20 The first week of April marked the beginning of National Public Health Week, a time to highlight all of the work done by public health professionals whose work is important in maintaining our health standards and quality of life, at Yokota Air Base. While the primary focus of National Public Health Week is to promote the discussion of health awareness, education, and mindfulness, the public health flight is also using this as a chance to sharpen their skills and revitalize their flight. “The National Association for Public Health started National Public Health Week in 1995,” said Senior Airman Amber King, 374th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron public health technician. “At its inception, the primary focus was to spread awareness about public health issues that affect people… obesity, tobacco use, or HIV prevention, for instance.”