Photo Of Jamie Hagio, Construction Division Chief, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District earned the Asian American Executive of the Year Award at a ceremony held in Renton, Washington, Sept. 27-28, 2024. The AAEOY awards, held annually, recognize exceptional Asian American leaders across various fields for their contributions to their organizations, communities, and society at large.

Recognizing Excellence: Army civilian honored as 2024 Asian American Executive of the Year

Jamie Hagio, Construction Division Chief, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District, earned the Asian American Executive of the Year Award during the ceremony held in Renton, Washington, Sept. 27-28, 2024.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Capt. Miranda Bapty, 36th Airlift Squadron pilot, poses for a photo at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 27, 2024. Bapty was awarded the 2024 Airlift/Tanker Association Young Leadership Award. The ATA Young Leadership Award is a recognition program that is dedicated to identifying and honoring young leaders within the United States Air Force who have demonstrated leadership and contributions to the field of airlift and aerial refueling.

Yokota AB 36 AS pilot awarded Airlift/Tanker Association Young Leadership Award

U.S. Air Force Capt. Miranda Bapty, 36th Airlift Squadron pilot, poses for a photo at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 27, 2024. Bapty was awarded the 2024 Airlift/Tanker Association Young Leadership Award.

Photo Of U.S. Navy Chief Mass Communication Specialist Claire Farin places a chief petty officer cover on U.S. Navy Chief Information Systems Technician (Network) Brian Espetitee, assigned to Unmanned Undersea Vehicle Squadron 3, during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony held at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Sept. 27, 2024. The rank of chief petty officer is seen as a significant milestone in an enlisted Sailor’s career. With the advancement comes an increased responsibility of taking charge and training Sailors.

Various commands hold chief pinning in Yokosuka

U.S. Navy Chief Mass Communication Specialist Claire Farin places a chief petty officer cover on U.S. Navy Chief Information Systems Technician (Network) Brian Espetitee, assigned to Unmanned Undersea Vehicle Squadron 3, during a chief petty officer pinning ceremony held at Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Sept. 27, 2024.

Photo Of Boatswain’s Mate 3rd class Kristopher Hoskins, from Gulfport, Mississippi, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), performs restoration work on the ship’s side in Sasebo, Sept. 26, 2024. America, lead ship of the America Amphibious Ready Group, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.

USS America Sailors conduct preservation maintenance

Boatswain’s Mate 3rd class Kristopher Hoskins, from Gulfport, Mississippi, assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), performs restoration work on the ship’s side in Sasebo, Sept. 26, 2024.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Arther Smith, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, secures equipment during a mission generation exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2024.

374 AW conducts mission generation exercise at Yokota AB

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Arther Smith, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, secures equipment during a mission generation exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 18, 2024.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Col. Nathan Powell, 374th Operations Group commander, delivers remarks during a National POW/MIA Recognition Day opening ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2024.

Yokota 24-hr vigil run honors POW/MIA service members

U.S. Air Force Col. Nathan Powell, 374th Operations Group commander, delivers remarks during a National POW/MIA Recognition Day opening ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 19, 2024.

Photo Of Chief Warrant Officer 2 Mckenzie Patangan, right, a helicopter pilot assigned to U.S. Army Aviation Battalion Japan, introduces a group of local Japanese children to a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter at Camp Zama, Japan, Sept. 23, 2024.

Zama local children’s home residents interact with Soldiers, tour helicopter

Several residents from a local children’s home made their first visit here Monday to interact with Soldiers and see a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter up close.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Darrick Duran, 374th Mission Support Group deputy commander, carries a dummy during the fire muster challenge at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 13, 2024. During the competition, teams participated in spraying water from a fire hose, throwing and rolling a fire hose and truck tire flips.

It’s HOT: Yokota AB 374 CES sparks fire safety awareness during Fire Prevention Week

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Darrick Duran, 374th Mission Support Group deputy commander, carries a dummy during the fire muster challenge at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 13, 2024.

Photo Of Takeshi Kusunoki, a bartender at the Kure Harbor Club, points to plaques that military units have presented to the club for its support at Kure Pier 6, Japan, Sept. 5, 2024.

Longtime Kure bartender offers friendly setting to homesick Americans

For U.S. military personnel longing for home while stationed in Japan, the Kure Harbor Club here seeks to feed their craving for American life.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Preston Castillo, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron section chief assistant chief for health and safety, receives a coin from the Honorable Brendan Owens, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations and Environment, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 6, 2024.

Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment visits Yokota

The Honorable Brendan Owens, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations and Environment, visited Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 6, 2024.