Young JASDF MXG officer tour Yokota MXG

Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) maintenance officers-in-training listen as U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Matthew Barger, 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron production superintendent, explains aspects of a C-130H Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 25, 2017. The JASDF officers visited Yokota maintenance shops, spoke with personnel and observed operations in order to understand and learn from their differences. Interactive bilateral visits are designed to strengthen Japan-U.S. relations and improve how they operate together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)

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Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) maintenance officers-in-training pose for a photo during a visit to the 374th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 25, 2017. The JASDF officers visited Yokota maintenance shops, spoke with personnel and observed operations in order to understand and learn from their differences. Interactive bilateral visits are designed to strengthen Japan-U.S. relations and improve how they operate together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Frank Kany, 374th Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight aircraft structural journeyman, uses a machine to cut sheet metal for Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) maintenance officers-in-training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 25, 2017. The officers-in-training interacted with Yokota Airmen, asked questions and witnessed firsthand how maintenance operates at Yokota. Interactive bilateral visits are designed to strengthen Japan-U.S. relations and improve how they operate together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Douglas Smith, 374th Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight aircraft structural journeyman, uses a machine to cut sheet metal during a tour for Japan Air Self Defense Force maintenance officers-in-training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 25, 2017. The officers-in-training interacted with Yokota Airmen, asked questions and witnessed firsthand how maintenance operates at Yokota. Interactive bilateral visits are designed to strengthen Japan-U.S. relations and improve how they operate together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Synard Bert, 374th Maintenance Squadron propulsion flight propulsion journeyman, explains the structure of a C-130H Hercules engine to Japan Air Self Defense Force maintenance officers-in-training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 25, 2017. The officers-in-training learned about how Yokota maintenance works in order to strengthen ties and improve bilateral operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nicholas Barnes, 374th Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight aircraft structural journeyman, works with a sheet metal crimping machine during a tour for Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) maintenance officers-in-training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 25, 2017. Interactive bilateral visits are designed to strengthen Japan-U.S. relations and improve how they operate together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)

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Interactive bilateral visit strengthens U.S., Japan relations

Published Jan. 31, 2017
By Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker
374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

YOKOTA AIR BASE, JAPAN -- Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) maintenance officers-in-training visited the 374th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Jan. 25, 2017. The JASDF officers visited Yokota maintenance shops, spoke with personnel and observed operations in order to understand and learn from their differences. Interactive bilateral visits are designed to strengthen Japan-U.S. relations and improve how they operate together.

Young JASDF MXG officer tour Yokota MXG

Young JASDF MXG officer tour Yokota MXG

Young JASDF MXG officer tour Yokota MXG

Young JASDF MXG officer tour Yokota MXG

Young JASDF MXG officer tour Yokota MXG

Young JASDF MXG officer tour Yokota MXG