Three years in the making, the 505th Training Squadron fulfilled a request by the government of Japan to assist with understanding how an air operations center plans and executes and how to build instructional standards to enable airpower at the operational level of war.
Members of the 319th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron and 374th Airlift Wing, deployed to Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force Kanoya Air Base, have now dedicated hundreds of hours volunteering to serve the local area since arriving in October 2022.
Lt. Col. Scott Branco assumed command of the 374th Operational Support Squadron from Lt. Col. Sean Powers during a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 2.
Eligible active-duty aviators have until Sept. 15 to apply for the fiscal year 2023 Aviation Bonus Program; Air Force officials announced the Legacy Aviation Bonus Program will open June 6.
The penultimate stage of Japan’s largest international bicycle race was held here Saturday, and nearly 20 volunteers from Camp Zama were there to help.
When military families move to a new duty station, those with four-legged family members can face additional challenges; but it doesn’t have to be frustrating.
