The Korea Grand Sale, a shopping tourism festival for foreign tourists offers specials from various participating companies, airlines, hotels, duty-free shops, department stores, and theme parks which aims to offer great discounts and cultural performances for visitors.
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Thomas McCaffery observes the beginning stages of a refractive surgery at the Warfighter Refractive Surgery Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Oct. 21. The center is the largest refractive training program in the Department of Defense and has trained and certified more than 150 refractive surgeons. (Photo by Air Force St. Sgt. Amanda Stanford, 59th Medical Wing.)
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MHS refractive surgery experts discuss warfighter readiness

More than 200 participants from around the military ophthalmology and optometry communities gathered virtually on Jan. 8 to share ideas for the first time since the beginning of the transition to the Defense Health Agency.
U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Daniel de La Fé
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Pyeongtaek City partners with Osan's Quarantine Support Volunteers

The Pyeongtaek International Exchange Foundation and the Songtan Chamber of Commerce donate 500 Bluetooth headsets for Osan Air Base’s quarantined Airmen through the Osan Quarantine Support Volunteers in Songtan Special Tourist Zone, Jan. 12, 2021.
The Defense Health Agency encourages all beneficiaries to ‘Get Into Fighting Weight.'
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Get into fighting weight with the 2021 Total Force Fitness Challenge

Weight gain around the holiday season is common. However, this year’s ongoing social distancing restrictions due to COVID-19 could present new challenges for those trying to stay in shape.
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 11, 1st Marine Logistics Group, conduct a "snowshoe tour" during Mountain Exercise 2-18 at Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport, California. (Photo by Marine Corps Sgt. James Trevino, 1st Marine Logistics Group.)
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COVID presents new set of challenges for DOD environmental health

Total Force Fitness is a fundamental element of the Department of Defense’s National Defense Strategy.
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Service Reflections: Vietnam vet recalls commander’s escape from captivity

My father served in the Marine Corps during World War II. He served in the Pacific on the staff of FMF Pac, first at Pearl Harbor and later at Noumea, New Caledonia
The Language Enabled Airman Program is now accepting cadet applications through March 5, 2021. LEAP is a career-spanning program aimed to sustain and improve Airmen's language and cultural capabilities. (U.S. Air Force courtesy graphic)
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Language Enabled Airman Program accepting cadet applications

The Language Enabled Airman Program is now accepting cadet applications through March 5.
The new My MilLife Guide program supports the wellness of the military community.
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DOD launches 'My MilLife Guide' text message program to boost wellness

Finding the right support to ease the stress of navigating daily COVID-19-related challenges can be a challenge itself.