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U.S. Senior Airman Mathew Wells, 14th Fighter Generation Squadron, crew chief, stands by for safety checks in front of an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a Pacific Weasel exercise at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 26, 2023. This exercise series enhances the defense capabilities of U.S. Forces Japan, and it supports the U.S. commitment to defending a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Rodriguez)
Senior Airman Mathew Wells

Misawa exercises joint tactics in PAC WEASEL

Team Misawa hosted the latest iteration of a PACIFIC WEASEL exercise over Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 26, 2023.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryre Arciaga
2nd Class Ramon Calderon

Yokosuka-based USS Antietam shipboard operations

Fire Controlman 2nd Class Ramon Calderon, from Las Vegas, shouts to stop loading during a close-in weapon system upload aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) in Sagami Wan, May 28, 2023.

U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita
Master Sgt. Matthew Kirkpatrick

Memorial Day ceremony honors fallen veterans at Yokota AB

Members of the 374th Airlift Wing hosted a Memorial Day ceremony to honor and pay tribute the memory all veterans that have made the ultimate sacrifice during military service at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 26, 2023.

Rochelle Phelps, an embedded true north provider for the Wing Staff Agencies at Yokota Air Base, poses for a photo in front of a True North sign, May 19, 2023. True North is a resilience program that assigns mental health providers and religious support teams directly to Air Force squadrons, giving Service Members, DoD Civilians, and their authorized dependents increased access to care. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jarrett Smith)
Rochelle Phelps

Yokota True North provider and her 'Ikigai'

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U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Greg Johnson
Capt. Walt Mainor

Yokosuka-based USS Milius participates in 84th Black Ship Festival

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jeremy Graham
Capt. Craig Sicola

CSG 11, Nimitz visit JMSDF Sasebo District

U.S. Air Force Col. Timothy Murphy, 35th Fighter Wing vice commander, smiles after receiving the Legion of Merit medal at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 4, 2023. In recognition of his distinguished service, Col. Murphy has been selected to be the next 8th Fighter Wing commander at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brieana E. Bolfing)
Col. Timothy Murphy

Misawa Vice Commander receives Legion of Merit

Photo by Kei Sasaki
Col. Christopher Tomlinson

USAG Japan commander recognizes Garrison employees for outstanding service

Airman 1st Class John Olarte, 374th Civil Engineering Squadron pavement and heavy equipment journeyman, cuts concrete to perform a spall repair at Kanoya Air Base, Japan, May 15, 2023. A four-man team from Yokota Air Base traveled to Kanoya to teach Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force engineers how to complete a spall repair. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)
Airman 1st Class John Olarte

Yokota ‘Dirt Boys’ train Japan forces in Kanoya

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryre Arciaga
Gunner's Mate Seaman Abraham Guillen

Yokosuka-based USS Antietam daily operations

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Aubrey Stueven
Capt. Daniel Boman and Cmdr. Michael Wolfe

Misawa AB VP-26 Change of Command 2023

U.S. Navy Video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Codie L. Soule
Chief Fire Controlman Ken Haynie

VIDEO: AFN Spotlight - FCC Cotton Afloat Training Group Western Pacific

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Natalie Doan
Staff Sgt. Max Bernstein and Senior Airman Chancellor

Yokota maintainers compete in 2023 Wrenchbender Rodeo

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Samantha Oblander
Ensign Anna Stefano

Sailors conduct operations aboard Yokosuka-based USS John Finn

Airman 1st Class Pablo Ruiz Esparza Barco, 374th Maintenance Squadron aerospace propulsion journeyman, equips his personal protective equipment to handle liquid oxygen at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 26, 2023. The Airmen in this program learn how to perform tasks of a crew chief, and help assist with other crew chiefs if they are needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jarrett Smith)
Airman 1st Class Pablo Ruiz Esparza Barco

Yokota Airmen: Agile, skilled, ready

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Raymond Tong
Christina Grantham

The power of resilience: A US Marine's story of courage, resilience and empowerment

Cmdr. Matthew Hays hands off Capt. Paul Milius’ saber to Cmdr. Leif Gunderson during a change-of-command ceremony aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Milius (DDG 69). During the ceremony, Hays was relieved as Milius’ commanding officer by Gunderson. Milius is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force.
Cmdr. Matthew Hays and Cmdr. Leif Gunderson

USS Milius holds change of command ceremony at Yokosuka Naval Base

Robert Butterworth, a training specialist at the Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Provost Marshals Office at poses for a photo at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, Apr. 21, 2023. A native of Davenport Iowa, Butterworth joined the Army National Guard after seeing how 9/11 changed the world and wanted to make a difference. After completing his tour with the National Guard, he looked for new direction where he found a passion teaching and training military police. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Mitchell Austin)
Robert Butterworth

Iwakuni Provost Marshals Office Training Specialist recounts finding a job that feels tailor made for him

Col. Craig Evans, assistant chief of staff, G2, U.S. Army Japan, gives remarks during the National Prayer Breakfast held April 17 at the Camp Zama Community Club on Camp Zama, Japan. The event drew more than 100 people for a morning of food, fellowship and prayer. (Photo Credit: Dustin Perry, U.S. Army Garrison Japan Public Affairs)
Col. Craig Evans

Prayer breakfast brings Camp Zama community together for food, fellowship