Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day One

Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day One

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron sits on-display for attendees at the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2024. The two-day bilateral festival allowed visitors to learn more about the U.S. and Japan partnership while strengthening bonds between Yokota and the local communities. The event was hosted due to the combined efforts and support of the Japan Air and Ground Self-Defense Forces, sister services and the local communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Doan)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Thomas Reay, 909th Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker pilot, interacts with a member of the local community at the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2024. Open-base events like Friendship Festival provide a special occasion for the Yokota and surrounding communities to come together and foster relationships and better understanding of the airlift mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

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A U.S. Air Force UH-1N Huey assigned to the 459th Airlift Squadron executes a rescue demonstration at the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2024. Open-base events like Friendship Festival provide a special occasion for the Yokota and surrounding communities to come together and foster relationships and better understanding of the airlift mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

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A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster assigned to the 204th Airlift Squadron, Hickam, Hawaii Base, sits on-display for attendees at the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2024. Visitors of the Friendship Festival were able to experience some flying performances from the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Viper Demonstration Team and Yokota’s own C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, which dropped dozens of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers over the airfield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

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Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day One

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron flies over 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2024. There were over 20 aircraft showcased at the festival ranging from helicopters, fighter jets, passenger and cargo airframes. Visitors were able to witness one of Yokota’s airlift missions in action - a static-line jump collaboration with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force special operations members during the festival. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooklyn Golightly)

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Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers prepare for a static-line jump from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2024. Yokota’s friendship festivals celebrate the enduring partnership between the U.S. and Japan, and serve as an opportunity to strengthen ties between the base and local communities. The event historically includes aircraft static displays, live music, food vendors and a variety of performances as a way to showcase Yokota’s mission and strengthen the invaluable bond with Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooklyn Golightly)

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Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers prepare for a static-line jump from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2024. Yokota’s friendship festivals celebrate the enduring partnership between the U.S. and Japan, and serve as an opportunity to strengthen ties between the base and local communities. The event historically includes aircraft static displays, live music, food vendors and a variety of performances as a way to showcase Yokota’s mission and strengthen the invaluable bond with Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooklyn Golightly)

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Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers prepare for a static-line jump from a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron during the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2024. Yokota’s friendship festivals celebrate the enduring partnership between the U.S. and Japan, and serve as an opportunity to strengthen ties between the base and local communities. The event historically includes aircraft static displays, live music, food vendors and a variety of performances as a way to showcase Yokota’s mission and strengthen the invaluable bond with Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooklyn Golightly)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kayli Rodriguez, 459th Airlift Squadron flight engineer, waves to event-goers at the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2024. The two-day bilateral festival allowed visitors to learn more about the U.S. and Japan partnership while strengthening bonds between Yokota and the local communities. The event was hosted due to the combined efforts and support of the Japan Air and Ground Self-Defense Forces, sister services and the local communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Doan)

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Community members observe a static-line jump collaboration between the 36th Airlift Squadron and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers during 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2024. Visitors of the Friendship Festival were able to experience some flying performances from the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Viper Demonstration Team and Yokota’s own C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, which dropped dozens of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers over the airfield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)

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Off-base community members interact with a photo booth at the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2024. The festival is a two-day bilateral event designed to bolster the relationship shared by the United States and Japan. Various aircraft throughout Japan and from the United States participated in the festival as interactive static displays to showcase airpower and boost partnerships with the communities. (U.S. Air Force photoSenior Airman Natalie Doan)

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Off-base community members run toward the end of the flightline after the official opening of 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2024. Open-base events like Friendship Festival provide a special occasion for the Yokota and surrounding communities to come together and foster relationships and better understanding of the airlift mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day One

A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron drops Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers at the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2024. There were over 20 aircraft showcased at the festival ranging from helicopters, fighter jets, passenger and cargo airframes. Visitors were able to witness one of Yokota’s airlift missions in action - a static-line jump collaboration with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force special operations members during the festival. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Doan)

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Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day One

Off-base community members look at an aerial demonstration at the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2024. The festival is a two-day bilateral event designed to bolster the relationship shared by the United States and Japan. Various aircraft throughout Japan and from the United States participated in the festival as interactive static displays to showcase airpower and boost partnerships with the communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Doan)

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Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day One

Visitors line up for a view of a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 15th Wing, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, during 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2024. The festival is a two-day bilateral event designed to bolster the relationship shared by the United States and Japan. Various aircraft throughout Japan and from the United States participated in the festival as interactive static displays to showcase airpower and boost partnerships with the communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)

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Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day One

Community members observe a static-line jump collaboration between the 36th Airlift Squadron and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers during 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2024. Visitors of the Friendship Festival were able to experience some flying performances from the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Viper Demonstration Team and Yokota’s own C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, which dropped dozens of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers over the airfield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Blake Jassen, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster, poses for a photo with a community member at the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2024. There were over 20 aircraft showcased at the festival ranging from helicopters, fighter jets, passenger and cargo airframes. Visitors were able to witness one of Yokota’s airlift missions in action - a static-line jump collaboration with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force special operations members during the festival. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules drops Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers for a static-line jump demonstration during the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2024. Visitors of the Friendship Festival were able to experience some flying performances from the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Viper Demonstration Team and Yokota’s own C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, which dropped dozens of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers over the airfield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)

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U.S. Air Force Capt. Casey Guardia, 459th Airlift Squadron UH-1N Huey pilot, poses for a photo with a member of the community at the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2024. The two-day bilateral festival allowed visitors to learn more about the U.S. and Japan partnership while strengthening bonds between Yokota and the local communities. The event was hosted due to the combined efforts and support of the Japan Air and Ground Self-Defense Forces, sister services and the local communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Staff Sgt. Taylor Slater)

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A tiger mascot headpiece is prepared for a static display featuring a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena Air Base, before the official opening of 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2024. The two-day bilateral festival allowed visitors to learn more about the U.S. and Japan partnership while strengthening bonds between Yokota and the local communities. The event was hosted due to the combined efforts and support of the Japan Air and Ground Self-Defense Forces, sister services and the local communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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Visitors take shelter in the shade of a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 15th Wing, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, during 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2024. The festival is a two-day bilateral event designed to bolster the relationship shared by the United States and Japan. Various aircraft throughout Japan and from the United States participated in the festival as interactive static displays to showcase airpower and boost partnerships with the communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)

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A U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron flies over 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2024. The festival is a two-day bilateral event designed to bolster the relationship shared by the United States and Japan. Various aircraft throughout Japan and from the United States participated in the festival as interactive static displays to showcase airpower and boost partnerships with the communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brooklyn Golightly)

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Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day One

Community members check out a static display featuring a F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 175th Fighter Squadron, South Dakota Air National Guard, during 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2024. The two-day bilateral festival allowed visitors to learn more about the U.S. and Japan partnership while strengthening bonds between Yokota and the local communities. The event was hosted due to the combined efforts and support of the Japan Air and Ground Self-Defense Forces, sister services and the local communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)

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An off-base community member takes a photo out the window of a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 909th Air Refueling Squadron at the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2024. The two-day bilateral festival allowed visitors to learn more about the U.S. and Japan partnership while strengthening bonds between Yokota and the local communities. The event was hosted due to the combined efforts and support of the Japan Air and Ground Self-Defense Forces, sister services and the local communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Slater)

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Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day One

Community members pose for a photo during the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2024. The two-day bilateral festival allowed visitors to learn more about the U.S. and Japan partnership while strengthening bonds between Yokota and the local communities. The event was hosted due to the combined efforts and support of the Japan Air and Ground Self-Defense Forces, sister services and the local communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White

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Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day One

Community members check out a static display featuring a F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 175th Fighter Squadron, South Dakota Air National Guard, during 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2024. The two-day bilateral festival allowed visitors to learn more about the U.S. and Japan partnership while strengthening bonds between Yokota and the local communities. The event was hosted due to the combined efforts and support of the Japan Air and Ground Self-Defense Forces, sister services and the local communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexzandra Gracey)

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Community members crowd near fighter aircraft static displays at the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2024. There were over 20 aircraft showcased at the festival ranging from helicopters, fighter jets, passenger and cargo airframes. Visitors were able to witness one of Yokota’s airlift missions in action - a static-line jump collaboration with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force special operations members during the festival. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jarrett Smith)

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Community members try flight equipment during the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2024. The two-day bilateral festival allowed visitors to learn more about the U.S. and Japan partnership while strengthening bonds between Yokota and the local communities. The event was hosted due to the combined efforts and support of the Japan Air and Ground Self-Defense Forces, sister services and the local communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jarrett Smith)

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Akigawa Rhythmic Gymnastics showcase a dance on the indoor stage during the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2024. The two-day bilateral festival allowed visitors to learn more about the U.S. and Japan partnership while strengthening bonds between Yokota and the local communities. The event was hosted due to the combined efforts and support of the Japan Air and Ground Self-Defense Forces, sister services and the local communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jarrett Smith)

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Community members participate in minigames during the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2024. The two-day bilateral festival allowed visitors to learn more about the U.S. and Japan partnership while strengthening bonds between Yokota and the local communities. The event was hosted due to the combined efforts and support of the Japan Air and Ground Self-Defense Forces, sister services and the local communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jarrett Smith)

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U.S. Air Force Captains Alex Dillenbeck and Dave Evans, 36th Airlift Squadron pilots, pose on top of a C-130J Super Hercules static display before the official opening of 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2024. Open-base events like Friendship Festival provide a special occasion for the Yokota and surrounding communities to come together and foster relationships and better understanding of the airlift mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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A U.S. Air Force UH-1N Huey assigned to the 459th Airlift Squadron hovers over the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2024. Visitors of the Friendship Festival were able to experience some flying performances from the Pacific Air Forces F-16 Viper Demonstration Team and Yokota’s own C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, which dropped dozens of Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers over the airfield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day One

A family takes photos with a static display featuring a F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 175th Fighter Squadron, South Dakota Air National Guard, during 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2024. The two-day bilateral festival allowed visitors to learn more about the U.S. and Japan partnership while strengthening bonds between Yokota and the local communities. The event was hosted due to the combined efforts and support of the Japan Air and Ground Self-Defense Forces, sister services and the local communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

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Members of the 374th Security Forces Squadron and Japan Air Self-Defense Force conduct a sweep during the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2024. The two-day bilateral festival allowed visitors to learn more about the U.S. and Japan partnership while strengthening bonds between Yokota and the local communities. The event was hosted due to the combined efforts and support of the Japan Air and Ground Self-Defense Forces, sister services and the local communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

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Members of the Empty Black Box band perform at the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2024. Open-base events like Friendship Festival provide a special occasion for the Yokota and surrounding communities to come together and foster relationships and better understanding of the airlift mission (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

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Community members cheer at a concert during the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2024. Open-base events like Friendship Festival provide a special occasion for the Yokota and surrounding communities to come together and foster relationships and better understanding of the airlift mission (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

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Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day One

U.S. Air Force Airmen 1st Class LuJuan Velez, left, and Keenan Mathews, 374th Security Forces Squadron defenders, pose for a photo in front of a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron at the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2024. There were over 20 aircraft showcased at the festival ranging from helicopters, fighter jets, passenger and cargo airframes. Visitors were able to witness one of Yokota’s airlift missions in action - a static-line jump collaboration with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force special operations members during the festival. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman David S. Calcote)

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Japanese-American Friendship Festival 2024: Day One

Community members sit on the ground near a C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron at the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2024. The two-day bilateral festival allowed visitors to learn more about the U.S. and Japan partnership while strengthening bonds between Yokota and the local communities. The event was hosted due to the combined efforts and support of the Japan Air and Ground Self-Defense Forces, sister services and the local communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Samantha White)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Milo Carter, left, and John Douglas, 36th Airlift Squadron loadmasters, pose for a photo at the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18, 2024. There were over 20 aircraft showcased at the festival ranging from helicopters, fighter jets, passenger and cargo airframes. Visitors were able to witness one of Yokota’s airlift missions in action - a static-line jump collaboration with Japan Ground Self-Defense Force special operations members during the festival. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman David S. Calcote)

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The 374th Airlift Wing held day one of the 2024 Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 18.

The festival gives Japanese community members a chance to come onto Yokota to see static aircraft, witness military demonstrations, learn about the capabilities and training done at Yokota and to meet with the U.S. and Japan Self-Defense Force members who work and live on base.