ZUSHI, Japan (February 21, 2026) – Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka Morale, Welfare and Recreation hosted the annual Winter Blast at Ikego Campgrounds near the Ikego Heights Family Housing Area on February 21, 2026. The event brought winter fun to the installation community with freshly delivered snow, seasonal activities, and family-friendly entertainment. Winter Blast provided service members and their families an opportunity to enjoy a unique outdoor experience while strengthening morale and community connection overseas. (U.S. Navy photo by Sheryl Sullivan)
Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE) and ProTour Productions partnered with Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) to host five NFL cheerleaders to visit service members and contractors for the ProBlitz tour to build morale at U.S. Navy Support Facility Diego Garcia.
The Naval Air Facility (NAF) Misawa Snow Team completed its participation in the 76th annual Sapporo Snow Festival Feb. 8 after carving a submarine snow sculpture, engaging thousands of visitors and conducting community relations events that strengthened U.S.-Japan friendship.
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Sailors from Naval Air Facility (NAF) Misawa arrived in Sapporo, Japan, Jan. 30, to begin work on a Navy-themed snow sculpture for the 76th annual Sapporo Snow Festival, marking the U.S. Navy’s 41st year of participation.
