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  • Samantha Smith, a 2007 Yokota High School graduate, limbos during Project Graduation June 7. The event gave the graduates an opportunity to celebrate the milestone in a safe environment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman David Clark)

    Yokota youths graduate safe and sound

    Many parents at Yokota Air Base slept soundly last week knowing their high school graduates were in good hands graduation night. Project Graduation is an all-night party sponsored by many schools throughout the United States and at military bases overseas to keep students safe and apart from alcohol and drugs. "The opportunity to gather the seniors
  • Seniors from Yokota High School, Japan, celebrate by tossing their graduation caps in the air on Jun. 7; at the Fussa City Community Center.

    Yokota students move onward

    Some American students share similar experiences while in high school whether living in a small town of 500 or a big city of one million. For the children attending Department of Defense Dependent School System at an overseas location their life and experiences may be a little different from an average American student. Many will move on to

  • Being Red Cross ready helps during emergencies

    Being prepared for emergencies is crucial at home, school, work and in the community, but how does someone prepare for something as devastating as an earthquake or tsunami? The best way to stay "Red Cross Ready" is to have a kit, make a plan and be informed, said Jane Dustman of the Yokota Air Base Red Cross office. "There are several things that
  • Capt. Miguel Escalante discusses life in the Air Force during a cultural exchange with Japanese officers at the Japan Air Self Defense Force's Meguro College. Captain Escalante and other Air Force officers took part in the exchange to help improve the English skills of JASDF officers attending the school. Captain Escalante is a flight nurse with the 374th Medical Operations Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman David Clark)

    U.S., Japanese Airmen meet for cultural exchange

    Air Force and Japan Air Self Defense Force officers came together at the JASDF's Meguro College here May 31 for an English language cultural exchange. During the year-long Command and Staff Course at the college, JASDF majors and captains learn the necessary skills to take on future challenges. One skill these officers don't have a lot of
  • Volunteers from the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron and the Mizuho community seperate trash collected during the 25th Mizuho Town Annual Cleanup. This year the Mizuho communty invited 374th LRS to help with the cleanup. Photo by Airman 1st Class Eric Summers VIRIN 070604-F-9864S-047)

    374 LRS helps clean Mizuho community

    Volunteers from the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron and their family members joined the Mizuho community during the 25th Mizuho Town Annual Cleanup. June is environmental month in Japan and during the cleanup Japanese citizens pick up trash and clean the streets and parks. This year the community invited the 374 LRS to help them with this
  • Col. Michael Riddle inspects a propeller of a C-130 Hercules. Colonel Riddle will relinquish command to Col. Gerald Frisbee at 9 a.m. June 14 at the Yokota Enlisted Club. (Photo by Senior Airman Veronica Pierce 070207-F-3177P-001)

    MXG commander prepares to hand over reigns

    Col. Michael Riddle, 374th Maintenance Group commander, will relinquish command to Col. Gerald Frisbee, Air Mobility Command headquarters, at 9 a.m. June 14 at the Yokota Enlisted Club. While commanding the 374 MXG the group transitioned from the old C-130E models to the newer H-model aircraft while maintaining desert deployments and almost
  • Yokota Warriors lineman Lateef Anderson, works on his lineman chopping with team mate Jeremy Jones during practice May 22 at Darling Field.

    Yokota Warriors “Set the Standard”

    Most people like to participate in sport programs, but how many sports also have a mentorship program? Coach Christopher Bell, Yokota Warriors varsity football team, has developed Set the Standard. This is a mentorship program where football players are required to maintain a certain standard which helps keep the Airmen on track and also gives back
  • Veterinarian Doctor Aki Shirai ensures the dogs of Angela Cross owner of Foxy and Hunter are medically cleared for return back to the United States. It is mandatory for all pets of military members to be medically cleared before changing duty stations to an overseas location. (U.S. Air Force photo by SrA Veronica Pierce VIRIN 050722-F-3177P-027)

    Military pets require TLC too

    For some military members pets are considered as part of the family. When pet owners relocate to overseas assignment personnel must go through their base veterinary clinic to guarantee the safety and health care of their pets. The United States Army Veterinary Command provides military veterinary services in support of military and Department of

  • Summerbration celebrates season

    Despite the threat of thunderstorms, Yokota East Elementary School's Summerbration celebration was a success May 19. With more than 150 guests in attendance, the carnival-type festival featured games, contests, food and a visit from the school's mascot, the giant Panda. The event is hosted each spring by the Parent Teacher Organization and marks
  • Personnel from teh United States Air FOrce, Royal Australian AIr Force and Japan Air Self Defense Force discuss air mobility operations during the Pacific Global AIr Mobility Seminar. ( U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Veronica Pierce VIRIN 070518-F-3177P-033)

    Yokota hosts Pacific Global Air Mobility Seminar

    United States Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force and Japan Air Self Defense Force personnel gathered at Yokota Air Base on May 17 and 18 to discuss the roles of air mobility and mission capabilities that the countries provide to the Pacific region. The Pacific Global Air Mobility Seminar is an office of the Secretary of Defense directed, U.S.
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