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U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyler R. Fraser/Released
Culinary Specialist Petty Officer 2nd Class Justinne Ivanitskiy

Fleet Activities Yokosuka celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

For 75 years, CFAY has provided, maintained, and operated base facilities and services in support of the U.S. 7th Fleet's forward-deployed naval forces, tenant commands, and thousands of military and civilian personnel and their families.

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Matthew Dickinson
Chief Aviation Ordnanceman Jason Webley

Okinawa Sailor of the Year Advanced to CPO in Rare Ceremony

Webley, a Brooklyn, N.Y. native assigned to Pacific Missile Range Facility Far East Det. Okinawa.

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jasmine Ikusebiala
Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Anthony Revak

CFAS harbor security patrol

Master-at-Arms 2nd Class Anthony Revak, assigned to Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo’s Harbor Security Division, operates a harbor security boat during a patrol onboard CFAS May 20, 2020.

during a drive-in National Day of Prayer observance at Camp Zama, Japan, May 14. (Photo Credit: Winifred Brown)
Erin Nonaka

Camp Zama celebrates National Day of Prayer with drive-in service

Chaplain (Capt.) Danny Black drew from the Bible and the Soldier’s Creed as he prayed for Soldiers at a drive-in National Day of Prayer observance here May 14.

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Airman 1st Class Myles Gaskins

Airlifter of the Week: Airman 1st Class Myles Gaskins

PFC Justin Harley

Camp Fuji's Spotlight of the Week: PFC Justin Harley

Mari Jones, a science, social studies, health and physical education teacher at Zama Middle High School, Camp Zama, Japan, poses for a photo in her classroom May 6, 2020. Photo by Katelyn Jones
Mari Jones

Camp Zama teacher selected for CDC fellowship

Spc. Joseph Ngwa, assigned to I Corps (Forward) at Camp Zama, Japan, conducts an inventory May 8 in in the Transportation Motor Pool's supply room. In April, Ngwa learned his mother, Jeannette, who lives in France, had contracted the coronavirus. He spent the next week experiencing an “emotional battle” while he waited for an update on her condition. Jeannette ultimately recovered from her illness.
Spc. Joseph Ngwa

Camp Zama Soldier recounts emotional journey of his mother’s battle with COVID-19

U.S. Air Force Maj. Josiah Gaffney, the Pacific Air Forces’ F-16 Fighting Falcon Demonstration Team pilot, prepares his gear prior to a certification flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 30, 2020. Following 15 minutes of supersonic passes and high-flying maneuvers, Lt. Gen. Kevin Schneider, 5th Air Force commander, certified Gaffney and his team of safety observers and maintainers on behalf of Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., PACAF commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
Maj. Josiah Gaffney

New PACAF F-16 Demo pilot certification flight

35th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
Lt Gen Kevin B. Schneider

The 5 AF and 35 FW commanders display commitment to readiness during COVID pandemic

Staff Sgt. Aubrey Rice, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, watches the flightline during an annual certification test of the aircraft arresting system at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 29, 2020. The annual testing of the AAS is conducted by the 374th CES power productions shop and fire department as well as the 374th Operations Support Squadron airfield management flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brieana E. Bolfing)
Staff Sgt. Aubrey Rice

Annual Aircraft Arresting System certification

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jasmine Ikusebiala
Logistics Specialist Seaman Apprentice Roxanne C. Anderson

Logistics Specialist handles packages at Sasebo's Postal Warehouse

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jasmine Ikusebiala
Airman Apprentice Garrett Hester

Sasebo's Transient Personnel Department packs and delivers a meal

Maj. Craig Gulledge, 374th Wing Safety Office flight safety officer, runs the road near the Yokota Air Base Par Three Golf Course after completing a 100K marathon on that same path a week prior. After an ultra-marathon at the Fuji Five Lakes near Mt. Fuji, Japan was cancelled due to COVID-19, Gulledge optimized his training to run 62 miles at the Yokota Air Base Par Three Golf Course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant Kyle Johnson)
Maj. Craig Gulledge

Yokota runner meets goal despite COVID-19 obstacles

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jasmine Ikusebiala
Namiho Fujiki

COVID-19 prevention at CFAS NEX Depot

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Jasmine Ikusebiala
Engineman 1st Class Paul Lozano

COVID-19 Prevention at Sasebo’s Port Operations

A C-12J Huron pilot with the 459th Airlift Squadron, 1st Lt. Danial Carr, poses for a photo, April 6, 2020, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The C-12J pilots are responsible for aeromedical evacuation for all military personnel and their families in Southeast Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brieana E. Bolfing)
1st Lt. Danial Carr

The 459th Airlift Squadron: a life-saving evacuation team

U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita
Staff Sgt. Marcus Wright

Yokota C‐130J Tactics Rodeo 2020

Erin Nonaka, a member of Camp Zama’s Protestant Women of the Chapel group, sews washable, reusable cloth face masks at her home on Camp Zama, Japan, April 7. Goyne, along with three other PWOC members, began making the masks to donate to community members in the fight against the spread of COVID-19. (Photo courtesy of the Nonaka family)
Erin Nonaka

Camp Zama volunteers sew face masks for community in fight against COVID-19