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Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day One

A tiger mascot headpiece is prepared for a static display featuring a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, before the official opening of 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2024. The two-day bilateral festival allowed visitors to learn more about the U.S. and Japan partnership while strengthening bonds between Yokota and the local communities. The event was hosted due to the combined efforts and support of the Japan Air and Ground Self-Defense Forces, sister services and the local communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)
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Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day One

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers prepare for a static-line jump from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2024. Yokota’s friendship festivals celebrate the enduring partnership between the U.S. and Japan, and serve as an opportunity to strengthen ties between the base and local communities. The event historically includes aircraft static displays, live music, food vendors and a variety of performances as a way to showcase Yokota’s mission and strengthen the invaluable bond with Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooklyn Golightly)
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Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day One

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron flies over 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2024. There were over 20 aircraft showcased at the festival ranging from helicopters, fighter jets, passenger and cargo airframes. Visitors were able to witness one of Yokota’s airlift missions in action - a static-line jump collaboration with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force special operations members during the festival. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooklyn Golightly)
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Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day One

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron flies over 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2024. The festival is a two-day bilateral event designed to bolster the relationship shared by the United States and Japan. Various aircraft throughout Japan and from the United States participated in the festival as interactive static displays to showcase airpower and boost partnerships with the communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooklyn Golightly)
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Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day One

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers prepare for a static-line jump from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2024. Yokota’s friendship festivals celebrate the enduring partnership between the U.S. and Japan, and serve as an opportunity to strengthen ties between the base and local communities. The event historically includes aircraft static displays, live music, food vendors and a variety of performances as a way to showcase Yokota’s mission and strengthen the invaluable bond with Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooklyn Golightly)
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Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day One

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers prepare for a static-line jump from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2024. Yokota’s friendship festivals celebrate the enduring partnership between the U.S. and Japan, and serve as an opportunity to strengthen ties between the base and local communities. The event historically includes aircraft static displays, live music, food vendors and a variety of performances as a way to showcase Yokota’s mission and strengthen the invaluable bond with Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooklyn Golightly)
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(Left to right) Japan Air Self-Defense Force Col. Hiroyuki Ishii, Operations Support Wing commander, shakes hands with U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander during the 2023 Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 20, 2023. Yokota hosted the event with the support of the units from the air and ground branches of the Japan Self-Defense Force, the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Navy, and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)
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Friendship Jump 2023

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers from the 1st Airborne Brigade descends toward a Drop Zone after parachuting from a 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during the 2023 Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2023. Paratroopers from the U.S. Army 1st SFG (Airborne), USAF 320th Special Tactics Squadron, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 1st Airborne Brigade conducted static-line jump demonstrations to show their capabilities during the festival. During the two-day festival, 193,000 attendees came to Yokota to experience the event. The festival is aimed at increasing bilateral relationships between U.S. and Japanese communities and allows people to see U.S. and Japanese military capabilities first-hand. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)
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Yokota hosts 47th annual Japanese-American Friendship Festival

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron sits on the flightline at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2023 during the Japanese-American Friendship Festival fireworks display. The base opened to the public for two full days of aircraft static displays, live music, food, fun, and aerial exhibitions of U.S.-Japan military readiness. Festival goers came from near and far, with some flying in from the other side of the world to attend the once-a-year event. Now, they have flooded social media with photos and videos commemorating the spirit and importance of friendship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Natalie Doan)
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2023 Friendship Festival highlights: Day 2

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade prepare for a static-line drop in a 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during the 2023 Friendship Festival above Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2023. Yokota hosted the event with the support of the units from the air and ground branches of the Japan Self-Defense Force, the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Navy, and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooklyn Golightly)
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2023 Friendship Festival highlights: Day 2

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratrooper from the 1st Airborne Brigade poses for a photo in a 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during the 2023 Friendship Festival above Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2023. Yokota hosted the event with the support of the units from the air and ground branches of the Japan Self-Defense Force, the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Navy, and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooklyn Golightly)
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2023 Friendship Festival highlights: Day 2

U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew Roddan gives a young boy a 374th Airlift Wing official coin during the 2023 Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2023. Open base events like Friendship Festival provide a special occasion for Team Yokota and the surrounding community to come together and enhance mutual understanding and cooperation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooklyn Golightly)
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2023 Friendship Festival highlights: Day 2

A Yokota troupe performs a traditional Japanese Tanabata dance in traditional Japanese Yukata outfits during the 2023 Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2023. Yokota’s Tanabata dancers perform at local festivals in order to promote good will and cultural exchange between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)
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2023 Friendship Festival highlights: Day 2

Kids occupy the interior of a U.S. Marine Super Stallion helicopter static display during the 2023 Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2023. Yokota hosted the event with the support of the units from the air and ground branches of the Japan Self-Defense Force, the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Navy, and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)
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2023 Friendship Festival highlights: Day 2

A pilot waves to the crowd above a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter assigned to Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, during the 2023 Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2023. Yokota hosted the event with the support of the units from the air and ground branches of the Japan Self-Defense Force, the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Navy, and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)
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2023 Friendship Festival highlights: Day 2

A KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, sits on-display for attendees during the 2023 Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2023. Yokota hosted the event with the support of the units from the air and ground branches of the Japan Self-Defense Force, the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Marine Corps, the U.S. Navy, and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)
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2023 Friendship Festival highlights: Day 2

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratrooper from the 1st Airborne Brigade descends toward the Yokota flight line after parachuting from a 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during the 2023 Friendship Festival above Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2023. Festival goers came from near and far, with some flying in from the other side of the world to attend the once-a-year event. Now, they have flooded social media with photos and videos commemorating the spirit and importance of friendship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)
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2023 Friendship Festival highlights: Day 2

A festival attendee takes a photograph during the 2023 Friendship Festival, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2023. The base opened to the public for two full days of aircraft static displays, live music, food, fun, and aerial exhibitions of U.S.-Japan military readiness. Festival goers came from near and far, with some flying in from the other side of the world to attend the once-a-year event. Now, they have flooded social media with photos and videos commemorating the spirit and importance of friendship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)
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2023 Friendship Festival highlights: Day 2

A C-5 Galaxy assigned to the 312th Airlift Squadron, Travis Air Force Base, Calif., sits on-display for attendees during the 2023 Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 21, 2023. Festival goers came from near and far, with some flying in from the other side of the world to attend the once-a-year event. Now, they have flooded social media with photos and videos commemorating the spirit and importance of friendship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ryan Lackey)
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2023 Friendship Festival highlights: Day 2

A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, sits on-display for attendees during the 2023 Friendship Festival at Yokota, May 21, 2023. Several flying demonstrations accented the festival, with special performances from the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Viper Demonstration Team and Yokota’s very own C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, which dropped dozens of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers over the airfield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Spencer Tobler)
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