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April 29, 2024
27th Fighter Squadron arrives at Kadena

A U.S. F-22A Raptor assigned to the 27th Fighter Squadron arrives at Kadena Air Base, Japan, April 20, 2024. As the 18th Wing continues the phased return of Kadena’s fleet of F-15C/D Eagles, the Department of Defense will maintain a steady-state fighter presence in the Indo-Pacific region by
April 28, 2024
Athena has landed: 374 MDG revives overseas plastic surgery program

The timeline was set and patients were on the move as the carefully selected team prepped and readied to take on the first Athena mission since the coronavirus disease-2019 pandemic.
April 28, 2024
Narashino Jump 2024

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force paratroopers assigned to the 1st Airborne Brigade and Airmen assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron conducted an airborne operation at the JGSDF Narashino Training Field, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, April 17.
April 24, 2024
Flags, fun, and friendship: Sports Cultural Exchange Program premieres at Yokota

Students from both Yokota Middle School and Fussa Dai-ichi Junior High School came together to participate in a flag football tournament at the eastside baseball stadium for the Sports Cultural Exchange Program kick-off event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 20.
April 24, 2024
Yokota children rally up for annual mock deployment event Operation K.U.D.O.S.

Kids from the Yokota community came together to experience the military deployment process during Operation Kids Understanding Deployment Operations, or K.U.D.O.S., an annual event hosted at the Military Fitness Center and Samurai Training Field, April 20.
April 23, 2024
Trading Spaces: A Proud Legacy

On April 12, 2024, the U.S. Army 22nd Space Company, 1st Space Battalion, held a deactivation ceremony, officially transferring full command of the Joint Terminal Ground Station (JTAGS) mission to the U.S. Space Force 5th Space Warning Squadron Detachment 4.
April 21, 2024
909th ARS keep Hogs flying

The 909th Air Refueling Squadron refueled U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, over the Pacific Ocean, April 17, 2024. Refueling missions extend the breadth of U.S. aerial capabilities throughout the Indo-Pacific, demonstrating
April 21, 2024
374th CES, JGSDF collaborate for emergency management training

The 374th Civil Engineer Squadron hosted the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force’s Central Nuclear Biological Chemical Weapon Defense Unit for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 5.
April 18, 2024
Sharing tradition, culture through Hamura Tulip Festival

Hirotaka Hasimoto, Hamura City mayor recently invited U.S. Air Force Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander to the Hamura Tulip Festival and Aso Shrine in Hamura, Japan, April 15, 2024. Hamura is known as the town of flowers, greenery and water; and holds the Tulip Festival in conjunction
April 17, 2024
Cable Dawgs elevate skills through climb training

Airmen from the 374th Communications Squadron completed a 40-hour climb certification training course at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 19.

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