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Photo Of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jospeh Blevins, 374th Communications Squadron cyber operations technician, uses a radio during exercise Samurai Relay II at the Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, May 21, 2025. The Samurai Relay series is a unit-level training event designed to evaluate the 374 CS ability to rapidly deploy teams to establish communications in austere environments with no existing infrastructure.

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Yokota 374 CS expands joint communications capabilities during Samurai Relay II

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jospeh Blevins, 374th Communications Squadron cyber operations technician, uses a radio during exercise Samurai Relay II at the Combined Arms Training Center, Camp Fuji, May 21, 2025.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ian McGee, 374th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and MWD Edy, sit on stage during Edy’s retirement ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan.

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Yokota’s MWD Edy retires after nearly five years of service

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ian McGee, 374th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, and MWD Edy, sit on stage during Edy’s retirement ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 5, 2025.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kenneth Bradshaw, 35th Force Support Squadron food service shift leader, tosses spices for prime ribs in a bowl at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 6, 2025.

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DFAC at Misawa AB: The support behind the lines

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kenneth Bradshaw, 35th Force Support Squadron food service shift leader, tosses spices for prime ribs in a bowl at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 6, 2025.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Josiah Markum, 374th Security Forces Squadron fly-away security team member, secures the perimeter around a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron after unloading assets in support of U.S. Army Pacific operations in the Philippines.

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374 AW dispatches airlift support for USARPAC operations in Philippines

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Josiah Markum, 374th Security Forces Squadron fly-away security team member, secures the perimeter around a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron after unloading assets in support of U.S. Army Pacific operations in the Philippines.

Photo Of Wild Weasel of the Week (WWoW), U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Davis Qian, 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) base support agreement manager, poses in front of a mural at his work center at Misawa Air Base, Japan.

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Misawa Wild Weasel of the Week: SrA Davis Qian

This week’s Wild Weasel of the Week (WWoW) is U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Davis Qian, 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron logistics planner. 

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, right, 35th Fighter Wing commander, shakes hands with Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Lt. Gen. Hiroshi Kameoka, Northern Air Defense Force commander, during an all-call at Misawa Air Base, Japan.

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JASDF Northern Air Defense commander holds all-call at Misawa Air Base

U.S. Air Force Col. Paul Davidson, right, 35th Fighter Wing commander, shakes hands with Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Lt. Gen. Hiroshi Kameoka, Northern Air Defense Force commander, during an all-call at Misawa Air Base, Japan.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Capt. Ethan “Bantam” Smith, Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team commander, participates in a press conference during the team’s final flight at Misawa Air Base, Japan.

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PACAF F-16 Demo Team conducts final flight after 30 years of enhancing U.S. relations worldwide

U.S. Air Force Capt. Ethan “Bantam” Smith, Pacific Air Forces F-16 Demonstration Team commander, participates in a press conference during the team’s final flight at Misawa Air Base.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Bowman, 36th Operations Group commander, left, and Lt. Col. Edwin Pratt, outgoing 36th Operations Support Squadron commander, right, clap for Lt. Col. Micah McCracken, 36 OSS commander during a change of command ceremony.

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Andersen AFB 36 OSS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Micah McCracken, 36th Operations Support Squadron Commander, assumes command during a change of command ceremony May 16, 2025, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.

Photo Of Sgt. Nikolas Castronovo walking in the hallway with another person.

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VIDEO: #Army250 Soldier Spotlight_SGT Nikolas Castronovo, U.S. Army Japan G33

June 14 will mark the 250th Army Birthday. The central birthday theme is “This We’ll Defend,” which highlights the Army’s purpose of fighting and winning our nation’s wars.

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515 AMOG, 374 LRS honor the fallen during Port Dawg Rodeo at Yokota AB

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ephraim Oliva, 730th Air Mobility Squadron passenger services supervisor, installs a device on a chain during the Port Dawg Rodeo at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2025.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Howard, 374th Surgical Operation Squadron flight chief, holds a guidon during an open ranks inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan

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Yokota Airmen showcase readiness, resolve to honor fallen service members before Memorial Day Weekend

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. John Howard, 374th Surgical Operation Squadron flight chief, holds a guidon during an open ranks inspection at Yokota Air Base.

Photo Of Splash, 374th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, attends a retreat ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Team Yokota members gathered for a retreat ceremony to conclude National Police Week, honoring law enforcement personnel and their service.

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National Police Week at Yokota AB concludes with a retreat ceremony

Splash, 374th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, attends a retreat ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan

Photo Of U.S. Space Force Master Sgt. Paul Gutierrez, U.S. Space Forces-Japan missile warning advisor, demonstrates a rocket launch to students from Yokota West Elementary School.

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SSC ignites STEM innovation and education at Yokota

U.S. Space Force Master Sgt. Paul Gutierrez, U.S. Space Forces-Japan missile warning advisor, demonstrates a rocket launch to students from Yokota West Elementary School during the Space Systems Command STEM outreach day at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 15, 2025.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kevin Vela, 374th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, renders a salute during the playing of taps, in remembrance of the fallen, at a retreat ceremony for the National Police Week.

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National Police Week at Yokota Air Base concludes with a retreat ceremony

Team Yokota members gathered for a retreat ceremony to conclude National Police Week, honoring law enforcement personnel and their service.

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