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Sailing toward dangerous, male-infested waters

I was one of the first to arrive, lugging my humongous bag of gear over one shoulder while gripping my ever-present Yeti coffee mug. I was always late, so my punctuality was either a good omen, or a clear sign that I was nervous.

Photo Of Master Sgt. Kenneth Welch, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron lead maintenance production superintendent and his wife walk down to accept the plaque for achieving Senior Master Sgt. March 22, 2024.

Yokota recognizes newest Senior Master Sergeants

Yokota’s newest Senior Master Sergeant selects were recognized during the Senior Master Sergeant release party at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 17, 2024.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jacob Oseguera, 374th Civil Engineering Squadron firefighter, poses for photo while climbing a ladder inside a C-5M Super Galaxy, assigned to the 60th Air Mobility Wing, Travis Air Force Base, CA, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 19, 2024.

Yokota maintainers, firefighters train on C-5M Super Galaxy

Members of the 730th Air Mobility Squadron and 374th Civil Engineering Squadron engaged in proficiency training on a C-5M Super Galaxy ground trainer at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 19.

Photo Of Members of the 374th Airlift Wing, Operations Support Wing and Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association (JAAGA) pose for a commemorative photo at Yokota Air Base, March 15, 2024.

JAAGA recognizes Yokota airman for strengthening bilateral partnerships

U.S. Air Force and Japan Air-Self Defense Force members gathered at the JASDF Air Defense Command to attend the annual Japan-American Air Force Goodwill Association awards ceremony, March 15.

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Yokosuka firefighters recognized at Navy F&ES 

Firefighters at Yokosuka were recognized for the 2023 Fire & Emergency Services (F&ES) Awards in March.

Photo Of Maj. Daniel Arguello, Public Health Command–Pacific’s Chief of Health Physics, right, puts a soil sample in a bag during a March 12 exercise on Sagami General Depot with assistance from Staff Sgt. Kevin Stringer, assigned to Tripler Army Medical Center in Hawaii, left.

Public Health Command–Pacific’s radiological advisory medical team tests its skills during Sagami General Depot exercise

The Public Health Command–Pacific radiological advisory medical team conducted an exercise March 12 at Sagami General Depot.

Photo Of Some participants in the “Biggest Loser” competition pose for a group photo with leadership and organizers during an awards ceremony at Camp Zama, Japan, March 20, 2024.

Zama ‘Biggest Loser’ contestants trim nearly 120 pounds in weight loss challenge

Twenty-one participants who completed this year’s “Biggest Loser” contest shed 116 pounds in fat mass, according to organizers.

Photo Of Kekua Aumua, a supervisory air traffic control specialist, works inside the Kastner Airfield tower at Camp Zama, Japan, May 2, 2022.

USAG Japan employee earns prestigious award for decades of aviation service

A U.S. Army Garrison Japan senior air traffic controller at Kastner Airfield here was recently honored for his 25 years of service to Army aviation and volunteer work in the community.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. David Miller, 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 15 operations flight chief, talks about a simulated combat scenario for an Aircraft Battle Damage Repair course at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 18.

Yokota stands up local ABDR Course

The 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 15 held its first Aircraft Battle Damage Repair course at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 18.

Photo Of A young participant releases juvenile salmon into the Oirase River during the 25th annual Oirase Salmon Release at Shimoda Salmon Park, Japan, March 16, 2024.

Oirase River, Aomori: Two communities make a splash

Children gathered around a truck, eagerly awaiting to lay eyes on what it carried. A man lowers a net, transferring its contents into a large plastic tub below, filled with the precious cargo—100,000 juvenile salmon waiting to be released into the Oirase River.

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CFAY chapel to host Passover April 22 – 23

For more information, please contact the CFAY Religious Services Department at the Chapel of Hope or visit https://cnrj.cnic.navy.mil/.../Depart.../Religious-Services/

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Healthy Eating Made Simple for Yokota Community through the Exchange

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service makes it convenient for the Yokota community to find healthy dining choices.

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Yokota Exchange celebrates Month of the Military Child with prizes, events

Throughout April, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is saluting America’s youngest heroes at Yokota with free events, activities and an exclusive sweepstakes during the Month of the Military Child.

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Misawa Exchange to host free in-store events Saturdays through May for Military Children

Military kids of all ages can enjoy free games and activities each Saturday in April at the Misawa Exchange in celebration of Month of the Military Child.

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