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Dependents of U.S. service members board a plane during a voluntary authorized departure from Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 22, 2011. The Defense Department is implementing voluntary authorized departures for eligible dependents stationed on the island of Honshu, Japan.

LEAVING JAPAN

Dependents of U.S. service members board a plane during a voluntary authorized departure from Yokota Air Base, Japan, March 22, 2011. The Defense Department is implementing voluntary authorized departures for eligible dependents stationed on the island of Honshu, Japan.

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