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2018 Japanese-American Freidnship Festival

The Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, was held Sept. 14-15 2018. The two-day Friendship Festival features bands, aircraft displays, food vendors and other performances. (Senior Airman Gabrielle Spalding)

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2018 Japanese-American Freidnship Festival

Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Poe, 457th Airlift Squadron special mission aviator, waves at the crowd during the Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 16, 2018. The 459 AS demonstrated their airlift capabilities to a crowd of tens of thousands. (Senior Airman Gabrielle Spalding)

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2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival

Visitors of the 2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival rush through the gate, Sept. 16, 2018, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The Friendship Festival is a two-day event where Yokota opens its gates to the local Japanese community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin West)

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2018 Japanese-American Freidnship Festival

Aircraft are on static display during the Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 16, 2018. The festival allowed visitors to interact with aircrew and receive a first-hand view of what it's like inside of Japan Air Self-Defense Force and American aircraft. (Senior Airman Gabrielle Spalding)

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2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival

U.S. Air Force Col. Otis C. Jones, 374th Airlift Wing commander, gives opening remarks during the 2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival, Sept. 16, 2018, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The festival gives community members a chance to come onto Yokota to see static aircraft, witness military demonstrations, learn about the capabilities and training done at Yokota and to meet with the US and Japan Self-Defense Force members who work and live on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin West)

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2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival

Chief Master Sgt. Elvin Young, 374th Airlift Wing command chief, introduces himself to a family during the Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2018. The festival gives community members a chance to come onto Yokota to see static aircraft, witness military demonstrations, learn about the capabilities and training done at Yokota and to meet with the US and Japan Self-Defense Force members who work and live on base. (Senior Airman Gabrielle Spalding)

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Annual Japanese-American Frienship Festival

A young festivalgoer poses for a photo during the 2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival, Sept. 15, 2018, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The two-day long festival is a chance to increase the bilateral relationship between the U.S. and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin West)

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2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival

Festivalgoers pose with Airmen for a photo during the 2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival, Sept. 16, 2018, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The festival is designed to bolster the bilateral relationship shared between the United States and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin West)

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2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival

An A-10 Thunderbolt II is on static display during the Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2018. The festival allowed visitors to interact with aircrew and receive a first-hand view of what it's like inside of Japan Air Self-Defense Force and American aircraft. (Senior Airman Gabrielle Spalding)

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A 374th Security Forces Airman watches over the flightline during the Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 15, 2018. The two-day long festival is a chance to increase the bilateral relationship between the U.S. and Japan. (Senior Airman Gabrielle Spalding)

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2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival

A festivalgoer inspects a static-display during the 2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival, Sept. 15, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The festival had various vehicle and airplane static displays for attendees to explore. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Juan Torres)

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2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival

Festivalgoers pose for a photo inside of a C-130J Super Hercules static display during the 2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival, Sept. 16, 2018, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The festival gives community members a chance to come onto Yokota to see static aircraft, witness military demonstrations, learn about the capabilities and training done at Yokota and to meet with the US and Japan Self-Defense Force members who work and live on base. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Juan Torres)

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2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival

A toy sits inside the cockpit of a static display during the 2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival, Sept. 16, 2018, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The festival gives community members a chance to come onto Yokota to see static aircraft, witness military demonstrations, learn about the capabilities and training done at Yokota and to meet with the US and Japan Self-Defense Force members who work and live on base. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Juan Torres)

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Annual Japanese-American Frienship Festival

Spectators wait in line to enter a C-130J Super Hercules during the 2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival, Sept. 15, 2018, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The festival allowed visitors to interact with aircrew and receive a first-hand view of what it's like inside of Japan Air Self-Defense Force and American aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin West)

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2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival

Tech Sgt. Jordan Gunterman, 374th Security Forces Squadron kennel master, performs in a K9 demonstration during the 2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival, Sept. 16, 2018, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The festival hosted food vendors, static aircraft displays, live entertainment and military and government demonstrations. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Juan Torres)

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2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival

A Japan National Defense Academy drill team member participates in a drill performance during the 2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival, Sept. 15, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The two-day Friendship Festival features bands, aircraft displays, food vendors and other performances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Juan Torres)

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2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival

A CV-22 Osprey performs an aerial demonstration during the 2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival, Sept. 15, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The demonstration was one of many events during the weekend that showcased U.S. military capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Juan Torres)

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2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival

Festivalgoers watch an aerial demonstration during the 2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival, Sept. 15, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The two-day Friendship Festival features bands, aircraft displays, food vendors and other performances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Juan Torres)

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2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival

A young festivalgoer enjoys a meal during the 2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival, Sept. 16, 2018, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The festival gives community members a chance to come onto Yokota to see static aircraft, witness military demonstrations, learn about the capabilities and training done at Yokota and to meet with the US and Japan Self-Defense Force members who work and live on base. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Juan Torres)

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2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival

Toys dressed in Koku-Jieitai uniforms sit on the flightline during the 2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival, Sept. 16, 2018, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The festival was an opportunity for visitors to experience American culture, while strengthening the bonds between Yokota and the local communities. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Juan Torres)

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2018 Japanese-American Freidnship Festival

A girl looks at stuffed animals during the Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 16, 2018. The festival was an opportunity for visitors to experience American culture, while strengthening the bonds between Yokota and the local communities. (Senior Airman Gabrielle Spalding)

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2018 Japanese-American Freidnship Festival

A Strongman Competition contestant performs a tire flip during the Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 16, 2018. The festival gives community members a chance to come onto Yokota to see static aircraft, witness military demonstrations, learn about the capabilities and training done at Yokota and to meet with the US and Japan Self-Defense Force members who work and live on base. (Senior Airman Gabrielle Spalding)

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2018 Japanese-American Freidnship Festival

A crowd watches the Strongman Competition during the Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 16, 2018. The two-day Friendship Festival features bands, aircraft displays, food vendors and other performances. (Senior Airman Gabrielle Spalding)

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2018 Japanese-American Freidnship Festival

A Strongman Competition contestant performs a military press during the Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 16, 2018. The festival gives community members a chance to come onto Yokota to see static aircraft, witness military demonstrations, learn about the capabilities and training done at Yokota and to meet with the US and Japan Self-Defense Force members who work and live on base. (Senior Airman Gabrielle Spalding)

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2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival

Strongman Competition trophies sit on a shelf during the 2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival, Sept. 16, 2018, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The festival was an opportunity for visitors to experience American culture, while strengthening the bonds between Yokota and the local communities. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Juan Torres)

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2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival

A festivalgoer poses for a photo during the 2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival, Sept. 15, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The two-day Friendship Festival features bands, aircraft displays, food vendors and other performances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Juan Torres)

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2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival

A performer plays the trumpet during the 2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival, Sept. 15, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The festival gives community members a chance to come onto Yokota to see static aircraft, witness military demonstrations, learn about the capabilities and training done at Yokota and to meet with the US and Japan Self-Defense Force members who work and live on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Juan Torres)

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2018 Japanese-American Freidnship Festival

A boy holds a Golden Eagle during the Japanese-American Friendship Festival at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 14, 2018. The festival was an opportunity for visitors to experience American culture, while strengthening the bonds between Yokota and the local communities. (Senior Airman Gabrielle Spalding)

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2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival

A festivalgoer puts on Koku-Jieitai (Japan Air Self-Defense Force) equipment to pose for a photo during the 2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival, Sept. 16, 2018, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The festival hosted food vendors, static aircraft displays, live entertainment and military and government demonstrations. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Juan Torres)

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2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival

Attendees of the 2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival tour the inside of a C-5M Super Galaxy assigned to the 312th Airlift Squadron at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Sept. 16, 2018. In addition to static displays and live music, the festival offered a variety of American and Japanese food items. The festival is designed to bolster the bi-lateral relationship shared by the United States and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival

Senior Airman Jacob R. Haynes, U.S. Air Forces Band of the Pacific, assists his band members during the 2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival, Sept. 16, 2018, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The festival is an open house event that strengthens ties with the local community. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Juan Torres)

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2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival

Festivalgoers participate in a traditional Japanese Bon Dance during the 2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival, Sept. 16, 2018, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The festival hosted food vendors, static aircraft displays, live entertainment and military and government demonstrations. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Juan Torres)

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2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival

Col. Otis Jones, 374th Airlift Wing commander, participates in a Japanese Bon Dance during the 2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival, Sept. 16, 2018, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The festival is an open house event that strengthens ties with the local community. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Juan Torres)

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2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival

Master Sgt. Christin M. Foley, Pacific Air Forces Band of the Pacific vocalist, performs during the 2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival, Sept. 16, 2018, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The festival is an open house event that strengthens ties with the local community. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Juan Torres)

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2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival

The Unites States Air Forces Band of the Pacific perform during the 2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival, Sept. 16, 2018, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. The festival hosted food vendors, static aircraft displays, live entertainment and military and government demonstrations. (U.S Air Force photo by Senior Airman Juan Torres)

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2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival

A fireworks display capped off the 2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival Sept. 16, 2018. The festival is designed to bolster the bi-lateral relationship shared by the United States and Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Yokota celebrates 2018 Japanese-American Friendship Festival

Published Sept. 15, 2018
By Senior Airman Juan Torres
374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Yokota Air Base, Japan --