Dog Days of Summer

A dog shakes off water after fetching a ball out of the Sakana Pool during the Dog Days of Summer event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2016. The event provided an opportunity for Yokota members to swim alongside their dogs before the pool closed for the summer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donald Hudson/Released)

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Dog Days of Summer

A dog tests the water in the Sakana Pool during the Dog Days of Summer event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2016. The event provided an opportunity for Yokota members to swim alongside their dogs before the pool closed for the summer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donald Hudson/Released)

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Dog Days of Summer

A dog plays fetch with owner in the Sakana Pool during the Dog Days of Summer event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2016. The event provided an opportunity for Yokota members to swim alongside their dogs before the pool closed for the summer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donald Hudson/Released)

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Dog Days of Summer

Dogs wait to swim with their owners during the Dog Days of Summer event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2016. The event was held at the Sakana Pool and provided an opportunity for Yokota members to swim alongside their dogs before the pool closed for the summer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donald Hudson/Released)

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Dog Days of Summer

A dog waits to jump in the Sakana Pool during the Dog Days of Summer event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2016. More than 30 dogs and their owners attended the event for an afternoon of swimming, playing fetch and meeting new friends. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donald Hudson/Released)

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Dog Days of Summer

A dog waits to jump in the Sakana Pool during the Dog Days of Summer event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2016. More than 30 dogs and their owners attended the event for an afternoon of swimming, playing fetch and meeting new friends. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donald Hudson/Released)

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Dog Days of Summer

A dog plays fetch in the Sakana Pool during the Dog Days of Summer event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2016. The event is held on the final day of the pool’s opening to celebrate the last day of summer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donald Hudson/Released)

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Dog Days of Summer

A dog waits for his owner to help lift him out of the Sakana Pool during the Dog Days of Summer event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2016. The event is held on the final day of the pool’s open season to celebrate the last day of summer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donald Hudson/Released)

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Dog Days of Summer

Published Sept. 12, 2016
By By Airman 1st Class Donald Hudson
374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- A dog shakes off water after fetching a ball out of the Sakana Pool during the Dog Days of Summer event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 10, 2016. The event provided an opportunity for Yokota members to swim alongside their dogs before the pool closed for the summer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donald Hudson/Released)