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U.S. Air Force Col. Donavan Laskey, 374th Airlift Wing deputy commander, speaks to children, volunteers and staff during a Vacation Bible School event held by the Yokota Chapel at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 6, 2025. VBS is a five-day program with roots dating back to the late 1800s, created to offer children a fun and meaningful way to learn spiritual values through games, crafts, science experiments and engaging lessons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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Children and volunteers dance and listen to music during Vacation Bible School held by the Yokota Chapel at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 6, 2025. VBS was held at the Friendship Chapel from Aug. 4 - 8, attended by over 80 volunteers and 120 students. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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Children engage in activities during Vacation Bible School held by the Yokota Chapel at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 6, 2025. The 374th Airlift Wing chapel services offers religious services to on base residents, hosts events for the community, and provides confidential counseling service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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Vacation Bible School students pose for a photo at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 6, 2025. This year’s theme, True North, transformed the base chapel into an Alaskan adventure, combining educational elements about the state with engaging activities throughout the program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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A volunteer prepares food ingredients for students during vacation bible school at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 6, 2025. VBS hosted over 80 volunteers and 120 students. The 374th Airlift Wing chapel services offers religious services to on base residents, hosts events for the community, and provides confidential counseling service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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Students and volunteers engage in an activity during Vacation Bible School held by the Yokota Chapel at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 6, 2025. VBS was held at the Friendship Chapel from Aug. 4 - 8, attended by over 80 volunteers and 120 students. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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A student and volunteer engage in an arts and crafts activity during Vacation Bible School held by the Yokota Chapel at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 6, 2025. This year’s theme, True North, transformed the base chapel into an Alaskan adventure, combining educational elements about the state with engaging activities throughout the program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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A student attending Vacation Bible School engages in a rolling activity at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 6, 2025. VBS is a five-day program with roots dating back to the late 1800s, created to offer children a fun and meaningful way to learn spiritual values through games, crafts, science experiments and engaging lessons. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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Decorations are displayed at the Yokota chapel during Vacation Bible School at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 6, 2025. This year’s theme, True North, transformed the chapel into an Alaskan adventure, combining educational elements about the state with engaging activities throughout the program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

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VBS 2025 at Yokota

Published Aug. 18, 2025
By Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote
374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan --

Children engaged in activities during Vacation Bible School held by the Yokota Chapel at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 6, 2025. The 374th Airlift Wing chapel services offers religious services to on base residents, hosts events for the community, and provides confidential counseling service.

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