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An Airman from the 436th Air Wing inspects a bottle before being asked to provide a urine sample November 8, 2019. The DoD has a zero tolerance policy for the illegal or improper use of drugs by service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicole Leidholm)
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DoD adds fentanyl to drug testing panel

The Department of Defense implemented new policy in March 2019 to direct all service Drug Demand Reduction Program labs to test for fentanyl and norfentanyl.
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Air Force releases findings of civil airport, aircrew lodging policy review

The secretary and chief of staff of the Air Force-directed review of Air Mobility Command’s compliance with existing Defense Department-wide guidance and policies for using civil airports and aircrew lodging concluded that all policies and procedures were properly applied and followed.
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Vehicle policy changes at Osan AB

Several recent changes to policy have resulted in new rules for vehicle ownership at Osan Air Base.
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jonathan Jiang
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Tuition assistance and Navy College Program Policy updates announced

Navy announced changes to Tuition Assistance (TA) and Navy College Program for Afloat College Education (NCPACE) program management May 21, in NAVADMIN 114/19.
A chart of the outdoor air quality policy at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. (Courtesy photo)
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Breathe happy, breathe healthy

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Upon arriving to Osan Air Base, personnel are given a brief rundown about the air quality in the Republic of Korea.
According to the 51st Aerospace Medicine Squadron’s bioenvironmental engineering flight, the air quality in the ROK is monitored for six pollutants: PM10, PM2.5, O3, NO2, SO2 and CO.
A rule enforcing a No Body Contact policy at Bahrain Elementary School is leaving parents with questions and students without high-fives and hugs. The school's principal says it is a temporary measure as they develop a more comprehensive plan. (JOSHUA KARSTEN/STARS & STRIPES)
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‘No touching’ rule at Bahrain base elementary school bans high-fives, games of tag — for now

A strict “no touching” rule that went into effect last week at Bahrain Elementary School has kept grade-schoolers from giving each other hugs and high-fives, prompting some parents to question the policy.
Photo by ChiHon Kim
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Spam and Lunar New Year Seollal go hand in hand in Korea

For many, the word “Spam” may conjure up images of junk e-mail or a cheap substitute for fresh meat. But the canned pink meat has a different position in some parts of the world, especially in Korea.
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Cooking up some delicious Korean bulgogi

Korean food looks great, it smells great and it tastes delicious. It is one of the central pillars to the Korean wave which is the spread of the Korean culture around the world and makes living in Korea, right here at the source, a joy for taste connoisseurs.
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Some convenience store lunch boxes carry 68% of recommended daily sodium intake

The average sodium intake of some convenience store lunch boxes contains up to 68% of the recommended sodium intake according to a new report.
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VIDEO| Speakin’ Korean Lesson: I’m hungry

One of the most common phrases you’ll practice when learning a foreign language involves expressing hunger or fullness.
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Jjigae: Must-have Korean meal in the winter

The only thing that motivates me to crawl out of bed most days is the promise of hot Korean food.
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Shuttle delivery adds more options in Haeundae area

Shuttle Delivery has added more delivery options in the Haeundae area.