Photo by Staff Sgt. Wren Fiontar | 374th Airlift Wing | 07.09.2023
Festival goers walk the streets of Fussa City decorated in banners and streamers at the 2023 Fussa City Tanabata Festival in Fussa City, Japan, July 8, 2023. This is the first Tanabata festival in four years due to the COVID-19 pandemic and marks a return to more engagements between Team Yokota and the local communities. The Tanabata Festival is also known as the ‘Star Festival’ and was......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Wren Fiontar | 374th Airlift Wing | 07.09.2023
A papercraft sign, celebrating 70 years of celebration, is displayed at the 2023 Fussa City Tanabata Festival in Fussa City, Japan, July 8, 2023. This is the first Tanabata festival in four years due to the COVID-19 pandemic and marks a return to more engagements between Team Yokota and the local communities. The Tanabata Festival is also known as the ‘Star Festival’ and was introduced in......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Wren Fiontar | 374th Airlift Wing | 07.08.2023
The U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific Asia band “Final Approach” performs at the 2023 Fussa City Tanabata Festival in Fussa City, Japan, July 8, 2023. Final Approach is a high-octane popular music ensemble that is composed of professional musicians who are well versed in American popular music of the 60’s through the hits of today, as well as the popular songs of Team Yokota’s host......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Wren Fiontar | 374th Airlift Wing | 07.08.2023
The U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific Asia band “Final Approach” poses for a photo with fans at the 2023 Fussa City Tanabata Festival in Fussa City, Japan, July 8, 2023. Final Approach is a high-octane popular music ensemble that is composed of professional musicians who are well versed in American popular music of the 60’s through the hits of today, as well as the popular songs of Team......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Wren Fiontar | 374th Airlift Wing | 07.08.2023
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Photo by Staff Sgt. Wren Fiontar | 374th Airlift Wing | 07.08.2023
Tech. Sgt. Ben Huseby, U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific Asia guitarist and vocalist for “Final Approach,” performs at the 2023 Fussa City Tanabata Festival in Fussa City, Japan, July 8, 2023. Final Approach is a high-octane popular music ensemble that is composed of professional musicians who are well-versed in American popular music of the 60’s through the hits of today, as well as......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Wren Fiontar | 374th Airlift Wing | 07.08.2023
The rock music group “Final Approach,” part of the U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific Asia, perform at the 2023 Fussa City Tanabata Festival in Fussa City, Japan, July 8, 2023. The Tanabata festival is also known as the ‘Star Festival’ and was introduced in Japan by Empress Kōken in the year 755. The festival celebrates the meeting of the celestial deities Orihime and Hikoboshi (also......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Wren Fiontar | 374th Airlift Wing | 07.08.2023
Col. Andrew Roddan, 374th Airlift Wing commander, sits with Ikuo Kato, Fussa City mayor, to watch “Final Approach,” the rock music group from the U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific Asia, perform at the 2023 Fussa City Tanabata Festival in Fussa City, Japan, July 8, 2023. This is the first Tanabata festival in four years due to the COVID-19 pandemic and marks a return to more engagements......
