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Paying Respects: 374 AW, 515 AMOW, JASDF honor the fallen in B-29 Memorial Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, shakes hands with a B-29 memorial ceremony attendee at Mt. Shizuhata, Japan, June 29, 2024. On June 20, 1945, two U.S. Army Air Force B-29 Superfortress aircraft collided in mid-air during a bombing run over Shizuoka City. Approximately 2,000 Japanese civilians were killed as well as 23 members of the aircrew. One of the residents who survived the raid, Fukumatsu Itoh, rescued two American aircrew members who later died from their wounds. Itoh, despite wartime relations, buried the two members out of respect. Since 1972, Americans and Japanese alike have gathered in memorial for the victims as well as in remembrance for the selfless actions of Itoh. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Slater)

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Paying Respects: 374 AW, 515 AMOW, JASDF honor the fallen in B-29 Memorial Ceremony

Bouquet offerings rest at the B-29 monument at Mt. Shizuhata, Japan, June 29, 2024. Ceremony attendees offered incense, bourbon, sake and flowers in honor of the 2,000 victims of the U.S. Army Air Force B-29 Superfortress raids and collision in Shizuoka City during World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Slater)

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Paying Respects: 374 AW, 515 AMOW, JASDF honor the fallen in B-29 Memorial Ceremony

Members of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force play Taps during the B-29 Memorial Ceremony at Mt. Shizuhata, Japan, June 29, 2024. Since 1972, the victims of a U.S. Army Air Force B-29 Superfortress aircraft bombing and collision during World War II have been remembered by members of residents of Shizuoka City, the 374th Airlift Wing and the JASDF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Slater)

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Paying Respects: 374 AW, 515 AMOW, JASDF honor the fallen in B-29 Memorial Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Hauck, 374th Airlift Wing command chief, pours bourbon over the B-29 memorial monument during the B-29 Memorial Ceremony at Mt. Shizuhata, Japan, June 29, 2024. Since 1972, the victims of a U.S. Army Air Force B-29 Superfortress aircraft bombing and collision during World War II have been remembered by members of residents of Shizuoka City, the 374th AW and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Slater)

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Paying Respects: 374 AW, 515 AMOW, JASDF honor the fallen in B-29 Memorial Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander; Dr. Hiroya Sugano, B-29 ceremony host, and members of the Yokota Air Base honor guard pose for a photo during the B-29 Memorial Ceremony at Mt. Shizuhata, Japan, June 29, 2024. On June 20, 1945, two U.S. Army Air Force B-29 Superfortress aircraft collided in mid-air during a bombing run over Shizuoka City. Approximately 2,000 Japanese civilians were killed as well as 23 members of the aircrew. One of the residents who survived the raid, Fukumatsu Itoh, rescued two American aircrew members who later died from their wounds. Itoh, despite wartime relations, buried the two members out of respect. Since 1972, Americans and Japanese alike have gathered in memorial for the victims as well as in remembrance for the selfless actions of Itoh. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Slater)

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Paying Respects: 374 AW, 515 AMOW, JASDF honor the fallen in B-29 Memorial Ceremony

A B-29 ceremony attendee picks up incense during the B-29 Memorial Ceremony at Mt. Shizuhata, Japan, June 29, 2024. Ceremony attendees offered incense for the victims of the B-29 raids during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Slater)

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Paying Respects: 374 AW, 515 AMOW, JASDF honor the fallen in B-29 Memorial Ceremony

A blackened canteen rests on a table during the B-29 Memorial Ceremony at Mt. Shizuhata, Japan, June 29, 2024. The canteen was recovered from one of the crash sites of the U.S. Army Air Force B-29 Superfortress aircraft on June 20, 1945. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Slater)

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Paying Respects: 374 AW, 515 AMOW, JASDF honor the fallen in B-29 Memorial Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nahiran Rivera Baerga, 374th Communications Squadron cyber security technician, prays before an incense offering during the B-29 Memorial Ceremony at Mt. Shizuhata, Japan, June 29, 2024. Ceremony attendees offered incense for the victims of the B-29 raids during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Slater)

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Paying Respects: 374 AW, 515 AMOW, JASDF honor the fallen in B-29 Memorial Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Iris Ortiz-Gonzales, 374th Dental Squadron commander, and Akiyoshi Igarashi, Japan Air Self-Defense Force Deputy Director of Shizuoka Provincial Headquarters, pray before an incense offering during the B-29 Memorial Ceremony at Mt. Shizuhata, Japan, June 29, 2024. Ceremony attendees offered incense for the victims of the B-29 raids during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Slater)

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Paying Respects: 374 AW, 515 AMOW, JASDF honor the fallen in B-29 Memorial Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, shares remarks during the B-29 Memorial Ceremony at Mt. Shizuhata, Japan, June 29, 2024. Since 1972, the victims of a U.S. Army Air Force B-29 Superfortress aircraft bombing and collision during World War II have been remembered by members of residents of Shizuoka City, the 374th AW and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Slater)

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Paying Respects: 374 AW, 515 AMOW, JASDF honor the fallen in B-29 Memorial Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Derek Hoard and Staff Sgt. Haruna Hamamoto’s, Yokota Air Base Language Enabled Airman Program members and B-29 master of ceremonies, read from a script during the B-29 Memorial Ceremony at Mt. Shizuhata, Japan, June 29, 2024. Over 50 representatives from the 374th Airlift Wing and 730th AMS attended, the highest since COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Slater)

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Paying Respects: 374 AW, 515 AMOW, JASDF honor the fallen in B-29 Memorial Ceremony

Dr. Hiroya Sugano, B-29 ceremony host, shares remarks during the B-29 Memorial Ceremony at Mt. Shizuhata, Japan, June 29, 2024. The ceremony was hosted by Dr. Hiroya Sugano, who has hosted the event since 1972. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Slater)

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Paying Respects: 374 AW, 515 AMOW, JASDF honor the fallen in B-29 Memorial Ceremony

Members of the U.S. Air Force 374th Airlift Wing salute during the American national anthem at the B-29 Memorial Ceremony at Mt. Shizuhata, Japan, June 29, 2024. On June 20, 1945, two U.S. Army Air Force B-29 Superfortress aircraft collided in mid-air during a bombing run over Shizuoka City. Approximately 2,000 Japanese civilians were killed as well as 23 members of the aircrew. One of the residents who survived the raid, Fukumatsu Itoh, rescued two American aircrew members who later died from their wounds. Itoh, despite wartime relations, buried the two members out of respect. Since 1972, Americans and Japanese alike have gathered in memorial for the victims as well as in remembrance for the selfless actions of Itoh. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Slater)

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Paying Respects: 374 AW, 515 AMOW, JASDF honor the fallen in B-29 Memorial Ceremony

A group of Buddhist monks pray before an incense offering during the B-29 Memorial Ceremony at Mt. Shizuhata, Japan, June 29, 2024. Since 1972, the victims of a U.S. Army Air Force B-29 Superfortress aircraft bombing and collision during World War II have been remembered by members of residents of Shizuoka City, the 374th Airlift Wing and the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Slater)

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240702-F-JB191-1167

A 21st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief marshals a U.S. Air Force CV-22B Osprey after returning from a flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 2, 2024. Prior to this flight, the CV-22 community engaged in comprehensive technical training that covered the latest updates, maintenance practices, and safety protocols related to the aircraft. This training ensures all personnel remain proficient, prepared, and confident as they return to flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

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240702-F-JB191-1091

U.S. Air Force CV-22B Osprey assigned to the 21st Special Operations Squadron, takes flight for the first time since last November at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 2, 2024. Prior to this flight, the CV-22 community engaged in comprehensive technical training that covered the latest updates, maintenance practices, and safety protocols related to the aircraft. This training ensures all personnel remain proficient, prepared and confident as they return to flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

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US, ROKAF conduct training to enhance tactical airlift capabilities

Members of the 607th Air Support Operations Group mark the end of combined Republic of Korea and U.S. cargo drop training operations with purple smoke at a designated landing zone near Yeoju, Republic of Korea, June 25, 2024. Combined training demonstrates the U.S. commitment to the Republic of Korea and is the foundation for maintaining a combined defense posture to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific region (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ericka McCammon)

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US, ROKAF conduct training to enhance tactical airlift capabilities

Pallets dropped by a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing, Yokota Air Base, Japan, land in a designated landing zone during a combined Republic of Korea and U.S. cargo drop training event near Yeoju, Republic of Korea, June 25, 2024. Interoperability and complex, realistic training with allied nations allows the U.S. Air Force to ensure it remains ready for future operations by strengthening partnerships and capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ericka McCammon)

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US, ROKAF conduct training to enhance tactical airlift capabilities

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 374th Airlift Wing, Yokota Air Base, Japan, delivers pallet drops over a designated landing zone near Yeoju, Republic of Korea, June 25, 2024. The Republic of Korea is a critical ally to the United States in the Indo-Pacific region and is key to peace and security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ericka McCammon)

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US, ROKAF conduct training to enhance tactical airlift capabilities

U.S. Air Force Capt. George Foggin, left, air mobility liaison officer for the 607th Air Support Operations Group, coordinates with Republic of Korea combat controllers during a combined Republic of Korea and U.S. cargo drop training event near Yeoju, Republic of Korea, June 25, 2024. Combined training demonstrates the U.S. commitment to the Republic of Korea and is the foundation for maintaining a combined defense posture to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ericka McCammon)

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