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@StripesPacific

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The 21st #Busan Fireworks Festival will take place on Saturday, November 7, with an hour-long fireworks display lighting up the skies over #GwangalliBeach, Igidae, and Dongbaek Island from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. buff.ly/87InpSs
Red fireworks over the beach; many peopl watching them on the beach.

ALT Red fireworks over the beach; many peopl watching them on the beach.

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The #Honolulu City Council will consider a resolution Thursday urging the federal government to return portions of Bellows Air Force Station on Oahu to the state of #Hawaii that are no longer used for military training. buff.ly/7b8Jmon
This undated photo posted on Bellows Air Force Station’s website shows beachside cabins on the installation that can be rented by service members, veterans and Defense Department employees.

ALT This undated photo posted on Bellows Air Force Station’s website shows beachside cabins on the installation that can be rented by service members, veterans and Defense Department employees.

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Visit #Okayama City! #Japan buff.ly/83b4IuR
An alley of Okayama City; traditional Japanese buildings on the side.

ALT An alley of Okayama City; traditional Japanese buildings on the side.

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The Naval War College will design and test the service’s Joint Warfighter Evaluation for CNO approval early next year, according to a Navy announcement. #usnavy buff.ly/N0MPc8K
USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79).

ALT USS John F. Kennedy (CVN 79).

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A U.S. Marine died Tuesday in a training incident on Marine Corps Camp Schwab in northern Okinawa, according to the 3rd Marine Division.  #campschwab #usmc buff.ly/ps1sN5g
U.S. Marines with the 3rd Marine Division participate in a weapons exercise at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 22, 2026.

ALT U.S. Marines with the 3rd Marine Division participate in a weapons exercise at Camp Schwab, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 22, 2026.

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"Sometimes the difference between a dream and reality is simply having the courage to begin." - Yerianys Padin buff.ly/frM7hd3
Yerianys holding the Erin products.

ALT Yerianys holding the Erin products.

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The All-Island Bullfighting Tournament is coming soon to Okinawa! #bullfighting #okinawatrip buff.ly/vDZUut8
Two bulls fight, and a man is officiating it.

ALT Two bulls fight, and a man is officiating it.

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Boasting 140 vehicles of all manufacturers from across the world and time, the Toyota Automobile Museum is the showroom of automotive history.　 #TOYOTAAUTOMOBILEMUSEUM #toyota buff.ly/VqpHpA3
1939 Packard Twelve (President Roosevelt’s Car) is on display in the Toyota Automobile Museum.

ALT 1939 Packard Twelve (President Roosevelt’s Car) is on display in the Toyota Automobile Museum.

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Let's visit a scenic gorge near Misawa and enjoy the vibrant colors of autumn! #misawaairbase #fallfoliage buff.ly/XLSRuV2
A full close-up of fallen leaves.

ALT A full close-up of fallen leaves.

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A longtime friend of a U.S. Marine accused of killing a woman on #Okinawa says he noticed changes in Lance Cpl. Devin Jacob Ballard’s behavior after a reported head injury but never knew him to be violent. #usfj buff.ly/zP0Koaq
Lance Cpl. Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, far right, has been indicted on a charge of robbery causing death in the killing of Anna Yagi, 39, on Oct. 3, 2026, in Naha, Okinawa.

ALT Lance Cpl. Devin Jacob Ballard, 20, far right, has been indicted on a charge of robbery causing death in the killing of Anna Yagi, 39, on Oct. 3, 2026, in Naha, Okinawa.

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#Sapporo is a top spot to visit in the chilly months. #Hokkaido buff.ly/zl3VHop
Genghis Khan, soup curry, seafood, and ice cream are used as the main image for the article.

ALT Genghis Khan, soup curry, seafood, and ice cream are used as the main image for the article.

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A growing group of U.S. military members and their families is finding that rugby can deliver a serious workout — and a social life — without the physical punishment. #usfj #yokotaairbase buff.ly/DPvwBam
Edmund Gadomski passes the ball during a weekly touch rugby match on Samurai Field at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2026.

ALT Edmund Gadomski passes the ball during a weekly touch rugby match on Samurai Field at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2026.

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A U.S. Navy civilian accused in January of smuggling psychedelic mushrooms into Japan by mail is now facing an expanded indictment after Japanese investigators allege they found more drugs at his home. #yokosukanavalbase #usfj buff.ly/9fH3bX0
A sign with lettering reading Yokosuka Branch of the Yokohama District Court.

ALT A sign with lettering reading Yokosuka Branch of the Yokohama District Court.

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Here are some of the events in Busan to look forward to in November to mark on your calendar. #busantrip #koreatrtip buff.ly/49EpFbW
A full close-up of foliage.

ALT A full close-up of foliage.

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Register for #golf tournament at Camp #Zama by Nov. 5! buff.ly/yqUEmFU
Golf Tournament flyer with a picture of a golf ball.

ALT Golf Tournament flyer with a picture of a golf ball.

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Here’s a look at 25 events planned around #Seoul, #Korea buff.ly/qfjc6RT
Trees by the river in autumn color and the river and the bridge is illuminated at night.

ALT Trees by the river in autumn color and the river and the bridge is illuminated at night.

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A total of 258 veterans are running in federal midterm elections that will determine the balance of power in Congress. #usveterans #midtermelections buff.ly/Fq6n7sB
Congress of the United States.

ALT Congress of the United States.

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A U.S. Marine was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving during a military-wide curfew on #Okinawa and is being investigated in connection with a hit-and-run incident, according to Japanese police and the Marine Corps. #usmarinecorps buff.ly/0t5LnJv
Route 330 in Okinawa City.

ALT Route 330 in Okinawa City.

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A South Korean army sergeant stationed near the border with North Korea died Monday after being found unconscious with visible injuries, according to the South’s Ministry of National Defense. #dmz #southkorea buff.ly/lebVNrz
A South Korean army sergeant stationed near the border with North Korea died Monday after being found unconscious with visible injuries, according to the South’s Ministry of National Defense.

ALT A South Korean army sergeant stationed near the border with North Korea died Monday after being found unconscious with visible injuries, according to the South’s Ministry of National Defense.

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Ghosts, goblins and candy-hungry trick-or-treaters took over U.S. military neighborhoods across Japan on Halloween, where American families shared a favorite holiday tradition with their off-base neighbors. #halloween #mcasiwakuni buff.ly/uLk7XyL
Trick-or-treaters collect candy at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 31, 2026.

ALT Trick-or-treaters collect candy at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Oct. 31, 2026.

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