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)