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190226-F-DY012-0027

Mika Onodera, Survival Japanese Course instructor, reviews previous lesson during survival Japanese course at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 26, 2019. Mika Onodera and Kenny Fukuoka , Survival Japanese Course instructors, both have been volunteering and educating Yokota community members about Japanese culture and language for more than 25 years at Yokota Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)

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190225-F-DY012-0178

Yasuko Birkhead, 374th Force Support Squadron Japanese cultural adaptation instructor, gives a brief on manner of money gift in Japan during Japanese customs and courtesies class at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 25, 2019. Money gifts are preferred in certain events such as weddings, funerals and New Year’s in Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)

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190225-F-DY012-0098

Participants practice handling chop sticks during Japanese customs and courtesies class at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 25, 2019. This course covers sightseeing spots, basic table manners, public transportation, manners in public place, manners when visiting local homes, the basic concept of Japanese, how to write your name in Japanese, and so on. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)

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190225-F-DY012-0082

Origami Hina dolls sit on the desk during Japanese story time at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 25, 2019. Michiko Wada, Japanese story time instructor, explained about Hinamatsuri (Doll’s Fesitival) which is an occasion to pray for young girl’s healthy growth and happiness on March 3rd. Children and their parents folded Hina dolls with origami. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)

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190225-F-DY012-0076

A participant practices writing her name in Japanese during Japanese customs and courtesies class at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 25, 2019. Airman and Family Readiness Center holds this class monthly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)

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190225-F-DY012-0045

Participants fold origami during Japanese story time at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 25, 2019. Story time ranges from read-alouds to songs and fingerplays to origami. The program activities are arranged based on the age of the children taking part.(U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)

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190225-F-DY012-0027

Michiko Wada, Japanese story time instructor, sings along with a puppet during Japanese story time at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 25, 2019. Story time ranges from read-alouds to songs and fingerplays to origami. The program activities are arranged based on the age of the children taking part.(U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)

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190225-F-DY012-0021

Yasuko Birkhead, 374th Force Support Squadron Japanese cultural adaptation instructor, gives a brief on Japanese traditional sports, Sumo, to attendees during Japanese customs and courtesies class at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 25, 2019. She has been working and volunteering for more than 20 years at Yokota Air Base. She is familiar with Japanese arts and culture such as, classical dance, flower arrangement, oriental cooking, and kimono dressing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)

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190225-F-DY012-0010

Michiko Wada, Japanese story time instructor, teaches children onomatopoeia animal sounds in Japanese while singing during Japanese story time at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 25, 2019. She has been volunteering for more than 20 years to help young children advance their interest in Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)

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Strengthen the friendships with local communities

Nataki Jones, wife of Col. Otis C.Jones, 374th Airlift Wing commander, poses for a photo with members of Ome-Yokota Friendship Club during the U.S.-Japan Joint New Year’s Party at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2019. The New Year’s party was hosted by the 374th Airlift Wing and the seven friendship clubs from, Fussa city, Akiruno city, Mizuho Town, Hamura city, Musashimurayama city, Ome city and Akishima city, to strengthen the friendships between Yokota Air Base and each of the local communities.(U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)

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Strengthen the friendships with local communities

Carrie Waller, wife of Lt. Col. Brian Waller, 515th Air Mobility Operations Group deputy commander, talks to a member of Hamura-Yokota Friendship Club during the U.S.- Japan Joint New Year’s Party at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2019. The event reaffirmed U.S.-Japanese relations and was an opportunity to thank representatives from communities surrounding Yokota for their continued support and friendship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)

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Strengthen the friendships with local communities

Col. Otis C. Jones, 374th Airlift Wing commander, breaks open a sake keg along with the seven friendship club presidents during the Kagami-biraki ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2019. 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 Machiko Arita)

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Strengthen the friendships with local communities

Audience members applause after a new years greeting given by Col. Otis C. Jones, 374th Airlift Wing commander, during the U.S.-Japan Joint New Year’s Party at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2019. The New Year’s party was hosted by the 374th Airlift Wing and the seven friendship clubs from, Fussa city, Akiruno city, Mizuho Town, Hamura city, Musashimurayama city, Ome city and Akishima city, to strengthen the friendships between Yokota Air Base and each of the local communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)

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Strengthen the friendships with local communities

Col. Otis C.Jones, 374th Airlift Wing commander, gives a new year greeting to the audience of the friendship clubs during the U.S.-Japan Joint New Year’s Party at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2019. Jones concluded his speech by saying team Yokota cannot be successful without the support of our local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)

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Strengthen the friendships with local communities

Chief Master Sgt. Elvin Young, 374th Airlift Wing command chief, speaks with members of Fussa-Yokota Goodwill Exchange Club during the U.S.-Japan Joint New Year’s Party at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2019. The event reaffirmed U.S.-Japanese relations and was an opportunity to thank representatives from communities surrounding Yokota for their continued support and friendship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)

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Strengthen the friendships with local communities

Col. Otis C.Jones, 374th Airlift Wing commander greets Shigeo Sobue, vice president of Fussa-Yokota Goodwill exchange club, during the U.S.-Japan Joint New Year’s Party at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 26, 2019. The New Year’s party was hosted by the 374th Airlift Wing and the seven friendship clubs from, Fussa city, Akiruno city, Mizuho Town, Hamura city, Musashimurayama city, Ome city and Akishima city, to strengthen the friendships between Yokota Air Base and each of the local communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)

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190123-F-DY012-0060

The top three photos show how much damage was caused by water leaks. The bottom three photos show results after the repair at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 23, 2019. (Photo courtesy of the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron)

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190123-F-DY012-0057

The pool at Yokota Air Base, Japan, is drained for repairs Jan. 23, 2019. The 374th Civil Engineer Squadron along with the contractor drained the pool to repair leaks into the basement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)

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190123-F-DY012-0047

A contractor prepares to replace the seals around the pool at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 23, 2019. There were cracks and failing seals around the pool, which caused leakage down into the basement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)

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190123-F-DY012-0036

Staff Sgt. Layton Little, 374 Civil Engineer Squadron service contract manager, poses for a photo under the pool at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 23, 2019. Little is the foreman for the team working to fix damaged equipment under the pool. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)

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