Fitness Latin style

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Hiromi Arita takes part in Yokota's Latin American Club first-ever Zumbathon May 9 at the Samurai Fitness Center. More than 75 people worked out during the three-hour Zumba session. Zumba, which combines Latin music and dance with easy to follow moves, is currently one of the fastest growing fitness programs in the world. Zumba classes are offered from 5-6 a.m. Wednesdays and 9-10 a.m. Saturdays at the fitness center annex. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Matt Summers)

Fitness Latin style

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Lloyd Mangaroo leads a workout session during Yokota's Latin American Club first-ever Zumbathon May 9 at the Samurai Fitness Center. More than 75 people worked out during the three-hour Zumba session. Zumba, which combines Latin music and dance with easy to follow moves, is currently one of the fastest growing fitness programs in the world. Zumba classes are offered from 5-6 a.m. Wednesdays and 9-10 a.m. Saturdays at the fitness center annex. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Matt Summers)

Asian Pacific American Heritage dancers

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Base youth perform a traditional Hawaiian dance during a break at the Zumbathon May 9 at the Samurai Fitness Center. The dance performance was part of Yokota's Asian Pacific American Heritage Month activities to celebrate the more than 15 million Americans of Asian and Pacific Island descent. In 1990, former President George H.W. Bush chose May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States on May 7, 1843, and to mark the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869. The majority of the workers who laid the tracks were Chinese immigrants. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Matt Summers)

Asian Pacific American Heritage dancers

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Base youth perform a traditional Hawaiian dance during a break at the Zumbathon May 9 at the Samurai Fitness Center. The dance performance was part of Yokota's Asian Pacific American Heritage Month activities to celebrate the more than 15 million Americans of Asian and Pacific Island descent. In 1990, former President George H.W. Bush chose May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States on May 7, 1843, and to mark the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869. The majority of the workers who laid the tracks were Chinese immigrants. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Matt Summers)

Defending champs

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Dave Huntington, U.S. Forces Japan, returns the ball May 8 in a doubles match against the 730th Air Mobility Squadron during the base intramural racquetball championship at the Samurai Fitness Center. The USFJ team won their second straight championship in the nine-team league. Other championship team members include: Lloyd Jack, Randy Higuchi, Dale Sonnenberg and Dave Wendling. Members of the second-place squad include: James DeThomas, Rob Ducharme, Edward Garcia, Adam Justice, Al McKenna, Jeff Medina, Jason Morgan and Dan Overton. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Matt Summers)

Defending champs

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- James DeThomas, 730th Air Mobility Squadron, reaches for a shot against Lloyd Jack, U.S. Forces Japan, during the base intramural racquetball championship May 8 at the Samurai Fitness Center. The USFJ team won their second straight championship in the nine-team league. Other championship team members include: Randy Higuchi, Dave Huntington, Dale Sonnenberg and Dave Wendling. Other members of the second-place squad include: Rob Ducharme, Edward Garcia, Adam Justice, Al McKenna, Jeff Medina, Jason Morgan and Dan Overton. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Matt Summers)

Cargo wranglers

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Staff Sgt. Jesus Rivera guides pallets off a 60K loader May 6 during the 730th Air Mobility Squadron's Transportation Round-Up. The Round-Up is designed to provide a healthy competition among squadron members and is focused on the core capabilities of air mobility Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Sean Martin)

Cargo wranglers

YOKOTA AIR BASE Japan -- Staff Sgt. Jesus Rivera (foreground) spots Senior Airman Christopher LiVigni, as he drives a 60K loader to a loading dock May 6 during the 730th Air Mobility Squadron's Transportation Round-Up. The Round-Up is designed to provide a healthy competition among squadron members and is focused on the core capabilities of air mobility Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Devin Doskey)

Looking to improve

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Based on residents' feedback base civil engineers are looking at ways to improve playground equipment like this area between Towers 4301 and 4302 on the east side of base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Matt Summers)

Looking to improve

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Larry Lucas, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron Asset Management Flight chief, checks the condition of playground equipment May 1 between Towers 4301 and 4302 on the east side of base. Base on residents' feedback, squadron officials are looking at ways to improve the quality of playgrounds like this one. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Matt Summers)

Sign of the times

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Senior Airmen Kurt Figueroa (left) and Steven McCain, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron structural shop apprentices, replace the 374th Airlift Wing lettering May 1 on the wing headquarters building. The wing was reorganized here April 1, 1992, and maintains the primary Western Pacific airlift hub for peacetime and contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Osakabe Yasuo)

Safe and secure

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Airman 1st Class Brandie Taylor, 374th Force Support Squadron, hands a lock to Lindsey Wilson May 3 at Samurai Fitness Center. Customers can show their identification cards and sign out free locks for use during their workouts at the fitness center. (U.S. Air Force photo/Osakabe Yasuo)

Defenders in action

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Airman 1st Class Edward Roberts, 374th Security Forces Squadron, takes on the "Red Men" April 30 during combative training. The "Red Man" suit is designed to deliver body protection and mobility needed during the training, based on pressure point control and physical apprehension restraint techniques. Combative training is an annual requirement for security forces members here. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Michael Dillon)

Defenders in action

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Airman 1st Class Edward Roberts, 374th Security Forces Squadron, takes on the "Red Man" April 30 during combative training. The "Red Man" suit is designed to deliver body protection and mobility needed during the training, based on pressure point control and physical apprehension restraint techniques. Combative training is an annual requirement for security forces members here. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Michael Dillon)

Eyes on the skies

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Senior Airman James Dela-Pena, 374th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, uses a light gun to signal traffic crossing the active runway here. Radar approach control facility and tower personnel will move to a new facility in November. Workers are currently setting up new equipment in the facility, which replaces a control tower and RAPCON in use since the 1960s. (U.S. Air Force photo/Osakabe Yasuo)

Eyes on the skies

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Tech. Sgt. George Brown, 374th Operations Support Squadron air traffic control senior watch supervisor, monitors air traffic at the base's radar approach control facility. Radar approach control facility and tower personnel will move to a new facility in November. Workers are currently setting up new equipment in the facility, which replaces a control tower and RAPCON in use since the 1960s. (U.S. Air Force photo/Osakabe Yasuo)

Sweet defeat

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Tech. Sgt. Brian Cantrell, 374th Maintenance Squadron, (right) celebrates taking second place April 25 in the "Stand Against Child Abuse" contest outside the Airman and Family Readiness Center. Sergeant Cantrell's name was the last name drawn in the contest's reverse-drawing format, thus giving Amn. David Chavez, 374th Maintenance Squadron, (left) the keys to a 1996 Toyota Ipsum Sports Mini-Van. Sergeant Cantrell won a $100 Army and Air Force Exchange Service gift certificate. The Tokyo Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. sponsored the contest in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Matt Summers)

Showdown

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Tech. Sgt. Brian Cantrell (left) and Amn. David Chavez, both from the 374th Maintenance Squadron, stare each other down April 25 during the "Stand Against Child Abuse" contest outside the Airman and Family Readiness Center. The Airmen were the final two of six original contestants who tried to win the 1996 Toyota Ipsum Sports Mini-Van by keeping at least one hand in contact with the vehicle at all times and surviving a reverse drawing of names. Sergeant Cantrell was the last name drawn, thus eliminating him and giving Airman Chavez the win. Sergeant Cantrell won a $100 Army and Air Force Exchange Service gift certificate. The Tokyo Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. sponsored the contest in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Matt Summers)

Yokota's piece of the puzzle

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan-- 1st Lt. Andy Chapman, 36th Airlift Squadron, briefs faculty and students from The National Institute for Defense Studies, Japan, April 23 on the base's mission and capabilities during a tour of the base. While most of the tour participants were from the Japan Self-Defense Forces, the militaries of France, India, Thailand and the U.S. were represented as well as Japanese civilians who work closely with the military. The purpose of the tour was to deepen the understanding and mission of U.S. Forces Japan in providing security in the Asia and Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Sean Martin)

Yokota's piece of the puzzle

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan-- 1st Lt. Wikrom Kitchaiya, 36th Airlift Squadron, (right) briefs Thai Army Col. Thoranit Rojanasuwan, a student at The National Institute for Defense Studies, Japan, April 23 on the squadron's mission and capabilities during a tour of the base flightline. While most of the tour participants were from the Japan Self-Defense Forces, the militaries of France, India, Thailand and the U.S. were represented as well as Japanese civilians who work closely with the military. The purpose of the tour was to deepen the understanding and mission of U.S. Forces Japan in providing security in the Asia and Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Sean Martin)

What's happening at Yokota

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Mieko Morita, 374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs office, (left) escorts Takayuki Hakamada, a reporter with the Mainichi Shimbun, around base April 17 on an orientation tour. The Mainichi Shimbun is one of five national newspapers in Japan and has a daily circulation of nearly 4 million papers. The wing public affairs office takes a proactive approach to the base's relationship with local and internal media representatives. Members of Team Yokota should contact the public affairs office before inviting media to the base or speaking to the media in an official capacity. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Michael Dillon)

Bringin' down the heat

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Staff Sgt. Andre Robinson, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration craftsman, turns off the heat April 13 in a mechanical room servicing Bldgs. 314, 315 and 316. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Sean Martin)

374th FSS earns best in Air Force

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Dianne Carlow (front) and Takae Takeshima (back), 374th Force Support Squadron accounting technicians, organize a file system April 9. The Human Resource Flight is part of the 374th FSS which received the Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay Award recognizing the best FSS for 2008. The LeMay is an annual award for the best FSS throughout the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Osakabe Yasuo)

374th FSS earns best in Air Force

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Svetlana Statina (left) and Debora Fuller (right), 374th Force Support Squadron Human Resource Flight, attend a meeting for the new Yokota Air Base Service's Facilities here, April 9. The Human Resource Flight is part of the 374th FSS which received the Air Force General Curtis E. LeMay Award recognizing the best FSS for 2008. The LeMay is an annual award for the best FSS throughout the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Osakabe Yasuo)