Appreciation Day

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Col. Douglas DeLaMater, 374th Airlift Wing commander, speaks to members of Team Yokota during Airman Appreciation Day at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 25, 2014. DeLaMater hosted the day to represent the appreciation he and other commanders on base have for the work Airmen conduct everyday. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David D. Danford/Released)

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Appreciation Day

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Leadership cook burgers and hotdogs for Airmen and their families during Airman Appreciation Day at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 25, 2014. The appreciation day is held once a year at Yokota and allows leadership give their thanks to Airmen and their families who dedicate their lives to operating missions at Yokota. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David D. Danford/Released)

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Appreciation Day

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- The quarterback with the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron flag football team throws a football to his receiver during Airman Appreciation Day at Yokota Air Base, Japan. During appreciation day squadrons on base compete through a variety of sports to decide an overall winner that receives a trophy and keeps it for a year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

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Team work

Airmen with the 374th Security Forces Squadron push a Humvee during Airman Appreciation Day at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 25, 2014. Sports representatives from various units around Yokota organized teams to complete in sports such as flag football, sumo, volleyball, and soccer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Appreciation Day

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- The quarterback with the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron flag football team throws a football to his receiver during Airman Appreciation Day at Yokota Air Base, Japan. During appreciation day squadrons on base compete through a variety of sports to decide an overall winner that receives a trophy and keeps it for a year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

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YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- An Airman playing flag football attempts to run through members of the 374th Logistical Readiness Squadron defense during Airman Appreciation Day at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 25, 2014. Flag football was just one event that counted toward an overall score for participating squadrons; the winner takes a trophy back to their squadron to display for the following year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

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Ready to fight

An Airman from the 374th Force Support Squadron gets ready to sumo fight during Airman Appreciation Day at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 25, 2014. This is the third annual Airmen Appreciation Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Team work

Airmen with the 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron push a Humvee during Airman Appreciation Day at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 25, 2014. This is the third annual Airmen Appreciation Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Appreciation Day

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- An Airman playing flag football attempts to run through members of the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron defense during Airman Appreciation Day at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 25, 2014. Flag football was just one event that counted toward an overall score for participating squadrons; the winner takes a trophy back to their squadron to display for the following year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

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Appreciation Day

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Jermaine Neal Jr. sprints off the line of scrimmage while playing flag football during Airmen Appreciation Day at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 25, 2014. Jermaine Jr. is the son of Master Sgt. Jermaine Neal with the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cody H. Ramirez/Released)

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Pushes harder

An Airman with the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron finds his broken piece of sole after pushing a Humvee during Airman Appreciation Day at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 25. 2014. Sports representatives from various units around Yokota organized teams to complete in sports such as flag football, sumo, volleyball and soccer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Osakabe Yasuo/Released)

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Yokota leadership hosts Airman Appreciation Day

Published July 28, 2014
374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- 374th Airlift Wing leadership hosted the annual Airman Appreciation day at Yokota Air Base, Japan, on July 25, 2014. The day featured a number of sports such as flag football, sumo wrestling, volleyball, a Humvee push and more. Free food and beverages were also provides to the Airmen and families of Yokota to show the leaderships appreciation for all of their hard work and dedication throughout the year.

Appreciation Day

Appreciation Day

Appreciation Day

Team work

Appreciation Day

Ready to fight

Team work

Appreciation Day

Appreciation Day

Pushes harder