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A Japan Air Self-Defense Force member plays the trombone during rehearsal for the Major League Baseball Japan Opening Series at the Tokyo Dome, March 20, 2019. The Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Pacific Air Forces bands performed both the U.S. and Japanese national anthems as part of the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle Johnson)

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A Japan Air Self-Defense Force band member plays the saxophone during rehearsal for the Major League Baseball Japan Opening Series at the Tokyo Dome, March 20, 2019. The Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Pacific Air Forces bands performed both the U.S. and Japanese national anthems as part of the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle Johnson)

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U.S. Air Force Maj. Michael Hoerber, commander of the USAF Band of the Pacific-Asia simultaneously rehearses conducting the Japan Air Self-Defense Force and USAF band members for the opening ceremony of the Major League Baseball Japan Opening Series at the Tokyo Dome, March 20, 2019. The stadium was sold out (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle Johnson)

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A Japan Air Self-Defense Force band member plays the flute during rehearsal for the Major League Baseball Japan Opening Series at the Tokyo Dome, March 20, 2019. The Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Pacific Air Forces bands performed both the U.S. and Japanese national anthems as part of the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle Johnson)

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Japan Air Self-Defense Force members practice for the opening ceremony of the Major League Baseball Japan Open Series in the Tokyo Dome, March 20, 2019. The Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Pacific Air Forces bands performed both the U.S. and Japanese national anthems as part of the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle Johnson)

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The Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Pacific Air Forces bands perform both the U.S. and Japanese national anthems as part of the opening ceremony for the Major League Baseball Japan Open Series in the Tokyo Dome, March 20, 2019. The bands were accompanied by volunteers form each nation's air force carrying their respective flags. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle Johnson)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Joseph Stratton, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron lead productions superintendent, takes a picture of a signed baseball during batting practice for the opening game of the Major League Baseball Japan Open Series in the Tokyo Dome, March 20, 2019. The Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Pacific Air Forces bands performed both the U.S. and Japanese national anthems as part of the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle Johnson)

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The Oakland Atheltics mascot, Stomper, dances on the field in the Tokyo Dome during the opening ceremony for the Major League Baseball Japan Open Series, March 20, 2019. The Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Pacific Air Forces bands performed both the U.S. and Japanese national anthems as part of the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle Johnson)

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Japan Air Self Defense Force members practice for the opening ceremony of the Major League Baseball Japan Open Series in the Tokyo Dome, March 20, 2019. The Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Pacific Air Forces bands performed both the U.S. and Japanese national anthems as part of the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle Johnson)

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Japan Air Self Defense Force members practice for the opening ceremony of the Major League Baseball Japan Open Series in the Tokyo Dome, March 20, 2019. The Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Pacific Air Forces bands performed both the U.S. and Japanese national anthems as part of the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle Johnson)

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U.S. Air Force Master. Sgt. Tiffany Buford, 374th Airlift Wing Occupational Safety NCOIC, practices for the opening ceremony of the Major League Baseball Japan Open Series in the Tokyo Dome, March 20, 2019. The Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Pacific Air Forces bands performed both the U.S. and Japanese national anthems as part of the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle Johnson)

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U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Yusuf Neal, 374th Maintenance Squadron Vehicle Control non-commissioned officer in charge, practices for the opening ceremony of the Major League Baseball Japan Open Series in the Tokyo Dome, March 20, 2019. The Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Pacific Air Forces bands performed both the U.S. and Japanese national anthems as part of the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle Johnson/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dominick Marshall, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief practices for the opening ceremony of the Major League Baseball Japan Open Series in the Tokyo Dome, March 20, 2019. The Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Pacific Air Forces bands performed both the U.S. and Japanese national anthems as part of the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle Johnson)

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Japan Air Self Defense Force personnel practice for the opening ceremony of the Major League Baseball Japan Open Series in the Tokyo Dome, March 20, 2019. The JASDF and the U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific performed both the U.S. and Japanese national anthems as part of the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle Johnson)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dominick Marshall, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief practices for the opening ceremony of the Major League Baseball Japan Open Series in the Tokyo Dome, March 20, 2019. The Japan Air Self-Defense Force and PACAF bands performed both the U.S. and Japanese national anthems as part of the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle Johnson)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dominick Marshall, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief practices for the opening ceremony of the Major League Baseball Japan Open Series in the Tokyo Dome, March 20, 2019. The Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Pacific Air Forces bands performed both the U.S. and Japanese national anthems as part of the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle Johnson)

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Japan Air Self-Defense Force Central Band conductor, Maj. Satoshi Kuchikata simultaneously rehearses conducting the JASDF and USAF band members for the opening ceremony of the Major League Baseball Japan Opening Series at the Tokyo Dome, March 20, 2019. The stadium was sold out (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle Johnson)

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A Japan Air Self-Defense Force band member plays the french horn during rehearsal for the Major League Baseball Japan Opening Series at the Tokyo Dome, March 20, 2019. The Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Pacific Air Forces bands performed both the U.S. and Japanese national anthems as part of the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle Johnson)

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JASDF and PACAF bands open MLB Japan Open Series

Published March 21, 2019
By Staff Sgt. Kyle Johnson
374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- A Japan Air Self-Defense Force member plays the trombone during rehearsal for the Major League Baseball Japan Opening Series at the Tokyo Dome, March 20, 2019. The Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Pacific Air Forces bands performed both the U.S. and Japanese national anthems as part of the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kyle Johnson)

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