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U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, addresses members of the Japan Air Self Defense Force during a celebratory New Year’s reception in Tachikawa, Japan, Jan. 21, 2023. Leaders from the 374th Airlift Wing were invited to discuss and reflect on the successful joint operations from the previous year, such as Operation Christmas Drop and the New Year’s jump events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jarrett Smith)
Col. Andrew Roddan

Team Yokota celebrates a New Year with JASDF partners

Leaders from the 374th Airlift Wing and the 5th Air Force participated in a Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) New Year’s Reception hosted by their Operations Support Wing (OSW) in Tachikawa, Japan, on Jan. 21, 2023.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Askia Collins
Capt. Walt Mainor and Cmdr. Colin Roberts

USS Ralph Johnson conducts Change of Command

Capt. Walt Mainor, left, Commodore of Commander Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, awards Cmdr. Colin Roberts his end of tour award the flight deck of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114) anchored in Tokyo Bay, Japan, during a change of command ceremony, Jan. 26.

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Natalie Doan
1st Lt. Simon Castro

Yokota tour enhances US, Japan relations

Members of the National Base Relations Council, which represents 14 municipalities both locally and across Japan, toured Yokota Air Base to learn about the 374th Airlift Wing’s mission on January 20, 2023.

Summer Martinez, a cadet from Edgren High School, reloads a pellet into her rifle during a marksmanship match inside Zama Middle High School's gym at Camp Zama, Japan, Jan. 20, 2023. More than 70 cadets from all eight Department of Defense Education Activity high schools in Japan competed in the invitational event. (Photo Credit: Sean Kimmons)
Summer Martinez

Zama Middle High School holds its largest marksmanship match in years

More than 70 cadets are competing in a two-day marksmanship match, the largest of which to be held at Zama Middle High School in years.

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U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Caroline Parks
Alexandra Tiller

Misawa AB opens Warrior Preparation Arena

U.S. Navy photos by Garrett N. Cole
Chief Master-at-Arms Anwar Blakely and Capt. Leslie Sobol

CFAY MLK Luncheon Presentation

Command Sgt. Maj. David A. Rio, left, greets children while visiting the Seikou Gakuen children's home in Zama, Japan, Dec. 21, 2022. Rio, senior enlisted leader of U.S. Army Garrison Japan, joined other Soldiers to donate toys to the home during one of Camp Zama community's outreach efforts. (Photo Credit: Sean Kimmons)
Command Sgt. Maj. David A. Rio

CSM Rio ready for new challenge at USAG Japan

U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita
Senior Airman Jacob Handler

374th CES and U.S. Marines complete annual Aircraft Arresting System certification at Yokota AB

U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe
Tech. Sgt. Daniel Price

Yokota AB Spotlight: Tech. Sgt. Daniel Price, 374th Maintenance Squadron

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Juan Ortiz, radios in to his team for information on refueling at Yokota Air Base, Jan. 4, 2023. The fuels service center handles all sorts of refueling needs, from government vehicles, planes and helicopters that come into Yokota Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jarrett Smith)
Airman 1st Class Juan Ortiz

Yokota's 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron fueling the Pacific

U.S. Army Sgt. Monica Laverdure, an Animal Care Specialist with Public Health Activity (PHA) Japan, Iwakuni Branch, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Jan. 4, 2023. Laverdure, a native of Knoxville, Tennessee, is one of the few Soldiers stationed on MCAS Iwakuni’s veterinary treatment facility where she works to keep both military working dogs and personal pets on the air station healthy and active. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Micah Taylor)
Sgt. Monica Laverdure

Canine’s Best Friend: U.S. Army Soldier embraces job as Animal Care Specialist on MCAS Iwakuni

Video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Codie Soule
MA2 Niko Savannah

VIDEO: CFAY Spotlight - MA2 Niko Savannah

Rodney Holloway conducts a free English lesson for Japanese students at the Oyama Community Center in Sagamihara, Japan, Dec. 22, 2022. Holloway, an English for Speakers of Other Languages teacher at Arnn Elementary School, often volunteers his time to teach English in the local community. (Photo Credit: Sean Kimmons)
Rodney Holloway

Arnn Elementary teacher aims to do his part through volunteer work in Sagamihara, Japan

U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita
Col. Philip Dorsch and Hiroyuki Sugiura, mayor of the Mizuho town

Yokota delivers holiday spirit, further strengthens ties with local community

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brooklyn Golightly
Senior Airman Zephaniah McGee

Yokota postal operations ramp up for the holidays

Danielle Gomez, a stay-at-home mom and local volunteer, poses for a photo at Yokota Air Base, Dec. 6, 2022. Gomez offered to help alleviate the stress for families with deployed spouses by offering to clean homes free of charge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Jarrett Smith)
Danielle Gomez

Yokota member helps wash away families’ deployment stressors

U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessica Avallone
1st Class Avery Ryan

Yokota postal operations ramp up for the holidays

U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey
Tech. Sgt Shawn Stickle

Yokota youth get firsthand look at air mobility mission

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer
Senior Airman Carson Christia

PACAF airmen hone ACE at Kadena AB