Members voluntarily leave Japan in support of Operation Pacific Passage
Staff Sgt. Katie Speer carries a child off a military-chartered flight March 22, 2011, at Travis Air Force Base, Calif. Approximately 500 passengers arrived at Travis AFB in support of Operation Pacific Passage. On March 17, 2011, the Office of the Secretary of Defense approved voluntary assisted departures to the United States for family members residing in Japan. These flights will continue for the foreseeable future to accommodate the needs of our service member's families. Sergeant Speer is the 60th Air Mobility Wing command chief executive. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Michael Battles)