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Yokota hosts Memorial Day services

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Yokota Airmen render salutes during the National Anthem May 25 during the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9555 Memorial Day ceremony near Nina Circle. Gen. John A. Logan, commander of the Grand Army of the Republic , officially proclaimed Memorial Day on May 5, 1868. The holiday was first observed on May 30, 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Matt Summers)

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Yokota hosts Memorial Day services

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- The Yokota High School Junior ROTC Honor Guard prepares to post the Colors May 25 during the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9555 Memorial Day ceremony near Nina Circle. Gen. John A. Logan, commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, officially proclaimed Memorial Day on May 5, 1868. The holiday was first observed on May 30, 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Matt Summers)

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Yokota hosts Memorial Day services

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Robert Moses of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9555 salutes the American flag May 25 during the post's Memorial Day ceremony near Nina Circle. Gen. John A. Logan, commander of the Grand Army of the Republic , officially proclaimed Memorial Day on May 5, 1868. The holiday was first observed on May 30, 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Michael Dillon)

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Yokota hosts Memorial Day services

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- The Yokota Air Base Honor Guard posts the Colors May 25 during the American Legion Post 2222 Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the officers' club memorial garden. The post conducts the annual service to carry on a tradition which began May 30, 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Michael Dillon)

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Yokota hosts Memorial Day services

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- The Yokota Air Base Honor Guard fires three volleys May 25 during the American Legion Post 2222 Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the officers' club memorial garden. First observed on May 30, 1868, at Arlington National Cemetery, Memorial Day honors those who have paid the ultimate price in defense of freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Michael Dillon)

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Yokota hosts Memorial Day services

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Master Sgt. Sean Banks of American Legion Post 2222 stands vigil over a Fallen Soldiers Memorial May 25 during a Memorial Day service at the officers' club memorial garden. The post conducts the annual service to carry on a tradition which began May 30, 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Michael Dillon)

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Your check sir

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Kristine Galbreath, Yokota Airman and Family Readiness Center director, presents Col. Frank Eppich, 374th Airlift Wing vice commander, with a check May 6 at the base's Annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony. The dollar amount represents the monetary equivalent of the 16,650 volunteer hours donated by base residents in 2008. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Devin Doskey)

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Holocaust Remembrance

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan--Bernard Krisher speaks to Yokota Air Base residents during the Holocaust Remembrance Service Apr. 22 at the Main Chapel. Mr. Krisher was honored as the Time Magazine Asian Hero of the Year for his contributions and humanitarian efforts.(U.S Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Devin Doskey)

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Taking command

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Lt. Gen. Edward A. Rice Jr. (left), commander of U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force, presents the 374th Airlift Wing guidon to the wing's newest commander, Col. J. Marcus Hicks, during a change of command ceremony April 14. (U.S Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kimberly Spinner)

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374th OG members welcome new commander

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Col. Jeff Newell (left), 374th Airlift Wing commander, presents the 374th Operations Group guidon to Col. Mark Hering, the new 374th OG commander, during an assumption of command ceremony April 9. (U.S Air Force photo/Airman Devin Doskey)

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Home front heroes

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Lt. Col. Anthony Maisonet, 374th Security Forces Squadron commander, gives his daughter Maria and son Miguel Home Front Hero Medals and certificates of appreciation March 16 at the Yokota Airman and Family Readiness Center. The Home Front Hero Medal recognizes the support and sacrifices children make in support of their deployed parents. Colonel Maisonet was recently deployed to Joint Base Balad, Iraq, for six months in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Veronica Pierce)

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2008 Annual Award winners

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Colonel Jeff Newell, 374th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Linus Jordan, 374th AW command chief master sergeant, present Ms. Noriko Kosukegawa, center, with the Category 1 Civlian of the Year award Feb. 21. Ms. Kosukegawa is assigned to the 374th Medical Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Veronica Pierce)

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2008 Annual Award winners

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Colonel Jeff Newell, 374th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Linus Jordan, 374th AW command chief master sergeant, present Staff Sgt. Melissa Keith, center, with the Honor Guardsmen of the Year award Feb. 21. Sergeant Keith is assigned to the 374th Communications Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Veronica Pierce)

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2008 Annual Award winners

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Colonel Jeff Newell, 374th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Linus Jordan, 374th AW command chief master sergeant, present Senior Master Sgt. Joshua M. Mills, center, with the 374th AW Senior NCO of the Year award Feb. 21. Sergeant Mills is assigned to the 374th Medical Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Veronica Pierce)

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2008 Annual Award winners

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Colonel Jeff Newell, 374th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Linus Jordan, 374th AW command chief master sergeant, present Mr. Joshua Dunn, center, with the 374th AW Category 2 Civilian of the Year award Feb. 21. Mr. Dunn is assigned to the 374th Force Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Veronica Pierce)

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2008 Annual Award winners

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Colonel Jeff Newell, 374th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Linus Jordan, 374th AW command chief master sergeant, present Capt. Joseph L. Maguadog, center, with the Company Grade Officer of the Year award for tenant unit organizations Feb. 21. Captain Maguadog is assigned to the Department of Defense Special Representatives Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Veronica Pierce)

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2008 Annual Award winners

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Colonel Jeff Newell, 374th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Linus Jordan, 374th AW command chief master sergeant, present Master Sgt. Joseph M. Huberty, center, with the 374th AW First Sergeant of the Year award Feb. 21. Sergeant Huberty is assigned to the 374th Medical Group. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Veronica Pierce)

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2008 Annual Award winners

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Colonel Jeff Newell, 374th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Linus Jordan, 374th AW command chief master sergeant, present Capt. Jeffery Beard, center, with the 374th AW Company Grade Officer of the Year award Feb. 21. Captain Beard is assigned to the 374th Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Veronica Pierce)

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2008 Annual Award winners

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Colonel Jeff Newell, 374th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Linus Jordan, 374th AW command chief master sergeant, present Tech. Sgt. Desmond R. Johnson, center, with the NCO of the Year award for tenant unit organizations Feb. 21. Sergeant Johnson is assigned to the 730th Air Mobility Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Veronica Pierce)

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2008 Annual Award winners

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Colonel Jeff Newell, 374th Airlift Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Linus Jordan, 374th AW command chief master sergeant, present Senior Master Sgt. Derrick Mobley, center, with the Senior NCO of the Year award for tenant unit organizations Feb. 21. Sergeant Mpbley is assigned to the 730th Air Mobility Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Veronica Pierce)

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