The Army and Air Force Exchange Service recently revamped its "daiko" service. The service provides service members with safe and now easy means of returning home after a night of fun and entertainment. “Okinawa is full of exciting activities and amazing people, and I encourage all Marines, service members, civilians and families to take advantage of this unique opportunity to experience off-base culture,” said Sgt. Maj. Robert K. Williamson, the sergeant major of Marine Corps Installations Pacific and Marine Corps Base Camp Smedly D. Butler. “However, I can’t stress enough how important it is to have a plan in place, be safe and be responsible, as we are all guests among the hospitable residents of Okinawa.” (photo by Staff Sgt. Robert DeDeaux, Pacific Exchange Region Public Affairs Officer) - The Army and Air Force Exchange Service recently revamped its "daiko" service. The service provides service members with safe and now easy means of returning home after a night of fun and entertainment. “Okinawa is full of exciting activities and amazing people, and I encourage all Marines, service members, civilians and families to take advantage of this unique opportunity to experience off-base culture,” said Sgt. Maj. Robert K. Williamson, the sergeant major of Marine Corps Installations Pacific and Marine Corps Base Camp Smedly D. Butler. “However, I can’t stress enough how important it is to have a plan in place, be safe and be responsible, as we are all guests among the hospitable residents of Okinawa.” (photo by Staff Sgt. Robert DeDeaux, Pacific Exchange Region Public Affairs Officer)

Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sean Applegate (left), the senior enlisted advisor to the exchange, Sgt. Maj. Robert Williamson (center), sergeant major of Marine Corps Installations Pacific and Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, and Army Sgt. Major James Pigford, the Exchange Pacific Region senior enlisted advisor, conduct an after action review following the exchange sensing session June 12 at the Ocean Breeze on Camp Foster. (photos by Army Staff Sgt. Robert DeDeaux) - Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Sean Applegate (left), the senior enlisted advisor to the exchange, Sgt. Maj. Robert Williamson (center), sergeant major of Marine Corps Installations Pacific and Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. Butler, and Army Sgt. Major James Pigford, the Exchange Pacific Region senior enlisted advisor, conduct an after action review following the exchange sensing session June 12 at the Ocean Breeze on Camp Foster. (photos by Army Staff Sgt. Robert DeDeaux)

Gunnery Sgt. Terry D. Lewis reads a letter of appreciation Feb. 24 during a visit to Okito Taxi Company in Urasoe City, Okinawa. Marines with the Criminal Investigation Division of the Provost Marshal’s Office presented a letter of appreciation to the Okito Taxi Company, contracted with the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, not only for their assistance in solving a credit card fraud case, but also turning in items left in taxis by service members. Businesses do their part by staying vigilant and reporting suspicious activity to PMO, according to Lewis, a native of Fredericksburg, Va. Lewis is the central district chief and an investigator with CID, PMO, Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Japan. - Gunnery Sgt. Terry D. Lewis reads a letter of appreciation Feb. 24 during a visit to Okito Taxi Company in Urasoe City, Okinawa. Marines with the Criminal Investigation Division of the Provost Marshal’s Office presented a letter of appreciation to the Okito Taxi Company, contracted with the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, not only for their assistance in solving a credit card fraud case, but also turning in items left in taxis by service members. Businesses do their part by staying vigilant and reporting suspicious activity to PMO, according to Lewis, a native of Fredericksburg, Va. Lewis is the central district chief and an investigator with CID, PMO, Marine Corps Installations Pacific-Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, Japan.

Mike Eli, from Tomball, Texas, shakes the hands of fans during the free concert Eli Young Band played for service members and their families Nov. 1 at the Army and Air Force Exchange Service parking lot on Camp Hansen. Eli walked down the center of the crowd shaking hands with service members and their families while playing one of the bands songs to show his appreciation to the service members. He also took time to shake the hand of every person in the front row after the concert. Eli is the lead vocalist for the band. - Mike Eli, from Tomball, Texas, shakes the hands of fans during the free concert Eli Young Band played for service members and their families Nov. 1 at the Army and Air Force Exchange Service parking lot on Camp Hansen. Eli walked down the center of the crowd shaking hands with service members and their families while playing one of the bands songs to show his appreciation to the service members. He also took time to shake the hand of every person in the front row after the concert. Eli is the lead vocalist for the band.