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Yokota celebrates America

Fireworks explode behind a C-130 Hercules during Celebrate America, July 2, 2015, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Celebrate America is an annual event that provides military members and their families the opportunity to enjoy games, food and bands before culminating in a fireworks display over the Yokota airfield to celebrate Independence Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Delano Scott/Released)

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Alien Ant Farm rocks Team Osan at Liberty Fest

Mike Cosgrove, Alien Ant Farm drummer, smirks at the photographer during a song at the Liberty Fest concert July 4, 2015 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Alien Ant Farm was at Osan AB in part of the Liberty Fest entertainment, in celebration of Independence Day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Travis Edwards)

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Alien Ant Farm rocks Team Osan at Liberty Fest

Dryden Mitchell, Alien Ant Farm frontman, sings one of his hit singles, “Attitude,” during an 80-minute concert July 4, 2015 at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Alien Ant Farm was at Osan AB in part of the Liberty Fest entertainment, in celebration of Independence Day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Travis Edwards)

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Team Andersen lets freedom ring at Freedom Fest 2015

Children participate in a freestyle dance competition at Freedom Fest July 3, 2015, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Freedom Fest 2015 brought approximately 200 Andersen AFB Airmen and their families together to celebrate Independence Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexa Ann Henderson/Released)

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Reveille ceremony in honor of Independence Day

Members of the 747th Communications Squadron stand at attention prior to a Reveille ceremony on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, July 2, 2015. The ceremony was held to honor the upcoming Fourth of July holiday. This year, the United States of America celebrates 239 years of independence. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Oelrich/Released)

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Team Andersen lets freedom ring at Freedom Fest 2015

Children bounce around on an inflatable bounce house at Freedom Fest July 3, 2015, at Andersen Air Force Base. Freedom Fest 2015 included raffles, competitions, food, and a concert for Andersen Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexa Ann Henderson/Released)

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Alien Ant Farm rocks Team Osan at Liberty Fest

Colby Lewis and Priscilla Fernandez sing top Billboard hit during the Liberty Fest concert July 4, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Lewis and Fernandez were part of the USO Show Troupe who sang as part of the entertainment in celebration of Independence Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Travis Edwards/Released)

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Alien Ant Farm rocks Team Osan at Liberty Fest

Airmen and entertainers gaze as the fireworks ignite over the skies Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 4, 2015, in celebration of Independence Day. The fireworks presentation was one of the last displays of entertainment for a crowd of more than 5,000 during the festival. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Travis Edwards/Released)

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Yokota celebrates America

Radek Hungler, son of David Hungler, 374th Office of Special Investigations special agent, rides a pony during the Celebrate America event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 2, 2015. The annual event provided military members and their families the opportunity to enjoy games, food and bands before culminating in a fireworks display to celebrate Independence Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman David Owsianka/Released)

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Yokota celebrates America

A balloon artist creates a balloon animal for children during Celebrate America at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 2, 2015. Celebrate America is hosted every year to celebrate America’s Independence Day and enhance esprit de corps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael Washburn/Released)

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Team Andersen lets freedom ring at Freedom Fest 2015

A Dave Matthews Tribute band plays one of the Dave Matthews Band’s hit songs at Freedom Fest July 3, 2015, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Freedom Fest 2015 included raffles, competitions, food, and a concert for Andersen Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexa Ann Henderson/Released)

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Alien Ant Farm rocks Team Osan at Liberty Fest

Fireworks ignite the sky over Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 4, 2015, in celebration of Independence Day. The fireworks presentation was one of the last displays of entertainment for a crowd of more than 5,000 during the festival. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Travis Edwards/Released)

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Yokota celebrates America

A dancer performs for members of Team Yokota during Celebrate America at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 2, 2015. The 374th Force Support Squadron hosted events throughout the day to include a 5k Fun Run, the Leaky Kon Tiki race, go-karts, carnival booths and performances from the Band of the Pacific-Hawaii 'Hana Hou!'. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David C. Danford/Released)

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Alien Ant Farm rocks Team Osan at Liberty Fest

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Cody addresses a crowd prior to giving the countdown to the fireworks display during the Osan Liberty Fest, July 4, 2015, at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. Cody had just finished a muti-day tour of the ROK to gather an accurate sight picture of what Airmen do to defend liberty for the 51 million citizens who make up the country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Travis Edwards/Released)

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Yokota celebrates America

Travis Weaver shows national pride during Celebrate America at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 2, 2015. The annual event provided military members and their families the opportunity to enjoy games, food and music culminating in a fireworks display over the Yokota airfield to celebrate Independence Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David C. Danford/Released)

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Yokota celebrates America

The Band of the Pacific-Hawaii music group, 'Hana Hou!', performs during the Celebrate America event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 2, 2015. The group played both English and Japanese songs, honoring the host nation's contributions toward this Independence Day event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David C. Danford/Released)

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Yokota celebrates America

A team Yokota member holds a bunny in a petting zoo during the Celebrate America event at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 2, 2015. The 374th Force Support Squadron hosted events throughout the day to include a 5k Fun Run, the Leaky Kon Tiki race, go-karts, carnival booths and performances from the Band of the Pacific-Hawaii 'Hana Hou!'. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David C. Danford/Released)

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Yokota celebrates America

A child high-fives Takke the bamboo, mascot for Fussa city, during the Celebrate America at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 2, 2015. Yokota borders five municipal cities, each with their own mascot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David C. Danford/Released)

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Reveille ceremony in honor of Independence Day

Tech. Sgt. Eloise Ballew, 747th Communications Squadron, secures the U. S. flag prior to Reveille on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, July 2, 2015. The ceremony was performed by 60 Airmen from the 747th CS in honor of Independence Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Oelrich/Released)

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Reveille ceremony in honor of Independence Day

Members of the 747th Communications Squadron salute the U.S. flag during a Reveille ceremony on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, July 2, 2015.The ceremony was performed by 60 Airmen from the 747th in honor of Independence Day. (U.S. Air Force illustration by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Oelrich/Released)

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Reveille ceremony in honor of Independence Day

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Jeffrey Guimarin, 747th Communication Squadron commander, commands the 747th Communication flight during a Reveille ceremony on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, July 2, 2015. The ceremony was performed by 60 Airmen from the 747th CS in honor of Independence Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Oelrich/Released)

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Reveille ceremony in honor of Independence Day

Members of the 747th Communications Squadron salute the U.S. flag during a Reveille ceremony on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, July 2, 2015.The ceremony was performed by 60 Airmen from the 747th CS in honor of Independences Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Oelrich/Released)

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Airmen celebrate Independence Day throughout Pacific

Published July 7, 2015
Pacific Air Forces

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Fireworks explode behind a C-130 Hercules during Celebrate America, July 2, 2015, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Celebrate America is an annual event that provides military members and their families the opportunity to enjoy games, food and bands before culminating in a fireworks display over the Yokota airfield to celebrate Independence Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Delano Scott/Released)