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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...
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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The Case for Military Spouse Mentorship

Last year, Catherine started a new job. It wasn’t a full-time position, but after years of unemployment, it was a personal milestone.
NORFOLK (Dec. 23, 2017) A Sailor attached to the guided-missile destroyer USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) greets her child during the ship's homecoming celebration. James E. Williams departed Norfolk May 23 for a scheduled deployment in the Navy's 5th and 6th fleet areas of operation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Justin Wolpert)
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MyNavy Family app focuses on stronger families and fleet

Navy families navigating military life can now find support by downloading the MyNavy Family application which was released in the days leading up to Military Spouse Appreciation Day, which is May 10. The app is free and can be found in the Navy App Locker, https://applocker.navy.mil.
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Oodles of cold noodles

This cold noodle salad is quick, light, and won’t have you spending more than five minutes in front of a stove. The prep work is easy and the final dish comes together quickly. Boiling the noodles and a quick sear are the only things that will tear you away from your other summer duties.
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Vegan buffet at Bollywood Busan in Gwangalli Feb. 22

Indian restaurant Bollywood Busan in Gwangalli has announced they will hold its first “Vegan Buffet” this Saturday.
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Gijang Snow Crab Campaign in Busan and Daegu through March 31

Busan is a culinary haven for those who love delicious seafood, particularly when it comes to mackerel, eel, shellfish, and octopus.
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Sinpyeongga Sagyejeol Naengmyeon: Try delicious Korean noodles

Naengmyeon, with its firm texture, sweet and spicy sauce and cold, comforting broth, hails from North Korea.
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Lotteria launches Veggie Burger

Lotteria has launched the first South Korean fast-food inspired veggie burger with its latest offering the “Miracle Burger”.
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'The Bakery' holding Strawberry Festival promotion at Hotel Nongshim in Dongnae, Busan through April 30

Hotel Nongshim in Dongnae is holding a “Strawberry Festival” promotion at its flagship bakery.