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B-29 Memorial Ceremony Honors Fallen

Japanese locals pour sake on the Japanese B-29 memorial monument during the 47th annual B-29 Memorial Ceremony at Sengen Shrine in Shizuoka City, Japan, June 22, 2019. The sake is poured on the monument as a symbol of a final shared drink with departed comrades. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gabrielle Spalding)

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B-29 Memorial Ceremony Honors Fallen

Staff Sgt. David Wuchter, U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific trumpeter, renders ‘Taps’ during the 47th annual B-29 Memorial Ceremony at Sengen Shrine in Shizuoka City, Japan, June 22, 2019. Since 1972 Yokota Airmen and Japanese citizens have joined together to honor those who lost their lives during a B-29 air raid, and subsequent air craft collision, over Shizuoka City during World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gabrielle Spalding)

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B-29 Memorial Ceremony Honors Fallen

Flowers and Sake rest at the base of the Japanese B-29 memorial monument at Sengen Shrine in Shizuoka City, Japan, June 22, 2019. The flowers were placed at the monument to recognize the victims who lost their lives in an B-29 air raid, and subsequent air craft collision, over Shizuoka City during World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Gabrielle Spalding)

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Basic Training Graduation

A group of 324th Training Squadron basic trainees perform formation and parade drills in preparation of their graduation on Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Defense Media Agency Hometown News Photo by Master Sgt. Cecilio Ricardo

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Breaking ground for new Yokota High School

Food items are offered to the gods at the ground breaking ceremony for the new Yokota High School at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2015.The new high school project includes plans for art, science and computer labs; an information center; a media room; special education facilities; a teacher workroom and administration offices.

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Breaking ground for new Yokota High School

Distinguished guests at the ground breaking ceremony for the new Yokota High School hold omiki, ceremonial sake offered to the gods at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2015. Shintoism is a religion originating in Japan which has been practiced for over 2,500 years.

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Breaking ground for new Yokota High School

A Shinto priest performs the ground breaking ceremony for the new Yokota High School at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2015. The new high school project is intended to include the demolition of existing buildings and support facilities, and the construction of a multi-purpose playing field, parking lots, sidewalks and a loop road.

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Breaking ground for new Yokota High School

Participants perform the ceremonial ground breaking ceremony for the new Yokota High School at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2015. The new school is intended to accommodate 325 students and span 93,120 square feet.

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Breaking ground for new Yokota High School

A Shinto priest carries a ritual shaku baton for driving out spirits during the new Yokota High School ground breaking ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2015. The purpose of the Shinto ceremony is to purify the site of the new building and wish safety on the construction crew.

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Breaking ground for new Yokota High School

Col. Douglas Delamater, 374th Airlift Wing commander, delivers remarks during the new Yokota High School ground breaking ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2015. The new high school is slated to open August, 2017.

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Breaking ground for new Yokota High School

A participant at the new Yokota High School ground breaking ceremony washes his hands before entering the tent where the ceremony was held at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 19, 2015. Everyone who entered the tent was required to wash first their left, then their right hand in observance of Shinto traditions.

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Bronze Star

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Maj. Derek Harris, 730th Air Mobility Squadron director of operations, says a few words Feb. 25 during his Bronze Star presentation ceremony. The Bronze Star Medal is awarded to individuals for acts of heroism or meritorious achievement in ground combat. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sean Martin)

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Bronze Star

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Maj. Derek Harris ,730th Air Mobility Squadron director of operations, receives the Bronze Star Feb. 25 during a presentation ceremony. The Bronze Star Medal is awarded to individuals for acts of heroism or meritorious achievement in ground combat. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Sean Martin)

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Bronze Star

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Cake Cutting Ceremony

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan - Captain Sandra Buckles, from United States Forces Japan, and Airman Basic Bryanna Brooks, from the 374th Medical Support Squadron, cut a cake during a cake cutting ceremony at the Yokota Community Center on August 14. The ceremony was held to honor the women that have served in the U.S. military and the hardships they have faced. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Fowler)

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Capturing the mission

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Airman 1st Class Katrina R. Menchaca, 374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs, captures a squadron formation here May 14 during the 374th Airlift Wing Change of Command ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Osakabe Yasuo)

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Celebrating America

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan - Fireworks burst over Yokota Air Base July 4. The 374th Force Support Squadron provided Yokota residents and their guest with events for all ages. The day kicked off with the Firecracker 5K run and a wide variety of activities throughout the day to include go-carts, petting zoo, live entertainment, food and a fireworks. (U.S. Air Force photo/Osakabe Yasuo)