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Military clinic in Japan says staffing, not policy change, is limiting civilian care

11 Sep 2026, 01:22 GMT By Alex Wilson
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Article Military clinic in Japan says staffing, not policy change, is limiting civilian care
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Staffing shortages at a U.S. Navy clinic at Sasebo Naval Base in Japan are limiting appointments for Defense Department civilians, raising concerns about access to ongoing medical care and prescriptions.