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Operation Homefront accepting 2020 Military Child of the Year® nominations and Military Child of the Year® Award for Innovation applications

Operation Homefront, the national nonprofit that builds strong, stable, and secure military families, is now accepting nominations for the 2020 Military Child of the Year® Awards, as well as...
USAG Daegu commander, Col. Edward J. Ballanco presents members of the Fire and Emergency Services Division with the 2018 Department of Defense Fire Prevention Program of the Year Award for the U.S. Army. (Photo Credit: Laurel Stone, USAG Daegu Public Affairs)
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USAG Daegu Fire and Emergency receive DOD fire prevention program award for Army

The USAG Daegu Directorate of Emergency Services' Fire and Emergency Services Division received the 2018 Department of Defense Fire Prevention Program of the Year Award for the U.S. Army for outstanding performance.
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DoDEA administrator receives prestigious award

A Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Pacific administrator has been awarded the second highest award provided to civilian employees within agencies of the U.S. federal government.
Jennifer Moore, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Far East District (FED), Air Force Program Branch Chief, stands with her husband Ross Moore, Security Operations Branch, physical security specialist, after being awarded the USACE Program Manager of the Year award, Washington, D.C., Aug. 2.
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USACE awards FED employee Program Manager of the Year

Jennifer Moore, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Far East District (FED), Air Force Program Branch Chief, was selected as the USACE 2019 Program Manager of the Year.
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48 Years of Lasting Memories from USO Korea’s Six Star Salute

During the formal, black-tie gala, known as the USO Six Star Service Salute, the Garrison Command Sergeant Major of USAG Yongsan – Casey reminisced about his time at this same event twenty-two years earlier.
An, Yong-taek, a safety and occupational health specialist with the USAG Daegu Safety Office, reviews the safety book at the Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation warehouse, Camp Walker, Republic of Korea. A safety book is kept on site to inform local safety managers of rules and regulations that are required to be followed in order to maintain a safe work environment. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Kaden D. Pitt, 20th Public Affairs Detachment)
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USAG Daegu awarded with Army Safety Award

After winning the U.S. Army Pacific Command Exceptional Organization Safety Award two years in a row, U.S. Army Garrison Daegu has been awarded the Exceptional Organization Safety Award by the Department of the Army.
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United Airlines MileagePlus voted Favorite Frequent-Flyer Program by millennial travelers

United Airlines' MileagePlus loyalty program was crowned Favorite Frequent-Flyer Program for the fourth time by the Trazee Awards. The United Explorer Card from Chase was also awarded the Favorite Credit Card among voters for the second consecutive year.
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HERO OF THE WEEK: Mr. Robert Zimmerman

The Directorate of Public Works Hero of the Week is Mr. Robert Zimmerman.
He demonstrated attention to detail and went above and beyond during the Red Cloud facility closure ensuring mission success. Mr. Zimmerman’s efforts reflects greatly on himself, the Directorate of Public Works and the USAG Yongsan-Casey.
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Equal Opportunity Advisor (EOA) of the Year for U.S. Army Medical Command

It was April Fools' Day when Sgt. 1st Class Brian Wharton received news he couldn't believe. Through fragmented texts exchanged during a flight across the Pacific Ocean, Wharton discovered that he had been named the Equal Opportunity Advisor (EOA) of the Year for U.S. Army Medical Command.
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A Repeat Just as Sweet for Military Youth of the Year

"Be 100 percent yourself. Don’t try to be anyone else." Those were the words of advice that Janasia Underwood, then a junior at Chesapeake's Western Branch High School and the 2018 South East Regional Military Youth of the Year by the Boys & Girls Clubs of America promoted to her peers almost a year ago.
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Stripes' Trip: Tasty craft beer breaks in Kamakura and Enoshima

There are few things more refreshing than sipping a cold beer on a sandy beach in Kamakura or while enjoying the panoramic vista from an Enoshima restaurant.
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Stripes' Trip: Well, Hello, Kitty!

If you visit Nakamise shopping street, you’re sure to come across the Japanese Tea House Hello Kitty Saryo Enoshima. If you don’t have time to stop for a sit-down lunch, the location also offers a “take out” counter serving up various Hello Kitty-themed drinks and sweets.
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Hasukjip in Centum: 80’s-Style Korean meat restaurant

Take a step back into an older-style themed Korean meat restaurant that delivers memories of the 1980's with affordable prices and great taste.
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How to make Korean dumplings

Korean Dumplings known as Mandoo are very tasty, enjoyed throughout the year but mainly at special occasions such as the Chinese new year and thanksgiving for example.
Photos by Kara Baker
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My Paradise: The world of Japanese clay pot cooking

Weeks after finding out our next assignment would be Camp Zama, Japan, and shortly before our arrival in the Land of the Rising Sun, I happened upon a cookbook co-authored by Naoko Takei Moore and Kyle Connaughton.
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Fall wine and food tips for outdoor entertaining

Autumn is the ultimate time for outdoor dining. For your next gathering, bring the party out to the deck or patio for an evening of enjoyable light bites and delicious wines.