171213-N-JD834-034 NAVAL AIR FACILITY ATSUGI, Japan (Dec. 13, 2017) Leadership from the Navy and Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) with members from the local community crack open a sake barrel as part of the annual JMSDF Commander, Fleet Air Wing Four mochi-tsuki (rice pounding) event. Mochi-tsuki events in Japan are traditionally held to mark special occasions, especially the New Year. ( Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael Doan/Released)

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