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On Yokota Air Base , the United States

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Forces , Japan 5th Air Force and the

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United States Coast Guard far east

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activities celebrated military spouse

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appreciation day . More than 80

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military spouses received the

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opportunity to fly in an Air Force C130

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Hercules Transport Aircraft , 2

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C130s departed Yokota Air Base , making

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their way to Mount Fuji , allowing the

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spouses plenty of time to snap pictures

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of the scenery

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after the flight . The spouses and

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their military partners enjoyed

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homemade barbecue and live music from

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the pacific Air Force band along with

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Taiko drums .

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And while a few of our spouses couldn't

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quite handle the turbulence that just

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made the unforgettable experience of

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flying over Mount fuji all the more

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unforgettable reporting from Yokota Air

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Base . I'm Petty Officer Jack Astro .