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DAYTON, Ohio -- Lockheed F-80C at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo)
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Osan airman finding family history through service

Every Airman has a different experience during their tour in the Republic of Korea. Many see the assignment as a hardship and others find the opportunity to make great memories.
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Why community is key to warfighting

As I waited in line at the commissary, I perused the military newspapers in the rack — Hmm, so the Air Force is allowing beards now, huh?
Army Chief of Staff Gen. James McConville, center, speaks at the 2019 AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, D.C., Oct. 15, 2019. Sitting with McConville is Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy, left, and Sgt. Maj. Michael Grinston. JENNIFER MILBRETT FOR AUSA
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Army Chief of Staff McConville pitches longer tours for families

Army Chief of Staff Gen. James McConville wants longer tour options for Army families, saying the traditional system of required moves to new duty stations every three years is an antiquated way of doing business.
CAMP WALKER, Republic of Korea -- Leaders from across the Korean peninsula join Army Pfc. Jonathon Gribbin and his wife, Kelsea, to cut the ribbon and officially open Tower II on Camp Walker, Sept. 30. The Gribbin family was the first family to move into Tower II, the second of four Army Family Housing tower to be completed on Camp Walker. (Photo Credit: Cpl. Bae, SungHyeon, USAG Daegu Public Affairs Office)
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Camp Walker celebrates opening of 2nd Army Family Housing tower

U.S. Army Garrison Daegu and Area IV celebrated the opening of Camp Walker's Tower II, also called Baekje Tower, with an official ribbon cutting ceremony Sept. 30.
Army Command Sgt. Maj. LaDerek Green (left), command sergeant major for the 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, and Army Brig. Gen. Mark Simerly (right), commander of the 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, pose for a photo with the Silva family at the Camp Carroll Community Activity Center, Aug. 11, 2019 at Camp Carroll, South Korea. Jacob Silva, pictured third from left, spent the day at Camp Carroll with the help of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. (Photo Credit: Sgt. Austin Fox)
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A wish in the Pacific: A son's journey to see where his father served

A hemorrhagic stroke can occur one of two ways. A blood vessel will rupture and cause blood to pool within the brain, or a vessel will break and cause blood to accumulate between the brain and the skull.
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DOD scolded in military family readiness report

From July 23-25, three hot shots from the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine presented a report titled “Strengthening the Military Family Readiness System for a Changing American Society” at the Military Child Education Coalition’s National Training Seminar in Washington, DC.
WASHINGTON (Aug. 6, 2019) The Navy is expanding options and capabilities offered to further improve the permanent change of station (PCS) move experience for Sailors and their families. Sailors can use MyPCS Mobile to download their lean orders and to calculate their PCS entitlements. (U.S. Navy graphic/Released)
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More sailor-friendly options for PCS moves

Navy Personnel Command (NPC) leaders announced today that they are expanding options and capabilities offered to further improve the Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move experience for Sailors and their families.
MAYPORT, Fla. (March 18, 2019) A maintenance worker for Balfour Beatty Housing power washes the driveway of a home at Marsh Cove, a military residential community at Naval Station Mayport. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Nathan T. Beard)
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PPV Housing "Out of Cycle" Survey Results Show Navy is Focusing on Correct Areas

The Navy’s recently conducted “out of cycle” resident satisfaction survey confirmed that most of the actions recently taken by the Navy and its public private venture (PPV) partners are aligned to the areas of most concern to Service members and their families.
German immersion teacher Gabriele Arseneault talks to Landstuhl Elementary/Middle School students about a book her class read together on the first day of the 2018-19 school year. WILL MORRIS/STARS AND STRIPES
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Foreign-language, science, culinary arts among DODEA courses on chopping block

Here are some specifics about the Department of Defense Education Activity's plan to tweak staffing standards, consolidate classes with low attendance and shed more than 300 “excess” positions. The move was intended to free up funds for school needs such as infrastructure from a budget top-heavy with payroll expenses. The cuts will take...
High school students wait for the school bus in the Ikego housing area near Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan, Monday, Aug. 27, 2018. CAITLIN DOORNBOS/STARS AND STRIPES
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Planned course cuts, bigger classes at schools for military kids frustrate families, teachers

Cuts and consolidations of smaller classes at base schools worldwide have students, parents and teachers angry as electives, languages and some core classes are being cut to save costs.
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Build your own at Juicy Burger & Fries in Pyeongtaek, Korea

Korean food is great and all, but sometimes the craving for a good burger takes over and the hunt is on. In Pyeongtaek, several restaurants have burgers on the menu but with limited options. So, where do you go to satisfy those specific cravings?
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Cuisine: American

Bite into JJ’s juicy burgers in Pyeongtaek, Korea

When you live overseas, exploring the local food can be fun. But, for those times when you’re craving a taste of home, burgers might come to mind. Outside Camp Humphreys, a diner is serving up the American beef, bacon and breakfast classics you may be craving.
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Cuisine: Korean

Let's make up some of Korea’s tasty tteokbokki

Each of us has one or two kinds of nostalgic food that brings back old memories.
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Cuisine: Mexican

Guacamole serves up tasty Mexican cuisine near Humphreys

Tucked away down Anjeong Rodeo Street, a bright green building may have caught your eye. Resembling a staple food found on nearly every Mexican restaurant’s table, this green building is home to Guacamole, a Mexican restaurant. This is Guacamole’s second location, which recently opened outside of Camp Humphreys Dongchang-ri gate.
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Cuisine: Café

VIDEO| Dewdrop’s coffee & baked goods hit the spot

If a great cup of coffee and fresh baked goods in a beautiful setting sounds like a luxury you’ve been missing, then Dewdrop in Pyeongtaek’s Anjeong-ri neighborhood is where you want to go.
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Cuisine: International

Easy-to-make recipe: Blinis

Great with any topping