Japan Minister of Defense visits Yokota

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Capt. Klusmann, initial response force commander, provides Toshimi Kitazawa, Japan Minister of Defense, a demonstration of IRF functions at Hangar 15 here April 23. The specialized team deployed to Yokota and remains on stand-by to support the Government of Japan if requested. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer)

Japan Minister of Defense visits Yokota

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Marines with the initial response force demonstrates how to cut in to a vehicle at Hangar 15 here April 23. The demonstration was to show Toshimi Kitazawa, Japan Minister of Defense, the team's capability to provide emergency support in radiological, chemical and biological environments. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer)

Japan Minister of Defense visits Yokota

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Toshimi Kitazawa, Japan Minister of Defense, and Lt. Gen. Burton Field, U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander, walk through an honor guard cordon at Hangar 15 here April 23, 2011. Minister Kitazawa visited Yokota Air Base to thank U.S. service members for their efforts in support of Operation Tomodachi and to observe a bilateral demonstration of the U.S. Marine's and Japan Ground Self Defense Force's chemical response forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer)

COMPACAF Congratulates Team Yokota on a job well done

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- General Gary North, Pacific Air Forces commander, speaks with 374th Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels Airmen here April 17. General North visited Yokota AB to thank Airmen for their efforts in support of Operation Tomodachi. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer)

COMPACAF Congratulates Team Yokota on a job well done

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- General Gary North, Pacific Air Forces commander, has lunch with Airmen at the Samurai Dining Cafe here April 18. General North visited Yokota Air Base to thank Airmen for their support in Operation Tomodachi. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Krystal M. Garrett)

COMPACAF Congratulates Team Yokota on a job well done

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Senior Master Sgt. Rabin Ramsook, 374th Force Support Squadron, greets Gen. Gary North, Pacific Air Forces commander, during a tour of Yokota Air Base, April 18. General North visited Yokota Air Base to thank Airmen for their support in Operation Tomodachi. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Krystal M. Garrett)