Naf Atsugi

150630-N-EI558-005 NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan (June 30, 2015) Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi Commanding Officer Capt. John F. Bushey takes a picture of pottery, dating back to 12,000 B.C. from the Tade R More

160226-N-YD204-060 NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan (Feb. 26, 2016) – Chieri Tanaka, a member of the Atsugi Wives Association, teaches Susan Bock to tie a furoshiki at the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force Flee More

Gaby Colindres prepares matcha, or green tea, as Naval Air Facility Atsugi host nation relations specialist Sumie Maruyama watches during a tea ceremony practice at the base's headquarters building. Maruyama fr More

Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi community members prepare for a tea ceremony at the Japan-U.S. Friendship Sports Festival at the Hikichigawa Park Yutori-no-mori and Ayase Sports Park. The sports event consists More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Facility, Atsugi Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Brentton Johnston Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Facility, Atsugi Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Henry Calderon Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Facility, Atsugi Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Brentton Johnston Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Facility, Atsugi Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Henry Calderon Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Facility, Atsugi Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Brentton Johnston Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Facility, Atsugi Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Brentton Johnston Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Facility, Atsugi Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH3 Brentton Johnston Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Facility, Atsugi Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Henry Calderon Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Facility, Atsugi Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Henry Calderon Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military S More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Facility, Atsugi Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: PH2 Ric Rew Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service D More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Facility, Atsugi Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Sean T. Hays, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Facility, Atsugi Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Sean T. Hays, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Facility, Atsugi Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Geoffrey J. Boldon, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Facility, Atsugi Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: SGT Sean T. Hays, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined Militar More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Facility, Atsugi Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Geoffrey J. Boldon, Usmc Release Status: Released to Public Combined More

150508-N-UP569-014 NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan (May 8, 2015)—Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi’s Commanding Officer Capt. John Bushey and Heather Capps, a military spouse, cut the Military Spouse Appreciatio More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naval Air Facility, Atsugi Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Major Command Shown: NAF Atsugi Scene Camera Operator: PHAN Jonathan D. Chandler, USN Rele More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Naf Atsugi Country: Japan (JPN) Scene Camera Operator: MC2 Matthew Schwarz Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital P More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: U.S. Navy CMDR. James K. Selkirk Jr., Naval Air Facility Atsugi Executive Officer, and CHIEF PETTY Officer Tempist Adams, Combin More

Capt. Eric W. Gardner, left, commanding officer of Naval Air Facility Atsugi, and Satoru Ohki, mayor of Yamato City, sign the English version of the memorandum of understanding on Coordination for Disaster Prep More

A volunteer monitors the competitors during the swim portion of the 24th Japanese American Friendship Triathlon at Naval Air Facility Atsugi.

Honorary Chief Petty Officer Etsuko Nakamura, assigned to Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, is piped through side boys for the first time as a chief petty officer during the Fiscal Year 2011 chief petty office More

Capt. Eric Gardner, left, commanding officer of Naval Air Facility Atsugi, and Fujisawa City Mayor Yasunori Ebine shake hands after signing a memorandum of understanding at Fujisawa City Hall. The memorandum ou More

Capt. Eric Gardner, commanding officer of Naval Air Facility Atsugi, signs a memorandum of understanding at Fujisawa City Hall. The memorandum outlines what Naval Air Facility Atsugi can do for Fujisawa City du More

Military and civilian leaders from the U.S. and Japan open the lids of two sake barrels during a reception at the officer's club following the 60th Anniversary ceremony of the commissioning of Naval Air Facilit More

Chief Master Sgt. Richard A. Kaiser, center, command chief master sergeant of the United States Forces Japan and Fifth Air Force, speaks with Command Master Chief Bennora Simmons, left, Capt. Eric Gardner, comm More

150220-N-EI558-054 NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan (Feb. 20, 2015) – Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Albert Castillo, left, and Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Tommy Mickey, right, of Helicopter Ma More

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force service members and III Marine Expeditionary Force Marines team up to offload about 25,000 bottles of water from a the back of a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter during Operation Tom More

A CH-46E Sea Knight belonging to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 265, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, based out of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma on Okina More

Marines attached to the Arrival/Departure Airfield Control Group here, adjust cargo netting before attaching them to pallets loaded with food and water supplies for earthquake and tsunami victims, March 29. The More

Lance Cpl. Jonathon A. Abel, C-130 air framer with Marine Aerial Refeuler Transport Squadron 152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Air Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, checks for the proper serviceabil More

150422-N- UP569-043 NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan (April 22, 2015) – Aviation Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Leo Gonzales, stationed at Naval Air Facility Atsugi, reaches through a fence to pick up trash as part More

Capt. Eric Gardner, commanding officer of Naval Air Facility Atsugi, accepts a kokeshi doll from Shiroishi City Mayor Kojo Kazama, in appreciation for NAF Atsugi's support during Operation Tomodachi. (U.S. Navy More

Pacific Fleet Master Chief John T. Minyard inspects chief selectees at a group physical training at Naval Air Facility Atsugi. Minyard is visiting all installations throughout the Pacific Fleet to assess the cl More

American Idol contestant Ta-Tynisa Wilson performs for sailors and family members at Cinema 77 at Naval Air Facility Atsugi. The concert was open to all hands and kicked off the American and Bon Odori Festival. More

151223-N-UP569-017 NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan (Dec. 23, 2015) Barbers from Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi’s Beauty and Barbershop give haircuts to civilians and military members alike in the newly reopen More

Students of Shirley Lanham Elementary School and sailors salute the colors during the opening ceremony of the Pre-Deployment Fun Fair held at SLES on Naval Air Facility Atsugi. The fair gave students a better u More

Members of the U.S. 7th Fleet Band ensemble, Orient Express, perform during Naval Air Facility Atsugi's annual cherry blossom festival held at Naval Support Facility Kamiseya. The festival is held every year to More

Damage Controlman 3rd Class Ehdie Sackey renders a salute at a Battle of Midway remembrance ceremony at Alliance Park on Naval Air Facility Atsugi to honor the friendship and alliance between the U.S. and Japan More

Atsushi Yasuda, right, an instructor with the Red Cross, assists Jesus Kilgore, left with positioning U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuel) 2nd Class Bryan Wehrwein, foreground, into the recovery position More

Chief Culinary Specialist Teofisto Castrence high-fives a student from Terao Elementary at the NEX Food Court on Naval Air Facility Atsugi during an English practice session. Volunteer opportunities with the lo More

Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Antonio Hendricks signs a project assignment for a young student of Terao Elementary at the NEX Food Court on Naval Air Facility Atsugi during an English practice session. Voluntee More

Representatives of various service organizations carry respective flags for the Independence Day celebration parade held on Naval Air Facility Atsugi. The celebration included a parade, free food, games, live e More

Aviation Mechanic Airman Christine Barnett is presented an award by Capt. Steven Wieman, commanding officer of Naval Air Facility Atsugi, after being recognized as Sailor of the Week. Sailor of the Week is a ti More

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Michael Coffey, assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 115, is greeted by his daughter at Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan, July 25, 2012, upon returning from a scheduled deployment aboar More

U.S. Navy Security personnel gives a nonlethal weapon demonstration to kids using a redman suit during the National Night Out event on Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan, Aug. 7, 2012. The event was designed to g More

Crowds watch and join in as Bon Odori dancers perform on stage during the at Naval Air Facility Atsugi's 2012 Bon Odori festival held on Reid and Taylor Field. NAF Atsugi's Bon Odori festival is an open-based e More

Naval Aircrew Chief Select Kim Sato of the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force climbs the stairs of a housing tower on Naval Air Facility Atsugi as part of a stair climb observance of 9/11. Sailors, firefighters More

Yeoman Chief Christopher Crawford (left) instructs Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Willie Mercado and Master at Arms 1st Class Rainier Tiu on pamphlet distribution of the Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas informat More

A P-8A Poseidon takes off from the flight line at Naval Air Facility Atsugi. The P-8A Poseidon is the Navy's replacement platform for the P-3C, and is designed to secure the Navy's future in long-range maritime More

Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Robert Schwarz prepares an omelet during breakfast for customers of the Far East Cafe on Naval Air Facility Atsugi. Schwarz has been recognized as Sailor of the Week, a title that More

U.S. Navy Adm. Cecil D. Haney, center, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, returns the salute of sideboys after arriving at Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan, Oct. 15, 2012. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communicati More

U.S. Navy Yeoman 2nd Class Brandon M. Ussin, Sailor of the Week, sits between Capt. Steven Wieman, right, commanding officer of Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi, and Command Master Chief Carlton Duncan during th More

Sailors and maintainers assigned to the “Fighting Tigers” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 8, pose for a group photo after a friendly soccer game. VP-8 completed an anti-surface warfare bilateral exercise with Japan Mar More

From left, U.S. Navy Command Master Chief Carlton Duncan, Gas Turbine System Technician (Electrical) 1st Class Jason Calata, Sailor of the Week, and Capt. Steven Wieman, commanding officer of Naval Air Facility More

Dozens of local and active duty motorcycle enthusiasts gathered on Naval Air Facility Atsugi to participate in the inaugural Ride Against Violence. The Ride Against Violence event was established as a sign of s More

Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kegan Kay sits between Capt. Steven Wieman, commanding officer of Naval Air Facility Atsugi, and Command Master Chief Carlton Duncan during the filming of the weekly "Cap More

Aviation Maintenance Administrationman 3rd Class Tou C. Her, of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 51, joins Naval Air Facility Atsugi Commanding Officer Capt. Steven Wieman and Command Master Chief Michael Wi More

Naval Air Facility Atsugi Ground Electronics Maintenance Divisional Leading Petty Officer Electronics Technician 1st Class Troy Frisbey conducts training on the wiring for the CM200 Ultra High Frequency receive More

Naval Air Facility Atsugi Administration Department Leading Chief Petty Officer Chief Yeoman Christopher Crawford, right, fills out a pledge card during a Military Saves Week promotional lunch at the base's Lib More

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuel) 3rd Class Matthew Wilson, of Naval Air Facility Atsugi's Fuel Farm, prepares to test a batch of JP5 jet fuel in the facility's quality assurance laboratory. The facility routine More

Lt. Morgan George, of commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Force 7th Fleet, cleans a sidewalk at the entrance to Yamato Station during a "Make Japan Beautiful" event. The cleanup initiative, hosted by Yamato ci More

Builder 3rd Class John Skoblicki, from East Rockaway, N.Y., paints a work bench inside the Naval Air Facility Atsugi Public Works workshop. Skoblicki was the guest host for the show as this week's Sailor of the More

Hospitalman Thomas Brato, of Naval Air Facility Atsugi's Branch Health Clinic, receives his advancement exam at the base's Far East Café. More than 500 sailors took their advancement exams in the galley this it More

Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Kegan Kay films Command Master Chief Carlton Duncan, Personnel Specialist Seaman Apprentice Yadid Mendoza, and Capt. Steven Wieman, commanding officer of Naval Air Facili More

Naval Air Facility Atsugi Commanding Officer Capt. Steven Wieman presents Hospitalman Thomas Brato, of Branch Health Clinc Atsugi, a command coin for his selection as Sailor of the Week in filming the installat More

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Nathan Caldwell, from Harlan, Ky., fills a dummy prescription in a demonstration of his daily duties work in the Naval Air Facility Atsugi 's Branch Health Clinic Pharmacy. Caldwell More

Naval Air Facility Atsugi commanding officer Capt. Steven Wieman signs a proclamation marking April as the official month for sexual assault awareness. The signing was part of an ongoing directive to eliminate More

Naval Air Facility Atsugi Host Nation Relations Office community relations specialist Sumie Maruyama, right, stands beside a statue of Gen. Douglas MacArthur during the NAF Atsugi Twitter tour. The Twitter tour More

Officers of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102 sell and sign various squadron merchandise at Naval Air Facility Atsugi's annual Cherry Blossom Festival held at Naval Support Facility Kamiseya. The event featured More

Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Glenroy Peterson, center, joins Culinary Specialist Senior Chief Rhett Espineli and Capt. Steven Wieman, commanding officer of Naval Air Facility Atsugi, for the weekly “C More

Naval Air Facility Atsugi Air Operations Department Leading Chief Petty Officer Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Cedric Williams and Damage Controlman 1st Class Caleb Myrtil inspect Sailors during a dress white More

From left, Naval Air Facility Atsugi Command Master Chief Carlton Duncan, Operation Specialist 2nd Class Darius Mitchell, from Gautier, Miss., and commanding officer Capt. Steven Wieman film “Captain's Call” at More

Builder Constructionman Brittany Littlejohn, of Naval Air Facility Atsugi's Public Works department, applies facial paint to a young girl during Kidzfest at Ranger Gym. Kidzfest is held annually to promote the More

U.S. Navy Master-at-Arms 1st Class Luis Reyes, right, assigned to Naval Air Facility Atsugi's Naval Security Force, and Ron Murashige, from NAF Atsugi's Morale, Welfare and Recreation office, pick up trash duri More

Air Traffic Controller 2nd Class Glory Peak of Naval Air Facility Atsugi's Air Operations picks up trash during an Earth Day base cleanup. During the event, nearly 100 sailors and civilians gathered to clean up More

Aviation Structural Mechanic Airman Darrell Flowers is briefed by Naval Air Facility Atsugi’s commanding officer Capt. Steven Wieman before the filming of the base’s weekly show “Captain’s Call” at Aviation Int More

Lt. Kyle Hanford, of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 115, explains the purpose of the dome on top of an E-2C Hawkeye aircraft to a group of Camp Zama High School students on Naval Air Facility Ats More

The “Haunted Tree” that sits on the east side of the flightline of Naval Air Facility Atsugi. The mysterious tree is the center of many legends and folklore that have been passed down for countless generations. More

Personnel Specialist 1st Class Tiffany Jones works at her desk in Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 195's Administration Office on Naval Air Facility Atsugi. Jones is responsible for the overall upkeep of 25 squadr More

Aviation Structural Mechanic (Equipment) 3rd Class Timothy Knefel, of Owings Mills, Md., performs an ejection seat corrosion test inside Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 102's workshop at Naval Air Facility Atsugi More

Naval Air Facility Atsugi commanding officer Capt. Steven Wieman gives the opening remarks during a Memorial Day Observance held at NAF Atsugi's Alliance Park. The event was sponsored by NAF Atsugi's Junior Sai More

Religious Programs Specialist Seaman Apprentice Dale Wellman, a native of Zeeland, Mich., moves boxes from storage into an office at Naval Air Facility Atsugi's headquarters. Wellman was recently selected by hi More

Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi Commanding Officer Capt. Steven Wieman cuts the ribbon held by the Emergency Management Department Head Dave Puckett during the grand opening of the new Emergency Operations Cent More

Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Japan Regional Fire Department Regional Fire Chief Russell Tarver throws a pitch during the 2nd annual Friendship Firefighter Softball Tournament held at Ranger Field on Naval Air F More

The Commander, Fleet Air Forward official party salutes the colors during a change of command ceremony in the Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 51 hangar at Naval Air Facility Atsugi. During the ceremony, Cap More

Commander, Fleet Air Forward holds a change of command ceremony inside the Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51 hangar on Naval Air Facility Atsugi. Rear Adm. Matthew J. Carter was relieved of command by Capt. Mic More

Naval Air Facility Atsugi Bon Odori dancers perform traditional Japanese dances during Yamato City's Awa Odori festival. During the annual event, command leadership along with Atsugi Enlisted Spouses Associati More

Yeomen 2nd Class Annie Boonmy, of Fresno, Calif., inputs monthly maintenance program data at Fleet Readiness Center Western Pacific. Boonmy was recently selected by her command as NAF Atsugi's Sailor of the Wee More

- Naval Air Facility (NAF) Atsugi's Executive Officer Joseph Alden goes up in a rescue basket with a member of the Ayase Fire Dept. Rescue team during the installation's 30th Annual National Night Out. National More

Naval Air Facility Atsugi’s Executive Officer Joseph Alden goes up in a rescue basket with a member of the Ayase Fire Dept. Rescue team during the installation’s 30th Annual National Night Out. National Night O More

Naval Air Facility Atsugi personnel and members of the Let's Learn From Clean Up, Yamato group prepare to begin the monthly Yamato Station cleanup. During the event, volunteers take time to clean the streets an More

Religious Program Specialist 1st Class Cecilia Marrero, who was recently selected for chief petty officer, reviews paperwork in the chaplain's office. Marrero was recently selected by her command as NAF Atsugi' More

Naval Air Facility Atsugi commanding officer Capt. Steven Wieman and Command Master Chief Carlton Duncan (right) accept a check from representatives of Combined Federal Campaign - Overseas. NAF Atsugi raised mo More

Naval Air Facility Atsugi Commanding Officer Capt. Steven Wieman reviews a script with Equipment Operator 1st Class Jose Murphy before filming the installation’s weekly “Captain’s Call” show. Murphy was recentl More

Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Mario Martin swabs Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Clinton Thompson's mouth as part of the process in registering as a bone marrow donor through the Department of Defense Marrow Donor Ce More