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U.S. Air Force Capt. Rachel Curtis, 459th Airlift Squadron C-12 Huron pilot, performs a traditional Niigata dance during the Niigata festival, Aug. 8, 2025.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Manuel G. Zamora)

U.S. Air Force Capt. Rachel Curtis, 459th Airlift Squadron C-12 Huron pilot, performs a traditional Niigata dance during the Niigata festival, Aug. 8, 2025. The 459 AS visited Niigata Air Base to commemorate the units’ long-standing partnership and highlight the importance of strong bilateral ties and continued cooperation. 

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