Audio by Tech. Sgt. Shanice Ship | AFN Okinawa | 01.15.2026
Seitaro Sakugawa, American Forces Network Okinawa Secretary, shares cultural tips as a part of a 50-part Okinawa culture series to help Status of Forces Agreement personnel build positive relationships with local communities during the month of January 2026. This culture tip advised that pedestrians should always use designated crosswalks and wait for the "walk" signal when crossing the street......
Audio by Tech. Sgt. Shanice Ship | AFN Okinawa | 01.15.2026
Seitaro Sakugawa, American Forces Network Okinawa Secretary, shares cultural tips as a part of a 50-part Okinawa culture series to help Status of Forces Agreement personnel build positive relationships with local communities during the month of January 2026. This culture tip explained that when eating rice or soup, it is customary to lift the bowl with one hand and bring it closer to your......
Audio by Tech. Sgt. Shanice Ship | AFN Okinawa | 01.15.2026
Seitaro Sakugawa, American Forces Network Okinawa Secretary, shares cultural tips as a part of a 50-part Okinawa culture series to help Status of Forces Agreement personnel build positive relationships with local communities during the month of January 2026. This culture tip focused on the etiquette for eating sushi. When dipping in soy sauce, only the fish side should touch the sauce to keep......
Audio by Tech. Sgt. Shanice Ship | AFN Okinawa | 01.15.2026
Seitaro Sakugawa, American Forces Network Okinawa Secretary, shares cultural tips as a part of a 50-part Okinawa culture series to help Status of Forces Agreement personnel build positive relationships with local communities during the month of January 2026. This culture tip suggests that when interacting with locals, it's polite to first ask "Eigo ga hanasemasu ka?" (Do you speak English?).......
Audio by Tech. Sgt. Shanice Ship | AFN Okinawa | 01.15.2026
Seitaro Sakugawa, American Forces Network Okinawa Secretary, shares cultural tips as a part of a 50-part Okinawa culture series to help Status of Forces Agreement personnel build positive relationships with local communities during the month of January 2026. One culture tip highlights the importance of the morning greeting, "Ohayo gozaimasu." It is customary to use this cheerful greeting not......
Audio by Petty Officer 2nd Class Eloise Johnson | AFN Sigonella | 04.13.2026
NAVAL AIR STATION SIGONELLA, Italy (Apr. 14, 2026) An interview with Grace Hovorka, marketing manager for Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Sigonella, discusses upcoming events offered through MWR Sigonella. American Forces Network Sigonella is a Navy-operated American Forces Radio and Television Service station that provides host command and military information, local and world news,......
Audio by Tech. Sgt. Shanice Ship | AFN Okinawa | 01.15.2026
Seitaro Sakugawa, American Forces Network Okinawa Secretary, shares cultural tips as a part of a 50-part Okinawa culture series to help Status of Forces Agreement personnel build positive relationships with local communities during the month of January 2026. This culture tip focused on "Konbanwa," the standard Japanese greeting for "good evening." Using "Konbanwa" when you meet someone in the......
Audio by Joseph Siemandel | Joint Force Headquarters - Washington National Guard | 12.23.2025
Raven Conversations: We are joined by Maj. Gen. Bret Daugherty (Ret.) Join us as he shares the story of his 44 years in the military and what life is like after the National Guard....
