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Celebrate America

Fireworks explode over Yokota Air Base, Japan, during the annual Celebrate America event July 4, 2014. A performance by Slippery When Wet and fireworks ended the night after a patriotic day of activites. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer/Released)

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Celebrate America

Slippery When Wet, a Bon Jovi tribute band, performs during the Celebrate America event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 4, 2014. The 374th Force Support Squadron hosted the event, which included, food, contests, prizes and fireworks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer/Released)

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Yokota Celebrates America for 4th of July

Members of the 374th Force Support Squadron hand out complimentary meals during Celebrate America, an annual 4th of July event held at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The food offered included hamburgers, hot dogs, corn on the cob and a number of traditional sides. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Marasky)

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A child reaches out to pet a baby goat during the Celebrate America festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan on July 4, 2014. Festivities of the day included a 5K run, live music performances, petting zoos, go-kart racing and fireworks. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Ashley Wright/Released)

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Yokota Celebrates America for 4th of July

Operators of the go-kart track ensure drivers are strapped in before starting the engines during Celebrate America, a daylong 4th of July event coordinated by the 374th Force Support Squadron. The event is held annually at Yokota Air Base, Japan, and features a number of events and games for military members and their families assigned to the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Marasky)

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Celebrate America 2014

Two teams race toward the finish line in their cardboard boats during the Leaky Kon Tiki race at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 4, 2014. In addition to the race the 374th Force Support Squadron hosted events throughout the day to include a 5k Fun Run, go-karts, carnival booths and performances from the Band of the Pacific-Asia Pacific Trends and the Bon Jovi tribute band, Slippery When Wet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David Danford/Released)

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A child attempts to touch Tengu's nose during the Celebrate America event hosted by the 374th Force Support Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 4, 2014. Tengu is a deity from Japanese mythology and the mascot for the local city of Hachioji. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David Danford/Released)

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Yokota Celebrates America for 4th of July

Bon Jovi tribute band Slippery When Wet performs during Celebrate America, a daylong 4th of July event at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The band played a number of songs and ended their performance with a rendition of the “Star-Spangled Banner”, followed by a fireworks display over Yokota’s airfield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Marasky)

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Celebrate America 2014

Families work together to build cardboard boats for the Leaky Kon Tiki race during the Celebrate America event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 4, 2014. In addition to the race, the 374th Force Support Squadron hosted events throughout the day to include a 5k Fun Run, go-karts, carnival booths and performances from the Band of the Pacific-Asia Pacific Trends and the Bon Jovi tribute band, Slippery When Wet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David Danford/Released)

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A firework bursts over Yokota Air Base, Japan during the Celebrate America festival on July 4, 2014. Yokota residents gathered together to celebrate Independence Day with live music, food and fireworks. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Ashley Wright/Released)

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Yokota Celebrates America for 4th of July

Members of Team Yokota race around the corner of a go-kart track as part of Celebrate America, a daylong 4th of July event coordinated by the 374th Force Support Squadron to celebrate Independence Day at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The annual event included the go-karts, pony rides, numerous games and food booths, live music and finished off with a fireworks show. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Marasky)

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Yokota Celebrates America for 4th of July

Mascots from the local Japanese cities and towns surrounding Yokota Air Base, Japan, make a visit and pose for photos with Yokota residents during Celebrate America, an annual 4th of July event held at Yokota. The mascots then made their way through the crowd to greet younger Team Yokota members attending the daylong event. This was the first year for the mascots to join in Independence Day festivities at Yokota. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Marasky)

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Teammates laugh as their cardboard boat sinks at the starting line during the Leaky Kon Tiki race at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 4, 2014. The 374th Force Support Squadron hosted the event as part of Celebrate America. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David Danford/Released)

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Children compete in a water balloon toss during the Celebrate America event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 4, 2014. The 374th Force Support Squadron hosted events throughout the day to include a 5k Fun Run, the Leaky Kon Tiki race, go-karts, carnival booths and performances from the Band of the Pacific-Asia Pacific Trends and the Bon Jovi tribute band, Slippery When Wet. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David Danford/Released)

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The Band of the Pacific-Asia music group, Pacific Trends, performs during the Celebrate America event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 4, 2014. The group played both English and Japanese songs, honoring the host nation’s contributions toward the Independence Day event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David Danford/Released)

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A guitarist with Slippery When Wet, a Bon Jovi tribute band, plays the guitar while performing during the Celebrate America event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 4, 2014. The 374th Force Support Squadron hosted the event, which included, food, contests, prizes and fireworks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer/Released)

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A child pets a baby chicken during the Celebrate America festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan on July 4, 2014. Festivities of the day included a 5K run, live music performances, petting zoos, go-kart racing and fireworks. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Ashley Wright/Released)

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Children play with an inflatable tube display during the Celebrate America festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan on July 4, 2014. Festivities of the day included a 5K run, live music performances, petting zoos, go-kart racing and fireworks. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Ashley Wright/Released)

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A frog-shaped firework bursts over Yokota Air Base, Japan during the Celebrate America festival on July 4, 2014. Yokota residents gathered together to celebrate Independence Day with live music, food and fireworks. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Ashley Wright/Released)

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Fireworks stream down from the sky over Yokota Air Base, Japan during the Celebrate America festival on July 4, 2014. Yokota residents gathered together to celebrate Independence Day with live music, food and fireworks. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Ashley Wright/Released)

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Team Yokota Celebrates America

Published July 8, 2014
374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Residents of Yokota Air Base, Japan, gather at the Samurai Training Grounds on the 4th of July to enjoy the Celebrate America events sponsored by the 374th Force Support Squadron. The annual event provided military members and their families the opportunity to enjoy games, food and bands before culminating in a fireworks display over the Yokota airfield to celebrate Independence Day.