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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Fyronne Fabay, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron execution support NCOIC, reviews a list of items during a unit type code familiarization training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 3, 2024.

(Airman 1st Class Jarrett Smith, U.S. Air Force)

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Fyronne Fabay, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron execution support NCOIC, reviews a list of items during a unit type code familiarization training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 3, 2024. Airmen from the 374th CES learned what specific UTCs are assigned to which piece of equipment or tool. These coded items are organized into specialized toolkits, which are then distributed to units across the Pacific, ensuring they have the necessary tools and equipment for their operations.

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