 70 years after World War II, Isahaya locals, service members from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, and U.S. Navy sailors from Commander Fleet Activities Sasebo came together to remember those lost in a tragic event. November 21, 1944. B-29 Super Fortress Heavy Bombers from the 462nd Bombardment Group struck targets in Amora City, Japan. As they began their return flight, they were attacked by Japanese fighters. Captain Joseph Kilbrews B-29 was ran by Imperial Japanese plane piloted by Navy Lieutenant J.G. Mikahoko Sakamoto, resulting in both aircraft crashing. Today the citizens of both countries came together to remember the lives lost that day and reflect on how both cultures have worked together to advance and deepen our friendship. Captain Marcus Suarez, Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan.