Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day One
U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class LuJuan Velez, left, and Keenan Mathews, 374th Security Forces Squadron defenders, pose for a photo in front of a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron at the 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 Airman David S. Calcote)