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HAMURA CITY, Japan -- Staff Sgt. Steve Helfand, Band of the Pacific-Asia drummer, plays with the Hamura Wind Orchestra during the Japan-U.S. Joint Concert at the Yutorogi Learning Center, Hamura City, Japan, Jan. 28, 2012. Helfand, along with the two other members of Final Approach, performed with two music groups prior to performing as Final Approach. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Josh Voyles)

HAMURA CITY, Japan -- Staff Sgt. Steve Helfand, Band of the Pacific-Asia drummer, plays with the Hamura Wind Orchestra during the Japan-U.S. Joint Concert at the Yutorogi Learning Center, Hamura City, Japan, Jan. 28, 2012. Helfand, along with the two other members of Final Approach, performed with two music groups prior to performing as Final Approach. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Josh Voyles)

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HAMURA CITY, Japan -- Mr. Masato Yagi, Band of the Pacific Asia community relations specialist, watches the performance from the side of the stage during the Japan-U.S. Joint Concert at the Yutorogi Learning Center, Hamura City, Japan, Jan. 28, 2012. Yagi coordinated with the Japanese sponsors to ensure the band's involvement was a sucess. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Josh Voyles)

HAMURA CITY, Japan -- Mr. Masato Yagi, Band of the Pacific Asia community relations specialist, watches the performance from the side of the stage during the Japan-U.S. Joint Concert at the Yutorogi Learning Center, Hamura City, Japan, Jan. 28, 2012. Yagi coordinated with the Japanese sponsors to ensure the band's involvement was a sucess. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Josh Voyles)

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HAMURA CITY, Japan -- Yokota West Elementary School students sing with the Hamura Wind Orchestra during the Japan-U.S. Joint Concert at the Yutorogi Learning Center, Hamura City, Japan, Jan. 28, 2012. The students wore thier red uniforms from thier earlier dance routine with OZK24. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Josh Voyles)

HAMURA CITY, Japan -- Yokota West Elementary School students sing with the Hamura Wind Orchestra during the Japan-U.S. Joint Concert at the Yutorogi Learning Center, Hamura City, Japan, Jan. 28, 2012. The students wore thier red uniforms from thier earlier dance routine with OZK24. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Josh Voyles)

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HAMURA CITY, Japan -- OZK24 and Yokota West Elementary School students open the concert with a dance routine during the Japan-U.S. Joint Concert at the Yutorogi Learning Center, Hamura City, Japan, Jan. 28, 2012. The choreography is highley engergetic, combining traditional Japanese dance movements with modern music. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Josh Voyles)

HAMURA CITY, Japan -- OZK24 and Yokota West Elementary School students open the concert with a dance routine during the Japan-U.S. Joint Concert at the Yutorogi Learning Center, Hamura City, Japan, Jan. 28, 2012. The choreography is highley engergetic, combining traditional Japanese dance movements with modern music. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Josh Voyles)

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HAMURA CITY, Japan -- Master Sgt. Jeremy Laukhuf, Band of the Pacific-Asia bassist, frets the bass guitar's upper register during the Japan-U.S. Joint Concert at the Yutorogi Learning Center, Hamura City, Japan, Jan. 28, 2012. Laukhuf graced the entire guitar neck on every song he played. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Josh Voyles)

HAMURA CITY, Japan -- Master Sgt. Jeremy Laukhuf, Band of the Pacific-Asia bassist, frets the bass guitar's upper register during the Japan-U.S. Joint Concert at the Yutorogi Learning Center, Hamura City, Japan, Jan. 28, 2012. Laukhuf graced the entire guitar neck on every song he played. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Josh Voyles)

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HAMURA CITY, Japan -- Master Sgt. Gary Rosenak, Band of the Pacific Asia guitarist, plays a solo on his "archtop" jazz guitar during the Japan-U.S. Joint Concert at the Yutorogi Learning Center, Hamura City, Japan, Jan. 28, 2012. Each musician performed a solo during the show, showcasing thier talent. (U.S. Air Force photo, Staff Sgt. Josh Voyles)

HAMURA CITY, Japan -- Master Sgt. Gary Rosenak, Band of the Pacific Asia guitarist, plays a solo on his "archtop" jazz guitar during the Japan-U.S. Joint Concert at the Yutorogi Learning Center, Hamura City, Japan, Jan. 28, 2012. Each musician performed a solo during the show, showcasing thier talent. (U.S. Air Force photo, Staff Sgt. Josh Voyles)

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HAMURA CITY, Japan -- Senior Airman William Pressgrove, Band of the Pacific-Asia vocalist, pauses briefly during his performance of "Fly me to the moon" during the Japan-U.S. Joint Concert at the Yutorogi Learning Center, Hamura City, Japan, Jan. 28, 2012. Pressgrove typically performs with Pacific Trends, but sang as a guest on this performance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Voyles)

HAMURA CITY, Japan -- Senior Airman William Pressgrove, Band of the Pacific-Asia vocalist, pauses briefly during his performance of "Fly me to the moon" during the Japan-U.S. Joint Concert at the Yutorogi Learning Center, Hamura City, Japan, Jan. 28, 2012. Pressgrove typically performs with Pacific Trends, but sang as a guest on this performance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Voyles)

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HAMURA CITY, Japan -- Staff Sgt. Steve Helfand, Band of the Pacific-Asia drummer, concentrates on the rhythm during the Japan-U.S. Joint Concert at the Yutorogi Learning Center, Hamura City, Japan, Jan. 28, 2012. Helfand routinely practices 20 hours per week on drums to improve his playing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Josh Voyles)

HAMURA CITY, Japan -- Staff Sgt. Steve Helfand, Band of the Pacific-Asia drummer, concentrates on the rhythm during the Japan-U.S. Joint Concert at the Yutorogi Learning Center, Hamura City, Japan, Jan. 28, 2012. Helfand routinely practices 20 hours per week on drums to improve his playing. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Josh Voyles)

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Final Approach plays "You Are My Sunshine" as children sing along

Final Approach plays "You Are My Sunshine" as children sing along

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Final Approach performed with local Japanese high school students in a joint concert consisting of four choirs, horn players from Fussa wind ensemble, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Fussa high school rock band. The theme was “Melody Line Connecting Hearts”. Each group performed individually and everyone came together to perform the final selection “We Are the World”. This event was a great way to enhance the relations and partnership that Yokota AB, and Fussa City/ local neighboring cities have shared over the past 50 years. NCOIC of Final Approach MSgt Packard had this to say about the event, “This was a great opportunity to interact with our local neighbors, and share the importance of Yokota’s mission to the Japanese people.”

Final Approach performed with local Japanese high school students in a joint concert consisting of four choirs, horn players from Fussa wind ensemble, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Fussa high school rock band. The theme was “Melody Line Connecting Hearts”. Each group performed individually and everyone came together to perform the final selection “We Are the World”. This event was a great way to enhance the relations and partnership that Yokota AB, and Fussa City/ local neighboring cities have shared over the past 50 years. NCOIC of Final Approach MSgt Packard had this to say about the event, “This was a great opportunity to interact with our local neighbors, and share the importance of Yokota’s mission to the Japanese people.”

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Final Approach performed with local Japanese high school students in a joint concert consisting of four choirs, horn players from Fussa wind ensemble, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Fussa high school rock band. The theme was “Melody Line Connecting Hearts”. Each group performed individually and everyone came together to perform the final selection “We Are the World”. This event was a great way to enhance the relations and partnership that Yokota AB, and Fussa City/ local neighboring cities have shared over the past 50 years. NCOIC of Final Approach MSgt Packard had this to say about the event, “This was a great opportunity to interact with our local neighbors, and share the importance of Yokota’s mission to the Japanese people.”

Final Approach performed with local Japanese high school students in a joint concert consisting of four choirs, horn players from Fussa wind ensemble, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Fussa high school rock band. The theme was “Melody Line Connecting Hearts”. Each group performed individually and everyone came together to perform the final selection “We Are the World”. This event was a great way to enhance the relations and partnership that Yokota AB, and Fussa City/ local neighboring cities have shared over the past 50 years. NCOIC of Final Approach MSgt Packard had this to say about the event, “This was a great opportunity to interact with our local neighbors, and share the importance of Yokota’s mission to the Japanese people.”

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Final Approach performed with local Japanese high school students in a joint concert consisting of four choirs, horn players from Fussa wind ensemble, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Fussa high school rock band. The theme was “Melody Line Connecting Hearts”. Each group performed individually and everyone came together to perform the final selection “We Are the World”. This event was a great way to enhance the relations and partnership that Yokota AB, and Fussa City/ local neighboring cities have shared over the past 50 years. NCOIC of Final Approach MSgt Packard had this to say about the event, “This was a great opportunity to interact with our local neighbors, and share the importance of Yokota’s mission to the Japanese people.”

Final Approach performed with local Japanese high school students in a joint concert consisting of four choirs, horn players from Fussa wind ensemble, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Fussa high school rock band. The theme was “Melody Line Connecting Hearts”. Each group performed individually and everyone came together to perform the final selection “We Are the World”. This event was a great way to enhance the relations and partnership that Yokota AB, and Fussa City/ local neighboring cities have shared over the past 50 years. NCOIC of Final Approach MSgt Packard had this to say about the event, “This was a great opportunity to interact with our local neighbors, and share the importance of Yokota’s mission to the Japanese people.”

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Final Approach performed with local Japanese high school students in a joint concert consisting of four choirs, horn players from Fussa wind ensemble, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Fussa high school rock band. The theme was “Melody Line Connecting Hearts”. Each group performed individually and everyone came together to perform the final selection “We Are the World”. This event was a great way to enhance the relations and partnership that Yokota AB, and Fussa City/ local neighboring cities have shared over the past 50 years. NCOIC of Final Approach MSgt Packard had this to say about the event, “This was a great opportunity to interact with our local neighbors, and share the importance of Yokota’s mission to the Japanese people.”

Final Approach performed with local Japanese high school students in a joint concert consisting of four choirs, horn players from Fussa wind ensemble, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Fussa high school rock band. The theme was “Melody Line Connecting Hearts”. Each group performed individually and everyone came together to perform the final selection “We Are the World”. This event was a great way to enhance the relations and partnership that Yokota AB, and Fussa City/ local neighboring cities have shared over the past 50 years. NCOIC of Final Approach MSgt Packard had this to say about the event, “This was a great opportunity to interact with our local neighbors, and share the importance of Yokota’s mission to the Japanese people.”

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Final Approach performed with local Japanese high school students in a joint concert consisting of four choirs, horn players from Fussa wind ensemble, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Fussa high school rock band. The theme was “Melody Line Connecting Hearts”. Each group performed individually and everyone came together to perform the final selection “We Are the World”. This event was a great way to enhance the relations and partnership that Yokota AB, and Fussa City/ local neighboring cities have shared over the past 50 years. NCOIC of Final Approach MSgt Packard had this to say about the event, “This was a great opportunity to interact with our local neighbors, and share the importance of Yokota’s mission to the Japanese people.”

Final Approach performed with local Japanese high school students in a joint concert consisting of four choirs, horn players from Fussa wind ensemble, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Fussa high school rock band. The theme was “Melody Line Connecting Hearts”. Each group performed individually and everyone came together to perform the final selection “We Are the World”. This event was a great way to enhance the relations and partnership that Yokota AB, and Fussa City/ local neighboring cities have shared over the past 50 years. NCOIC of Final Approach MSgt Packard had this to say about the event, “This was a great opportunity to interact with our local neighbors, and share the importance of Yokota’s mission to the Japanese people.”

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Final Approach performed with local Japanese high school students in a joint concert consisting of four choirs, horn players from Fussa wind ensemble, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Fussa high school rock band. The theme was “Melody Line Connecting Hearts”. Each group performed individually and everyone came together to perform the final selection “We Are the World”. This event was a great way to enhance the relations and partnership that Yokota AB, and Fussa City/ local neighboring cities have shared over the past 50 years. NCOIC of Final Approach MSgt Packard had this to say about the event, “This was a great opportunity to interact with our local neighbors, and share the importance of Yokota’s mission to the Japanese people.”

Final Approach performed with local Japanese high school students in a joint concert consisting of four choirs, horn players from Fussa wind ensemble, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Fussa high school rock band. The theme was “Melody Line Connecting Hearts”. Each group performed individually and everyone came together to perform the final selection “We Are the World”. This event was a great way to enhance the relations and partnership that Yokota AB, and Fussa City/ local neighboring cities have shared over the past 50 years. NCOIC of Final Approach MSgt Packard had this to say about the event, “This was a great opportunity to interact with our local neighbors, and share the importance of Yokota’s mission to the Japanese people.”

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Final Approach performed with local Japanese high school students in a joint concert consisting of four choirs, horn players from Fussa wind ensemble, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Fussa high school rock band. The theme was “Melody Line Connecting Hearts”. Each group performed individually and everyone came together to perform the final selection “We Are the World”. This event was a great way to enhance the relations and partnership that Yokota AB, and Fussa City/ local neighboring cities have shared over the past 50 years. NCOIC of Final Approach MSgt Packard had this to say about the event, “This was a great opportunity to interact with our local neighbors, and share the importance of Yokota’s mission to the Japanese people.”

Final Approach performed with local Japanese high school students in a joint concert consisting of four choirs, horn players from Fussa wind ensemble, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Fussa high school rock band. The theme was “Melody Line Connecting Hearts”. Each group performed individually and everyone came together to perform the final selection “We Are the World”. This event was a great way to enhance the relations and partnership that Yokota AB, and Fussa City/ local neighboring cities have shared over the past 50 years. NCOIC of Final Approach MSgt Packard had this to say about the event, “This was a great opportunity to interact with our local neighbors, and share the importance of Yokota’s mission to the Japanese people.”

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Fussa High School students come to the PACAF Band of the Pacific – Asia band hall at Yokota AB, Japan for a clinic, and a rehearsal. The students rehearsed with “Final Approach” for their joint concert in Fussa on January 31, 2010.

Fussa High School students come to the PACAF Band of the Pacific – Asia band hall at Yokota AB, Japan for a clinic, and a rehearsal. The students rehearsed with “Final Approach” for their joint concert in Fussa on January 31, 2010.

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Fussa High School students come to the PACAF Band of the Pacific – Asia band hall at Yokota AB, Japan for a clinic, and a rehearsal. The students rehearsed with “Final Approach” for their joint concert in Fussa on January 31, 2010.

Fussa High School students come to the PACAF Band of the Pacific – Asia band hall at Yokota AB, Japan for a clinic, and a rehearsal. The students rehearsed with “Final Approach” for their joint concert in Fussa on January 31, 2010.

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Fussa High School students come to the PACAF Band of the Pacific – Asia band hall at Yokota AB, Japan for a clinic, and a rehearsal. The students rehearsed with “Final Approach” for their joint concert in Fussa on January 31, 2010.

Fussa High School students come to the PACAF Band of the Pacific – Asia band hall at Yokota AB, Japan for a clinic, and a rehearsal. The students rehearsed with “Final Approach” for their joint concert in Fussa on January 31, 2010.

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Fussa High School students come to the PACAF Band of the Pacific – Asia band hall at Yokota AB, Japan for a clinic, and a rehearsal. The students rehearsed with “Final Approach” for their joint concert in Fussa on January 31, 2010.

Fussa High School students come to the PACAF Band of the Pacific – Asia band hall at Yokota AB, Japan for a clinic, and a rehearsal. The students rehearsed with “Final Approach” for their joint concert in Fussa on January 31, 2010.

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