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Yokota loadmasters conduct routine readiness training

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Losaia Lavata’i, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, loads a pallet onto a USAF C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th AS after completing a combat offload at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 22, 2024. A combat offload is a tactic employed for the quick unloading of aircraft cargo in austere environments where traditional pallet-moving equipment is unavailable. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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Yokota loadmasters conduct routine readiness training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Milo Carter, 36th Airlift Squadron instructor loadmaster, loads a chock onto a USAF C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th AS after completing a combat offload at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 22, 2024. A combat offload is a tactic employed for the quick unloading of aircraft cargo in austere environments where traditional pallet-moving equipment is unavailable. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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Yokota loadmasters conduct routine readiness training

From left, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Milo Carter, 36th Airlift Squadron instructor loadmaster, and Airman 1st Class Losaia Lavata’i, 36th AS loadmaster, look out the troop door of a USAF C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th AS at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 22, 2024. The loadmasters simulated personnel drops and completed an in-flight checklist to ensure simulated paratroopers were properly released from the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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Yokota loadmasters conduct routine readiness training

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Losaia Lavata’i, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, poses for a photo before closing the troop door of a USAF C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 22, 2024. Loadmasters consistently train to maintain mission readiness to execute theater airlift, special operations, aeromedical evacuation, search and rescue, repatriation and humanitarian relief missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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Yokota gamers gather for first esports event of the year

U.S. Air Force Col. Ryan Vetter (left), 374th Mission Support Group commander and Master Sgt. Steffan Gray, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Management superintendent, look at a bracket during an esports gaming tournament at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 27, 2024. Gray is one of five base ambassadors for Air Force Gaming at Yokota. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

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Yokota gamers gather for first esports event of the year

The top three winners of the Mortal Combat bracket pose for a photo with three esports base ambassadors at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 27, 2024. The prizes included an esports jersey for each first place winner and 374th Force Support Squadron gift cards for second and third place winners in each bracket. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

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Yokota gamers gather for first esports event of the year

A member of Team Yokota plays Super Smash Bros. during an esports gaming tournament at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 27, 2024. The 374th Force Support Squadron hosted the event alongside Air Force Gaming, giving Airmen and members of the Yokota community the opportunity to connect through friendly competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

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Yokota gamers gather for first esports event of the year

Members of Team Yokota play Super Smash Bros. during an esports gaming tournament at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 27, 2024. An additional bracket was created for video gamers age 14 and under to compete in. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

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Yokota gamers gather for first esports event of the year

A member of the Yokota community plays Super Smash Bros. on a computer monitor during an esports gaming tournament at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 27, 2024. Like traditional sports, esports, or electronic sports, is a form of competitive video gaming with various types of tournaments and league structures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

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Yokota gamers gather for first esports event of the year

A member of Team Yokota holds a video game controller during an esports gaming tournament at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 27, 2024. The tournament allowed 96 gamers to battle it out in Mortal Kombat and Super Smash Bros., for a chance to be named a top video gamer and win prizes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

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Yokota gamers gather for first esports event of the year

Members of Team Yokota gather for an esports gaming tournament at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 27, 2024. The event allowed video gamers to compete in Mortal Combat and Super Smash Bros. for a chance to win prizes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

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Yokota honors host nation traditions during Japan Culture Day

Members of the Yokota community watch as a performer dressed as a lion walks around during Japanese Culture Day at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2024. During “Shishimai” or “lion dance,” the lions may “bite” people on the head to bring good luck. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

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Yokota honors host nation traditions during Japan Culture Day

A pair of armored samurai pose for a photo with members of the local community during Japan Culture Day at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2024. Armored samurai have historical significance in Japanese culture as warriors, and portray an image of honor, strength, loyalty, and discipline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

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Yokota honors host nation traditions during Japan Culture Day

A member of the local community performs a traditional Japanese dance during Japanese Culture Day at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2024. Attendees enjoyed many festivities including a drum performance from the Samurai Taiko Team, mochi pounding, kimono wearing, a tea ceremony, as well as “Kagami-biraki”, a sake barrel opening from distinguished guests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

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Yokota honors host nation traditions during Japan Culture Day

Members of the Yokota community take part in Japan Culture Day at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2024. The Japanese Welfare Association has been hosting this event since 2013 at Ofukuroya, the Japanese dining facility for local Japanese employees on Yokota Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

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Yokota honors host nation traditions during Japan Culture Day

U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, and members of the Japanese Welfare Association perform a “Kagami-biraki”, or sake barrel opening ceremony during Japanese Culture Day at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2024. “Kagami-biraki” is started when the lid of a large sake barrel is broken by wooden mallets and the sake is served to everyone present. It signifies opening the door for good fortune. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

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Yokota honors host nation traditions during Japan Culture Day

A member of the local community tries on a kimono during Japan Culture Day at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2024. Kimonos date back to the Heian period, dating from the years 794-1185 and symbolized your status in society, class, wealth and age with the style, fabric, and colors of certain kimonos. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

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Yokota honors host nation traditions during Japan Culture Day

Taiko drummers perform for attendees of Japan Culture Day at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2024. Shrines and temples across Japan display taiko drums as a symbol of purification and to dispel evil spirits. Dating back as early as the 6th century, taiko drums played a sacred role in rituals and festivals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

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Yokota honors host nation traditions during Japan Culture Day

A member of the Japanese Welfare Association provides food to a member of the Yokota community during Japan Culture Day at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2024. Yokota’s Japanese employees and local community enjoyed O-Zoni and O-shiruko, which are traditional Japanese dishes made with mochi. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

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Yokota honors host nation traditions during Japan Culture Day

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Mark Wagner, 374th Contracting Squadron commander, celebrates after pounding rice to make mochi during Japan Culture Day at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2024. The Japanese tradition of “mochitsuki” is done by pounding rice into making mochi, and serves as a symbol of good fortune into the new year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

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