U.S., Japan strengthen friendship during 374th AW Holiday Social
Col. Patrick Launey, 374th Mission Support Group commander, left, bids farewell to Yoshinori Wada, Yokota Defense Office chief, at the end of the 374th AW Holiday Social at the Yokota Officers Club at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dec. 11, 2021. The event was an opportunity for wing leadership and Japanese partners from the Japan Air Self Defense Forces, Japan America Air Force Goodwill Association, friendship clubs, and Government of Japan, to celebrate the holiday season together. Attendees were able to strengthen their relationship while enjoying live music performed by the Yokota High School and a children’s ballet dance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)