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Band of the Pacific-Asia perform at Mizuho concert

MIZUHO, Japan -- Conductor Hisatoshi Muta (left) and Senior Master Sgt. Daniel Smalley, U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific-Asia, make a curtain call June 14 following a concert by the Mizuho Youth Symphonic Band at the Mizuho Viewpark Sky Hall. Sergeant Smalley sang a variety of numbers, including "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" and "New York, New York" for a crowd of more than 300. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Matt Summers)

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Reliving History

HAMURA, Japan -- Mr. Shoichi Takuchi changes the reel to reel audio recording of the Far East Network in his home in Hamura, Japan June 11. Mr. Takuchi made these recordings when he was a young man to practice his English and to listen to the music. FEN started broadcasting on Sept. 12, 1945 and broadcasted for 52 years until 1997 when the FEN network changed to the American Forces Network we have today. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Michael Dillon)

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Reliving History

HAMURA, Japan -- Mr. Shoichi Takuchi changes the reel to reel audio recording of the Far East Network in his home in Hamura, Japan June 11. Mr. Takuchi made these recordings when he was a young man to practice his English and to listen to the music. FEN started broadcasting on Sept. 12, 1945 and broadcasted for 52 years until 1997 when the FEN network changed to the American Forces Network we have today. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Michael Dillon)

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Reliving History

HAMURA, Japan -- Mr. Shoichi Takuchi changes the reel to reel audio recording of the Far East Network in his home in Hamura, Japan June 11. Mr. Takuchi made these recordings when he was a young man to practice his English and to listen to the music. FEN started broadcasting on Sept. 12, 1945 and broadcasted for 52 years until 1997 when the FEN network changed to the American Forces Network we have today. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Michael Dillon)

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Yokota Air Base hosts Ekiden

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Runners finish their leg in the 5Kx4 relay race during the 25th Annual Yokota Striders Ekiden, June 7. The 5Kx4 race was one of three races held that day. More than 9,800 people attended the event this year. (Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Michael Dillon)

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Yokota Air Base hosts Ekiden

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan – Runners begin the 5Kx4 race during the 25th Annual Yokota Striders Ekiden, June 7. The 5Kx4 race was one of three races held that day. More than 9,800 people attended the event this year. (Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Michael Dillon)

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Yokota Air Base hosts Ekiden

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan – Children cross the finish line after the 2K race during the 25th Annual Yokota Striders Ekiden, June 7. The 2K kids race was one of three held that day. More than 9,800 people attended the event this year. (Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Michael Dillon)

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Yokota Air Base hosts Ekiden

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan –- Children anxiously await the start of the 2K race during the 25th Annual Yokota Striders Ekiden, June 7. This race was one of three races held that day. More than 9,800 people attended the event this year. (Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Michael Dillon)

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YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- A line of cars form on the North Overrun as a C-130 Hercules makes its approach May 27. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Sean Martin)

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Yokota stays environmentally sound

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Japanese workers at the recycling center sift through trash thrown out by the Yokota community. The workers do this to ensure recyclable material is separated from any items considered unrecyclable. The recycling program is just one of the proactive environmental issues the personnel at the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron's environmental flight uses in determining compliance with environmental laws. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Vernonica Pierce)

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Yokota stays environmentally sound

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Japanese workers at the recycling center sift through trash thrown out by the Yokota community. The workers do this to ensure recyclable material is separated from any items considered unrecyclable. The recycling program is just one of the proactive environmental issues the personnel at the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron's environmental flight uses in determining compliance with environmental laws. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Vernonica Pierce)

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Wing historian briefs local citizens on Yokota's past

TACHIKAWA, Japan -- Doctor John Treiber, 374th Airlift Wing historian, speaks to a crowd of more than 200 people May 28 at the North Kanto Defense Bureau Defense Seminar at the city's women's center. The doctor's speech on the history of Yokota Air Base included a display of more than 40 photos, many of which had not been seen in Japan in more than 60 years. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. John Harden)

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Kanto Plain Special Olympics

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- One of the more than 300 volunteers from U.S. military installations and members of the Japanese Self Defense Forces wears a t-shirt bearing the Special Olympics motto of "Let me win. But, if I cannot win let me be brave in the attempt," May 23 during the 30th Annual Kanto Plain Special Olympics at Yokota's Bonk Field. More than 100 athletes from eight local schools competed in events ranging from the standing long jump and 50-meter dash to bowling and swimming. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Matt Summers)

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Kanto Plain Special Olympics

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Some of the more than 300 volunteers from U.S. military installations and members of the Japanese Self Defense Forces cheer on runners during the 50-meter dash May 23 during the 30th Annual Kanto Plain Special Olympics at Yokota's Bonk Field. More than 100 athletes from eight local schools competed in events ranging from the standing long jump and 50-meter dash to bowling and swimming. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Matt Summers)

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Kanto Plain Special Olympics

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Two athletes pose for photos after symbolically lighting the Special Olympics flame during opening ceremonies May 23 at the 30th Annual Kanto Plain Special Olympics at Yokota's Bonk Field. More than 100 athletes from eight local schools competed in events ranging from the standing long jump and 50-meter dash to bowling and swimming. More than 300 volunteers from U.S. military installations and members of the Japanese Self Defense Forces also took part in the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Matt Summers)

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Kanto Plain Special Olympics

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Miyuki Nagahama (right) and Naoko Asai from the Shirayuri Gakuen School in Tachikawa finish first and second in their heat of the 50-meter dash May 23 during the 30th Annual Kanto Plain Special Olympics at Yokota's Bonk Field. More than 100 athletes from eight local schools competed in events ranging from the standing long jump and 50-meter dash to bowling and swimming. More than 300 volunteers from U.S. military installations and members of the Japanese Self Defense Forces also took part in the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Matt Summers)

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Kanto Plain Special Olympics

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- An athlete celebrates winning a medal in the standing long jump competition May 23 during the 30th Annual Kanto Plain Special Olympics at Yokota's Bonk Field. More than 100 athletes from eight local schools competed in events ranging from the standing long jump and 50-meter dash to bowling and swimming. More than 300 volunteers from U.S. military installations and members of the Japanese Self Defense Forces also took part in the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Matt Summers)

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Kanto Plain Special Olympics

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Daiju Matsui from the Dai Ni Sakura no Sono school in Nishi Tokyo spreads his wings for flight in the standing long-jump competition May 23 during the 30th Annual Kanto Plain Special Olympics at Yokota's Bonk Field. More than 100 athletes from eight local schools competed in events ranging from the standing long jump and 50-meter dash to bowling and swimming. More than 300 volunteers from U.S. military installations and members of the Japanese Self Defense Forces also took part in the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Matt Summers)

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Kanto Plain Special Olympics

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- (Left to right) Ikuo Kato, Fussa City mayor, Col. Frank Eppich, 374th Airlift Wing vice commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Linus Jordan, 374th AW command chief master sergeant, lead the Parade of Hope May 23 at the opening ceremonies of the 30th Annual Kanto Plain Special Olympics at Yokota's Bonk Field. More than 100 athletes from eight local schools competed in events ranging from the standing long jump and 50-meter dash to bowling and swimming. More than 300 volunteers from U.S. military installations and members of the Japanese Self Defense Forces also took part in the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Matt Summers)

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Kanto Plain Special Olympics

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Senior Master Sgt. Tom Johnson, 374th Maintenance Squadron first sergeant, escorts athletes from the Skip school in Musashi-Murayama during the Parade of Hope May 23 at the opening ceremonies of the 30th Annual Kanto Plain Special Olympics at Yokota's Bonk Field. More than 100 athletes from eight local schools competed in events ranging from the standing long jump and 50-meter dash to bowling and swimming. More than 300 volunteers from U.S. military installations and members of the Japanese Self Defense Forces also took part in the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Sean Martin)

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