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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.
Photos by ChiHon Kim
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Uyu Changgo's milk ice cream and roll cake never tasted so good

Uyu changgo can be translated to “milk storage room,” but you’ll realize that this place is far from a rustic dairy barn.
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Let's cook up spicy Ddukbokki

Tteokbokki is essentially Korean rice cakes and dried fish cakes cooked in a spicy gochujang sauce. You can vary the spice levels by adding more water or less gochujang.
Photos by ChiHon Kim
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Sulbing’s bingsu will keep you cool for the summer

From bingsu shaved ice to Subak-hwachae Korean watermelon punch, there are so many light, refreshing and sweet desserts you can enjoy in the South Korean summer.
Image courtesy of Gorilla Brewing Company
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Enjoy “The Shop”, Gorilla Brewing Company’s New Summertime Pop-up

Gorilla Brewing Company has converted its old brewery into a collaboration pop-up shop featuring beers from six great craft breweries from across the country.
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Hey! In South Korea it's called ramyeon, ramen!

A wide range of noodle dishes are available in Korea, including japchae glass noodles, jajang myeon black bean noodles and dangmun sweet potato noodles, but none have won the hearts of Koreans like ramyeon.
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How we eat in South Korea

In a past life I was a kindergartener. My key duties began with an afternoon bus ride to Tootin Hills Elementary School (yes, the real name of the school) but the journey from home was always preceded by lunch with mom.