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353rd SOG Activates Two New Squadrons at Yokota

An Airman with the 753rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron stands with the newly activated squadrons guidon during the assumption of command ceremony at Yokota Ai Base, Japan, July 1, 2019. The two newly-activated squadrons will operate and maintain CV-22 Ospreys. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brieana E. Bolfing)

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353rd SOG Activates Two New Squadrons at Yokota

Master Sgt. Andrew Banta, master of ceremonies, announces the departing of the official party during the assumption of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2019. The two newly-activated squadrons will operate and maintain CV-22 Ospreys. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brieana E. Bolfing)

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353rd SOG Activates Two New Squadrons at Yokota

Maj. Larry Sepassi (right) assumes command of the 753rd Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2019. The ceremony recognized two newly-activated special operations squadrons at Yokota. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brieana E. Bolfing)

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353rd SOG Activates Two New Squadrons at Yokota

Lt. Col. Jason Hock (right) accepts the guidon of the 21st Special Operations Squadron from Col. Jason Kirby, 353rd Special Operations Group commander, during an assumption of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2019. The ceremony recognized two newly-activated special operations squadrons at Yokota. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brieana E. Bolfing)

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353rd SOG Activates Two New Squadrons at Yokota

Lt. Col Jason Hock, 21st Special Operations Squadron commander, speaks during the assumption of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2019. The 21st SOAMXS will maintain the CV-22 Ospreys. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brieana E. Bolfing)

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353rd SOG Activates Two New Squadrons at Yokota

Airmen from the 21st Special Operations Squadron listen to the new commander, Lt. Col. Jason Hock’s speech at the assumption of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2019. The ceremony recognized two newly-activated special operations squadrons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brieana E. Bolfing)

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353rd SOG Activates Two New Squadrons at Yokota

Col. Jason Kirby, 353rd Special Operations Group commander, addresses the audience during an assumption of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2019. The ceremony recognized two newly-activated special operations squadrons at Yokota. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brieana E. Bolfing)

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353rd SOG Activates Two New Squadrons at Yokota

Lt. Col. Jason Hock (right) assumes command of the 21st Special Operations Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2019. The ceremony recognized two newly-activated special operations squadrons at Yokota. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brieana E. Bolfing)

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353rd SOG Activates Two New Squadrons at Yokota

The Yokota Base Honor Guard waits to present the colors during an assumption of command ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 1, 2019. The ceremony recognized two newly-activated special operations squadrons at Yokota. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brieana E. Bolfing)

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(Center) Yoichi Akimoto, a member of the Kanto Plains Special Olympics committee, talks to emcees after the opening ceremony rehearsal, May 30, 2019, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The KPSO committee, composed of 50 members from Yokota and Japan Air Self-Defense Force, worked throughout the year to make the event successful. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)

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The Spirit Behind the Games

Master Sgt. Alexandria Riles, a member of the Kanto Plains Special Olympics committee, gives direction to a volunteer on the day of event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 1, 2019. Approximately 1,100 volunteers from United States Armed Forces, Japan Self-Defense Forces and their families worked together on the day of event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)

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The Spirit Behind the Games

Kanto Plains Special Olympics 2019 executive committee members pose for a photo with a Knight of Columbus member, center, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 30, 2019. KPSO received generous donations from local sponsors and organizations like the Knights of Columbus to help fundraise a day of athlethic competition for athletes from across the Kanto Plains region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)

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The Spirit Behind the Games

(Left to right) U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Scott Metzler, 374th Communications Squadron commander, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Chief Master Sgt. Yuichi Ikuina, a member of Kanto Plains Special Olympics committee, complete a torch run rehearsal prior to the event, May 30, 2019, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The KPSO committee, composed of 50 members from Yokota and Japan Air Self-Defense Force, worked throughout the year to make the event successful. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)

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The Spirit Behind the Games

Members of Kanto Plains Special Olympics committee pose for a photo along with Honor Guard members from both the U.S. Air Force and Japan Self-Defense Force at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 1, 2019. The KPSO committee, composed of 50 members from Yokota and Japan Air Self-Defense Force, worked throughout the year to make the event successful. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)

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The Spirit Behind the Games

Members of Kanto Plains Special Olympics committee pose for a photo along with Honor Guard members from both the U.S. Air Force and Japan Self-Defense Force at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 1, 2019. The KPSO committee, composed of 50 members from Yokota and Japan Air Self-Defense Force, worked throughout the year to make the event successful. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)

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The Spirit Behind the Games

Members of Kanto Plains Special Olympics committee pose for a photo along with Honor Guard members from both the U.S. Air Force and Japan Self-Defense Force at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 1, 2019. The KPSO committee, composed of 50 members from Yokota and Japan Air Self-Defense Force, worked throughout the year to make the event successful. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)

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The Spirit Behind the Games

The Kanto Plains Special Olympics took place at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 1, 2019. This year marked the 40th anniversary of the games at Yokota. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)

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Members of Kanto Plains Special Olympics committee pose for a photo along with Honor Guard members from both the U.S. Air Force and Japan Self-Defense Force at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 1, 2019. The KPSO committee, composed of 50 members from Yokota and Japan Air Self-Defense Force, worked throughout the year to make the event successful. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)

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Master Sgt. Alexandria Riles, member of the Kanto Plains Special Olympics committee, gives direction to a volunteer on the day of event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 1, 2019. Approximately 1,100 volunteers from United States Armed Forces, Japan Self-Defense Forces and their families worked together on the day of event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)

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(Left to right) Senior Master Sgt. Joseph Stratton, president of the Kanto Plains Special Olympics committee and Master Sgt. Richard Craft, treasurer of the KPSO committee, prepare for opening ceremony on the day of event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 1, 2019. Approximately 1,100 volunteers from United States Armed Forces, Japan Self-Defense Forces and their families worked together on the day of event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)

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