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Yokota loadmasters conduct routine readiness training

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Losaia Lavata’i, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, completes an interior inspection on a USAF C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th AS 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 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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U.S.-Japan create friendship’s symphony during joint concert

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jason Plosch, Band of the Pacific commander and conductor, directs the Japan-U.S. Joint Music Concert at Foster Hall in Akishima, Tokyo, Japan, Feb. 10, 2024. The annual Japan-U.S. Joint Concert acts as an avenue in strengthening the partnerships and alliances between Yokota Air Base and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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U.S.-Japan create friendship’s symphony during joint concert

A student from Akishima City Zuiun Jr. High School Wind Ensemble performs on stage during the Japan-U.S. Joint Music Concert at Foster Hall in Akishima, Tokyo, Japan, Feb. 10, 2024. The annual Japan-U.S. Joint Concert acts as an avenue in strengthening the partnerships and alliances between Yokota Air Base and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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U.S.-Japan create friendship’s symphony during joint concert

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Arellano, Band of the Pacific guitarist, performs on stage during the Japan-U.S. Joint Music Concert at Foster Hall in Akishima, Tokyo, Japan, Feb. 10, 2024. The annual Japan-U.S. Joint Concert acts as an avenue in strengthening the partnerships and alliances between Yokota Air Base and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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U.S.-Japan create friendship’s symphony during joint concert

Members of the Band of the Pacific perform on stage during the Japan-U.S. Joint Music Concert at Foster Hall in Akishima, Tokyo, Japan, Feb. 10, 2024. The annual Japan-U.S. Joint Concert acts as an avenue in strengthening the partnerships and alliances between Yokota Air Base and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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U.S.-Japan create friendship’s symphony during joint concert

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Erica Huseby, Band of the Pacific vocalist, performs during the Japan-U.S. Joint Music Concert at Foster Hall in Akishima, Tokyo, Japan, Feb. 10, 2024. The annual Japan-U.S. Joint Concert acts as an avenue in strengthening the partnerships and alliances between Yokota Air Base and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)

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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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459th Airlift Squadron Changes Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Samuel Shamburg, 459th Airlift Squadron commander, gives a speech to Airmen and family members of the 459th Airlift Squadron during a change of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 11, 2024. The change of command ceremony formally transferred command of the 459th Airlift Squadron from Lt. Col. Joseph Walters to Shamburg. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)

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