Senior Airman Mark Bashaw prepares to release a raccoon dog Jan. 8 in the forest at the Tama Hills Recreation Area on Yokota Air Base, Japan. The raccoon dog was captured Jan. 6. Airman Bashaw's job is to remove wild animals from the base to keep the airfield clear and the pet population safe. Airman Bashaw is assigned to the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron pest management office.

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Senior Airman Mark Bashaw prepares to release a raccoon dog Jan. 8 in the forest at the Tama Hills Recreation Area on Yokota Air Base, Japan. The raccoon dog was captured Jan. 6. Airman Bashaw's job is to remove wild animals from the base to keep the airfield clear and the pet population safe. Airman Bashaw is assigned to the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron pest management office.

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