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Home front heroes

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Lt. Col. Anthony Maisonet, 374th Security Forces Squadron commander, gives his daughter Maria and son Miguel Home Front Hero Medals and certificates of appreciation March 16 at the Yokota Airman and Family Readiness Center. The Home Front Hero Medal recognizes the support and sacrifices children make in support of their deployed parents. Colonel Maisonet was recently deployed to Joint Base Balad, Iraq, for six months in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.(U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Veronica Pierce)

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Honoring lost defenders: Gone but never forgotten

374th Security Forces Squadron patrolmen, Senior Airman David Wells and Airman 1st Class Nelson Sosa, fold the U.S. flag during a retreat ceremony held during Police Week at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2015. Police Week events included a 5K run, a physical fitness challenge, displays in front of the Yokota Community Center and a Policeman's Ball. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Baker/Released)

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Honoring lost defenders: Gone but never forgotten

Staff Sgt. Gary Bass, 374th Security Forces Squadron patrolman, holds the U.S. flag during a retreat ceremony held at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2015. This year the 374 SFS used Police Week to pay tribute to the 10 Security Forces Airmen who have been killed in action since 9/11. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Baker/Released)

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Honoring lost defenders: Gone but never forgotten

An Airman with the 374th Security Forces Squadron lowers the U.S. flag during a retreat ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2015. The retreat was held following a memorial service in remembrance of lost defenders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Baker/Released)

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Honoring lost defenders: Gone but never forgotten

374th Security Forces Squadron members salute the colors during a retreat ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2015. The ceremony was held to honor fallen law enforcement officers as part of Police Week.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Baker/Released)

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Honoring lost defenders: Gone but never forgotten

Airmen from the 374th Security Forces Squadron and their Japan Air Self-Defense Force counterparts lower the flags during a retreat ceremony, held as part of Police Week at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2015. President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation in 1962 designating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Baker/Released)

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Honoring lost defenders: Gone but never forgotten

A military working dog with the 374th Security Forces Squadron attends a retreat ceremony during Police Week at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2015. Police Week events included a 5K run, a physical fitness challenge, displays in front of the Yokota Community Center and a Policeman's Ball. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Baker/Released)

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Honoring lost defenders: Gone but never forgotten

Members of the 374th Security Forces Squadron stand at parade rest during a retreat ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2015. The ceremony was held to honor fallen law enforcement officers as part of Police Week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Baker/Released)

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Honoring our heroes

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Airman 1st Class Pei-Chi Liu, 374th Maintenance Operations Squadron maintenance management analysis, salutes during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Officer's Club here May 31. Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May and was designated to pay tribute to U.S. men and women who died while serving their country. Yokota's American Legion post 2222 holds the ceremony every year to carry on the tradition which first took place at Arlington National Cemetery in 1868. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lynsie Lorenz)

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Interacting with the community

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Col. Otto Feather, 374th Airlift Wing Commander, poses with Angelica Mallon, Junior ROTC Corps Commander at the Nina Circle Memorial Day service on Monday, May 31. Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May and was designated to pay tribute to U.S. men and women who died while serving their country.

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JAAGA recognizes Team Yokota member

IRUMA AIR BASE, Japan -- The Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association president gives the JAAGA Award to Lt. Col. Peter Kelley (right), 374th Mission Support Group vice commander, Feb. 10, 2012, at Iruma Air Base, Japan. Kelley won the award for coordinating 25 bilateral construction projects to enhance cooperation between the Air Defense Command and U.S. Forces, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John D. Partlow)

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JAAGA recognizes Team Yokota member

IRUMA AIR BASE, Japan -- The Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association poses for a group photo with Yokota Air Base leadership Feb. 10, 2012, at Iruma Air Base, Japan. The goal of the association is to foster mutual understanding and friendship between Japan and the United States forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class John D. Partlow)

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JASDF ADC grand opening ceremony

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Senior Japanese and U.S. guests unveil a picture honoring the Japan-U.S. Alliance during the Japan Air Self-Defense Force Air Defense Command Headquarters grand opening ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 30, 2012. The ADC headquarters was relocated from Fuchu Air Base as part of the 2006 Realignment Roadmap, a bilateral initiative to enhance the U.S.-Japan Security Alliance and address force realignments in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John D. Partlow)

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JASDF ADC grand opening ceremony

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Burton Field, U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, gives a speech during the Japan Air Self-Defense Force Air Defense Command Headquarters grand opening ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 30, 2012. The ADC headquarters was relocated from Fuchu Air Base as part of the 2006 Realignment Roadmap, a bilateral initiative to enhance the U.S.-Japan Security Alliance and address force realignments in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class John D. Partlow)

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JASDF ADC grand opening ceremony

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Senior Japanese and U.S. guests unveil a picture honoring the Japan-U.S. Alliance during the Japan Air Self-Defense Force Air Defense Command Headquarters grand opening ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 30, 2012. The ADC headquarters was relocated from Fuchu Air Base as part of the 2006 Realignment Roadmap, a bilateral initiative to enhance the U.S.-Japan Security Alliance and address force realignments in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo)

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JASDF ADC grand opening ceremony

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Japanese Defense Minister Naoki Tanaka gives remarks during the Japan Air Self-Defense Force Air Defense Command Headquarters grand opening ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 30, 2012. Tanaka congratulated the successful completion of the ADC move to Yokota AB, which will further strengthen defense cooperation and interoperability between the two forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo)

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JASDF ADC grand opening ceremony

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Burton Field, U.S. Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force commander, gives a speech during the Japan Air Self-Defense Force Air Defense Command Headquarters grand opening ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 30, 2012. Field said, "The ADC relocation optimizes both nations’ ability to meet traditional, new, and future threats, and will ensure the Japan-U.S. partnership remains an anchor for regional security for the next several decades and beyond." (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo)

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John L. Levitow Award recipient

YOKOTA, AIR BASE, Japan -- Col. Jeff Newell, 374th Airlift Wing commander, presents Senior Airman Eric Schmitt with the John L. Levitow Award at the Airman Leadership School graduation ceremony Feb. 19. The award is presented to the top graduate. The award is based on overall performance evaluations, academic scores, as well as peer and staff ratings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Sean Martin)

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Joint New Year's Party performers

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Members from Voxray, a local Japanese band, perform for guests in attendance at the Joint New Year's Party held here Jan. 23. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Lynsie Nichols)

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Jungle Air Force Det 1 furls its flag

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- U.S. Air Force Col. Marc Reese, 13th Air Force Detachment 1 commander, gives a speech during the 13th AF Det 1 inactivation ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 26, 2012. After leading the detachment through several major exercises and Operation Tomodachi, Reese is now serving as the 5th Air Force chief of staff. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo)

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