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JASDF OSW host annual Friendship Hanami

Event attendees pose for a group photo during the Friendship Hanami at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2026. Events like these reinforce bilateral ties and demonstrate the enduring strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance through continued cultural engagement and partnership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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JASDF OSW host annual Friendship Hanami

An attendee practices Japanese calligraphy during the Friendship Hanami at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2026. Attendees tried on traditional attire, practiced Japanese calligraphy and sampled local cuisine in celebration of the spring season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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JASDF OSW host annual Friendship Hanami

An attendee tries on a traditional Japanese outfit during the Friendship Hanami at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2026. The event offered opportunities to engage in cultural activities, including calligraphy and traditional dress, while experiencing local food and community engagement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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JASDF OSW host annual Friendship Hanami

Attendees try Japanese cuisine during the Friendship Hanami at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2026. Attendees tried on traditional attire, practiced Japanese calligraphy and sampled local cuisine in celebration of the spring season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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JASDF OSW host annual Friendship Hanami

U.S. Air Force Col. Donovan Laskey, 374 Airlift Wing deputy commander, speaks during the Friendship Hanami at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2026. Events like these reinforce bilateral ties and demonstrate the enduring strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance through continued cultural engagement and partnership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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JASDF OSW host annual Friendship Hanami

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Col. Yuichiro Hirai, Operations Support Wing commander, speaks during the Friendship Hanami at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2026. Events like these reinforce bilateral ties and demonstrate the enduring strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance through continued cultural engagement and partnership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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JASDF OSW host annual Friendship Hanami

An attendee writes Japanese calligraphy during the Friendship Hanami at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 28, 2026. Events like these reinforce bilateral ties and demonstrate the enduring strength of the U.S.-Japan alliance through continued cultural engagement and partnership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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Sakura trees undergo refresh through 374 CES

A contractor with the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron secures a brace before planting a young sakura tree at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2025. An annual effort, the 374 CES replaces aging trees with younger ones to maintain the natural beauty of both the installation and sakura season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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Sakura trees undergo refresh through 374 CES

Contractors with the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron prepare a site for planting a young sakura tree at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2025. An annual effort, the 374 CES replaces aging trees with younger ones to maintain the natural beauty of both the installation and sakura season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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Sakura trees undergo refresh through 374 CES

A compact excavator digs an area for planting a young sakura tree at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2025. Sakura trees have an average lifespan of 30-40 years, with multiple trees on Yokota around the 35-year-old mark. As trees age, they become susceptible to disease or other factors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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Sakura trees undergo refresh through 374 CES

A contractor with the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron prepares a young sakura tree for planting at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2025. Sakura trees have an average lifespan of 30-40 years, with multiple trees on Yokota around the 35-year-old mark. As trees age, they become susceptible to disease or other factors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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Sakura trees undergo refresh through 374 CES

A sakura tree is freshly-planted during the annual sakura replanting at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2025. Blooming in spring, sakura trees are a key feature of Yokota during the Sakura Spring Festival, which celebrates the strong ties between the U.S. Air Force and the surrounding Japanese communities. Regular monitoring and maintenance of the sakura reflect the base community’s commitment to nurturing a flourishing friendship with Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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Sakura trees undergo refresh through 374 CES

A mark indicates the area for replanting a sakura tree at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2025. Sakura trees have an average lifespan of 30-40 years, with multiple trees on Yokota around the 35-year mark. As trees age, they become susceptible to disease or other factors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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Sakura trees undergo refresh through 374 CES

Contractors with the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron lower a sakura tree into a dug-out hole during a replanting project at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2025. An annual effort, the 374 CES replaces aging trees with younger ones to maintain the natural beauty of both the installation and sakura season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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Yokota in Full Bloom

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron flies over Yokota Air Base, Japan, during a training mission, April 8, 2025. The avenue opens for public viewing every spring in the base’s annual Sakura Festival, a tradition dating back to 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Yokota in Full Bloom

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron flies over Yokota Air Base, Japan, during a training mission, April 8, 2025. The avenue opens for public viewing every spring in the base’s annual Sakura Festival, a tradition dating back to 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Yokota in Full Bloom

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron flies over Yokota Air Base, Japan, during a training mission, April 8, 2025. The avenue opens for public viewing every spring in the base’s annual Sakura Festival, a tradition dating back to 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Yokota in Full Bloom

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron flies over Yokota Air Base, Japan, during a training mission, April 8, 2025. The avenue opens for public viewing every spring in the base’s annual Sakura Festival, a tradition dating back to 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Yokota in Full Bloom

Cherry blossoms are in full bloom along McGuire Avenue at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 7, 2025. The avenue opens for public viewing every spring in the base’s annual Sakura Festival, a tradition dating back to 2012. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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U.S., Japan friendship flourishes during rainy Sakura Festival

Japanese and Yokota community members attend the Sakura Spring Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 29, 2025. More than 5,000 people attended the festival to enjoy a variety of cuisines, live performances and learn about the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Samantha White)

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