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U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rafael Avelar

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Rafael Avelar ()

NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan (Sept. 25, 2023) - Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Phong Tran, a native of Jersey City, N.J., places a tray of food in an oven in the Far East Café Galley onboard Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi Sept. 25, 2025. NAF Atsugi supports the combat readiness of Commander, Fleet Air Western Pacific, Commander, Carrier Air Wing FIVE (CVW) 5, Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51 and 23 other tenant commands, and provides logistic support, coordination, and services to units assigned to the Western Pacific.

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