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YHS launches new academic year

The song for Yokota High School is displayed on the wall of the YHS gym on Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 19, 2024. In partnership with families and the local community, Yokota HS strives to provide a safe and academically inspiring environment where students can develop their potential as lifelong learners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Doan)

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Yokota generates C-130 aircraft ahead of Typhoon Ampil

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron takes off from Yokota Air Base Japan, August 16, 2024. At the direction of Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, the 374th Operations Group in tandem with the 374th Maintenance Group prepared, generated and launched eleven C-130Js in less than 24 hours as a preventive measure to avoid mission degradation due to Typhoon Ampil. In addition to aircraft generation, Yokota Air Base units also took additional measures to ensure readiness including placing sandbags in areas prone to water pooling and sheltering vehicles and other airframes for protection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. DeAndre Curtiss)

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Yokota generates C-130 aircraft ahead of Typhoon Ampil

A maintainer assigned to the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron marshals a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base Japan, August 16, 2024. At the direction of Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, the 374th Operations Group in tandem with the 374th Maintenance Group prepared, generated and launched eleven C-130Js in less than 24 hours as a preventive measure to avoid mission degradation due to Typhoon Ampil. In addition to aircraft generation, Yokota Air Base units also took additional measures to ensure readiness including placing sandbags in areas prone to water pooling and sheltering vehicles and other airframes for protection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. DeAndre Curtiss)

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Yokota generates C-130 aircraft ahead of Typhoon Ampil

A maintainer assigned to the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepares to marshal a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base Japan, August 16, 2024. At the direction of Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, the 374th Operations Group in tandem with the 374th Maintenance Group prepared, generated and launched eleven C-130Js in less than 24 hours as a preventive measure to avoid mission degradation due to Typhoon Ampil. In addition to aircraft generation, Yokota Air Base units also took additional measures to ensure readiness including placing sandbags in areas prone to water pooling and sheltering vehicles and other airframes for protection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. DeAndre Curtiss)

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Yokota generates C-130 aircraft ahead of Typhoon Ampil

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Colby Brusch, 374th Maintenance Group senior enlisted leader, speak with 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron personnel at Yokota Air Base, Japan, August 16, 2024. The wing leadership team went out to the flightline to observe aircraft and crews departing station to preserve combat capability amid the approach of Typhoon Ampil. In addition to aircraft generation, Yokota Air Base units also took additional measures to ensure readiness including placing sandbags in areas prone to water pooling and sheltering vehicles and other airframes for protection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. DeAndre Curtiss)

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Yokota generates C-130 aircraft ahead of Typhoon Ampil

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, speaks with a 36th Airlift Squadron crew chief at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 16, 2024. The wing leadership team went out to the flightline to observe aircraft and crews departing station to preserve combat capability amid the approach of Typhoon Ampil. In addition to aircraft generation, Yokota Air Base units also took additional measures to ensure readiness including placing sandbags in areas prone to water pooling, sheltering vehicles and other airframes for protection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. DeAndre Curtiss)

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Yokota generates C-130 aircraft ahead of Typhoon Ampil

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, Col. Brett Cochran, 374th AW deputy commander and Chief Master Sgt. Colby Brusch, 374th Maintenance Group senior enlisted leader, approach a C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 16, 2024. The wing leadership team went out to the flightline to observe aircraft and crews departing station to preserve combat capability amid the approach of Typhoon Ampil. In addition to aircraft generation, Yokota Air Base units also took additional measures to ensure readiness including placing sandbags in areas prone to water pooling, sheltering vehicles and other airframes for protection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. DeAndre Curtiss)

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Yokota generates C-130 aircraft ahead of Typhoon Ampil

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, speaks with a 36th Airlift Squadron pilots at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 16, 2024. The wing leadership team went out to the flightline to observe aircraft and crews departing station to preserve combat capability amid the approach of Typhoon Ampil. In addition to aircraft generation, Yokota Air Base units also took additional measures to ensure readiness including placing sandbags in areas prone to water pooling, sheltering vehicles and other airframes for protection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. DeAndre Curtiss)

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Yokota generates C-130 aircraft ahead of Typhoon Ampil

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron prepares to taxi at Yokota Air Base Japan, August 16, 2024. At the direction of Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, the 374th Operations Group in tandem with the 374th Maintenance Group prepared, generated and launched eleven C-130Js in less than 24 hours as a preventive measure to avoid mission degradation due to Typhoon Ampil. In addition to aircraft generation, Yokota Air Base units also took additional measures to ensure readiness including placing sandbags in areas prone to water pooling and sheltering vehicles and other airframes for protection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. DeAndre Curtiss)

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A child claims their prize at the Back to School Expo at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Aug. 15, 2024. The event featured a variety of activities, including hands-on projects, games, giveaways, and performances, to celebrate the start of the 2024-25 school year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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A military child makes an announcement from a 374th Security Forces Squadron vehicle during the Back to School Expo at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 15, 2024.A military child makes an announcement from a 374th Security Forces Squadron vehicle during the Back to School Expo at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 15, 2024. The 374 SFS team provided kids with the chance to explore the vehicle and learn about operations at the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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Yokota community members explore the booths at the Back to School Expo at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on Aug. 15, 2024. The event featured a variety of activities, including hands-on projects, games, giveaways, and performances, celebrating the start of the 2024-25 school year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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A Yokota child hands a representative from a booth an imitation passport during the Back to School Expo at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 15, 2024. Participating children could stop by each booth and collect a total of 15 stamps to enter a raffle, featuring a variety of prizes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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A Yokota community member hosts a ring toss at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 15, 2024. To mark the beginning of the 2024-25 school year, the School Liaison Program, Military and Family Readiness Center and Integrated Prevention Office organized a Back to School Expo featuring a variety of resources and engaging activities for families. Attendees experienced hands-on projects, games, giveaways and performances throughout the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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Students participated in a meet and greet with U.S. Air Force Col. Brett Cochran, 374th Airlift Wing deputy commander, after attending the Student Ambassador Bootcamp at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 15, 2024. One of the main focuses of the student ambassador program is to enable students with the leadership skills to assist other students arriving from and departing to new duty locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wood)

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A Plans Examiner for Fire and Emergency Services handbook sits on an attendee’s desk during the Plans Examiner Course at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 14, 2024. The week-long joint operations training course equips service members with a better understanding of developing plans and conducting fire inspections. ( U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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Students participate in a team-building activity while attending the Student Ambassador Bootcamp at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 14, 2024. During the classroom-based activities, several speakers from the Professional Development Center spoke on topics ranging from emotional intelligence to public speaking. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wood)

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Students participate in a team-building activity while attending the Student Ambassador Bootcamp at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 14, 2024. Over the span of three days, students learned leadership and team building skills through activities and lectures before beginning the new school year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wood)

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Students receive instructions during a team-building activity while attending the Student Ambassador Bootcamp at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 14, 2024. Over the span of three days, students learned leadership and team building skills through activities and lectures before beginning the new school year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wood)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Shaun Perry, 730th Air Mobility Squadron air freight technician and assistant resiliency trainer, provides a lecture to students during the Student Ambassador Bootcamp at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 13, 2024. In addition to the IRO, several speakers from the Professional Development Center spoke on topics ranging from emotional intelligence to public speaking. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wood)

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