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Suits of hazard: emergency response training

Airmen from the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron and the 374th Aerospace Medicine Squadron move toward to the scene of a mock chemical threat, May 6, 2015, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. According to the training scenario, responders were called to investigate after a simulated resident was discovered passed out in base housing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Baker/Released)

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Suits of hazard: emergency response training

An Airman from the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron collects a sample of a powder, May 7, 2015, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The powder was discovered beside a mock body during an emergency response training exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Baker/Released)

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Suits of hazard: emergency response training

Senior Airman Carlos Tovar, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management journeyman, uses a spectroscopy instrument to identify unknown solid and liquid samples, May 6, 2015, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The instrument, which is utilized by first responders, homeland security, military, law enforcement and forensic chemistry personnel, uses a laser to identify samples. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Baker/Released)

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Fixing things: A childhood dream

Senior Airman Brandon Higginbotham, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance journeyman, removes a wheel from a government vehicle at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 28, 2015. The truck was brought into the vehicle maintenance shop to troubleshoot the front brakes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David C. Danford/Released)

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Fixing things: A childhood dream

Senior Airman Brandon Higginbotham, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance journeyman, sprays break cleaner to remove manufacturing oils from a new rotor at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 28, 2015. Removing the oils prevents damage to the pads and rotor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David C. Danford/Released)

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Fixing things: A childhood dream

374th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance journeyman, Senior Airman Brandon Higginbotham, installs new brakes on a government vehicle at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 28, 2015. Higginbotham determined that the damage to the breaks resulted from normal wear and tear. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David C. Danford/Released))

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Fixing things: A childhood dream

Senior Airman Brandon Higginbotham, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance journeyman, performs maintenance on a government vehicle at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 28, 2015. Higginbotham repairs and maintains approximately 89 vehicles per month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David C. Danford/Released)

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Fixing things: A childhood dream

Senior Airman Brandon Higginbotham, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance journeyman, removes a cotter pin from the rotor hub assembly while conducting scheduled vehicle maintenance at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 28, 2015. Cotter pin tines are bent around the bolt to provide a secure connection within the assembly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David C. Danford/Released)

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Fixing things: A childhood dream

Senior Airman Brandon Higginbotham, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance journeyman, places jack stands under a government vehicle at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 28, 2015. Stands are placed to ensure the safety of the mechanics working on vehicles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David C. Danford/Released)

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Fixing things: A childhood dream

Senior Airman Brandon Higginbotham, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance journeyman, positions a jack under a government vehicle at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 28, 2015. The truck was brought into the vehicle maintenance shop to assess the front brakes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David C. Danford/Released)

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Building a relationship

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force hosted it's first-ever joint Friendship Day 2015 Air Show at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 3, 2015. Highlighting the join aspect of the air show, Air Force pilots with the 459 Airlift Squadron from Yokota Air Base, Japan, brought a UH1N and a C-12 to the airshow to showcase their airlift capabilities to the visitors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Melissa K. Mekpongsatorn/Released)

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The crowd waits

A crowd gathers at the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force/Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Friendship Day 2015 Air Show at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 3, 2015. This year the event expanded to combine both the JMSDF’s Fleet Air Wing 31 Annual Open House and the traditional MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day, resulting in the first-ever joint Friendship Day air show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Melissa K. Mekpongsatorn/Released)

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Sketching a masterpiece

A man sketches a picture of the UH-1N Iroquois during Friendship Day 2015 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, MCAS and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force hosted it's first-ever joint Friendship Day 2015 Air Show, May 3, 2015. Members with the 459th Airlift Squadron from Yokota Air Base, Japan, brought a UH-1N and a C-12 to the airshow to showcase their airlift capabilities to visitors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Melissa K. Mekpongsatorn/Released)

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Friendship Day 2015

Flight engineer Staff Sgt. Christopher Rector, 459th Airlift Squadron flight engineer, from Yokota Air Base, Japan, poses with a local girl during the first-ever joint Friendship Day Air Show hosted by Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 3, 2015. The event allowed visitors the chance to see several aircraft demonstrations and to interact with Japanese and American service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Melissa K. Mekpongsatorn/Released)

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making funny faces

Local children pose for a photo during Friendship Day 2015 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 3, 2015, MCAS and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force hosted it's first-ever joint Friendship Day 2015 Air Show. The event allowed visitors from all over the chance to see several aircraft demonstrations and to interact with Japanese and American service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Melissa K. Mekpongsatorn/Released)

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Making art

A man sketches a picture of the UH-1N Iroquois during Friendship Day 2015 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. MCAS and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force hosted it's first-ever joint Friendship Day 2015 Air Show, May 3, 2015. Members with the 459th Airlift Squadron from Yokota Air Base, Japan, brought a UH-1N and a C-12 to the airshow to showcase their airlift capabilities to visitors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Melissa K. Mekpongsatorn/released)

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So cool

Local children admire the face-shield of Staff Sgt. Christopher Rector, 459th Airlift Squadron flight engineer during Friendship Day 2015 at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 3, 2015. The event allowed visitors the opportunity to interact with Japanese and American service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Melissa K. Mekpongsatorn/Released)

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Smiles for a good time

A local girl poses for a photo during the first-ever joint Friendship day Air Show hosted by Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 3, 2015. The event allowed visitors the chance to see several aircraft demonstrations and to interact with Japanese and American service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Melissa K. Mekpongsatorn/Released)

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Building relationships

A group poses for a photo with 1st Lt. Daniel Trapani, 459th Airlift Squadron UH-1N pilot, and Staff Sgt. Christopher Rector, 459th AS flight engineer, both from Yokota Air Base, Japan, during the first-ever joint Friendship Day 2015 Air Show hosted by Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 3, 2015. The event allowed visitors the chance to see several aircraft demonstrations and gave them the opportunity to interact with Japanese and American service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Melissa K. Mekpongsatorn/Released)

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High-five

1st Lt. Daniel Trapani, 459th Airlift Squadron UH-1N pilot, high-fives a girl during Friendship Day 2015 Air Show, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force hosted it's first-ever joint Friendship Day 2015 Air Show at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 3, 2015. The event allowed visitors the chance to see several aircraft demonstrations and to interact with Japanese and American service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Melissa K. Mekpongsatorn/Released)

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