JAPAN
U.S. Space Force Master Sgt. Paul Gutierrez, U.S. Space Forces-Japan missile warning advisor, demonstrates a rocket launch to students from Yokota West Elementary School.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

U.S. Space Force Master Sgt. Paul Gutierrez, U.S. Space Forces-Japan missile warning advisor, demonstrates a rocket launch to students from Yokota West Elementary School during the Space Systems Command STEM outreach day at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 15, 2025. SSC’s outreach connects students with real-world space applications, strengthening public understanding of space missions and the U.S. Space Force’s role in national defense. 

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