Staff Sgt. Aaron Theriault, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron
Staff Sgt. Aaron Theriault, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron crew chief, advances hose line for a structural fire burn training exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 23, 2014. Firefighters practice expedient de... More
Staff Sgt. Christopher Rector, 459th Airlift Squadron
Staff Sgt. Christopher Rector, 459th Airlift Squadron flight engineer, performs pre-flight inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 20, 2014. Airmen from the 459 AS regularly practice their airlift capabiliti... More
Airman 1st Class Hailey Wireman works in the radio
Airman 1st Class Hailey Wireman works in the radio studio for Eagle 810, Aug. 6, 2013, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Before the show starts, there needs to be a schedule made with precise timing for shows and musi... More
Caroline Kennedy, U.S. Ambassador to Japan, addresses
Caroline Kennedy, U.S. Ambassador to Japan, addresses an audience of U.S. service members and their families at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 21, 2013. Kennedy thanked the troops for their service and sacrifice... More
Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint
Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks with U.S. service members at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 25, 2013. Dempsey addressed issues such as sequestration, regional security ... More
Senior Airman George Mau, 730th Air Mobility Squadron
Senior Airman George Mau, 730th Air Mobility Squadron cargo processing technician, rests after doing a set of bicep curls in the Samurai Fitness Center at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 5, 2013. Mau works out fiv... More
Dr. Edwin Schlossberg meets with Yokota High School's
Dr. Edwin Schlossberg meets with Yokota High School's Junior ROTC cadets at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 21, 2013. The Yokota cadets showed Schlossberg their "Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics" Lab... More
Staff Sgt. Christopher Rector, 459th Airlift Squadron
Staff Sgt. Christopher Rector, 459th Airlift Squadron flight engineer, performs an inspection at Sendai Airport, Miyagi prefecture, Japan, Aug. 20, 2014, during a training mission. Airmen from the 459 AS regula... More
Staff Sgt. Treshawna Gwendo, 374th Aerospace Medicine
Staff Sgt. Treshawna Gwendo, 374th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, leads a Zumba ftness warm up before the run starts at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan.19, 2014. Sessions were conducted between the races to help stre... More
Senior Airman Travis Walden and Airman 1st Class Karius
Senior Airman Travis Walden and Airman 1st Class Karius Kiracofe, 730th Air Mobility Squadron passenger service agents, prepare food for the runners at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 19, 2014. There were many boo... More
The Yokota Taiko Drum line plays for runners as they
The Yokota Taiko Drum line plays for runners as they pass during the half-marathon at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 19, 2014. Along the course there was water offered for the guests to stay hydrated while runnin... More
An off-base resident poses for a photo before the half
An off-base resident poses for a photo before the half marathon began at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 19, 2014. Each year many people dress up in costumes to run. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Meaga... More
Air Force Band of the Pacific performs at Tanabata Festival
The Air Force Band of the Pacific performs during the Tanabata Festival at Fussa City Hall, Fussa City, Japan, Aug. 8, 2014. The festival included several parades as well as street vendors selling a variety of ... More
Aircraft fill the taxiway at Yokota Air Base, Japan,
Aircraft fill the taxiway at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 7, 2013. Eighteen aircraft from Kadena Air Base and Marine Corps Air Station Futenma diverted to Yokota due to the impact of two typhoons. (U.S. Air For... More
Senior Airman George Mau, 730th Air Mobility Squadron
Senior Airman George Mau, 730th Air Mobility Squadron cargo processing technician, performs a bench press in the Samurai Fitness Center at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 5, 2013. Mau recently placed first in the ... More
Nobuhito Takeda, a firefighter from the 374th Civil
Nobuhito Takeda, a firefighter from the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron, checks his partners bunker gear at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 23, 2014. Gear checks are crucial before starting an exercise to ensure saf... More
A girl from the Kaminakajima preschool shakes Anastasia
A girl from the Kaminakajima preschool shakes Anastasia Moreno's hand, coordinator of the toy drop and vice president of the Semper Fi Society, in Kamaishi-shi, Japan, Oct. 25, 2013. 200 toys were delivered th... More
MC-130P Combat Shadow and KC-130J Marine Super Hercules
MC-130P Combat Shadow and KC-130J Marine Super Hercules aircraft park at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 7, 2013. Eighteen aircraft from Kadena Air Base and Marine Corps Air Station Futenma diverted to Yokota due ... More
An airman from the 374th Operation Support Squadron,
An airman from the 374th Operation Support Squadron, looks out to the flight line at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 21, 2013. Airmen throughout the 374th Airlift Wing illustrated their aptitude as the only airlif... More
A C-130 Hercules takes off from Yokota Air Base, Japan,
A C-130 Hercules takes off from Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 21, 2013. Six C-130s participated in a flight formation to practice airlift tactics and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Meagan Schutter)
U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint
U.S. Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks with U.S. service members at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 25, 2013. Dempsey addressed issues such as sequestration, regional secu... More
Aircraft fill the taxiway at Yokota Air Base, Japan,
Aircraft fill the taxiway at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 7, 2013. Eighteen aircraft from Kadena Air Base and Marine Corps Air Station Futenma diverted to Yokota due to the impact of two typhoons. (U.S. Air For... More
A girl smiles after receiving a gift from Anastasia
A girl smiles after receiving a gift from Anastasia Moreno, vice president of the Semper Fi Society, at Kaminakajima preschool in Kamaishi-shi, Japan, Oct. 25, 2013. The society hopes to be able to gather 300-... More
An off-base resident runs to the finish line during
An off-base resident runs to the finish line during the annual Frostbite run at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 19, 2014. There were four different runs available for guests and their families to compete in. (U.S.... More
Two C-130 Hercules wait to take off as a UH-1N Huey
Two C-130 Hercules wait to take off as a UH-1N Huey hovers over the aircraft at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 21, 2013. The C-130s aircrews demonstrated their airlift capabilities during a readiness week. (U.S. ... More
Airman 1st Class Kellen Carr schedules required shows
Airman 1st Class Kellen Carr schedules required shows for television, Aug. 9, 2013, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. American Forces Network provides high definition sports to their channels. (U.S. Air Force photo b... More
Aircraft fill the taxiway at Yokota Air Base, Japan,
Aircraft fill the taxiway at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 7, 2013. Eighteen aircraft from Kadena Air Base and Marine Corps Air Station Futenma diverted to Yokota due to the impact of two typhoons. (U.S. Air Fo... More
A firefighter from the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron
A firefighter from the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron attempts to extinguish a propane fire as part of a structural fire burn at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 23, 2014. Firefighters participate in this type of tr... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Stephen Jackson interviews
Petty Officer 3rd Class Stephen Jackson interviews Capt. Karina Glover, 374th Medical Group, Aug. 19, 2013, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. American Forces Network members are required to meet three stories a week. ... More
Kazuyuki Kasuya, a firefighter from the 374th Civil
Kazuyuki Kasuya, a firefighter from the 374th Civil Engineering Squadron, translates orders to a firefighter with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 23, 2014. Bilateral partnership... More
Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Hazel, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron
Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Hazel, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron assistant chief of operations, gives a safety briefing at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 23, 2014. Before doing any kind of training evolution, all firefight... More
A C-130 Hercules takes off at Yokota Air Base, Japan,
A C-130 Hercules takes off at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2013, as part of a large formation mission. The 10 C-130's flew during the mission to practice airlift tactics and procedures, highlighting Yokota'... More
Senior Airman Brandon Jenkins, 374th Logistics Readiness
Senior Airman Brandon Jenkins, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels specialist, loads a magazine at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 15, 2014. Airmen train and qualify at combat arms so they are prepared prior ... More
Airmen from the 374th Medical Group connect metal beams
Airmen from the 374th Medical Group connect metal beams together for an Expeditionary Medical Support (EMEDS) tent at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 14, 2014. EMEDS provides a fully functional emergency room capab... More
Two girls look to see what gifts are inside a bag at
Two girls look to see what gifts are inside a bag at Kaminakajima preschool in Kamaishi-shi, Japan, Oct. 25, 2013. Baby dolls, stuffed animals, Legos and more were some of the toys donated from the Semper Fi S... More
Hands stabilize metal beams for an Expeditionary Medical
Hands stabilize metal beams for an Expeditionary Medical Support (EMEDS) tent during a Samurai Readiness Inspection at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 14, 2014. This is the first time Yokota has put up a full scale... More
Members of the Semper Fi Society receive a gift from
Members of the Semper Fi Society receive a gift from the children at Kaminakajima preschool in Kamaishi-shi, Japan, Oct. 25, 2013 as thanks for their donations. Two hundred toys were delivered this year to chil... More
Children participating in the kids 2K run race past
Children participating in the kids 2K run race past the starting line at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 19, 2014. Children had the opportunity to run by themselves or with their family in the other 2K race offere... More
A UH-1N Huey helicopter hovers above the flight line
A UH-1N Huey helicopter hovers above the flight line at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 21, 2013. Yokota conducted a readiness week, allowing the airman to showcase their professional airlift capabilities and abil... More
Senior Airman Jacob Haynes, 374th Logistics Readiness
Senior Airman Jacob Haynes, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels specialist, loads a magazine before the next round of shooting begins at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 15, 2014. There are three main position... More
Maj. Nicholas Pedersen, Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
Maj. Nicholas Pedersen, Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, speaks to a group of Airmen at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2013, prior to a large formation mission. The large formation flight tested Yokot... More
Staff Sgt. Stanley Lynn, 374th Civil Engineering Squadron
Staff Sgt. Stanley Lynn, 374th Civil Engineering Squadron crew chief, supervises and ensures there is proper ventilation as fellow firefighters extinguish a propane fire as part of a structural fire burn traini... More
Airman 1st Class Ross Keserich, 374th Civil Engineering
Airman 1st Class Ross Keserich, 374th Civil Engineering Squadron firefighter, performs hydraulic ventilation at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 23, 2014. Hydraulic ventilation is a technique used to ventilate heat... More
Maj. Justin Silverman and his wife show U.S. Ambassador
Maj. Justin Silverman and his wife show U.S. Ambassador Caroline Kennedy their baby at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 21, 2013. Kennedy met with service members and families after she thanked them for their serv... More
Staff Sgt. Stephen Ceo, 374th Security Forces Squadron
Staff Sgt. Stephen Ceo, 374th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, grades an airman's performance from the previous firing round at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 15, 2014. In order to qualify for dep... More
Nancy King, Airmen and Family Readiness work life
Nancy King, Airmen and Family Readiness work life consultant, answers a question during a briefing at the Taiyo Community Center during a noncombatant evacuation exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2014... More
Master Sgt. John Ammond, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron
Master Sgt. John Ammond, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron assistant chief of training, gives a final safety and scenario briefing at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 23, 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class... More
Tech Sgt. Terreil Reed, 730th Air Mobility Squadron
Tech Sgt. Terreil Reed, 730th Air Mobility Squadron unit training manager, signs in at the Taiyo Community Center with his family during a noncombatant evacuation exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 13, 201... More
Airman 1st Class Hailey Wireman broadcasts on Eagle
Airman 1st Class Hailey Wireman broadcasts on Eagle 810, Aug. 6, 2013, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Eagle 810 broadcasts to more than 100 million square miles in Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class M... More
Senior Airman Dominique Cortez Adams, 374th Security
Senior Airman Dominique Cortez Adams, 374th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, watches through a scope as shots are fired at targets at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 15, 2014. Once everyone is fini... More
Marco Furlan-Kaneko, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron
Marco Furlan-Kaneko, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron general engineer, processes through the Taiyo Community Center with his family during a noncombatant evacuation exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 13, 201... More
Staff Sgt. Stephen Ceo, 374th Security Forces Squadron
Staff Sgt. Stephen Ceo, 374th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, watches airmen while they fire at the designated targets at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 15, 2014. Before deploying, each airman tr... More
Airman 1st Class Ross Keserich, 374th Civil Engineer
Airman 1st Class Ross Keserich, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, enters a training scenario at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 24, 2014. Firefighters practice making low-entrances to ensure they are saf... More
A C-130 Hercules waits on the taxiway at Yokota Air
A C-130 Hercules waits on the taxiway at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2013. The wing conducted large formation flight operations to test its capability to prepare and launch multiple aircraft at the same t... More
Senior Airman George Mau, 730th Air Mobility Squadron
Senior Airman George Mau, 730th Air Mobility Squadron cargo processing technician, performs a squat in the Samurai Fitness Center at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 5, 2013. Squats are one of the fundamental exerc... More
Staff Sgt. Shalicia Wright, 374th Airlift Wing equal
Staff Sgt. Shalicia Wright, 374th Airlift Wing equal opportunity specialist, processes a Yokota spouse through the Taiyo Community Center during a noncombatant evacuation exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May... More
Deputy Mayor of Kamaishi City, Tadamitsu Wakasaki,
Deputy Mayor of Kamaishi City, Tadamitsu Wakasaki, speaks to the Semper Fi Society at Kaminakajima preschool in Kamaishi-shi, Japan, Oct. 25, 2013. This is the second time Semper Fi Society has traveled to Kam... More
1st Lt. Jonathan Palka, 459th Airlift Squadron UH-1N
1st Lt. Jonathan Palka, 459th Airlift Squadron UH-1N Huey pilot, logs a flight record after landing at Sendai Airport, Miyagi prefecture, Japan, Aug. 20, 2014. Airmen from the 459 AS regularly practice their ai... More
Staff Sgt. Christopher Rector, 459th Airlift Squadron
Staff Sgt. Christopher Rector, 459th Airlift Squadron flight engineer, performs refill a fuel to a UH-1N Iroquois during a training mission at Sendai Airport, Miyagi prefecture, Japan, Aug. 20, 2014. Airmen fro... More
Senior Airman Jacob Haynes, 374th Logistics Readiness
Senior Airman Jacob Haynes, 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels specialist, aims for his target at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 15, 2014. Each airman must successfully complete each round of prone, kneelin... More
Airmen from the 374th Medical Group assemble an
Airmen from the 374th Medical Group assemble an Expeditionary Medical Support (EMEDS) tent at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 14, 2014. An EMEDS tent allows medical personnel to treat patients during a contingency... More
Semper Fi Society members clap as children sing a song
Semper Fi Society members clap as children sing a song at Kaminakajima preschool in Kamaishi-shi, Japan, Oct. 25, 2013. This is the second time the Semper Fi Society has gone to Kamaishi to deliver toys since ... More
Staff Sgt. Troy Sheppard, 374th Security Forces Squadron
Staff Sgt. Troy Sheppard, 374th Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, hands fruit to a runner who just completed one of the Frostbite runs at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 19, 2014. There were o... More
An Airman from the 374th Medical Group rolls up a window
An Airman from the 374th Medical Group rolls up a window cover on an Expeditionary Medical Support (EMEDS) tent at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 14, 2014. An EMEDS team has a anesthesiologist, orthopedic surgeon... More
Metal beams are grounded to make an Expeditionary Medical
Metal beams are grounded to make an Expeditionary Medical Support (EMEDS) tent at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 14, 2014. Airmen from the 374th Medical Group tested their abilities to set-up a EMEDS tent during a... More
(Left to right) 1st Lt. Jonathan Palka and Capt. Doug
(Left to right) 1st Lt. Jonathan Palka and Capt. Doug Lincoln, both from the459th Airlift Squadron UH-1N Huey pilot, reviews their flight during a training mission at Sendai Airport, Miyagi prefecture, Japan, A... More
Senior Airman Terace Garnier practices before broadcasting
Senior Airman Terace Garnier practices before broadcasting in the studio, Aug. 6, 2013, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. American Forces Network Tokyo offers television and radio services to the military community. (... More
Tops in Blue performance at Yokota Air Base
U.S. Airmen with Tops in Blue, a touring performance ensemble, finish a performance with a controlled lighting display in the Taiyo Community Center at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 22, 2014. (U.S. Air Force pho... More
C-130 Hercules' wait on the taxiway at Yokota Air Base,
C-130 Hercules' wait on the taxiway at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 22, 2013, prior to take off as part of a large formation mission. The aircraft were flown in a large formation to test Yokota's professional ... More
Staff Sgt. Aaron Theriault, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron
Staff Sgt. Aaron Theriault, 374th Civil Engineer Squadron crew chief, walks across the fire training grounds at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 23, 2014. Hydration is key for firefighters due to loss of fluids fro... More
Airmen and families stationed at Yokota process through
Airmen and families stationed at Yokota process through the Taiyo Community Center during a noncombatant evacuation exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 13, 2014. As the Western Pacific Airlift Hub, Yokota m... More
MC-130P Combat Shadow and KC-130J Marine Super Hercules
MC-130P Combat Shadow and KC-130J Marine Super Hercules aircraft park at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 7, 2013. Eighteen aircraft from Kadena Air Base and Marine Corps Air Station Futenma diverted to Yokota due ... More
A hand reaches for a button on the sound board, Aug.
A hand reaches for a button on the sound board, Aug. 14, 2013, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Live shows on Eagle 810 AM radio are from 6-10 a.m. and 2-6 p.m. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Meagan Schutt... More
An Expeditionary Medical Support (EMEDS) tent is nearing
An Expeditionary Medical Support (EMEDS) tent is nearing completion during an exercise at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 14, 2014. EMEDS tents have a fully functioning pharmacy, laboratory, dental and mental heal... More