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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.

Photo Of U.S. Space Force Brig. Gen. Anthony Mastalir, U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific commander, right, shakes hands with a Guardian assigned to the 5th Space Warning Squadron Detachment 4 during a visit to Misawa Air Base, Japan.

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Space Force Indo-Pacific Commander reviews JTAGS Operations in Japan

U.S. Space Force Brig. Gen. Anthony Mastalir, U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific commander, right, shakes hands with a Guardian assigned to the 5th Space Warning Squadron Detachment 4 during a visit to Misawa Air Base, Japan.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ty Thomas, 35th Security Forces Squadron alarm monitor, checks shot groupings during a Combat Arms Training and Maintenance Excellence in Competition event held in honor of Police Week at Misawa Air Base, Japan.

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CATM Excellence in Misawa AB Competition Shooting for the Best

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ty Thomas, 35th Security Forces Squadron alarm monitor, checks shot groupings during a Combat Arms Training and Maintenance Excellence in Competition event held in honor of Police Week at Misawa Air Base, Japan.

Photo Of A Camp Zama volunteer supports a giant kite getting ready to fly at Sagamihara City’s giant kite festival May 4 at the Sagami River near Camp Zama.

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Camp Zama leadership, volunteers support Japanese cultural tradition of giant kites

Camp Zama leadership attended joint festivals here May 4 celebrating the giant kite, a touchstone of Japanese culture that goes back more than 200 years.

Photo Of Dr. Callie Oldfield, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron environmental scientist, holds filtered water from a water filtration system at Yokota Air Base, Japan.

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Yokota takes strides toward PFAS filtration

Dr. Callie Oldfield, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron environmental scientist, holds filtered water from a water filtration system at Yokota Air Base, Japan.

Photo Of U.S. Navy Cmdr. Christopher Case, the commanding officer of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, and a native of Connecticut, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2025.

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Iwakuni VFA-147 wins the Clarence Wade McClusky award

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Christopher Case, the commanding officer of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147, Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5, and a native of Connecticut, poses for a photo at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 5, 2025.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Brandy Collins, 374th Security Forces Squadron senior enlisted leader, participates in a ruck march during National Police Week at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 12, 2025.

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US, JASDF participate in ruck march during National Police Week at Yokota AB, Japan

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Brandy Collins, 374th Security Forces Squadron senior enlisted leader, participates in a ruck march during National Police Week at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 12, 2025. 

Photo Of Col. Stephen Browne, right, director of Plans and Policy for U.S. Forces Japan, speaks to the nearly 200 guests in attendance at the National Prayer Breakfast held May 2 at the Camp Zama Community Club.

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Camp Zama prayer breakfast brings community together for food, faith, fellowship

When Col. Stephen Browne was part of the Great East Japan Earthquake recovery efforts in 2011, he knew prayers for everyone involved were pouring in from around the world.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Remington Shafer, right, 35th Dental Squadron dental assistant, supports a stretcher transfer during a home station medical response training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2025.

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HSMR: Misawa 35th Dental Squadron Ready for Anything

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Remington Shafer, right, 35th Dental Squadron dental assistant, supports a stretcher transfer during a home station medical response training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 8, 2025.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Anfernee Chea, 374th Maintenance Squadron avionics technician, poses for a photo.

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Yokota 374 MXS checks off mission readiness with ISO inspections

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Anfernee Chea, 374th Maintenance Squadron avionics technician, poses for a photo during a C-130J Super Hercules isochronal inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 1, 2025.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Wilmer Hernandez, 374th Surgical Operations Squadron ultrasound NCO in charge, completes a deadlift at the USA Powerlifting Military, Police & Firefighter National Championship, Mar. 15, 2025. Weighing a total of 148 lbs, Hernandez accomplished squatting over 407 lbs, benching over 264 lbs and deadlifting over 540 lbs.

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Yokota Airman uses triumph in powerlifting championship to inspire, motivate others

Tightly gripping his hands around the cold metal bar, a rush of adrenaline flowed through his body as the echoing sounds of encouragement from his wingmen, friends and family got louder nearby. 

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