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Bean Throwing Ceremony

HINO, Japan -- Eva Romero, wife of Col. Rafael Quezada, 374th Mission Support Group commander, puts on a "Kamishimo," a formal piece of clothing worn by a samurai or a Japanese warrior, during the bean throwing ceremony at Takahat Fudo Temple Feb. 3. During the ceremony, people throw roasted soybeans while shouting "Fu ku wa uchi" which means, "Come in happiness". It is believed that if you eat the number of beans equal to your age, you will have a happy and healthy life. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sean Martin)
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Bean Throwing Ceremony

HINO, Japan -- Jennifer Hamuka, wife of Col. John Hamuka, 515th Air Mobility Operations Group deputy commander, puts on a "Kamishimo," a formal piece of clothing worn by a samurai or a Japanese warrior, during the bean throwing ceremony at Takahata Fudo Temple Feb. 3. During the ceremony, people throw roasted soybeans while shouting "Fu ku wa uchi," which means, "Come in happiness". It is believed that if you eat the number of beans equal to yur age, you will have a happy and healthy life. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sean Martin)
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Bean Throwing Ceremony

HINO, Japan -- Anita Eppich, wife of Col. Frank Eppich, 374th Airlift Wing vice commander, puts on a "Kamishimo," a formal piece of clothing worn by a samurai or a Japanese warrior, during the bean throwing ceremony at Takahata Fudo Temple Feb. 3. During the ceremony, people throw roasted soybeans while shouting "Fu ku wa uchi" which means, "Come in happiness". It is believed that if you eat the number of beans equal to your age, you will have a happy and healthy life. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sean Martin)
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Bean Throwing Ceremony

HINO, Japan -- Denna Caro, wife of Chief Master Sgt. Ben Caro, 374th Airlift Wing command chief, puts on a "Kamishimo", a formal piece of clothing worn by a samurai or a Japanese warrior, during the bean throwing ceremony at Takahata Fudo Temple Feb. 3. During the ceremony, people throw roasted soybeans while shouting "Fu ku wa uchi," which means, "Come in happiness". It is believed that if you eat the number of beans equal to your age, you will have a happy and healthy life. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sean Martin)
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Bean Throwing Ceremony

HINO, Japan -- Col. Thomas Grimm, 374th Dental Squadron commander, puts on a "Kamishimo," a formal piece of clothing worn by a samurai or a Japanese warrior, during the bean throwing ceremony at Takahata Fudo Temple Feb. 3. During the ceremony, people throw roasted soybeans while shouting "Fu ku wa uchi" which means, "Come in happiness". It is believed that if you eat the number of beans equal to your age, you will have a happy and healthy life. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sean Martin)
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Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard cannon

A new Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard cannon aims towards the sky after being installed at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 11, 2014. The remote-activated, solar-powered cannon simulates threatening sounds, such as predator calls and explosions, to scare wildlife away and mitigate possible damage to aircraft during take-off and landing. (U.S.Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Soo C. Kim / Released)
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Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard cannon

Technicians install one of 22 new Bird/Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard cannons at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 11, 2014. The BASH cannons simulate threatening sounds, such as predator calls and explosions, to scare wildlife away and mitigate possible damage to aircraft during take-off and landing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Soo C. Kim / Released)
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Blast from the past

Tim Roberts examines the dental equipment in Yokota's Dental clinic, September 21, 2011. Mr. Roberts was stationed at Yokota as a dental officer from August 1973 to 1976. He and his wife, Margaret, visited Yokota recently to take a trip down memory lane. (Courtesy photo/Dr. John Treiber)
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Blast from the past

Tim Roberts and his wife, Margaret, take time to read through some old base newspapers here at Yokota, September 21, 2011. Mr. Roberts was stationed at Yokota as a dental officer from August 1973 to 1976. Mr.and Mrs. Roberts visited Yokota recently to take a trip down memory lane. (Courtesy photo/Dr. John Treiber)
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Boy Scouts visit base energy manager

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Zach Lindsey, a Boy Scout from Troop 45, asks Christopher Cook, Yokota Air Base energy manager, and Senior Master Sgt. William Arcuri, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron facilities superintendent, questions about energy conservation. Aaron and Zach were researching to find ways for people to help conserve energy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Krystal M. Garrett)
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Boy Scouts visit base energy manager

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- (From left to right) Aaron Sullivan and Zach Lindsey, Boy Scouts from Troop 45, asks Christopher Cook, Yokota Air Base energy manager, questions about energy conservation at Yokota Air Base, Japan, August 1, 2011. To gain their Citizenship in the Community merit badge, Aaron and Zach must find an important issue in the community and help solve it. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Krystal M. Garrett)
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Breaking the language barrier

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Airman 1st Class Taylor Manuel, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, talks with the stars of TV Tokyo's children's television show "OHA, STA" during a visit to the base fire department July 29. Ariel Jasmin Bukowsky (right) helps Shion Kikuchi speak with various native English speakers during the show. Base firefighters gave the children an in-depth tour of fire trucks and even let the children try on fire-fighting gear. (U.S. Air Force photo/Osakabe Yasuo)
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Breaking the language barrier

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Airman 1st Class Taylor Manuel, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, talks with the stars of TV Tokyo's children's television show "OHA, STA" during a visit to the base fire department July 29. Ariel Jasmin Bukowsky (left) helps Shion Kikuchi speak with various native English speakers during the show. Base firefighters gave the children an in-depth tour of fire trucks and even let the children try on fire-fighting gear. (U.S. Air Force photo/Osakabe Yasuo)
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Breaking the language barrier

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Airman 1st Class Taylor Manuel, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, talks with the stars of TV Tokyo's children's television show "OHA, STA" during a visit to the base fire department July 29. Ariel Jasmin Bukowsky (center) helps Shion Kikuchi speak with various native English speakers during the show. Base firefighters gave the children an in-depth tour of fire trucks and even let the children try on fire-fighting gear. (U.S. Air Force photo/Osakabe Yasuo)
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By leaps and bounds

Tomoyuki Ogawa, Trial professional rider, International Super-A Class Champion, hurdles over audience volunteers during the Yokota Air Base Auto Hoby Car Show April 22. (Photo by Ted Monto VIRIN 070422-O-9999M-002)
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By leaps and bounds

Hirito Tanaka, Trial professional rider, International A Class formerchampion, launches into the air while performing stunts on a verticle ramp during the Auto Hobby Car Show April 22. (Photo by Ted Monto 070422-O-9999M-001)
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By the flightline

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Japanese runners enjoy running by the flight line during the 29th Annual Frostbite Road Race, Jan. 17. Yokota Air Base's flightline provides a unique running location, which is very rare in Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Osakabe Yasuo)
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Cafe Kirara now open

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Chief Master Sgt. James Russell, 374th Force Support Squadron, picks up his order May 18 at the grand opening of Cafe Kirara in the Yujo Community Center. The cafe serves salads, croissant sandwiches, pastas, specialty coffees and desserts. It's open Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Michael Dillon)
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Cafe Kirara now open

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- (Left to right) Col. Rafael Quezada, 374th Mission Support Group commander, Col. Frank Eppich, 374th Airlift Wing vice commander, and Col. Timothy Robinette, 374th Medical Group commander, order the first meals May 18 at the grand opening of Cafe Kirara in the Yujo Community Center. The cafe serves salads, croissant sandwiches, pastas, specialty coffees and desserts. It's open Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Michael Dillon)
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Calling in air support

PADANG, Indonesia -- A U.S. Air Force combat controller from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, relays air traffic control information to incoming U.S. aircraft landing at Tangbing Airfield here Oct. 9. The ATC tower (background) was severely damaged in the Sept. 30 earthquake which struck here, effectively stopping the flow of aircraft. Combat controllers and U.S. Marines continue to provide ATC capabilities to allow U.S., Australian and Indonesian aircraft to transfer humanitarian supplies into the region. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Veronica Pierce)
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