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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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Calling in air support

PADANG, Indonesia -- A U.S. Air Force combat controller from the 320th Special Tactics Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, (left) and two U.S. Marines relay air traffic control information to incoming U.S. aircraft landing at Tangbing Airfield here Oct. 9. The airfield's ATC tower was severely damaged during the Sept. 30 earthquake which struck here, effectively stopping the flow of aircraft. Combat controllers and 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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CAP cadet program inspires youth about aviation

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Civil Air Patrol cadets Airman 1st Class Michael McDougall and Airman Devin Geoffray, prepare for take-off in a Cessna 172 Skyhawk aircraft during an orientation flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2012. Orientation flights are part of the CAP cadet program curriculum and familiarize cadets with general aviation and aerospace fundamentals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrea Salazar)

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CAP cadet program inspires youth about aviation

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Civil Air Patrol cadets Airman 1st Class Michael McDougall, center, and Airman Devin Geoffray, left, conduct a pre-flight inspection with Capt. Brenden Shower, right, CAP instructor on a Cessna 172 Skyhawk aircraft prior to an orientation flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2012. Cadets at Yokota not only participate in orientation flights but also attend weekly meetings and activities held by senior CAP members. Information taught at meetings includes learning and demonstrating drill commands, leadership skills, aerospace education and military customs and courtesies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrea Salazar)

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CAP cadet program inspires youth about aviation

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Capt. Brenden Shower, right, Civil Air Patrol instructor, shows CAP cadets Airman 1st Class Michael McDougall, center, and Airman Devin Geoffray, left, the flight path on a local map during a flight orientation at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2012. Quarterly orientations help cadets become familiar with basic aerospace fundamentals, aircraft safety and ground handling procedures and inspections, while also cultivating an interest in aviation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Andrea Salazar)

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Career driven

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Airmen and supervisors from Team Yokota listen inventively to information about obtaining Below the Zone and making packages that stand out. Below the Zone is a program that allows airmen who qualify, to sew on Senior Airman six months prior to promotion. Below the Zone is statistically the second hardest stripe to earn in the Air Force since only 15 percent of all eligible airmen obtain the stripe six months early. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Michael Dillon)

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Catch this, if you can

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Airman 1st Class Nicole Orr, right, 374th Maintenance Squadron, catches a water balloon from her partner during the Combine Federal Campaign - Overseas balloon toss competition at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 19, 2012. Teams participated in a variety of events during a burger burn to raise money for the CFC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo)

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Celebrate America

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- People enjoy a go cart ride July 3 during Celebrate America. The event held here brought a taste of America to those stationed overseas and consisted of carnival games, a petting zoo, and a fireworks finale. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sean Martin)

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Celebrate America 2008

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan - Senior Airman Andrew Jones, from the Pacific Trends band, performs during Celebrate America 2008 on July 4. Celebrate America is a day long Independence Day event that includes mechanical bull riding, musical performances, comedy acts and other festivities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Fowler)

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Celebrate America 2008

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan - Senior Airman Andrew Jones, from the Pacific Trends band, performs during Celebrate America 2008 on July 4. Celebrate America is a day long Independence Day event that includes mechanical bull riding, musical performances, comedy acts and other festivities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Fowler)

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