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USAF, JASDF maintenance immersion

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airmen walk toward a C-130J Super Hercules during a tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 1, 2023. The C-130J primarily supports combat operations by providing responsive movement of personnel and equipment through aerial delivery and assault airland operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jarrett Smith)

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USAF, JASDF maintenance immersion

Master Sgt. Kenneth Welch, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron lead maintenance production superintendent, shares maintenance schedules and practices with Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Airmen at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 1, 2023. JASDF participants spent a day with each participating unit to see different processes, learn about Yokota’s virtual reality training capabilities, tour aircraft, and engage with maintenance subject matter experts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jarrett Smith)

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USAF, JASDF maintenance immersion

A Japan Air Self-Defense Force Airman tests a 374th Maintenance Group (MXG) virtual reality headset at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 31, 2023. The 374h MXG uses virtual reality to train new Airmen by digitally replicating Yokota aircraft and their parts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jarrett Smith)

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Athletes compete in the soccer shoot competition during the Kanto Plains Special Olympics (KPSO) at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 4, 2023. Some other events that took place during the KPSO were basketball, swimming, bowling, and softball throwing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)

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Athletes compete in the standing long-jump competition during the Kanto Plains Special Olympics (KPSO) at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 4, 2023. Events like the KPSO allow the U.S. Air Force to support the host nation's local community, bolstering and maintaining a positive, neighborly relationship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)

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Athletes receive first and second place medals during the Kanto Plains Special Olympics at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 4, 2023. Approximately 650 volunteers from Team Yokota cooperated to execute the day-long event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)

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Athletes compete in the 100-meter dash during the Kanto Plains Special Olympics at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 4, 2023. There were four running competitions, including the 50-meter dash, 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash, and 400-meter relay race. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)

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Athletes compete in the 50-meter dash during the Kanto Plains Special Olympics (KPSO) at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 4, 2023. The theme for the 44th annual KPSO was inclusion, which KPSO program managers and volunteers reinforced by exposing the athletes to different cultures during their engagement with the Special Olympics and its host organization, the 374th Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)

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Athletes and their coaches practice for the flying disc competition during the Kanto Plains Special Olympics (KPSO) at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 4, 2023. Approximately 90 athletes competed in eight sporting events at this year’s KPSO. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)

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A participating athlete lights a ceremonial torch during the Kanto Plains Special Olympics (KPSO) opening ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 4, 2023. Over 250 attendees, including athletes, their families, and coaches, participated in this year’s KPSO. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)

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The Kanto Plains Special Olympics (KPSO) opening ceremony begins with a parade led by the Yokota Base Honor Guard at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 4, 2023. Participants and volunteers arrived from all around the Kanto Plains region to attend the 44th annual KPSO. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)

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Yokota commander reinforces community ties with NACCC

Members of the National Association of Chairpersons of City Councils pose for a group photo alongside Airmen from the 36th Airlift Squadron after viewing a C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 4, 2023. The local leaders learned about the aircraft's capabilities and its role in supporting the mission at Yokota. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Natalie Doan)

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Yokota commander reinforces community ties with NACCC

U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, welcomes members of the National Association of Chairpersons of City Councils before a mission briefing at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 4, 2023. Roddan expressed his gratitude to local leaders for visiting Yokota and underscored the base’s commitment to strengthening relationships with surrounding communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Natalie Doan)

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Yokota commander reinforces community ties with NACCC

Members of the U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific-Asia perform on stage at a social gathering for the National Association of Chairpersons of City Councils at the Showakan Hotel in Akishima, Japan, Oct. 3, 2023. The USAF Band of the Pacific-Asia gives an average of 200 performances a year for over 125,000 people in an effort to promote community relations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Natalie Doan)

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Yokota commander reinforces community ties with NACCC

U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew Roddan, right, 374th Airlift Wing commander, introduces U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Salina Cruz, U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific-Asia vocalist, at a social gathering following a National Association of Chairpersons of City Councils conference at the Showakan Hotel in Akishima, Japan, Oct. 3, 2023. The USAF Band of the Pacific-Asia supports the global Air Force mission in war and peace by providing professional musical services for community relations events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Natalie Doan)

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Yokota commander reinforces community ties with NACCC

Ikuo Kato, the mayor of Fussa City, speaks to attendees at a social gathering following a National Association of Chairpersons of City Councils conference at the Showakan Hotel in Akishima, Japan, Oct. 3, 2023. Kato has served as the mayor of Fussa City since May 2008. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Natalie Doan)

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Yokota commander reinforces community ties with NACCC

Masayoshi Muto, Chairman of Fussa City Assembly, delivers opening remarks during a National Association of Chairpersons of City Councils conference at the Showakan Hotel in Akishima, Japan, Oct. 3, 2023. Muto invited Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, to speak at the event in order to showcase the relationship between Yokota Air Base and its surrounding community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Natalie Doan)

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Yokota commander reinforces community ties with NACCC

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Col. Hiroyuki Ishii, Operations Support Wing commander, addresses members of the National Association of Chairpersons of City Councils during a conference at the Showakan Hotel in Akishima, Japan, Oct. 3, 2023. The Operations Support Wing is the second largest wing at Yokota Air Base, Japan, and routinely works alongside the 374th Airlift Wing to advance integration between U.S. and Japan forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Natalie Doan)

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Yokota commander reinforces community ties with NACCC

U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, addresses members of the National Association of Chairpersons of City Councils during a conference at the Showakan Hotel in Akishima, Japan, Oct. 3, 2023. During his remarks, Roddan expressed his gratitude to Masayoshi Muto, Chairman of Fussa City Assembly, and Ikuo Kato, the mayor of Fussa City, and reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening partnerships with local leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Natalie Doan)

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Team Yokota hosts 76th Air Force Ball

Team Yokota leadership breaks open a barrel of celebratory Japanese sake during the 76th annual Air Force Ball at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 14. Traditionally, when wooden mallets break through the lid of a ceremonial sake barrel, it signifies an opening for good fortune. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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