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Service members and civilians participate in a Retreat Ceremony as part of the 2022 Yokota Veterans Day Ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 10, 2022. Members of Yokota conducted the ceremony to respect and recognize the contributions veterans and their families have made toward the cause of freedom and peace across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Machiko Arita)

Yokota honors veterans during Retreat Ceremony

Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, delivers remarks during the 2022 Yokota Veterans Day Ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 10, 2022. Members of Yokota conducted a Retreat Ceremony as part of the event to respect and recognize the contributions veterans and their families have made toward the cause of freedom and peace across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

Yokota honors veterans during Retreat Ceremony

Felicity Norton, Girl Scout Brownie troop, participates in the “Three Flower Ceremony” during the 2022 Yokota Veterans Day Ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 10, 2022. The “Three Flower Ceremony” is meant to offer solemn tribute to all members wherever they may rest. Members of Yokota conducted a Retreat Ceremony as part of the event to respect and recognize the contributions veterans and their families have made toward the cause of freedom and peace across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

Yokota honors veterans during Retreat Ceremony

Brig. Gen. Jesse Friedel, Fifth Air Force deputy commander, delivers remarks during the 2022 Yokota Veterans Day Ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 10, 2022. Members of Yokota conducted a Retreat Ceremony as part of the event to respect and recognize the contributions veterans and their families have made toward the cause of freedom and peace across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

Yokota honors veterans during Retreat Ceremony

From left to right, Airman 1st Class Pierce DeFilippo, Airman 1st Class Jatravious Ingram, and Airman 1st Class Elyse Wilson, all Yokota Air Base honor guard members, participate in a Retreat Ceremony as part of the 2022 Yokota Veterans Day Ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 10, 2022. The ceremony included a formation with service members from each U.S. military branch, as well as members of the Japan Self-Defense Force, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9555 and local Girl and Boy Scout troops. The ceremony served as a time to reflect on those who served generations past and commemorate their selfless and courageous actions in service to their country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

Yokota honors veterans during Retreat Ceremony

From left to right, Airman 1st Class Elyse Wilson, Airman 1st Class Jatravious Ingram, and Airman 1st Class Pierce DeFilippo, all Yokota Air Base honor guard members, participate in a Retreat Ceremony as part of the 2022 Yokota Veterans Day Ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 10, 2022. Members of Yokota conducted the ceremony as a way to respect and recognize the contributions veterans and their families, caregivers, and survivors have made toward the cause of freedom and peace across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

Yokota honors veterans during Retreat Ceremony

From left to right, Airman 1st Class Elyse Wilson, Airman 1st Class Jatravious Ingram, and Airman 1st Class Pierce DeFilippo, Yokota Air Base honor guard members, participate in a retreat ceremony as part of the 2022 Yokota Veterans Day Ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 10, 2022. Members of Yokota conducted the ceremony as a way to respect and recognize the contributions veterans and their families have made toward freedom and peace across the globe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

Yokota commemorates service during Veterans Day Ceremony

Published Nov. 10, 2022
By Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal and Machiko Arita
374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan --