USFJ celebrate years of partnership at Length-of-Service Awards

Award winners and distinguished guests pose for a photo at the conclusion of the United States Forces Japan Length-of-Service Awards Ceremony at the Yutorogi Hall in Hamura City, Japan, Oct. 10, 2018. The event provided the opportunity for both the USFJ and the Government of Japan to celebrate the service of local national employees who have contributed 10, 20, 30 and 40 years to the continued success and growth of the partnership between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Gilmore)

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USFJ celebrate years of partnership at Length-of-Service Awards

Koutarou Yoshida, North Kanto Defense Bureau director general, delivers the opening remarks during the United States Forces Japan Length-of-Service Awards Ceremony at Yutorogi Hall in Hamura City, Japan, Oct. 10, 2018. The event celebrated the service of 233 Government of Japan employees who have worked as a part of USFJ for 10, 20, 30 and 40 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Gilmore)

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USFJ celebrate years of partnership at Length-of-Service Awards

Col. Dominic A. Setka, 5th Air Force chief of staff, pauses for his speech to be translated at the USFJ Length-of-Service Awards Ceremony at the Yutorogi Hall in Hamura City, Japan, Oct. 10, 2018. The event provided the opportunity for both the USFJ and the Government of Japan to celebrate the service of local national employees who have contributed 10, 20, 30 and 40 years to the continued success and growth of the partnership between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Gilmore)

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USFJ celebrate years of partnership at Length-of-Service Awards

Koutarou Yoshida, North Kanto Defense Bureau director general, left, and Col. Dominic A. Setka, 5th Air Force chief of staff, right, present the award for 30 years of service to Hiraku Suzuki, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron painter foreman-B, during the USFJ Length-of-Service Awards Ceremony at the Yutorogi Hall in Hamura City, Japan, Oct. 10, 2018. The event provided the opportunity for both the USFJ and the Government of Japan to celebrate the service of local national employees who have contributed 10, 20, 30 and 40 years to the continued success and growth of the partnership between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Gilmore)

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Rie Miyoshi, Stars and Stripes Tokyo management analyst, prepares to receive her award for her years of service during the USFJ Length-of-Service Awards Ceremony at the Yutorogi Hall in Hamura City, Japan, Oct. 10, 2018. The event celebrated the service of 233 Government of Japan employees who have worked as a part of USFJ for 10, 20, 30 and 40 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Gilmore)

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USFJ celebrate years of partnership at Length-of-Service Awards

Koutarou Yoshida, North Kanto Defense Bureau director general, presents an award for years of service to Takashi Otabe, Yokota Main Store retail store manager, during the USFJ Length-of-Service Awards Ceremony at the Yutorogi Hall in Hamura City, Japan, Oct. 10, 2018. The event provided the opportunity for both the USFJ and the Government of Japan to celebrate the service of local national employees who have contributed 10, 20, 30 and 40 years to the continued success and growth of the partnership between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Gilmore)

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Rie Miyoshi, Stars and Stripes Tokyo management analyst, bows as a sign of respect after receiving an award for her years of service at the USFJ Length-of-Service Awards Ceremony at the Yutorogi Hall in Hamura City, Japan, Oct. 10, 2018. The event provided the opportunity for both the USFJ and the Government of Japan to celebrate the service of local national employees who have contributed 10, 20, 30 and 40 years to the continued success and growth of the partnership between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Gilmore)

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USFJ celebrate years of partnership at Length-of-Service Awards

Reiko Ota, 374th Airlift Wing Chaplain administrative specialist, provides the thank you speech on behalf of all award recipients at the USFJ Length-of-Service Awards Ceremony at the Yutorogi Hall in Hamura City, Japan, Oct. 10, 2018. The event provided the opportunity for both the USFJ and the Government of Japan to celebrate the service of local national employees who have contributed 10, 20, 30 and 40 years to the continued success and growth of the partnership between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Gilmore)

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USFJ celebrate years of partnership at Length-of-Service Awards

Published Oct. 16, 2018
By Senior Airman Matthew Gilmore
374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Award winners and distinguished guests pose for a photo at the conclusion of the United States Forces Japan Length-of-Service Awards Ceremony at the Yutorogi Hall in Hamura City, Japan, Oct. 10, 2018. The event provided the opportunity for both the USFJ and the Government of Japan to celebrate the service of local national employees who have contributed 10, 20, 30 and 40 years to the continued success and growth of the partnership between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Gilmore)