US, JASDF celebrate contributions to US-Japan alliance

Members of the U.S. Air Force and Japan Air Self-Defense Force listen to opening remarks during the Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association Award Ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 14, 2025. JAAGA promotes friendship and mutual understanding between the JASDF and U.S. Air Force by annually honoring distinguished performers from both nations. Recipients are individuals who have made exceptional contributions to fostering cooperation between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Doan)

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US, JASDF celebrate contributions to US-Japan alliance

Yoshinari Marumo, president of the Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association, delivers opening remarks during the JAAGA Award Ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 14, 2025. JAAGA promotes friendship and mutual understanding between the JASDF and U.S. Air Force by annually honoring distinguished performers from both nations. Recipients are individuals who have made exceptional contributions to fostering cooperation between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Doan)

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US, JASDF celebrate contributions to US-Japan alliance

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Mark Juchter, left, 374th Airlift Wing chaplain, accepts an award from Yoshinari Marumo, president of the Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association, on behalf of U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dhruv Singh, 374 AW NCOIC of chapel operations, during the JAAGA Award Ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 14, 2025. Singh earned the recognition for his efforts in coordinating food drives, preparing meals, leading street clean-ups, and organizing cultural exchanges with JASDF personnel. Through these initiatives, he helped integrate U.S. service members into the local Japanese community and strengthened relationships with JASDF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Doan)

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US, JASDF celebrate contributions to US-Japan alliance

A plaque rests on a table during the Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association Award Ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 14, 2025. JAAGA promotes friendship and mutual understanding between the JASDF and U.S. Air Force by annually honoring distinguished performers from both nations. Recipients are individuals who have made exceptional contributions to fostering cooperation between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Doan)

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US, JASDF celebrate contributions to US-Japan alliance

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, delivers remarks during the Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association Award Ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 14, 2025. JAAGA promotes friendship and mutual understanding between the JASDF and U.S. Air Force by annually honoring distinguished performers from both nations. Recipients are individuals who have made exceptional contributions to fostering cooperation between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Doan)

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US, JASDF celebrate contributions to US-Japan alliance

U.S. Air Force Col. Richard McElhaney, 374th Airlift Wing commander, delivers remarks during the Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association Award Ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 14, 2025. JAAGA promotes friendship and mutual understanding between the JASDF and U.S. Air Force by annually honoring distinguished performers from both nations. Recipients are individuals who have made exceptional contributions to fostering cooperation between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Doan)

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US, JASDF celebrate contributions to US-Japan alliance

Members of the U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, and Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association pose for a photo following the JAAGA Award Ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 14, 2025. JAAGA promotes friendship and mutual understanding between the JASDF and U.S. Air Force by annually honoring distinguished performers from both nations. Recipients are individuals who have made exceptional contributions to fostering cooperation between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Doan)

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US, JASDF celebrate contributions to US-Japan alliance

Published March 27, 2025
By Senior Airman Natalie Doan
374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan --

Members of the U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, and Japan-America Air Force Goodwill Association came together for the 2025 JAAGA Award Ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 14.

JAAGA promotes friendship and mutual understanding between the JASDF and U.S. Air Force by annually honoring distinguished performers from both nations. Recipients are individuals who have made exceptional contributions to fostering cooperation between the U.S. and Japan.