by Airman 1st Class Brooke P. Beers 18th Wing Public Affairs 11/19/2012 - KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (AFNS) -- Thousands of volunteers, supporters and special-needs athletes and artists from all over Japan, came to Kadena Air Base, Japan, Nov. 17 to participate in or support the 13th annual Kadena Special Olympics. "This is an opportunity for the two communities to meet in joint … [Read more...]
Changes to the Female Physical Fitness Test
Effective January 1, 2014, there will be a change to the female Physical Fitness Test (PFT). Pull-ups will replace the flexed arm hang (FAH). The change will take place in two different phases with phase one beginning January 1, 2013. Phase one will serve as a transitioning phase and is intended to allow individual female marines and commanders to adjust to the new unit … [Read more...]
USPS Releases Holiday Shipping Deadlines to Assure Delivery On Time
For United States Postal Services, Christmas is the biggest time of year for shipping packages overseas to Military members. The USPS released their deadlines for getting mail sent overseas to arrive in time for the busy Christmas season. The fastest way to send mail is through express mail. In order to take advantage of this service when sending to a military installation … [Read more...]
New Tools Help Prosecute Child Pornography
by 5 AF/JA 11/26/2012 - YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan (AFNS) -- Back before the times of tablets, smartphones, and detection software, individuals who viewed and downloaded child pornography were rarely discovered - but with today's tech savvy gadgets and modern technology, that has changed. New technology and assistance from the Department of Justice, law enforcement agencies … [Read more...]
Military OneSource Better Connects Troops and Families to Resources
by Amaani Lyle American Forces Press Service 11/27/2012 - WASHINGTON (AFPS) -- The DoD has revitalized and consolidated the Military OneSource website to better serve military members and their families. Zona Lewis, military community outreach online and resource operations manager, told the Pentagon Channel and American Forces Press Service that the Military OneSource … [Read more...]