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374th leaders, Airmen enjoy local Bon Dance festivals

Fireworks burst in the air during Iruma’s Bon festival hosted by the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, July 26, 2023. The event had food, fireworks and various styles of traditional Bon dancing. Events like these are designed to promote positive relations between U.S military members and local Japanese people. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Manuel G. Zamora)

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374th leaders, Airmen enjoy local Bon Dance festivals

Bon Odori dancers from local Japanese cities perform during Iruma’s Bon festival, Japan, July 26, 2023. The traditional dance is nearly 600 years old and is a form of honoring the spirits of one's ancestors. Events like these provide an opportunity to promote positive relations between U.S military members and local Japanese people. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Manuel G. Zamora)

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374th leaders, Airmen enjoy local Bon Dance festivals

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Major General Yasuko Onouchi (left), Central Aircraft Control and Warning Wing commander, and U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, pose for a photo at Iruma’s Bon festival, Japan, July 26, 2023. Participants were treated to food, fireworks and performances of various styles of bon dancing. Events like these provide an opportunity to promote positive relations between U.S military members and local Japanese people. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Manuel G. Zamora)

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374th leaders, Airmen enjoy local Bon Dance festivals

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Col. Ota Masashi (left), 2nd Tactical Airlift Group commander and U.S Air Force Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, pose for a photo at Iruma’s Bon festival, Japan, July 26, 2023. Participants were treated to food, fireworks and performances of various styles of bon dancing. Events like these are designed to strengthen the ties between the U.S. and local Japanese people. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Manuel G. Zamora)

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374th leaders, Airmen enjoy local Bon Dance festivals

Airmen, family members and leaders from the 374th Airlift Wing and Japan Air Self-Defense Force pose for a photo at a bon dance festival at Fuchu Air Base, Japan, July 27, 2023. The Airmen and their families were invited to experience Japanese culture and tradition at the festival. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Samantha Perez)

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PACAF Band plays Fussa Tanabata Festival 2023

The U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific Asia band “Final Approach” poses for a photo with fans at the 2023 Fussa City Tanabata Festival in Fussa City, Japan, July 8, 2023. Final Approach is a high-octane popular music ensemble that is composed of professional musicians who are well versed in American popular music of the 60’s through the hits of today, as well as the popular songs of Team Yokota’s host nation, Japan. This dynamic group performs in a multitude of settings from orphanages to high school gymnasiums to world-class concert halls throughout the Asia-Pacific region, all while representing the professionalism carried out daily by the Airmen of the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

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PACAF Band plays Fussa Tanabata Festival 2023

Staff Sgt. Peter Sommerville, U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific Asia guitarist for “Final Approach,” performs at the 2023 Fussa City Tanabata Festival in Fussa City, Japan, July 8, 2023. Final Approach is a high-octane popular music ensemble that is composed of professional musicians who are well versed in American popular music of the 60’s through the hits of today, as well as the popular songs of Team Yokota’s host nation, Japan. This dynamic group performs in a multitude of settings from orphanages to high school gymnasiums to world-class concert halls throughout the Asia-Pacific region, all while representing the professionalism carried out daily by the Airmen of the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

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PACAF Band plays Fussa Tanabata Festival 2023

Tech. Sgt. Ben Huseby, U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific Asia guitarist and vocalist for “Final Approach,” performs at the 2023 Fussa City Tanabata Festival in Fussa City, Japan, July 8, 2023. Final Approach is a high-octane popular music ensemble that is composed of professional musicians who are well-versed in American popular music of the 60’s through the hits of today, as well as the popular songs of Team Yokota’s host nation, Japan. This dynamic group performs in a multitude of settings from orphanages to high school gymnasiums to world-class concert halls throughout the Asia-Pacific region, all while representing the professionalism carried out daily by the Airmen of the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

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PACAF Band plays Fussa Tanabata Festival 2023

The rock music group “Final Approach,” part of the U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific Asia, perform at the 2023 Fussa City Tanabata Festival in Fussa City, Japan, July 8, 2023. The Tanabata festival is also known as the ‘Star Festival’ and was introduced in Japan by Empress Kōken in the year 755. The festival celebrates the meeting of the celestial deities Orihime and Hikoboshi (also known as the stars Vega and Altair) as they are seen close together in the sky once a year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

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PACAF Band plays Fussa Tanabata Festival 2023

Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, sits with Ikuo Kato, Fussa City mayor, to watch “Final Approach,” the rock music group from the U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific Asia, perform at the 2023 Fussa City Tanabata Festival in Fussa City, Japan, July 8, 2023. This is the first Tanabata festival in four years due to the COVID-19 pandemic and marks a return to more engagements between Team Yokota and the local communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

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Mission 22’s “2 Wheels 2 Heal”

Military members admire classic cars on display during the “2 Wheels 2 Heal” motorcycle ride and car show, hosted by Yokota’s chapter of Mission 22 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2023. Mission 22 is an organization that works to prevent suicide by supporting Veterans and their families through a comprehensive approach of outreach, events, and programs, promoting long-term wellness and sustainable growth. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Natalie Doan)

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Mission 22’s “2 Wheels 2 Heal”

Classic cars are on display during the “2 Wheels 2 Heal” motorcycle ride and car show event hosted by the Yokota chapter of Mission 22 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2023. Mission 22 is an organization that works to prevent suicide by supporting Veterans and their families through a comprehensive approach of outreach, events, and programs, promoting long-term wellness and sustainable growth. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Natalie Doan)

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Mission 22’s “2 Wheels 2 Heal”

Members hold up sign to raise awareness against suicide during the “2 Wheels 2 Heal” motorcycle ride and car show, hosted by Yokota’s chapter of Mission 22 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2023. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs in 2020 there was 6,146 Veteran suicides, averaging to 16.8 deaths per day. Mission 22 provides recovery and resiliency programs for veterans and families while simultaneously hosting events to raise awareness against suicide. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Natalie Doan)

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Mission 22’s “2 Wheels 2 Heal”

A Memorial display during the “2 Wheels 2 Heal” motorcycle ride and car show, hosted by Yokota’s chapter of Mission 22 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2023. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs in 2020 there was 6,146 Veteran suicides, averaging to 16.8 deaths per day. Mission 22 provides recovery and resiliency programs for veterans and families while simultaneously hosting events to raise awareness. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Natalie Doan)

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Mission 22’s “2 Wheels 2 Heal”

Military members admire classic cars displayed during the “2 Wheels 2 Heal” motorcycle ride and car show, hosted by Yokota’s chapter of Mission 22 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2023. Mission 22 is an organization that works to prevent suicide by supporting Veterans and their families through a comprehensive approach of outreach, events, and programs, promoting long-term wellness and sustainable growth. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Natalie Doan)

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Mission 22’s “2 Wheels 2 Heal”

Classic cars are on display during the “2 Wheels 2 Heal” motorcycle ride and car show event hosted by the Yokota chapter of Mission 22 at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2023. Mission 22 is an organization that works to prevent suicide by supporting Veterans and their families through a comprehensive approach of outreach, events, and programs, promoting long-term wellness and sustainable growth. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Natalie Doan)

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What’s bugging you Yokota?

Airman 1st Class D-Jay Gangano, 374th Medical Group communicable disease section lead, stores a petri dish of mosquito samples at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 16, 2023. The program collects insect samples from the base, then sends the sorted insects to Kadena Air Base and tests for any human communicable diseases, such as Japanese encephalitis, yellow fever, and malaria. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jarrett Smith)

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What’s bugging you Yokota?

Airman 1st Class D-Jay Gangano, 374th Medical Group communicable disease section lead, looks at a mosquito under a microscope for the entomology program at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 16, 2023. The program collects insect samples from the base, then sends the sorted insects to Kadena Air Base and tests for any human communicable diseases, such as Japanese encephalitis, yellow fever, and malaria. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jarrett Smith)

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What’s bugging you Yokota?

Airman 1st Class D-Jay Gangano, 374th Medical Group communicable disease section lead, looks at a mosquito under a microscope for the entomology program at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 16, 2023. The program collects female mosquitoes as they alone seek blood for reproduction by biting, and end up transmitting mosquito-borne illnesses. They’re examined under a microscope after collection to determine which are male and which are female. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jarrett Smith)

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What’s bugging you Yokota?

Airman 1st Class D-Jay Gangano, 374th Medical Group communicable disease section lead, empties a insect trap for the entomology program at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 16, 2023. The program has different traps to attract these mosquitos, such as the gravid trap, the light trap, and the BG-Sentinel trap. The insects collected from Yokota are sent for testing to identify any diseases from insect-borne sources that may affect base or local community residents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jarrett Smith)

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