Pacific Air Forces

260325-F-AF991-1561

U.S. Air Force Airmen and Guardians assigned to U.S. Space Forces-Japan launch paper rockets during a Space Systems Command outreach event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2026. The goal of the outreach program is to foster early interest in science, technology, engineering, and math, promoting accessibility and curiosity in space-related systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wood)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
260325-F-AF991-1542

Elementary school students receive coins and congratulations from U.S. Space Forces-Japan leadership during a Space Systems Command outreach event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2026. SSC’s outreach program connects students with real-world space applications, strengthening public understanding of space missions and the U.S. Space Force’s role in national defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wood)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
260325-F-AF991-1510

Elementary school students receive coins and congratulations from U.S. Space Forces-Japan leadership during a Space Systems Command outreach event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2026. The goal of the outreach program is to foster early interest in science, technology, engineering, and math, promoting accessibility and curiosity in space-related systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wood)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
260325-F-AF991-1494

U.S. Air Force Airmen and Guardians assigned to U.S. Space Forces-Japan and elementary school students launch paper rockets during a Space Systems Command outreach event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2026. SSC’s outreach program connects students with real-world space applications, strengthening public understanding of space missions and the U.S. Space Force’s role in national defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wood)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
260325-F-AF991-1484

Elementary school students run on the grass during a Space Systems Command outreach event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2026. The goal of the outreach program is to foster early interest in science, technology, engineering, and math, promoting accessibility and curiosity in space-related systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wood)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
260325-F-AF991-1470

U.S. Air Force Airmen and Guardians assigned to U.S. Space Forces-Japan and elementary school students prepare to launch paper rockets during a Space Systems Command outreach event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2026. SSC’s outreach program connects students with real-world space applications, strengthening public understanding of space missions and the U.S. Space Force’s role in national defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wood)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
260325-F-AF991-1434

U.S. Air Force Airmen and Guardians assigned to U.S. Space Forces-Japan and elementary school students prepare to launch paper rockets during a Space Systems Command outreach event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2026. The goal of the outreach program is to foster early interest in science, technology, engineering, and math, promoting accessibility and curiosity in space-related systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wood)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
260325-F-AF991-1430

U.S. Space Force Guardians and elementary school students prepare to launch paper rockets during a Space Systems Command outreach event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2026. SSC’s outreach program connects students with real-world space applications, strengthening public understanding of space missions and the U.S. Space Force’s role in national defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wood)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
260325-F-AF991-1350

U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command STEM executive lead and deputy director Nicole Tibbetts engages with elementary school students during an SSC outreach event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2026. The goal of the outreach program is to foster early interest in science, technology, engineering, and math, promoting accessibility and curiosity in space-related systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wood)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
260325-F-AF991-1343

U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command STEM executive lead and deputy director Nicole Tibbetts engages with elementary school students during an SSC outreach event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2026. SSC’s outreach program connects students with real-world space applications, strengthening public understanding of space missions and the U.S. Space Force’s role in national defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wood)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
260325-F-AF991-1334

U.S. Air Force Airmen and Guardians assigned to U.S. Space Forces-Japan make paper rockets during a Space Systems Command outreach event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2026. The goal of the outreach program is to foster early interest in science, technology, engineering, and math, promoting accessibility and curiosity in space-related systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wood)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
260325-F-AF991-1320

U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Kaoru Elliott, United Space Forces-Japan deputy commander, engages with elementary school students during a Space Systems Command outreach event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2026. SSC’s outreach program connects students with real-world space applications, strengthening public understanding of space missions and the U.S. Space Force’s role in national defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wood)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
260325-F-AF991-1314

U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Kaoru Elliott, United Space Forces-Japan deputy commander, engages with elementary school students during a Space Systems Command outreach event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2026. The goal of the outreach program is to foster early interest in science, technology, engineering, and math, promoting accessibility and curiosity in space-related systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wood)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
260325-F-AF991-1294

A U.S. Space Force Guardian and elementary school students build paper rockets during a Space Systems Command outreach event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2026. SSC’s outreach program connects students with real-world space applications, strengthening public understanding of space missions and the U.S. Space Force’s role in national defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wood)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
260325-F-AF991-1284

A U.S. Air Force Airman and elementary school students build paper rockets during a Space Systems Command outreach event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2026. The goal of the outreach program is to foster early interest in science, technology, engineering, and math, promoting accessibility and curiosity in space-related systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wood)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
260325-F-AF991-1275

U.S. Space Force Col. Ryan Laugton, United States Space Forces-Japan commander, engages with elementary school students during a Space Systems Command outreach event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2026. SSC’s outreach program connects students with real-world space applications, strengthening public understanding of space missions and the U.S. Space Force’s role in national defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wood)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
260325-F-AF991-1258

U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command STEM executive lead and deputy director Nicole Tibbetts engages with elementary school students during an SSC outreach event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2026. The goal of the outreach program is to foster early interest in science, technology, engineering, and math, promoting accessibility and curiosity in space-related systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wood)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
260325-F-AF991-1157

U.S. Space Force Lt. Col. Kaoru Elliott, United Space Forces-Japan deputy commander, and Col. Ryan Laugton, USSFJ commander, engage with elementary school students during a Space Systems Command outreach event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2026. SSC’s outreach program connects students with real-world space applications, strengthening public understanding of space missions and the U.S. Space Force’s role in national defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wood)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
260325-F-AF991-1152

U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command STEM executive lead and deputy director Nicole Tibbetts engages with elementary school students during an SSC outreach event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2026. The goal of the outreach program is to foster early interest in science, technology, engineering, and math, promoting accessibility and curiosity in space-related systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wood)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
260325-F-AF991-1099

U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command STEM executive lead and deputy director Nicole Tibbetts engages with elementary school students during a SSC outreach event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2026. SSC’s outreach program connects students with real-world space applications, strengthening public understanding of space missions and the U.S. Space Force’s role in national defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wood)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res

SSC STEM conducts outreach event at Yokota Elementary School

Published April 28, 2026
By Senior Airman Jacob Wood
374 Airlift Wing

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- U.S. Air Force Airmen and Guardians assigned to U.S. Space Forces-Japan launch paper rockets during a Space Systems Command outreach event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 25, 2026. The goal of the outreach program is to foster early interest in science, technology, engineering, and math, promoting accessibility and curiosity in space-related systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Wood)