Mizuho Town Library re-opens, recognizes Yokota partnership

Hiroyuki Sugiura, Mizuho town mayor, along with local school students and other guests of honor, prepare to cut the opening ribbon during a re-opening ceremony of the Mizuho town library, Japan, Mar. 21, 2022. Col. Philip Dorsch, 374th Maintenance Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Damon Yarborough, 374th MXG senior enlisted leader, were guests of the re-opening event, where the newly renovated facility featured a section dedicated to the town’s close relationship with Yokota Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

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Mizuho Town Library re-opens, recognizes Yokota partnership

Hiroyuki Sugiura, Mizuho town mayor, along with local school students and other guests of honor, prepare to cut a re-opening ceremony ribbon at the Mizuho town library, Japan, Mar. 21, 2022. The 374th Maintenance Group hosts an annual event to donate books to the Mizuho town library, a popular spot for school aged children in the area. The town honored Yokota’s spirit of giving by dedicating a section of the newly renovated library to display the base’s contributions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

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Mizuho Town Library re-opens, recognizes Yokota partnership

Hiroyuki Sugiura, Mizuho town mayor, along with local school students and other guests of honor, prepare to cut the opening ribbon during a re-opening ceremony of the Mizuho town library, Japan, Mar. 21, 2022. The aging Mizuho library began renovations in 2019 to modernize its facilities and offerings, taking input and donations from multiple sources to include Yokota Air Base. The newly renovated facility features displays that honors the sharing of culture between the base and the local township. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

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Mizuho Town Library re-opens, recognizes Yokota partnership

A shelf dedicated to the friendship between Mizuho town and Yokota Air Base, featuring donated books and a commemorative photo, are displayed following the re-opening ceremony of the Mizuho town library, Japan, Mar. 21, 2022. The 374th Maintenance Group hosts an annual event to donate books to the Mizuho town library, which is a popular spot for school aged children in the area. The town honored Yokota’s spirit of giving by dedicating a section of the newly renovated library to display the base’s contributions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

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Mizuho Town Library re-opens, recognizes Yokota partnership

Hiroyuki Sugiura, Mizuho town mayor, speaks to assembled guests before the re-opening ceremony of the Mizuho town library, Japan, Mar. 21, 2022. The aging Mizuho library began renovations in 2019 to modernize its facilities and offerings, while accepting design ideas and donations from multiple sources to include Yokota Air Base. The newly renovated facility features displays that honors the sharing of culture between the base and the local township. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey)

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Mizuho Town Library re-opens, recognizes Yokota partnership

Published March 23, 2022
By Staff Sgt. Ryan Lackey
374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

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The aging Mizuho library began renovations in 2019 to modernize its facilities and offerings, while accepting design ideas and donations from multiple sources to include Yokota Air Base. Its grand re-opening ceremony included Col. Philip Dorsch, 374th Maintenance Group commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Damon Yarborough, 374th MXG senior enlisted leader, Mar. 21, 2022.