Colonel Marcus J.Hicks, commander of 374AW and Yokota AB., sponsored 2009 Independence Day events at Yokota AB. on 4th July.　JAAGA chairperson Hirose, four secretariats (Bandoh, Yamamoto, Iba and Minamoto) and Mr.Ishikawa (JAAGA regular member) participated in this event.　At 15th hanger, American foods like as hamburger were served to guests, US airmen and their families.　On stage of event site, "AF Band Pacific Trends" performed popular American musics.　We enjoyed food and musics there.　Many amusement were arranged outside of the hanger, like as animals contact area.　Participants enjoyed lottery, clown performance and other entertainment.　We were satisfied Independence Day event and American culture. (Reported by secretariat Minamaoto)