Students from Gakushuin Women's College present 4,000 cranes to leadership

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Nao Saito, Gakushuin Women's College student, presents Lt. Gen. Burton Field, United States Forces Japan commander and 5th Air Force commander, 1,000 cranes she and her students made symbolizing their appreciation for the United States Armed Forces' effort during Operation Tomodachi March 16, 2012. The presentation of origami cranes is a Japanese tradition that is believed to grant ones wishes true. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer)

Students from Gakushuin Women's College present 4,000 cranes to leadership

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Asuka Noguchi, Gakushuin Women's College student, presents Lt. Gen. Burton Field, United States Forces Japan commander and 5th Air Force commander, a certificate she and her students made symbolizing their appreciation for the United States Armed Forces' effort during Operation Tomodachi March 16, 2012. Prior to the ceremony, the students received a tour of the base and a C-130 Hercules, an aircraft that played a vital role during the recovery effort after the tsunami. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer)

Dont Look Down!

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - The view out the back of a C-130 Hercules during Operation Christmas Drop, Dec. 12. The island of Fais is located within the Yap state of the Micronesian Islands and is one of the more than 50 islands that will receive care packages this holiday season as part of OCD. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Carlin Leslie)

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)

374th CONS and 730th AMS team up to deliver vital equipment in support of Operation Tomodachi

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Airmen from the 730th Air Mobility Squadron off-loads a C-17 Globemaster III here March 29. The 374th Contracting Squadron has worked around the clock with the U.S. Government to have these supplies purchased in support of Operation Tomodachi (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer)

Operation Tomodachi

CHITOSE AIR BASE, Japan -- U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nick Alarcon, 36th Airlift Squadron, and a member of the Japanese Defense Force, exchange patches at Chitose Air Base, March 29. Because of Yokota's long-standing working relationship with Japanese forces, Airmen are able to rapidly respond with critically needed supplies and capabilities in times of crisis. (U.S. Air Force photo by/Master Sgt. Jeromy K. Cross)