End of Summer in Paws Reach

A dog plays fetch with owner in the pool during the Dog Days of Summer event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9, 2017. The event provided an opportunity for Yokota members to swim alongside their dogs before the Sakana Pool closed for the summer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)

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A dog rests the edge of the pool with its owner during the Dog Days of Summer event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9, 2017. The event provided an opportunity for Yokota members to swim alongside their dogs before the Sakana Pool closed for the summer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)

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End of Summer in Paws Reach

A dog jumps into the pool during the Dog Days of Summer event at Yokota Air Base,Japan, Sept. 9, 2017. More than 100 dogs, approximately 200 owners and families attended the event for swimming, playing fetch and meeting new friends. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)

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End of Summer in Paws Reach

A dog plays fetch with owner in the pool during the Dog Days of Summer event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9, 2017. The event provided an opportunity for Yokota members to swim alongside their dogs before the Sakana Pool closed for the summer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)

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End of Summer in Paws Reach

Staff Sgt. Michael Kelly, 374th Airlift Wing equal opportunity advisor, and his wife relax with their dogs in the pool during the Dog Days of Summer event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9, 2017. More than 100 dogs, approximately 200 owners and families attended the event for swimming, playing fetch and meeting new friends. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)

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Dogs walk around the pool and mingle with other dogs during the Dog Days of Summer event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9, 2017. More than 100 dogs, approximately 200 owners and families attended the event for swimming, playing fetch and meeting new friends. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)

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A dog swims in the pool during the Dog Days of Summer event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9, 2017. The event provided an opportunity for Yokota members to swim alongside their dogs before the Sakana Pool closed for the summer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)

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A dog sniffs a child during the Dog Days of Summer event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9, 2017. More than 100 dogs, approximately 200 owners and families attended the event for swimming, playing fetch and meeting new friends. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)

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End of Summer in Paws Reach

A dog jumps into the pool during the Dog Days of Summer event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 9, 2017. The event provided an opportunity for Yokota members to swim alongside their dogs before the Sakana Pool closed for the summer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)

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End of Summer in Paws Reach

Published Sept. 13, 2017
By Machiko Arita
374th Airlift Wing public affairs

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan --